Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 6th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 8/6/2013 12:12:10 PM Report Released : 8/6/2013 1:38:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$69.66	+1.78 2.62%	$71.50	8,783,354 236.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,711,000	$71.50 -2.57%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28 MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 12:38:26 PM Y - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's volume-driven gain. Recently wedged to new high territory from an orderly base pattern. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 5/30/13 high plus 10 cents. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/02/13. Relative Strength rating is currently 78, slightly below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It has maintained high ranks due to its strong earnings history (meeting C and A criteria) including earnings +79% on +54% sales for the Jun '13 quarter just reported. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/8/2013. Click here.
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PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc	$66.93	-3.58 -5.07%	$68.00	763,971 172.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 443,000	$72.08 -7.15%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50 MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 12:54:24 PM Y - Down considerably today with higher above average volume, undercutting its pivot point again. Enduring its 2nd bout of heavy distributional pressure within 4 sessions while making limited progress above prior highs. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/5/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
B - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone Barnes Group Inc	$32.85	-0.32 -0.96%	$33.15	$33.87	-3.01%	244,452 87.02%	280,900
Most Recent Note for B - 8/6/2013 12:16:20 PM Consolidating in a tight range for the past few weeks churning above average volume without making meaningful price progress. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarters through Jun '13 with sales revenues increases accelerating. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has improved following a sharp downturn in FY '09.
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BLKB - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Blackbaud Inc	$34.49	-0.26 -0.75%	$34.73	$36.73	-6.10%	192,518 112.06%	171,800
Most Recent Note for BLKB - 8/6/2013 12:19:51 PM Encountering distributional pressure following volume-driven gains while breaking out to new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +32% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines leaving fundamental concerns.
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DTLK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Datalink Corporation	$11.98	-0.71 -5.60%	$12.54	$13.50	-11.27%	102,243 202.86%	50,400
Most Recent Note for DTLK - 8/6/2013 12:22:58 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on the prior session and gapped down today, abruptly retreating with heavy volume behind its 2nd consecutive big loss. Reversing from new 52-week and multi-year highs after prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fundamentally below guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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EGOV - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services N I C Inc	$23.41	-0.40 -1.68%	$23.78	$24.15	-3.06%	281,717 96.98%	290,500
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 8/6/2013 12:26:10 PM Holding its ground today following a streak of 3 consecutive and considerable volume-driven gains. Following its technical breakout, it appeared in the 8/05/13 mid-day report noted with caution - "Reported earnings +78% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). However, blue triangles beside the quarterly and annual earnings figures within the datagraphs used by CANSLIM.net experts indicate pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison). EGOV found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation while building a cup-with-handle base since last noted in the 4/01/13 mid-day report with caution - No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, and it is fundamentally not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.'"
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KND - NYSE - Medical-Long-term Care Kindred Healthcare Inc	$16.41	+0.22 1.33%	$16.63	$16.63	-1.35%	554,423 112.21%	494,100
Most Recent Note for KND - 8/6/2013 12:29:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high after an impressive spurt of gains. Found support at its 50 DMA line then rallied since last noted in the 6/18/13 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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MDSO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medidata Solutions Inc	$86.47	-6.93 -7.42%	$92.38	$97.38	-11.20%	236,123 119.50%	197,600
Most Recent Note for MDSO - 8/6/2013 12:40:39 PM Retreating from it 52-week high today with above average volume behind its loss. There was a "negative reversal" when last noted in the 7/30/13 mid-day report. Reported earnings +57% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals do not match the guidelines of the investment system. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) growth has not been strong or steady."
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NSM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$47.93	-0.77 -1.58%	$51.55	$51.55	-7.02%	1,505,561 146.21%	1,029,700
Most Recent Note for NSM - 8/6/2013 12:50:52 PM Hit a new 52-week high then reversed into the red today. Wedged into new high territory with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Its 7/18/13 volume-driven gain cleared a "double bottom" base formed while it found support at its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/21/13. Reported earnings +241% on +198% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history satisfying the C criteria. Patient and disciplined investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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REV - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Revlon Inc	$25.70	-0.46 -1.76%	$27.02	$27.02	-4.89%	82,065 134.09%	61,200
Most Recent Note for REV - 8/6/2013 12:57:03 PM Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a consider gap up and volume-driven gain when noted in the 8/05/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +39% on -2% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news, and prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Sales and earnings history has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system guidelines.'"
