Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, June 17th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2011
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DOW 11998.49 36.97 (0.31%) | NASDAQ 2617.78 -5.92 (-0.23%) | S&P 500 1270.7 3.06 (0.24%)

Time of Screening : 6/17/2011 11:45:46 AM Report Released : 6/17/2011 2:00:37 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFSI - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property &; Casualty Insurance Amtrust Financial Svcs	$22.01	+0.51 2.37%	$22.18	$22.99	-4.26%	123,007 62.35%	197,300
Most Recent Note for AFSI - 6/17/2011 12:01:24 PM Consolidating -4.4% from its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Earnings increase of +46% for the Mar '11 quarter was the first comparison in more than 2 years with a better than +25% increase.
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ALK - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Alaska Air Group Inc	$66.08	+1.81 2.82%	$66.17	$70.07	-5.69%	188,688 59.62%	316,500
Most Recent Note for ALK - 6/17/2011 12:04:43 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line just -5.8% off its 52-week high. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases while sales revenues growth was in the +10-16% range. Downturn in FY '08 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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ASNA - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ascena Retail Group Inc	$32.50	+0.94 2.98%	$32.72	$34.21	-5.00%	688,072 94.37%	729,100
Most Recent Note for ASNA - 6/17/2011 12:18:56 PM Quarterly and annual earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines. Recent comparisons show deceleration in sales revenues and earnings increases.
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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$26.88	+0.23 0.84%	$27.13	$27.98	-3.95%	33,994 121.84%	27,900
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 6/17/2011 12:25:21 PM Posting a 5th consecutive gain today, rising from below its 50 DMA line to within close striking distance of its 52-week high. It is almost clear of resistance due to overhead supply formed since last noted in the 5/04/11 mid-day report. Reported earnings +45% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Sales revenues and earnings history below guidelines.
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AVD - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals American Vanguard Corp	$11.61	+0.29 2.52%	$11.67	$12.36	-6.11%	77,272 65.43%	118,100
Most Recent Note for AVD - 6/17/2011 12:27:07 PM Perched near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground after a recent technical breakout. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings improving after a streak of negative comparisons after a downturn and loss in FY '09. Erratic earnings history makes it, fundamentally, below the investment system guidelines."
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BEAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services B/E Aerospace Inc	$38.55	+0.78 2.07%	$39.18	$40.81	-5.54%	604,334 76.59%	789,000
Most Recent Note for BEAV - 6/17/2011 12:31:52 PM Gapped up today, challenging previously stubborn resistance in the $39-40 area. Recent quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues and earnings increases sequentially accelerating, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the investment system.
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BGS - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods B & G Foods Inc	$19.28	+0.79 4.26%	$19.38	$19.60	-1.64%	406,362 107.62%	377,600
Most Recent Note for BGS - 6/17/2011 12:35:48 PM Gapped up today, challenging previously stubborn resistance in the mid-$19 area. Held its ground and built an orderly base following its considerable volume-driven gain on 3/02/11. Reported earnings +23% on +5% sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +100% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Its earnings history has been strong, but the lack of sales revenues growth raises concerns that there is not great or growing demand for a new (N criteria) product or services."
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$45.00	+0.70 1.58%	$45.20	$45.20	-0.44%	229,009 89.67%	255,400
Most Recent Note for CASY - 6/17/2011 12:41:07 PM Inching higher for a new 52-week high today. Held its ground following a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on 6/14/11. Earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline in the past 7 quarterly comparisons through April '11.
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CERN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Medical Cerner Corp	$117.82	+1.58 1.36%	$118.17	$125.91	-6.43%	477,908 76.40%	625,500
Most Recent Note for CERN - 6/17/2011 12:44:28 PM Small gap up gain today while consolidating near its 50 DMA line, perched just -6.5% off its all-time high. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings per share track record has been borderline or below the investment system's minimum guidelines. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares waned from 931 in Jun '10 to 927 in Mar '11, and it is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd. This Computer Software - Medical firm has a great annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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CFX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Colfax Corp	$23.65	+0.65 2.83%	$23.83	$24.00	-1.46%	131,768 102.38%	128,700
Most Recent Note for CFX - 6/17/2011 12:49:28 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, it endured some distributional pressure and churned above average volume without making meaningful price progress since last noted in the 6/10/11 mid-day report. It has formed an orderly saucer-with-handle type base pattern. Last noted in the 6/10/11 mid-day report and in earlier reports - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, but showed improvement in the Dec '10 and Mar '11 quarters."
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CPHD - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cepheid	$32.79	+0.70 2.18%	$32.90	$32.90	-0.33%	260,727 59.70%	436,700
Most Recent Note for CPHD - 6/17/2011 12:50:47 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after building an orderly base pattern above its 50 DMA line. Reported 8 cents per share in earnings, versus a year ago loss of one cent per share, with a +25% increase in sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its prior earnings history (bad A criteria) has been poor."
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CPT - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential Camden Property Tr Sbi	$63.98	+0.34 0.53%	$64.26	$65.39	-2.16%	466,432 77.20%	604,200
Most Recent Note for CPT - 6/17/2011 12:51:11 PM Earnings history has not met guidelines of the fact-based system.
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ESL - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Esterline Technologies	$74.26	+0.70 0.95%	$74.61	$78.00	-4.79%	108,720 72.92%	149,100
Most Recent Note for ESL - 6/17/2011 12:57:15 PM Holding its ground, recently finding support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating after a rally above previously stubborn resistance in the $73 area. Recent quarterly comparisons show slight sales revenues acceleration and better earnings increases, but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales revenues and earnings history make the fundamentals questionable for this aerospace/defense firm."
