Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, JULY 16TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 7/16/2013 12:00:39 PM Report Released : 7/16/2013 1:43:06 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$29.54	+1.94 7.03%	$30.09	524,361 178.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 293,500	$30.09 -1.83%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90 MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 7/16/2013 1:24:56 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 5/28/13 high plus 10 cents. Returning to the Featured Stocks page while hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain. A strong finish above the pivot point may clinch a technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong after reporting +135% earnings on +56% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its long consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/08/13. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/11/2013. Click here.
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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$29.77	-1.02 -3.30%	$30.83	1,699,676 71.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,369,000	$31.24 -4.72%	7/10/2013	$29.29	PP = $29.59 MB = $31.07
Most Recent Note - 7/16/2013 1:41:26 PM Y - Retreating from its 52-week high following a streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by volume. Prior highs in the $28-29 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/10/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$33.27	+0.50 1.53%	$34.77	$34.77	-4.31%	268,578 132.11%	203,300
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 7/16/2013 12:09:54 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains with the look of a "climax run" after rallying from an ascending base pattern. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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	$175.29	-0.28 -0.16%	$176.50	$175.77	-0.27%	243,385 62.01%	392,500
Most Recent Note for AMG - 7/16/2013 12:14:09 PM Perched at its 52-week high after volume-driven gains while rising from a choppy consolidation not recognized as 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	$20.08	-1.11 -5.22%	$21.40	$21.93	-8.42%	110,998 109.79%	101,100
Most Recent Note for ANIK - 7/16/2013 12:15:39 PM Abruptly reversing from its 52-week high today after 5 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory. Recently topped its 2012 high ($17.70). Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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ATHN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Athenahealth Inc	$111.84	-2.45 -2.14%	$115.00	$116.18	-3.73%	404,097 80.02%	505,000
Most Recent Note for ATHN - 7/16/2013 12:21:57 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a 7/12/13 "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +124% on +30% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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BYI - NYSE - Leisure-Gaming/Equip Bally Technologies Inc	$64.89	+3.98 6.53%	$66.15	$66.15	-1.91%	2,099,192 426.58%	492,100
Most Recent Note for BYI - 7/16/2013 12:26:12 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new 52-week high today following an impressive streak of gains from support at its 50 DMA line. Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases meeting the C criteria however a downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the annual earnings history (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$7.63	-0.22 -2.80%	$7.85	$8.45	-9.70%	47,609 63.14%	75,400
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 7/16/2013 12:27:29 PM Trading near support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted in the 6/18/13 mid-day report with caution after volume-driven gap up gains cleared prior highs. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$13.65	-0.43 -3.05%	$14.46	$14.46	-5.60%	105,589 75.47%	139,900
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 7/16/2013 12:28:48 PM Churning above average volume while hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground following volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line following a recent wave of distributional pressure. Action has been erratic since noted in the 6/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$31.90	+0.46 1.46%	$31.99	$34.29	-6.97%	40,004 74.63%	53,600
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 7/16/2013 12:30:40 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs and adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/27/13. Fundamental concerns have been repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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EXLP - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-Field Services Exterran Partners Lp	$30.10	-2.21 -6.83%	$31.90	$32.39	-7.09%	141,730 94.24%	150,400
Most Recent Note for EXLP - 7/16/2013 12:34:51 PM Abruptly retreating after gapping down from the new 52-week high hit on the prior session following an analyst downgrade. Reported strong earnings for the Mar '13 quarter since last noted in the 4/02/13 mid-day report with caution - "This MLP showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period through Dec '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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FHCO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Female Health Co	$9.53	+0.27 2.92%	$9.55	$10.21	-6.66%	119,050 82.22%	144,800
Most Recent Note for FHCO - 7/16/2013 12:38:38 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line today following a damaging distribution day after the company said it expects lower unit shipments in Q3. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 were strong and satisfied the C criteria (above the +25% minimum guideline). However, prior mid-day reports cautioned - "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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JRN - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Journal Communications	$9.32	+0.05 0.54%	$9.35	$9.36	-0.43%	154,674 64.29%	240,600
Most Recent Note for JRN - 7/16/2013 12:41:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today after 10 consecutive gains. Made steady progress after technically breaking out with volume-driven gains clearing resistance in the $7.00 area. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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KWR - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Quaker Chemical	$66.14	-0.53 -0.79%	$66.70	$67.27	-1.68%	34,108 66.88%	51,000
Most Recent Note for KWR - 7/16/2013 12:43:36 PM Rebounded from below its 50 DMA line and after enduring distributional pressure and now perched near its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain as when last noted in the 4/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LL - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lumber Liquidators Hldgs	$84.73	-1.57 -1.82%	$87.00	$90.92	-6.81%	461,664 64.10%	720,200
Most Recent Note for LL - 7/16/2013 12:47:51 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high after rebounding from below its 50 DMA line with gains lacking great volume conviction. Endured distributional pressure during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +97% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Strong quarterly earnings increases (above the +25% minimum) satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth stalled after FY '09 through FY '11, previously noted as a concern."
