Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, June 21st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2013
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Time of Screening : 6/21/2013 12:35:28 PM Report Released : 6/21/2013 1:41:52 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 100% 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
ADVS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Advent Software Inc	$33.23	-0.62 -1.83%	$34.10	$35.00	-5.06%	251,824 113.28%	222,300
Most Recent Note for ADVS - 6/21/2013 12:37:38 PM Consolidating at multi-year highs, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings increases improved in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters but with sales revenues growth only in the +6-7% range. Prior history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria), although it has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history and it has earned high ranks."
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AIN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Albany Intl Corp Cl A	$33.49	+0.23 0.70%	$33.70	$34.14	-1.90%	113,048 108.60%	104,100
Most Recent Note for AIN - 6/21/2013 12:39:10 PM Extended from any sound base after rallying above previously stubborn resistance in the $30 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings increases improved in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters but sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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AVG - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services A V G Technologies N.V.	$18.79	-0.32 -1.67%	$19.16	$19.50	-3.64%	529,203 121.27%	436,400
Most Recent Note for AVG - 6/21/2013 12:41:27 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Slumped badly and found support near its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively following its choppy consolidation since noted in the 1/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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BCPC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Balchem Corp	$45.73	+0.93 2.08%	$46.10	$48.76	-6.21%	87,884 123.43%	71,200
Most Recent Note for BCPC - 6/21/2013 12:45:34 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. This high-ranked Chemicals - Specialty firm is -6.6% off 52-week and all-time highs. It maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history, however, recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns regarding the C criteria.
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CAKE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cheesecake Factory Inc	$40.90	-0.98 -2.34%	$42.17	$42.53	-3.83%	686,407 108.28%	633,900
Most Recent Note for CAKE - 6/21/2013 12:50:02 PM Consolidating only -3.4% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +27% on +6% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground at its 200 DMA line and then rallied to new highs since last noted in the 10/15/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '12 have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) with underlying sub par sales revenues increases. Recently holding its ground after inching into new 52-week and multi-year high territory. No resistance remains due to overhead supply."
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CI - NYSE - Medical-Managed Care Cigna Corp	$70.28	+1.04 1.50%	$70.83	$70.83	-0.78%	1,862,995 105.34%	1,768,600
Most Recent Note for CI - 6/21/2013 12:50:43 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Found support near its 50 DMA line on a brief pullback since noted in the 5/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "It is extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +39% on +21% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 3rd consecutive quarter this Medical- Managed Care firm has posted earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been slow and steady since a downturn in FY '08. Consensus estimates for earnings growth +8% and +7% in FY '13 and 14, respectively, may be cause for some concern."
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DSPG - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment D S P Group Inc	$8.30	+0.12 1.47%	$8.34	$8.76	-5.25%	60,700 134.89%	45,000
Most Recent Note for DSPG - 6/21/2013 12:55:06 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after a volume-driven spike to a new 52-week high since last noted in the 5/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Erratic earnings history is a concern (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$24.06	+0.92 3.98%	$24.23	$25.93	-7.21%	251,223 163.24%	153,900
Most Recent Note for ENV - 6/21/2013 12:59:32 PM Consolidating after a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on 6/18/13 when last noted - "Getting very extended from any sound base. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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EXAR - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Exar Corp	$11.03	-0.06 -0.54%	$11.22	$11.97	-7.85%	122,422 104.46%	117,200
Most Recent Note for EXAR - 6/21/2013 1:02:19 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and building an orderly base. It rallied to new highs and held its ground since last noted in the 1/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Futurefuel Corp	$15.00	+0.48 3.31%	$15.00	$15.06	-0.40%	224,387 144.86%	154,900
Most Recent Note for FF - 6/21/2013 1:05:30 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria, while it survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 4/27/11 mid-day report with caution - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is below the investment system guidelines."
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FFG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance F B L Financial Group	$43.00	-0.18 -0.42%	$43.50	$43.50	-1.15%	38,413 103.82%	37,000
Most Recent Note for FFG - 6/21/2013 1:07:21 PM Perched at its 52-week high, wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +39% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. This life insurance firm's quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been strong and steady, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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FHCO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Female Health Co	$9.71	+0.09 0.94%	$9.77	$10.21	-4.90%	131,749 116.70%	112,900
Most Recent Note for FHCO - 6/21/2013 1:11:05 PM Perched near its 52-week high after enduring distributional pressure following a "negative reversal" on 6/19/13 at its 52-week high. Extended from its prior highs in the $8 area which define support below its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 were strong and satisfied the C criteria (above the +25% minimum guideline). Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution- "Underlying fundamentals (annual earnings history, A criteria) remain a concern. Recent quarters showed big earnings improvements over the year ago period. However, sales revenues increases have been erratic, below guidelines, and rather minuscule (at $5-8 million per quarter). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$50.87	+0.22 0.43%	$51.04	$52.96	-3.95%	150,127 116.74%	128,600
Most Recent Note for HEI - 6/21/2013 1:14:39 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria today. Weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08.
