Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2012
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DOW 13186.68 18.08 (0.14%) | NASDAQ 3012.39 -3.47 (-0.12%) | S&P 500 1402.57 1.22 (0.09%)

Time of Screening : 8/8/2012 11:46:09 AM Report Released : 8/8/2012 12:57:34 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% 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
ECPG - NASDAQ Encore Capital Group Inc	$28.43	-1.52 -5.08%	$29.64	275,969 181.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 151,800	$30.47 -6.70%	8/3/2012	$29.91	PP = $30.45 MB = $31.97
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2012 12:04:47 PM Y - Gapped down today, retreating to its 50 DMA line with a large loss on above average volume. A volume-driven gain and close above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal, meanwhile, subsequent deterioration below its 50 DMA line and recent lows would raise more serious concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/6/2012. Click here.
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EXPE - NASDAQ Expedia Inc	$55.68	-3.19 -5.42%	$58.15	4,700,429 121.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,875,000	$59.50 -6.42%	4/27/2012	$41.80	PP = $35.57 MB = $37.35
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2012 12:05:09 PM G - Gapped down today amid weakness in travel-related stocks after Priceline.com Inc (PCLN) and Orbitz Worldwide Inc (OWW) reported disappointing results. EXPE recently 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	$32.55	+0.00 0.00%	$33.35	277,588 71.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 387,600	$33.35 -2.40%	7/27/2012	$29.58	PP = $30.60 MB = $32.13
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2012 12:32:28 PM G - Color code is changed to green after getting extended from its prior base. Triggered a technical buy signal yesterday with its considerable gain backed by +266% above average volume as it rallied above its pivot point into new high territory. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/31/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMCX - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Amc Networks Inc	$44.29	-0.06 -0.14%	$44.55	$46.69	-5.14%	253,055 59.70%	423,900
Most Recent Note for AMCX - 8/8/2012 11:50:03 AM Perched within close distance of its 52-week high. Earnings history for this Leisure - Movies Related firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AWH - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Allied Wrld Assurance Co	$79.25	+0.26 0.33%	$79.42	$80.10	-1.06%	144,953 57.87%	250,500
Most Recent Note for AWH - 8/8/2012 11:51:46 AM Perched near all-time highs. Earnings history for this Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AWK - NYSE - Utility-Water Supply American Water Works Co	$37.31	-0.59 -1.54%	$37.83	$39.38	-5.27%	438,709 58.09%	755,200
Most Recent Note for AWK - 8/8/2012 11:53:55 AM Reported earnings +57% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Hovering near its 52-week high, consolidating after rallying into new high territory with volume-driven gains since last noted in the 7/27/12 mid-day report - "This Utility - Water Supply firm has a steady annual earnings (A criteria) history. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no increase in demand for its products/services even while earnings in the Dec '11 and Mar '12 periods were above the +25% guideline."
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BCOR - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Blucora Inc	$15.68	+0.41 2.69%	$15.85	$16.77	-6.50%	222,150 87.84%	252,900
Most Recent Note for BCOR - 8/8/2012 11:55:04 AM Holding its ground since the 8/06/12 mid-day report noted - "Consolidating since a considerable "breakaway gap" on 7/27/12. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed strong sales revenues and earnings improvements satisfying the C criteria, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals C F Industries Holdings	$209.00	+2.93 1.42%	$211.25	$211.25	-1.07%	819,456 59.49%	1,377,400
Most Recent Note for CF - 8/8/2012 11:56:26 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +25% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Rebounded after a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 4/25/12 mid-day report - "This high-ranked leader's earnings and sales revenues showed great increases in recent quarterly comparisons, however it lacks a good steady annual earnings growth history (the A criteria)."
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CSGS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services C S G Systems Inc	$19.72	+1.92 10.79%	$20.85	$20.85	-5.42%	419,108 228.65%	183,300
Most Recent Note for CSGS - 8/8/2012 11:58:21 AM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, but it faces additional overhead supply. Earnings history (C and A criteria) for this Commercial Services - Outsourcing firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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DF - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Dean Foods Company	$16.99	+4.57 36.80%	$17.20	$17.25	-1.51%	18,183,256 403.16%	4,510,200
Most Recent Note for DF - 8/8/2012 12:01:16 PM Gapped up from its 200 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +100% on -5% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 6/07/12 mid-day report - "Strong earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria, but its sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings turned down in FY '10 and '11, creating a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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DIS - NYSE - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Walt Disney Company	$50.62	+0.81 1.63%	$50.62	$50.65	-0.06%	7,119,705 77.14%	9,229,900
Most Recent Note for DIS - 8/8/2012 12:02:51 PM Reported earnings +29% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Still holding its ground perched at 52-week and multi-year highs since last noted in the 7/17/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the fact-based system."
