Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 2ND, 2013
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Time of Screening : 7/2/2013 12:10:12 PM Report Released : 7/2/2013 1:11:26 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$23.87	+1.99 9.10%	$24.20	$24.20	-1.36%	413,937 328.78%	125,900
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 7/2/2013 12:14:58 PM Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 2nd consecutive considerable gain, rallying after forming an "ascending base" pattern. Found support above its 50 DMA line during the pullback since last noted in the 6/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Extended from any sound base. Powered higher after recently raising guidance for its 2nd quarter. This Sunnyvale, CA based Telecom - Fiber Optics firm showed better increases in sales and earnings for the Sep, Dec '12, and Mar '13 quarters versus the year ago period, above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AMG - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Affiliated Managers Grp	$164.19	+2.05 1.26%	$165.98	$171.58	-4.31%	224,745 58.07%	387,000
Most Recent Note for AMG - 7/2/2013 12:17:23 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high, but it has not formed a sound base pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +33% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Recent quarterly comparisons show earnings increases satisfying the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). Downturn in FY '08 and FY '09 earnings was noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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ANIK - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Anika Therapeutics Inc	$17.57	+0.26 1.50%	$17.75	$18.07	-2.77%	61,029 71.71%	85,100
Most Recent Note for ANIK - 7/2/2013 12:19:27 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground since briefly topping its 2012 high ($17.70) with recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Reported strong results above the +25% minimum earnings guideline for 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Mar '13, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns. It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted near its 2012 high in the 4/24/12 mid-day report."
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AWAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Homeaway Inc	$31.50	-0.48 -1.50%	$32.02	$34.30	-8.16%	626,338 59.70%	1,049,100
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 7/2/2013 12:23:15 PM Earnings +56% on +24% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter marked its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Consolidated below its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 4/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $45 level. Reported better earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year-ago periods but its prior earnings history was sub par with respect to the C criteria."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$16.32	+0.01 0.06%	$16.65	$16.78	-2.74%	21,316 74.01%	28,800
Most Recent Note for BSET - 7/2/2013 12:30:39 PM Holding its ground today after hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind a solid gain on the prior session. Rebounded after finding support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation from new highs hit since last noted in the 3/11/13 mid-day report with caution. Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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BT - NYSE - Telecom Svcs- Foreign B T Group Plc Adr	$47.87	-0.17 -0.35%	$48.10	$49.97	-4.20%	109,884 86.32%	127,300
Most Recent Note for BT - 7/2/2013 12:32:03 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 6/19/13 mid-day report with caution- "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues history are below the guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18%, +25%, and/or also accelerating over prior quarters. Its annual earnings (A criteria) have improved steadily since an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$47.21	-0.18 -0.38%	$47.53	$47.96	-1.56%	495,023 88.63%	558,500
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 7/2/2013 12:33:10 PM Holding its ground at 52-week and all-time highs following a streak of gains backed by above average volume, 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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CREE - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate Cree Inc	$66.74	+2.54 3.96%	$67.75	$67.75	-1.49%	1,868,439 82.05%	2,277,200
Most Recent Note for CREE - 7/2/2013 12:35:25 PM Gapped up and hit another new 52-week high today. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line again since last noted in the 5/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +70% on +23% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation. It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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ENV - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments Envestnet Inc	$25.59	-1.38 -5.12%	$26.48	$27.74	-7.75%	187,515 105.76%	177,300
Most Recent Note for ENV - 7/2/2013 12:37:54 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from a new 52-week high after 3 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. The 6/24/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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HON - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Honeywell Intl Inc	$78.55	-1.77 -2.20%	$79.84	$81.24	-3.31%	3,334,875 105.71%	3,154,700
Most Recent Note for HON - 7/2/2013 12:39:17 PM Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern and its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HURN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Huron Consulting Grp Inc	$45.26	+0.41 0.91%	$45.51	$46.48	-2.63%	92,326 67.89%	136,000
Most Recent Note for HURN - 7/2/2013 12:41:40 PM Reversed abruptly from its new 52-week high hit Friday. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows near $43 define near-term support. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$18.80	+0.59 3.24%	$18.97	$18.97	-0.90%	942,608 60.06%	1,569,400
