Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2013
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Time of Screening : 7/31/2013 12:19:50 PM Report Released : 7/31/2013 1:50:16 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$154.30	+10.17 7.05%	$159.00	189,389 160.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 118,000	$0.00	7/31/2013	$154.30	PP = $163.97 MB = $172.17
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2013 1:07:43 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 6/17/13 high plus 10 cents. It faces some resistance and needs additional volume-driven gains to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. Gapped up from below its 50 DMA line today, rallying toward its 52-week high with a big gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +37% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Showing resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/10/13 due to technical weakness. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/25/2013. Click here.
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QCOR - NASDAQ Questcor Pharmaceuticals	$66.46	+14.55 28.03%	$67.05	8,212,591 456.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,799,500	$0.00	7/31/2013	$66.46	PP = $59.01 MB = $61.96
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2013 1:21:52 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/09/12 high plus 10 cents. Considerable "breakaway gap" today hitting new 52-week highs. Recently cleared an orderly flat base. Reported earnings +96% on +64% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Strong quarterly comparisons with solid sales revenues and earnings increases satisfy the C criteria of the fact-based system. Downward turn in its FY '09 earnings was previously noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria. Rebounded impressively from its September 2012 lows in the $17 area. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.com Inc	$40.00	+0.21 0.53%	$40.00	179,528 138.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 129,300	$0.00	7/31/2013	$40.00	PP = $42.98 MB = $45.13
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2013 1:33:06 PM Y - Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line when hit with distributional pressure since last noted in the 6/25/13 mid-day report. Did not form a sound new base, however its color code is changed to yellow as a valid secondary buy point exists following its successful test of support up to +5% above its prior high. Reported earnings +68% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, marking a 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Due to report earnings after the close, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 2/7/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ASPS - NASDAQ - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen Altisource Ptf Sltns Sa	$124.50	+2.61 2.14%	$125.91	$0.00	0.00%	274,095 187.61%	146,100
Most Recent Note for ASPS - 7/31/2013 12:26:16 PM Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13. Rallied impressively in the past week with volume-driven gains while approaching its 52-week high. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/14/12.
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DTLK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Datalink Corporation	$12.45	+0.13 1.06%	$12.55	$0.00	0.00%	65,262 136.82%	47,700
Most Recent Note for DTLK - 7/31/2013 12:29:26 PM Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session and trading up today, making more progress above its 2011 high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fundamentally below guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$37.54	-0.09 -0.23%	$38.31	$0.00	0.00%	70,947,762 142.27%	49,869,900
Most Recent Note for FB - 7/31/2013 12:31:30 PM Rallying with volume-driven gains while unhindered by overhead supply. Held its ground stubbornly and rose further following a considerable "breakaway gap" backed by heavy volume on 7/25/13 after reporting earnings +58% on +53% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It has earned high ranks however prior quarterly earnings increases were persistently below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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GPRE - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Other Green Plains Renew Enrgy	$17.04	-1.14 -6.27%	$18.16	$18.40	-7.39%	553,976 124.35%	445,500
Most Recent Note for GPRE - 7/31/2013 12:32:39 PM Pulling back abruptly from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's loss. Rebounded impressively after undercutting its 50 DMA line and finding support near prior highs in the $12 area since noted in the 6/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally, its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the investment system."
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GT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Goodyear Tire & Rubber	$18.76	+0.20 1.08%	$18.96	$19.60	-4.28%	3,661,265 75.44%	4,853,500
Most Recent Note for GT - 7/31/2013 12:34:12 PM Trading up today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Sales revenues have waned in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 versus the year-ago periods. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$63.00	+3.54 5.95%	$65.60	$0.00	-4.28%	1,265,196 171.27%	738,700
Most Recent Note for HBI - 7/31/2013 12:35:42 PM Gapped up today for another considerable gain and a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +78% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 4/05/13 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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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$64.59	+4.55 7.57%	$66.26	$0.00	-4.28%	7,106,584 227.32%	3,126,200
Most Recent Note for HLF - 7/31/2013 12:37:56 PM Rallying today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session, tallying its 2nd big volume-driven gain in the span of 3 sessions. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 4 quarters with results just slightly below that threshold. It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, survived and then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/12."
