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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH, 2012
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Time of Screening :
7/25/2012 11:59:10 AM Report Released :
7/25/2012 1:14:49 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 8% 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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At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
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of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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ALXN
- NASDAQ
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
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$100.36
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+2.74
2.81%
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$104.82
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1,495,026
66.80% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,238,100
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$104.82
-4.25%
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5/1/2012 |
$91.73
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PP = $95.11
MB = $99.87 |
Most Recent Note - 7/25/2012 12:14:21 PM
Y - Touched a new high but erased much of today's early gain. Reported earnings +62% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Recently consolidating above prior highs in the $95 area and its 50 DMA line defining important chart support. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/29/2012. Click here.
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SWI
- NYSE
Solarwinds Inc
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$47.82
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+6.34
15.28%
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$47.92
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1,838,199
185.68% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 990,000
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$48.90
-2.21%
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7/25/2012 |
$47.82
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PP = $47.89
MB = $50.28 |
Most Recent Note - 7/25/2012 1:02:45 PM
Y - Reported earnings +50% on +40% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Gapped up today, spiking to a new 52-week high quickly after rallying above its 50 DMA line helped its technical stance improve. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 6/19/12 high while rallying from a "double bottom" base pattern. It has shown resilience since dropped on 7/09/12 from the Featured Stocks list. A strong finish above its pivot point may clinch a technical buy signal, however the M criteria now argues against any new buying efforts until the major averages confirm a new rally with another follow-through day.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/15/2012. Click here.
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ALGN
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment
Align Technology Inc
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$33.94 |
+0.78
2.35%
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$34.07
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$35.56
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-4.56% |
1,024,100
78.90%
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1,297,900
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Most Recent Note for ALGN - 7/25/2012 12:01:47 PM
Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after rallying back above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains. The 7/20/12 mid-day report noted - "It has not formed a sound base pattern. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Earnings rose +70% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good following a downturn in FY '08. Patient and disciplined investors may watch for a proper base to form while it continues consolidating."
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CATM
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services
Cardtronics Inc
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$29.18 |
+0.34
1.18%
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$29.20
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$31.46
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-7.25% |
276,308
118.94%
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232,300
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Most Recent Note for CATM - 7/25/2012 12:23:33 PM
Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and only -6.8% off its 52-week high. It has not formed a sound base pattern, and in recent weeks it wedged above prior highs in the $30 area with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reporting earnings on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 after the close. The C and A criteria are satisfied by its strong earnings history. Reported strong results for the Mar '12 quarter and found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/27/12.
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CYNO
- NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip
Cynosure Inc
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$23.77 |
-0.09
-0.39%
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$24.25
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$24.84
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-4.32% |
112,663
130.55%
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86,300
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Most Recent Note for CYNO - 7/25/2012 12:25:31 PM
Holding its ground today after a gap up on the prior session, technically breaking out of the previously noted cup-with-handle base pattern. Reported earnings of 20 cents per share versus a year ago loss of 1 cent per share while sales revenues were up +50% versus the year ago period ended June 30th. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/7/07. Its Dec '11 and Mar '12 quarters showed earnings after years of losses, but while it is an interesting turn around story, the fundamentals are not a match with the fact based system's guidelines."
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EGBN
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks
Eagle Bancorp Inc
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$17.10 |
+0.00
0.00%
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$17.50
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$0.00
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-4.32% |
37,697
77.73%
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48,500
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Most Recent Note for EGBN - 7/25/2012 12:29:16 PM
Recently rebounding from a pullback to its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 4/30/12 mid-day report. Reported earnings +54% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Perched -4.7% off its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Bank holding company with operations in the Northeast has shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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EW
- NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment
Edwards Lifesciences Cp
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$103.25 |
+4.60
4.66%
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$106.94
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$106.94
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-3.45% |
1,732,787
173.38%
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999,400
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Most Recent Note for EW - 7/25/2012 12:31:25 PM
Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +37% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases in the prior 4 quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 were well below the +25% minimum guideline. It survived after a deep correction below its 200 DMA line, but it failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/22/11.
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IACI
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
I A C/Interactivecorp
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$51.42 |
+3.12
6.46%
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$51.58
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$52.78
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-2.58% |
1,723,578
187.71%
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918,200
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Most Recent Note for IACI - 7/25/2012 12:35:30 PM
No overhead supply remains to act as resistance following its considerable gain after gapping up today, challenging its 52-week high. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 4/12/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarters show good sales revenues increases and strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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LL
- NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores
Lumber Liquidators Hldgs
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$39.18 |
+6.60
20.24%
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$40.77
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$40.77
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-3.91% |
2,618,566
468.27%
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559,200
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Most Recent Note for LL - 7/25/2012 12:39:11 PM
Today's gap up and considerable gain has it rallying to new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +126% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Strong quarterly earnings increases (above the +25% minimum) satisfy the C criteria. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) growth stalled after FY '09, raising fundamental concerns based on the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/08/10 after a 'negative reversal' on 4/26/10."