Most Recent Note for KKD - 7/2/2013 12:43:23 PM Wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction, and touching a new 52-week high with today's gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +43%* on +11% sales for the Apr '13 quarter. Recent quarters show earnings improving, but without especially strong sales revenues acceleration."*
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$36.25	+1.58 4.56%	$36.28	$36.29	-0.11%	3,535,712 92.45%	3,824,300
Most Recent Note for KR - 7/2/2013 12:45:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its considerable gain above prior resistance. Rebounded promptly after violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss when last noted in the 6/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +18% on +3% sales revenues for the April '13 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Earnings increases had improved in the Oct '12 and Jan '13 quarters, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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LABL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Multi Color Corp	$31.68	+0.34 1.08%	$31.73	$31.89	-0.66%	43,390 74.04%	58,600
Most Recent Note for LABL - 7/2/2013 12:49:44 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today's 6th consecutive gain after a brief consolidation above its 50 DMA line, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" after the 5/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$24.42	+0.23 0.95%	$24.42	$24.77	-1.41%	64,015 64.73%	98,900
Most Recent Note for LBY - 7/2/2013 12:51:44 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling after a streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down. Earnings increases have been strong in recent quarterly comparisons. However, flat sales revenues indicates no growth in demand for any new products, which is bad concerning N criteria."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$22.84	+0.64 2.88%	$23.05	$23.05	-0.91%	282,110 62.39%	452,200
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 7/2/2013 12:53:10 PM Found support near its 50 DMA recently and then rallied for new 52-week highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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SILC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev Silicom Ltd	$35.51	+0.99 2.87%	$35.62	$35.98	-1.31%	58,346 88.94%	65,600
Most Recent Note for SILC - 7/2/2013 12:56:53 PM This Israeli manufacturer of Computer - Networking devices faces no resistance due to overhead supply today as it is hitting a new 52-week high, getting more extended from any sound base. Found support at its 50 DMA line when last noted in the 6/24/13 mid-day report with caution -"Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Mar '13 and Dec '12 quarters, accelerating after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings comparisons (bad C criteria). Concerning the A criteria, there was a downturn in FY '09, also making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$15.79	+0.20 1.25%	$15.88	$15.89	-0.66%	103,170 96.69%	106,700
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 7/2/2013 1:01:16 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to its recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line after undercutting prior highs during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/28/13 mid-day report with caution while rising from a base-on-base type pattern - "Reported strong earnings for the Mar '13 quarter, continuing its recent history of solid increases versus the year ago period(s). Completed a new Public Offering on 12/18/12. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving after an abrupt downturn and loss in FY '08. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system.'"
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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$51.25	+1.00 1.99%	$51.29	$51.29	-0.08%	312,659 63.96%	488,800
Most Recent Note for THO - 7/2/2013 1:05:45 PM Reported earnings +24% on +13% sales revenues for the Apr '13 quarter, and sales revenues increases show deceleration in recent comparisons. Found support near prior highs during its consolidation then rallied for new 52-week highs with additional gains backed by above average volume since last noted in the 6/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Gapped up on the prior session for a new 52-week high following a deep consolidation to its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution at its high in the 1/25/13 mid-day report - 'Erratic earnings history is a concern.'"
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WGO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Winnebago Industries Inc	$24.26	+1.28 5.57%	$24.32	$24.68	-1.70%	480,344 156.62%	306,700
Most Recent Note for WGO - 7/2/2013 1:06:58 PM Found recent support near its 50 DMA line and it is spiking to new 52-week highs with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has been erratic and 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	$11.05	+0.57 5.44%	$11.20	$11.20	-1.34%	25,183 87.44%	28,800
Most Recent Note for WSBF - 7/2/2013 1:07:56 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground in a tight range following a breakout on 6/07/13 rising from a long and orderly flat base. Prior mid-day reports 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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WWW - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Wolverine World Wide Inc	$55.28	-0.17 -0.31%	$55.75	$55.83	-0.99%	334,588 99.34%	336,800
Most Recent Note for WWW - 7/2/2013 1:11:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high and all-time highs following a spurt of gains after finding support at its 50 DMA line during an orderly consolidation. The 6/11/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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