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SBGI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Sinclair Broadcast Group	$27.26	-0.90 -3.20%	$28.01	$31.99	-14.79%	1,419,326 98.13%	1,446,400
Most Recent Note for SBGI - 8/6/2013 12:58:40 PM This Hunt Valley, MD-based Media - Radio/TV firm is slumping below its 50 DMA line. Wedged higher then encountered distributional pressure since last noted in the 6/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings -44% on +27% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/02/13. Consensus estimates calling for -33% earnings in FY '13 are cause for some concern."
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SMP - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Standard Motor Prod Cl A	$34.28	-0.47 -1.35%	$34.99	$38.05	-9.91%	127,816 80.85%	158,100
Most Recent Note for SMP - 8/6/2013 1:07:11 PM Due to report earnings for the quarter ending June 30, 2013 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, before the open. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Finding support near its 50 DMA line after enduring recent distributional pressure, but it has not formed a sound base. This high-ranked firm in the Auto/Truck - Replacement Parts industry tallied steady gains since breaking out of a big cup-with-handle base formed over the prior year when noted in the 3/05/13 mid-day report with caution. Recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 satisfied the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a loss in FY '08.
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$12.43	-0.81 -6.08%	$13.38	$13.38	-7.14%	3,012,454 143.25%	2,102,900
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 8/6/2013 1:19:36 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then slumped into the red for a "negative reversal" following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory. went through another consolidation below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines then rebounded since last noted in the 3/04/13 mid-day report with caution. Recent quarters through Apr '13 showed earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however a downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$42.88	-1.78 -3.99%	$43.67	$49.47	-13.32%	2,415,043 154.61%	1,562,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 8/6/2013 1:21:40 PM Reported earnings +61% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 7/16/13 mid-day report with caution- "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	$40.25	+2.92 7.82%	$40.94	$40.94	-1.69%	266,758 142.04%	187,800
Most Recent Note for TRAK - 8/6/2013 1:25:23 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, rallying after holding its ground stubbornly during a brief consolidation. Reported earnings +19% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. The 7/16/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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TRIP - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers TripAdvisor Inc	$78.77	+0.76 0.97%	$80.69	$80.69	-2.39%	1,495,368 79.36%	1,884,200
Most Recent Note for TRIP - 8/6/2013 1:27:04 PM Held its ground stubbornly and continued rallying since its "breakaway gap" for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high when last noted in the 7/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported improved earnings +27% on +25% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation. Fundamentals remain a concern, although it now has 2 quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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TRW - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts T R W Automotive Hldgs	$71.28	-1.15 -1.58%	$71.80	$74.00	-3.67%	2,502,444 258.09%	969,600
Most Recent Note for TRW - 8/6/2013 1:29:29 PM Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Announced another Secondary Offering and gapped down today. The 8/01/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Extended from any sound base pattern. Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/22/13. Sales and earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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TTI - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified Tetra Technologies Del	$9.93	-0.53 -5.07%	$10.49	$11.48	-13.50%	443,133 81.03%	546,900
Most Recent Note for TTI - 8/6/2013 1:31:41 PM Slumping further below its 50 DMA line and enduring distributional pressure today. Failed to make further progress since last noted with caution in the 6/04/13 mid-day report - "Technically it broke out on the prior session. This Oil & Gas - Field Services firm showed improved earnings increases in the recent quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VOXX - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Voxx Intl Corp Cl A	$13.85	-0.43 -3.01%	$14.28	$15.00	-7.67%	110,685 79.57%	139,100
Most Recent Note for VOXX - 8/6/2013 1:34:52 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. After rallying above its 2012 high with a streak of impressive volume-driven gains it has been consolidating for a few weeks. The 7/29/13 mid-day report last cautioned members - "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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VPRT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Vistaprint Nv	$55.42	-0.30 -0.54%	$55.87	$56.63	-2.14%	257,149 107.06%	240,200
Most Recent Note for VPRT - 8/6/2013 1:36:34 PM Reported +3% earnings on +12% sales increase in the Jun '13 quarter, growth well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Fundamental concerns remain, yet bullish action has followed since clearing previously stubborn resistance in the $43 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/10."
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