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HII - NYSE - Aerospace/Defense Huntington Ingalls Inds	$55.00	-0.93 -1.66%	$56.13	$57.70	-4.68%	216,110 116.75%	185,100
Most Recent Note for HII - 6/21/2013 1:16:20 PM Consolidating near its all-time high hit this week. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$20.93	-0.05 -0.24%	$21.05	$22.15	-5.51%	142,945 104.88%	136,300
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 6/21/2013 1:17:19 PM Technically, it is consolidating above its 50 DMA line forming a short new base. The 6/17/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +19%* on +8% sales for the Mar '13 quarter, marking its 6th consecutive quarter with earnings growth below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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HURN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Huron Consulting Grp Inc	$44.39	+0.63 1.44%	$44.76	$46.12	-3.75%	148,384 134.89%	110,000
Most Recent Note for HURN - 6/21/2013 1:17:44 PM Consolidating -3.7% off its 52-week high, finding support above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recent quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases through Mar '13 showed improvement, satisfying the C criteria in the 3 latest comparisons. Prior quarters and its annual earnings (A criteria) history are not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/15/2007."
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IIIN - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Insteel Industries Inc	$18.18	-0.31 -1.68%	$18.66	$19.37	-6.14%	60,351 111.35%	54,200
Most Recent Note for IIIN - 6/21/2013 1:18:47 PM Still consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high since noted in the 5/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Mount Airy, NC-based maker of steel wire reinforcements and prestressed concrete strands has an erratic earnings history that is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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IPCM - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals I P C The Hospitalist Co	$53.03	+0.85 1.63%	$53.40	$53.40	-0.69%	151,859 138.43%	109,700
Most Recent Note for IPCM - 6/21/2013 1:22:08 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today with a gap up gain on above average volume. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since weaker fundamentals and technical damage were noted on 8/01/11 as it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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JPM - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks J P Morgan Chase & Co	$51.78	-0.70 -1.33%	$52.98	$55.90	-7.37%	24,085,654 104.10%	23,137,800
Most Recent Note for JPM - 6/21/2013 1:27:44 PM Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume, retreating from its 52-week highs toward support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $51 area. It was tallying a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain for new 52-week highs, clearing a base-on-base pattern when last noted in the 5/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +34% on -5% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior quarterly results were erratic and sales revenues growth has been sub par, indicating that there has been no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$571.40	-1.32 -0.23%	$579.90	$591.89	-3.46%	660,845 117.59%	562,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 6/21/2013 1:28:56 PM Perched at its 52-week and all-time highs after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 6/20/13 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, still below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since last noted in the 1/31/13 mid-day report with caution.
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PNFP - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Pinnacle Financial Prtnr	$24.87	+0.02 0.08%	$24.97	$26.30	-5.44%	142,446 114.05%	124,900
Most Recent Note for PNFP - 6/21/2013 1:33:12 PM Trading -5.4% off its 52-week high today building an orderly base and testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +86% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly earnings increases met the +25% minimum earnings guideline but sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and it is not a match with the fact-based system."
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$47.85	+0.61 1.29%	$48.57	$51.40	-6.91%	1,166,701 115.20%	1,012,800
Most Recent Note for RMD - 6/21/2013 1:37:30 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line after encountering recent distributional pressure, and it has not formed a sound base pattern. Disciplined investors may watch for a new base to possibly form and be noted in the coming weeks Reported earnings +31% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '12 quarterly comparison, and 3 of its past 4 comparisons have now been above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08.
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$78.00	+1.71 2.24%	$78.46	$79.39	-1.75%	276,664 141.81%	195,100
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 6/21/2013 1:38:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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WSBF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Waterstone Financial Inc	$9.55	-0.01 -0.10%	$9.69	$9.95	-4.02%	23,549 103.74%	22,700
Most Recent Note for WSBF - 6/21/2013 1:41:02 PM Hovering at its 52-week high, still holding its ground in a tight range following a considerable volume-driven gain on 6/07/13 rising from a long and orderly flat base. The 3/14/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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