Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, July 30th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, JULY 30TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 7/30/2012 11:50:10 AM Report Released : 7/30/2012 12:58:04 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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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
ASPS - NASDAQ Altisource Ptf Sltns Sa	$78.08	+4.15 5.61%	$78.34	120,393 91.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 131,400	$78.34 -0.33%	6/5/2012	$60.01	PP = $63.00 MB = $66.15
Most Recent Note - 7/30/2012 11:56:10 AM G - Hitting a new 52-week high today following a brief consolidation, getting more extended from its prior base. Recent low and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch. Reported earnings +117% on +55% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/3/2012. Click here.
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EXPE - NASDAQ Expedia Inc	$55.72	+0.82 1.49%	$56.68	2,399,954 59.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,007,800	$58.39 -4.57%	4/27/2012	$41.80	PP = $35.57 MB = $37.35
Most Recent Note - 7/30/2012 12:15:13 PM G - Holding its ground today following a considerable gap up gain on 7/27/12 for a new 52-week high from below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ending June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/10/2012. Click here.
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RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$30.40	+0.80 2.70%	$31.23	360,768 110.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 326,800	$31.34 -3.00%	7/27/2012	$29.58	PP = $30.60 MB = $32.13
Most Recent Note - 7/30/2012 12:46:59 PM Y - Pulling back from earlier highs above its pivot point following a gap up gain today. In the 7/27/12 mid-day report it was highlighted again in yellow with new pivot point cited based upon its 7/17/12 high while noted -"Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot may trigger a technical buy signal, meanwhile it is ideal for investors to have on their watchlist. Rebounding toward its 52-week high while working on a cup-with-high handle base pattern. Fundamentals remain strong. Rebounded impressively from a deep consolidation below its 50 DMA line. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/12 due to damaging technical action." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/2/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASH - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Ashland Inc	$71.74	+1.25 1.77%	$72.34	$72.34	-0.84%	620,395 76.75%	808,300
Most Recent Note for ASH - 7/30/2012 11:54:39 AM Recently found support near its 50 DMA line and it hit a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +104% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "The Dec '11 and Mar '12 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline after a streak of sub par quarterly earnings increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved since a downturn in FY '08."
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CAB - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Cabelas Inc	$45.96	+0.49 1.08%	$46.33	$0.00	-0.84%	342,470 59.51%	575,500
Most Recent Note for CAB - 7/30/2012 12:00:15 PM Holding its ground and rising following its considerable volume-driven gain and strong finish on 7/26/12 for a new 52-week high, rallying above its high hit when noted in the 4/26/12 mid-day report. Reported earnings beating expectations and it gave encouraging guidance. This Retail - Leisure Products firm has earned high ranks, and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has improved since a slight downturn in FY '08. Quarterly sales revenues have shown sub par increases in the +5-7% range, below the robust revenues growth levels expected under the fact-based investment system.
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CHH - NYSE - LEISURE - Lodging Choice Hotels Intl Inc	$40.22	-0.85 -2.07%	$41.65	$42.29	-4.89%	88,281 63.56%	138,900
Most Recent Note for CHH - 7/30/2012 12:01:29 PM Pulling back today following a gap up on the prior session while challenging its 52-week high. The 7/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CNO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance C N O Financial Group	$8.35	+0.30 3.73%	$8.46	$8.46	-1.30%	1,218,313 73.27%	1,662,700
Most Recent Note for CNO - 7/30/2012 12:03:39 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +27% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. The 7/20/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are 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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CRUS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Cirrus Logic Inc	$29.31	+0.35 1.21%	$29.74	$31.23	-6.15%	1,526,777 58.92%	2,591,200
Most Recent Note for CRUS - 7/30/2012 12:08:12 PM Rebounding from a pullback below its 50 DMA line with a 4th consecutive gain today. It surged to a new 52-week high then went through a choppy consolidation since last noted in the 5/30/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +64% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were borderline or well below the fact-based investment system's earnings growth guidelines. Earlier gaps up came while rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 3/18/11 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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CYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cytec Industries Inc	$61.96	-0.38 -0.61%	$62.56	$65.46	-5.35%	329,528 64.12%	513,900
Most Recent Note for CYT - 7/30/2012 12:10:26 PM Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) for this Chemicals - Specialty firm, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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DLR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Digital Realty Trust Inc	$78.79	+0.73 0.94%	$79.31	$80.59	-2.23%	873,358 60.21%	1,450,500
Most Recent Note for DLR - 7/30/2012 12:13:15 PM Rebounding with a streak of gains from its 50 DMA line which acted as support after abruptly reversing from its all-time high with very heavy volume behind considerable losses on 7/18 and 7/19. Proposed a new Public Offering on 6/26/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This REIT reported earnings +3% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline for a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison."