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HURN - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Huron Consulting Grp Inc	$49.45	+2.47 5.26%	$59.39	$59.39	-16.74%	129,864 103.39%	125,600
Most Recent Note for HURN - 7/31/2013 12:42:47 PM Spiked abruptly higher for a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +103% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Last noted in the 7/02/13 mid-day report with caution while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior lows in the $43 area - "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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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$17.66	+1.96 12.48%	$17.82	$0.00	-16.74%	6,722,089 300.63%	2,236,000
Most Recent Note for INVN - 7/31/2013 12:45:58 PM Spiking higher with a big volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +40% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, but fundamental concerns remain and it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22* level. "*
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LBY - AMEX - CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories Libbey Inc	$24.55	+1.00 4.25%	$24.63	$26.00	-5.58%	81,659 82.90%	98,500
Most Recent Note for LBY - 7/31/2013 12:48:06 PM Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line with a deep pullback intra-day on the prior session. Reported earnings -14% on +0% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. 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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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$141.70	-1.97 -1.37%	$145.01	$145.80	-2.81%	78,880 142.64%	55,300
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 7/31/2013 12:49:47 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs following a big volume-driven gain on Monday. The 7/30/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported +15% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/13."
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MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$20.25	+2.89 16.65%	$20.35	$0.00	-2.81%	918,824 210.74%	436,000
Most Recent Note for MX - 7/31/2013 12:52:23 PM Gapped up hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +48% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/05/13. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns for disciplined investors."
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NCR - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service N C R Corp	$36.15	+0.63 1.77%	$36.30	$0.00	-2.81%	1,583,265 136.52%	1,159,700
Most Recent Note for NCR - 7/31/2013 12:54:04 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +5% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter versus the year-ago period, a 4th consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and included a downturn in FY '09.
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NOC - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Northrop Grumman Corp	$92.04	+1.10 1.21%	$92.51	$0.00	-2.81%	1,491,960 96.69%	1,543,000
Most Recent Note for NOC - 7/31/2013 12:55:37 PM Sub par quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria) are a concern, fundamentally. Technically, it is extended from any sound base.
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NSR - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv Neustar Inc	$56.78	+4.82 9.28%	$57.29	$0.00	-2.81%	1,027,866 284.33%	361,500
Most Recent Note for NSR - 7/31/2013 12:57:32 PM Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's considerable gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +13% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its sequentially decelerating sales and earnings previously noted as a concern. Rebounded and made gradual progress into new high territory since noted on 4/16/13 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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POWI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Power Integrations Inc	$53.77	+1.70 3.26%	$54.45	$54.45	-1.25%	225,039 108.40%	207,600
Most Recent Note for POWI - 7/31/2013 1:00:35 PM Hit another new 52-week high after gapping up today. Technically it broke out 7/15/13 with a considerable gain on heavy volume after raising its outlook. Reported earnings +24% sales on +15% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, however, technically there is no resistance due to overhead supply. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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ROG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Rogers Corp	$54.44	+1.74 3.30%	$54.75	$0.00	-1.25%	106,854 128.12%	83,400
Most Recent Note for ROG - 7/31/2013 1:23:29 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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STNG - NYSE - Transportation-Ship Scorpio Tankers Inc	$9.87	-0.36 -3.49%	$10.05	$0.00	-1.25%	4,240,892 422.99%	1,002,600
Most Recent Note for STNG - 7/31/2013 1:37:24 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Completed new Public Offerings on 12/05/12, 1/30/13, 3/13/13, 5/08/13, and the company went to the well with yet another Public Offering today.
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TTWO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Take-Two Interactv Sftwr	$17.52	+0.53 3.12%	$17.84	$0.00	-1.25%	2,494,432 131.48%	1,897,200
Most Recent Note for TTWO - 7/31/2013 1:40:37 PM Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Recently challenging its 2011 high. Reported a loss in the Jun '13 quarter with -37% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$135.06	+4.63 3.55%	$138.89	$0.00	-1.25%	211,795 142.34%	148,800
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 7/31/2013 1:48:21 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs, getting extended from any sound base pattern while on track for its 7th consecutive weekly gain. Technically, it broke out with a considerable volume-driven gain on 5/01/13. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +62% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history satisfying the C and A criteria. Found support near its 200 DMA line then rebounded during its orderly consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/07/12.
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USTR - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale United Stationers Inc	$41.56	+0.34 0.82%	$41.66	$0.00	-1.25%	221,028 119.80%	184,500
Most Recent Note for USTR - 7/31/2013 1:49:19 PM Consolidating above prior highs, holding its ground following 2 considerable volume-driven gains last week for new 52-week and multi-year highs. Reported earnings +30% on +0% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Quarterly earnings and sales revenues increases and it annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more in the most recent 3 or 4 quarterly comparisons. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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