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DWCH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Datawatch Corp	$16.96	-0.13 -0.76%	$17.05	$17.26	-1.74%	15,468 69.05%	22,400
Most Recent Note for DWCH - 8/8/2012 12:03:52 PM Still holding its ground stubbornly and rising into new high territory since its considerable volume-driven gain on 7/27/12 for a new 52-week high. Strong sales and earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 satisfy the C criteria, but following a downturn in FY '10 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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INXN - NYSE - Internet-Network Sltns Interxion Holding Nv	$19.17	-0.22 -1.13%	$19.73	$20.30	-5.57%	338,191 129.77%	260,600
Most Recent Note for INXN - 8/8/2012 12:10:37 PM Still holding its ground and edging toward its 52-week high since the 7/26/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C & A criteria) history for this Netherlands-based Internet - Network Solutions firm has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IOC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Interoil Corp	$89.95	+3.12 3.59%	$90.20	$90.79	-0.93%	347,632 59.80%	581,300
Most Recent Note for IOC - 8/8/2012 12:13:20 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Reports results for the second quarter of 2012 after the market closes for trading on Monday, August 13, 2012. Posted a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain when last noted in the 7/26/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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IPGP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits I P G Photonics Corp	$61.45	-1.17 -1.87%	$62.72	$0.00	-0.93%	445,652 66.74%	667,700
Most Recent Note for IPGP - 8/8/2012 12:15:03 PM Pulling back today after a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +14% on +13% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based system. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MDAS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medassets Inc	$15.93	+0.25 1.59%	$15.98	$16.16	-1.42%	396,839 80.94%	490,300
Most Recent Note for MDAS - 8/8/2012 12:17:56 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high since a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains noted last week. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% guidelines, raising fundamental concerns.
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MR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances &; Equipment Mindray Medical Intl Ads	$35.02	+0.06 0.17%	$35.48	$36.08	-2.94%	860,770 165.25%	520,900
Most Recent Note for MR - 8/8/2012 12:20:14 PM Reported earnings +19% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/04/12 mid-day report - "Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $40 area. Fundamentals remain below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$27.97	-0.05 -0.18%	$28.11	$28.24	-0.96%	761,518 86.38%	881,600
Most Recent Note for PKI - 8/8/2012 12:23:54 PM Challenging its 52-week high with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +23% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 6/19/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Recent quarterly earnings comparisons showed deceleration and the Mar '12 period came in just below the +25% minimum earnings increase."
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RDEN - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Elizabeth Arden Inc	$39.00	-0.22 -0.56%	$39.29	$40.19	-2.96%	92,500 59.22%	156,200
Most Recent Note for RDEN - 8/8/2012 12:29:28 PM Due to report earnings prior to the open on Thursday. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today while consolidating above support at its nearby 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +250% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Leadership in the Cosmetics/Personal Care industry group (L criteria) is a reassuring sign. Sales revenues growth rate has been in the +3-11% range in quarterly comparisons through Mar '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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SEM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Select Medical Holdings	$14.39	+2.55 21.49%	$14.89	$14.89	-3.39%	724,537 187.41%	386,600
Most Recent Note for SEM - 8/8/2012 12:36:16 PM Reported earnings +55% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Gapped up and hit another new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain today, getting more extended from prior highs in the $9 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline, however concerns are raised by sequential deceleration in its earnings as underlying sales revenues growth has slowed. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system."
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SIRI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$2.41	+0.11 4.57%	$2.41	$2.50	-3.80%	61,722,559 152.95%	40,354,000
Most Recent Note for SIRI - 8/8/2012 12:50:22 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today while on track for a 3rd consecutive gain backed by heavy above average volume. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported greatly improved earnings with sales revenues up +13% in the Jun '12 quarter. Recently said it intended to offer $400 mln of Senior Notes. Following years of losses it reported profits in FY '10 and FY '11, however the investment system guidelines (A criteria) call for 3-5 years of strong and steady earnings growth. It has a large supply of 3.8 billion shares outstanding. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system.
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ULTI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Ultimate Software Group	$94.87	-0.57 -0.60%	$96.24	$99.09	-4.26%	107,054 58.18%	184,000
Most Recent Note for ULTI - 8/8/2012 12:55:18 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) have been steadily improving since a downturn in FY '08. Disciplined investors may watch for a proper base to potentially form and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$48.64	+1.51 3.20%	$48.69	$0.00	-4.26%	502,304 61.16%	821,300
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 8/8/2012 12:56:45 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain today. The 8/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +15%* on -28% sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline."*
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WIBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Wilshire Bancorp Inc	$6.45	-0.10 -1.53%	$6.47	$6.56	-1.68%	427,902 90.29%	473,900
Most Recent Note for WIBC - 8/8/2012 12:57:21 PM The 8/07/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted on 12/12/06 when this stock was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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