Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 6/26/2013 12:07:49 PM Report Released : 6/26/2013 1:16:49 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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 Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc	$65.35	+0.73 1.13%	$66.21	398,095 79.03% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 503,700	$66.25 -1.36%	6/17/2013	$59.37	PP = $59.94 MB = $62.94
Most Recent Note - 6/26/2013 12:47:29 PM G- Perched at its 52-week high following a "positive reversal" on 6/24/13 followed by a considerable gap up gain on higher volume. Found prompt support near prior highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/12/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$13.04	-0.10 -0.76%	$13.30	$13.47	-3.19%	104,657 77.75%	134,600
Most Recent Note for ACET - 6/26/2013 12:09:10 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 6/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Found support above its 200 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +89% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, but prior quarters have not shown strong and steady sales and earnings increases. This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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ALGT - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Allegiant Travel Company	$105.12	-1.46 -1.37%	$108.56	$108.56	-3.17%	100,533 99.83%	100,700
Most Recent Note for ALGT - 6/26/2013 12:11:38 PM Hit another new 52-week high earlier today then reversed into the red. It is extended from any sound base after rallying further into new high territory since last noted in the 5/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its strong earnings increase in Mar '13 marked a 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The previously noted downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria so, fundamentally, it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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APFC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics American Pacific Corp	$27.80	-0.03 -0.11%	$27.82	$28.33	-1.87%	18,075 59.46%	30,400
Most Recent Note for APFC - 6/26/2013 12:14:14 PM Forming an orderly base above its 50 DMA line, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 5/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "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.	$18.92	+0.52 2.82%	$19.19	$19.50	-2.98%	283,517 63.26%	448,200
Most Recent Note for AVG - 6/26/2013 12:16:19 PM Perched near its 52-week high holding its ground following a considerable volume-driven gain on 6/20/13. 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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CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$44.95	+0.68 1.54%	$45.19	$45.19	-0.53%	450,028 89.13%	504,900
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 6/26/2013 12:17:19 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume, getting more extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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CFFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks C & F Financial Corp	$52.30	-0.18 -0.34%	$53.00	$54.00	-3.15%	12,706 61.38%	20,700
Most Recent Note for CFFI - 6/26/2013 12:18:24 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$58.71	+0.18 0.31%	$59.65	$60.00	-2.15%	13,643 61.73%	22,100
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 6/26/2013 12:20:24 PM Consolidating near its 52-week and all-time highs following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain, as when long ago noted in the 11/04/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system's guidelines."
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EGAN - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & Sytems Software Egain Corporation	$8.74	+0.23 2.70%	$8.75	$9.06	-3.53%	111,618 121.46%	91,900
Most Recent Note for EGAN - 6/26/2013 12:23:07 PM Recent quarterly comparison through Mar '13 showed improving sales revenues and earnings versus losses in the year-ago periods. Last noted in the 10/31/11 mid-day report - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$16.83	+0.23 1.39%	$16.91	$17.29	-2.66%	454,453 71.04%	639,700
Most Recent Note for EVER - 6/26/2013 12:27:20 PM Reported earnings +18% on +48% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Consolidating within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Its Relative Strength (RS) rating has improved to 82, above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/19/13.