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NLS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Nautilus Inc	$8.95	-0.82 -8.39%	$9.37	$9.87	-9.32%	285,730 57.51%	496,800
Most Recent Note for NLS - 7/16/2013 12:51:33 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high. Reported greatly improved earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 but fundamental concerns remain. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since noted in the 7/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "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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PENX - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Penford Corp	$15.68	+0.53 3.50%	$15.79	$15.79	-0.70%	51,384 108.86%	47,200
Most Recent Note for PENX - 7/16/2013 12:55:18 PM Rallying for new 52-week highs and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Made steady progress above its 50 DMA line after the 4/12/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Fundamentals are below guidelines (C & A criteria) of the fact-based system."
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POWI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Power Integrations Inc	$50.67	+1.32 2.67%	$50.78	$51.85	-2.28%	264,318 128.81%	205,200
Most Recent Note for POWI - 7/16/2013 1:03:38 PM Technically it broke out on the prior session with a considerable gain on heavy volume after raising its outlook. Hitting new 52-week highs with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +31% sales on +7% sales for the Mar '13 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 2/07/13 mid-day report - "There is no resistance due to overhead supply. It showed greatly improved earnings in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Dec '12, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$22.59	-0.41 -1.78%	$23.08	$23.89	-5.44%	315,521 67.23%	469,300
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 7/16/2013 1:05:25 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high while encountering distributional pressure following a spurt of volume-driven gains from support at its 50 DMA line. 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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RAD - NYSE - RETAIL - Drug Stores Rite Aid Corp	$2.97	+0.14 4.95%	$3.00	$3.21	-7.48%	19,076,996 83.92%	22,732,200
Most Recent Note for RAD - 7/16/2013 1:07:17 PM Rebounding toward its 52 week high after finding support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 6/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals fall short of the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system. Sales revenues have been waning. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless solidly satisfying all key criteria."
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SIVB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks S V B Financial Group	$85.54	-1.31 -1.51%	$87.50	$90.91	-5.91%	163,398 61.61%	265,200
Most Recent Note for SIVB - 7/16/2013 1:26:01 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure. 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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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$44.88	+1.17 2.67%	$45.68	$49.47	-9.29%	1,076,544 60.71%	1,773,300
Most Recent Note for THC - 7/16/2013 1:29:02 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line and -8.1% off its 52-week high. The 6/24/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +120% on only +4% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Shares reverse split 1:4 effective 10/11/12. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved in recent years, but lackluster sales revenues growth and sub par earnings increases in prior quarters leave fundamental concerns."
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TRAK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software DealerTrack Technologies	$37.75	-0.15 -0.40%	$38.07	$38.64	-2.30%	124,009 58.69%	211,300
Most Recent Note for TRAK - 7/16/2013 1:33:50 PM Perched at its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Downward turn in its FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/4/2007.
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$86.08	-0.71 -0.82%	$87.68	$87.68	-1.82%	232,460 68.80%	337,900
Most Recent Note for TW - 7/16/2013 1:35:59 PM Perched at its 52-week high following a streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by volume. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria as when noted in the 11/09/11 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly and annual earning increases have not been strong and steady like the fundamentally superior candidates and winning models in the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'."
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VOXX - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Voxx Intl Corp Cl A	$14.52	-0.48 -3.20%	$15.00	$15.00	-3.20%	87,064 61.31%	142,000
Most Recent Note for VOXX - 7/16/2013 1:37:20 PM Perched at its 52-week high following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains while rallying above its 2012 high. Reported 9 cents per share earnings versus a year-ago loss of 20 cents per share but with -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31. Bullish action has continued since noted in the 6/25/13 mid-day report with caution- "Reported earnings -7% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 28, 2013 versus the year ago period. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$27.33	-0.02 -0.05%	$27.45	$27.68	-1.28%	10,187,817 63.39%	16,070,600
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 7/16/2013 1:39:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high with no resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +41%* on -7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter.* Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$34.56	-2.78 -7.44%	$37.73	$37.73	-8.40%	679,220 73.22%	927,700
Most Recent Note for YY - 7/16/2013 1:42:55 PM Abruptly retreating from the new 52-week high hit on the prior session after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded and rallied impressively since noted with caution in the 6/03/13 mid-day report - "Completed its $11 IPO on 11/21/12 and bullish action has continued since recent mid-day reports cautioned members - 'Limited history is a concern as it has reported earnings versus losses in the year ago periods in quarterly comparisons through Sep 12, it does not have a good annual earnings (A criteria) history.'"
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