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EXPO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exponent Inc	$42.51	+0.32 0.76%	$42.62	$45.53	-6.63%	35,119 63.62%	55,200
Most Recent Note for EXPO - 6/17/2011 1:00:28 PM Perched -6.9% off its 52-week high today, consolidating near its 50 DMA line after enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. Reported earnings +26% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, near the investment system's minimum guidelines for buy candidates. The 3/22/11 mid-day report noted - "Rising this week from an orderly flat base. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. The 2 most recent quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '10) show improving sales and earnings, but its prior earnings and sales history was below the investment system guidelines and Street estimates for FY '11 and FY '12 are calling for earnings growth only in the +4-7% range. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action was noted and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/08."
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GPX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services G P Strategies Corp	$13.31	+0.52 4.07%	$13.51	$14.20	-6.27%	75,097 193.55%	38,800
Most Recent Note for GPX - 6/17/2011 1:03:05 PM Volume-driven gain today has it rising above its 50 DMA line, but it has not built a sound base pattern. Last noted in the 4/15/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings increases but its annual earnings (A criteria) history falls below the investment system's guidelines."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$53.84	+0.98 1.85%	$54.19	$55.94	-3.75%	108,504 99.82%	108,700
Most Recent Note for HEI - 6/17/2011 1:07:57 PM Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line only -4.2% from its all-time high. It blasted higher in reaction to its latest earnings news and positive guidance on 5/25/11 as the mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters showed improving sales revenues and earnings but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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HELE - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Helen Of Troy Ltd	$31.78	+0.39 1.23%	$31.96	$33.63	-5.52%	105,583 64.54%	163,600
Most Recent Note for HELE - 6/17/2011 1:09:56 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/16/11 mid-day report - "Showed great sales revenues and earnings increases in the latest quarter ended February 28, 2011 but prior quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Technically it broke out on 5/10/11 and faces no resistance due to overhead supply. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 7/12/04 mid-day report."
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IVC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Invacare Corp	$33.02	+0.38 1.16%	$33.14	$33.84	-2.42%	101,694 72.38%	140,500
Most Recent Note for IVC - 6/17/2011 1:11:56 PM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been strong enough to be considered a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It faces no resistance due to overhead supply yet has churned above average volume (distributional action) in recent weeks while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs, not making meaningful price progress. It is perched -3.1% off its 52-week high.
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OZRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Bank Of The Ozarks Inc	$49.43	+0.72 1.48%	$49.43	$49.48	-0.10%	57,350 70.63%	81,200
Most Recent Note for OZRK - 6/17/2011 1:14:55 PM Inching higher for new 52-week highs without great volume conviction since noted in the 6/10/11 and 6/08/11 mid-day reports - "Annual earnings (A criteria) has been mostly slow and steady. Recent quarterly comparisons showed better than +25%* earnings increases while sales revenues growth was not strong and consistent."*
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SBH - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Sally Beauty Holdings	$16.66	+0.52 3.22%	$16.74	$16.90	-1.42%	496,064 62.13%	798,400
Most Recent Note for SBH - 6/17/2011 1:23:09 PM Hit a new 52-week high today after enduring recent distributional pressure while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings growth has been strong but its sales revenues increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history in the past 3-5* years were not especially strong."*
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$54.68	-0.01 -0.02%	$55.11	$58.66	-6.78%	155,564 79.86%	194,800
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 6/17/2011 1:26:38 PM It made steady progress above its 2008 all-time high until recently slumping below its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons show great earnings increases and good sales revenues growth, but the downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) is a cause for concern, fundamentally.
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TAXI - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Medallion Financial Corp	$9.38	-0.02 -0.16%	$9.56	$9.71	-3.45%	45,090 92.02%	49,000
Most Recent Note for TAXI - 6/17/2011 1:35:45 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Earnings history has been below guidelines and quarterly comparisons have shown negative sales growth in the past 2 years.
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TCBI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Texas Capital Bancshares	$25.56	+0.52 2.08%	$25.84	$26.79	-4.59%	133,481 69.27%	192,700
Most Recent Note for TCBI - 6/17/2011 1:44:28 PM Gaining ground above its 50 DMA line today. It has formed a long orderly base pattern since last noted on 4/21/11 in the mid-day report - "Reported earnings +48% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/07/05 mid-day report."
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TDC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical &; System Software Teradata Corp	$56.21	+1.18 2.14%	$56.81	$56.81	-1.06%	1,179,697 76.73%	1,537,400
Most Recent Note for TDC - 6/17/2011 1:51:00 PM Small gap up today, hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with no overhead supply to hinder its progress. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks while steadily climbing. Sales revenues and earnings history remain below guidelines of the investment system."
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$24.22	+0.18 0.75%	$24.24	$25.48	-4.95%	168,667 104.05%	162,100
Most Recent Note for TYL - 6/17/2011 1:56:33 PM Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks while consolidating near its 50 DMA line since hitting a new 52-week high on 5/31/11 with a gain on heavy volume. Recent mid-day reports noted - "It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. This previously featured Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$58.01	+0.36 0.62%	$58.29	$62.30	-6.89%	26,112 81.86%	31,900
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 6/17/2011 1:58:41 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched -8.9% off its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved earnings and sales revenues. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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WWW - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Wolverine World Wide Inc	$39.27	+0.03 0.08%	$39.61	$40.48	-2.99%	211,237 63.17%	334,400
Most Recent Note for WWW - 6/17/2011 2:00:23 PM Holding its ground after recent gains backed by above-average volume helped it rebound back above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 6/13/11 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings history is below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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