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FCF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks First Commonwealth Finl	$6.97	+0.00 0.00%	$7.02	$7.23	-3.60%	334,886 60.54%	553,200
Most Recent Note for FCF - 7/30/2012 12:17:35 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines. Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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LL - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Lumber Liquidators Hldgs	$43.11	-0.98 -2.22%	$43.96	$44.73	-3.62%	411,777 60.84%	676,800
Most Recent Note for LL - 7/30/2012 12:18:42 PM Pulling back today following a streak of 3 consecutive volume-driven gains for 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	$70.37	-2.87 -3.92%	$72.52	$74.40	-5.42%	106,377 58.51%	181,800
Most Recent Note for LNN - 7/30/2012 12:20:20 PM Pulling back today, reversing from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. Fundamentals remain a concern, while it survived but failed to impress since 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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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$439.38	+2.63 0.60%	$446.75	$0.00	-5.42%	573,230 70.08%	818,000
Most Recent Note for MA - 7/30/2012 12:22:30 PM Gain today has it trading within -6.0% of its 52-week high, but it has not formed a sound base pattern. Found support well above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/18/12.
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MCC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Medley Capital Corp	$12.30	+0.09 0.74%	$12.50	$0.00	-5.42%	84,343 63.56%	132,700
Most Recent Note for MCC - 7/30/2012 12:24:27 PM Inching to a new 52-week high today and matched its all-time high. Earnings history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system.
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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$26.43	+0.34 1.30%	$27.34	$27.34	-3.33%	285,878 153.20%	186,600
Most Recent Note for MED - 7/30/2012 12:26:02 PM Holding its ground today at its 52-week high following a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. The 7/27/12 mid-day report noted - "It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 5/13/10 mid-day report. Recent quarterly earnings (C criteria) comparisons have shown sub par earnings growth versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '11."
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OILT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Oiltanking Partners Lp	$34.03	+0.00 0.00%	$34.20	$34.20	-0.50%	18,363 77.81%	23,600
Most Recent Note for OILT - 7/30/2012 12:28:52 PM This thinly-traded Oil & Gas - Transportation/Pipeline firm is holding its ground after rallying to new 52-week highs last week. Found support above its 200 DMA line since noted in the 3/27/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings and sales revenues have not shown strong and steady increases."
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PNM - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power P N M Resources Inc	$20.75	-0.10 -0.46%	$21.06	$21.28	-2.49%	281,417 62.89%	447,500
Most Recent Note for PNM - 7/30/2012 12:31:16 PM Earnings history has been erratic for this Utility - Diversified holding firm in the electricity and natural gas distribution business.
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PNRA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Panera Bread Co Cl A	$159.26	-2.49 -1.54%	$164.00	$165.99	-4.05%	488,433 82.72%	590,500
Most Recent Note for PNRA - 7/30/2012 12:41:05 PM Reversed into the red today after early gains nearly challenged its 52-week high. Prior highs in the $165 area may act as resistance following last week's technical breakout from a "double bottom" base pattern. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. In 3 of the past 4 comparisons earnings increases were above the +25% threshold to satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown steady growth since a small dip in FY '07 earnings. The stock is heavily owned (percentage-wise) by funds relative to its management's small 5% reported ownership. Top-rated funds owning an interest increased from 455 in Sep '11 to 483 in June '12. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication it has been under accumulation in the past 50 days.
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PRGO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Perrigo Co Plc	$115.19	-0.82 -0.71%	$116.54	$119.29	-3.44%	389,635 59.60%	653,800
Most Recent Note for PRGO - 7/30/2012 12:43:56 PM Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining chart support while forming a base-on-base pattern. It has proven resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/13/12 when noted - "Reported earnings +14% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, raising fundamental concerns with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$23.17	+0.66 2.93%	$23.79	$23.79	-2.61%	115,511 86.07%	134,200
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 7/30/2012 12:49:36 PM Hit a new 52-week high today while on track for its 4th consecutive gain. The 7/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Gapped up today from below its 50 DMA line and matched its 52-week high. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +243% on only +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 5/24/12 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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SIM - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Grupo Simec Sab Cv Ads	$10.24	-0.01 -0.10%	$10.44	$10.50	-2.48%	20,350 61.67%	33,000
Most Recent Note for SIM - 7/30/2012 12:52:54 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. It was last noted in the 4/09/12 mid-day report - "Recently rallied with volume-driven gains, and now it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines for the C & A criteria."
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SSYS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Stratasys Ltd	$61.29	-0.38 -0.61%	$63.95	$63.95	-4.17%	333,125 86.06%	387,100
Most Recent Note for SSYS - 7/30/2012 12:54:31 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive gain. Recently rebounded from below its 50 DMA line and broke out. Due to report earnings on 8/01/12 for the latest quarter ended Jun 30, 2012. Prior mid-day reports in July have repeatedly noted - "Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline in the 3 most recent comparisons satisfy the C criteria. A downward turn in its FY '09 earnings is an obvious flaw with respect to the investment system's A criteria. It is an interesting turn around story with a small supply of only 20.6 million shares (S criteria) outstanding. Longtime members may recall that SSYS was long ago (2003) featured in our monthly newsletter and special reports."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.01	+0.21 2.14%	$10.18	$10.18	-1.67%	1,461,386 85.62%	1,706,800
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 7/30/2012 12:55:27 PM Today's gain helped it hit yet another new 52-week high. Held its ground stubbornly following considerable volume-driven gains while prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Its earnings in the quarter ended April 30, 2012 showed a +125% increase on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady since noted in the 10/30/07 mid-day report."
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$39.41	-0.44 -1.10%	$39.99	$0.00	-1.67%	87,981 58.07%	151,500
Most Recent Note for TYL - 7/30/2012 12:57:51 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today following recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +29% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Last noted in the 6/06/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +0% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. The Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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