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LNN
- NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery
Lindsay Corporation
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$67.45 |
-2.86
-4.07%
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$70.96
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$72.98
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-7.58% |
178,885
101.64%
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176,000
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Most Recent Note for LNN - 7/25/2012 12:41:42 PM
Pulling back today with above average volume, slumping -7.2% off its 52-week high. Fundamentals remain a concern, while it survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 12/13/10 mid-day report - "Recent quarters showed improvements, its sales revenues and earnings growth history (C and A criteria) remain below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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LO
- NYSE - Tobacco
Lorillard Inc
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$129.94 |
-5.31
-3.93%
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$130.90
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$141.07
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-7.89% |
1,679,056
154.15%
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1,089,200
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Most Recent Note for LO - 7/25/2012 12:44:42 PM
Reported earnings +7% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line, much like it did when last noted on 4/25/12 when it reported earnings +2% on -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the near ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - " Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MLNX
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
Mellanox Technologies
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$93.32 |
+2.77
3.05%
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$93.68
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$96.50
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-3.30% |
559,032
62.79%
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890,300
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Most Recent Note for MLNX - 7/25/2012 12:46:33 PM
It may go on to produce more climactic gains, meanwhile it has stubbornly held its ground following a huge 7/19/12 gap up gain for a new high after reporting earnings +267% on +111% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Did not form a sound new base pattern, yet found prompt support after a streak of losses capped by a violation of its 50 DMA line triggered a technical sell signal. Weak action had prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12.
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PCOM
- NASDAQ - Leisure-Services
Points International Ltd
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$12.27 |
-0.24
-1.92%
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$12.61
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$0.00
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-3.30% |
64,882
165.52%
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39,200
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Most Recent Note for PCOM - 7/25/2012 12:53:36 PM
Encountering distributional pressure with a recent spurt of volume-driven losses and it is testing support at its 50 DMA line today. The 7/17/12 mid-day report noted - "No overhead supply remains to hinder its progress.Reported earnings of 4 cents per share versus a year ago loss of 1 cent per share while sales revenues were -2% for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Strong earnings increases in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline, satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history improved in recent years, but it has not been strong and steady."
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RF
- NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks
Regions Financial Corp
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$6.83 |
+0.18
2.71%
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$6.91
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$6.98
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-2.15% |
24,979,794
123.67%
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20,198,700
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Most Recent Note for RF - 7/25/2012 12:54:55 PM
Up again today following a small gap up on the prior session, rallying with above average volume within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported greatly improved earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, however sales revenues were -7%. Found support near its 50 DMA line since noted in the 6/26/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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TMK
- NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance
Torchmark Corp
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$49.80 |
-0.62
-1.23%
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$50.73
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$52.00
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-4.23% |
545,415
73.49%
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742,200
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Most Recent Note for TMK - 7/25/2012 1:03:43 PM
Perched only -3.9% off its 52-week high today. Noted in prior mid-day report - "Quarterly sales and earnings history has not been a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TRIB
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances
Trinity Biotech Plc Adr
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$12.46 |
-0.01
-0.08%
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$12.71
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$12.76
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-2.35% |
34,522
63.69%
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54,200
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Most Recent Note for TRIB - 7/25/2012 1:05:33 PM
Still hovering near its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Volume totals have been cooling after a recent spurt of gains with above average volume helped it make progress above its prior highs. Held its ground stubbornly while several mid-day reports since May repeatedly noted - "Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $11 area that define chart support. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'. The past 8 quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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UA
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing
Under Armour Inc Cl A
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$53.56 |
+0.77
1.45%
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$53.90
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$55.00
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-2.63% |
1,415,887
62.55%
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2,263,500
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Most Recent Note for UA - 7/25/2012 1:07:14 PM
Trading up again today following a considerable gap up gain with heavy volume on 7/24/12, rallying to a new 52-week high after reporting earnings +0% on +27% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. That marked its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings growth below the investment system's +25% minimum guideline. Found support well above its 200 DMA line while consolidating near prior lows in the $44 area defining a chart support level. Do not be confused by the 2:1 stock split impacting its share prices as of 7/10/12. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/12 due to weak action and a disappointing earnings report for March '12.
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USNA
- NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products
U S A N A Health Science
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$42.00 |
+1.74
4.32%
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$43.50
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-3.45% |
192,070
219.76%
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Most Recent Note for USNA - 7/25/2012 1:10:26 PM
Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +35% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 5/01/12 mid-day report following a damaging gap down - "This network marketer of dietary supplements, health foods, and skin care products has been showing recent improvement in quarterly comparisons through Mar '12, but fundamentally the C criteria is not satisfied. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth rate has been improving since a downturn in FY '08."
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VASC
- NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies
Vascular Solutions
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$13.26 |
+0.63
4.99%
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$13.85
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-4.26% |
78,484
167.70%
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Most Recent Note for VASC - 7/25/2012 1:13:25 PM
Pulling back today near the session lows after a gap up and early volume-driven gains touched new 52-week and multi-year highs. Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Reported earnings +15% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Survived but failed to impress since noted in the 8/08/11 mid-day report - "Gapped down today, pulling back from its 52-week high hit last week. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period showed sales revenues increases in the +14-17% range with earnings per share increases in the +25-44% range. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from 124 in Dec '10 to 116 in Jun '11, whereas increasing institutional interest (I criteria) is clearly desired."
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VRSN
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services
Verisign Inc
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$41.98 |
+0.20
0.48%
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$42.16
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$45.10
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-6.92% |
1,545,714
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Most Recent Note for VRSN - 7/25/2012 1:14:28 PM
Holding its ground near its 50 DMA line since its damaging 7/23/12 gap down undercutting prior highs in the $43 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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