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$24.65	+1.83 8.02%	$25.90	$25.90	-4.83%	694,033 457.20%	151,800
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 6/26/2013 12:32:06 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new high after a strong finish on the prior session. Announced a business combination with Liberty Bancshares, Inc. Recent mid-day reports had cautioned - "Technically, it is consolidating above its 50 DMA line forming a short new base. 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	$44.35	+0.46 1.05%	$44.44	$46.12	-3.84%	82,017 72.26%	113,500
Most Recent Note for HURN - 6/26/2013 12:33:35 PM Consolidating -3.8% off its 52-week high, above its 50 DMA line and recent lows defining near-term support. 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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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$7.35	+0.01 0.14%	$7.41	$7.75	-5.16%	137,786 63.94%	215,500
Most Recent Note for JRN - 6/26/2013 12:36:39 PM Encountering distributional pressure this week after technically breaking out with recent volume-driven gains above prior resistance in the $7.00 area. The 6/25/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$42.04	+0.33 0.79%	$42.33	$46.00	-8.61%	267,836 59.61%	449,300
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 6/26/2013 12:38:55 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a recent streak of losses on near average volume. Last noted near its 52-week high in the 5/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$74.98	-0.72 -0.95%	$76.10	$81.37	-7.85%	164,138 67.19%	244,300
Most Recent Note for MMS - 6/26/2013 12:45:12 PM Slumping below its downward sloping 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +47% on +34% sales for the Mar '13 quarter versus the year-ago period. Sequential quarterly comparisons show encouraging earnings growth acceleration, but prior results were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 5/03/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$45.38	-2.17 -4.55%	$47.98	$49.02	-7.44%	560,888 104.64%	536,000
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 6/26/2013 12:50:01 PM Slumping near its 50 DMA line today, retreating with above average volume after inching to new 52-week highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +52% on +27% sales for the Mar '13 quarter marking its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria). Prior growth has not been strong and steady. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08. Today its fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. Members may view its Company Profile page under the 'Featured Articles and Daily Graphs' tab when the last FSU article under the headline, 'Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain', gives a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$20.60	-0.01 -0.05%	$20.87	$20.87	-1.29%	344,619 72.92%	472,600
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 6/26/2013 12:53:38 PM Found support near its 50 DMA recently and touched a new 52-week high today. Reported very big earnings increases in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarterly comparisons but with only +3-5% sales revenues. Underwriters helped it complete a $125 Million Subordinated Debt Offering and a new Public Offering of $75 Million in Common Stock when noted in the 10/16/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +93% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases on sub par sales. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$81.80	-0.01 -0.01%	$82.58	$82.58	-0.94%	159,766 70.85%	225,500
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 6/26/2013 12:54:44 PM Touched yet another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SPA - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Sparton Corp	$16.90	+0.04 0.24%	$17.00	$17.04	-0.82%	28,243 84.81%	33,300
Most Recent Note for SPA - 6/26/2013 12:58:46 PM Prior highs acted as support on the last pullback. Challenging its 52-week high today and tallying its 10th consecutive gain since last noted in the 6/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$52.25	+0.71 1.37%	$53.04	$57.34	-8.88%	57,705 76.13%	75,800
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 6/26/2013 12:59:59 PM Holding its ground since halting its slide at its 50 DMA line while retreating from last week's new 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +33% on +44% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, making 6 consecutive quarters with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Completed a new Public Offering on 9/06/12. A downturn in its FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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STKL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Sunopta Inc	$7.66	-0.15 -1.92%	$7.85	$8.25	-7.15%	135,916 59.69%	227,700
Most Recent Note for STKL - 6/26/2013 1:03:57 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive small loss testing support at its 50 DMA line again. Reported earnings +0% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 showed improving sales and earnings increases, but fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings. Not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$18.03	+0.12 0.67%	$18.20	$19.64	-8.20%	187,431 69.60%	269,300
Most Recent Note for THRM - 6/26/2013 1:06:13 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line this week. Retreated on above average volume from new 52-week and multi-year highs hit when last noted in the 6/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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UNF - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Unifirst Corp	$90.30	-5.35 -5.59%	$95.90	$100.07	-9.76%	129,373 230.61%	56,100
Most Recent Note for UNF - 6/26/2013 1:09:20 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +23% on +5% sales revenues for the May '13 quarter. Last noted in the 5/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history falls below the fundamental guidelines concerning the C and A criteria."
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$15.39	+0.28 1.85%	$15.49	$15.49	-0.65%	248,070 67.15%	369,400
Most Recent Note for WAL - 6/26/2013 1:12:10 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a spurt of small volume-driven gains. Found recent support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +100% on +4% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended Mar 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Tested support at its 200 DMA line then rallied considerably into new high territory since noted in the 10/05/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WWWW - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Web.com Group Inc	$24.35	+0.88 3.75%	$24.52	$24.52	-0.69%	375,379 93.22%	402,700
Most Recent Note for WWWW - 6/26/2013 1:16:33 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground above prior highs in the $19 area during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "Rising from a 9-month base with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +37% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The past 5 quarterly comparisons showed earning increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases rose +132%, +134%, +141%, +51%, and +26% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, respectively, showing worrisome deceleration. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a downturn in FY '09, a minor flaw with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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