Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, August 12th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2013
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DOW 15401.63 -23.88 (-0.15%) | NASDAQ 3664.62 4.51 (0.12%) | S&P 500 1687.6 -3.82 (-0.23%)

Time of Screening : 8/12/2013 12:12:01 PM Report Released : 8/12/2013 1:11:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$39.52	+0.59 1.52%	$42.15	857,076 225.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 379,700	$0.00	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90 MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 12:55:42 PM G - Hit a new high today then reversed into the red. It is very extended from its latest base after another considerable volume-driven gain. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks too extended from sound bases. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated daily graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/8/2013. Click here.
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SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd	$100.29	+5.25 5.53%	$100.84	740,176 92.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 801,200	$0.00	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00 MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 12:58:46 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high today and its color code is changed to green while rising beyond its "max buy" level. Technically it broke out and hit a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its considerable 8/08/13 gain triggering a technical buy signal. The stock's Relative Strength Rating is currently a 78, just below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system. Reported strong earnings and found prompt support after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line last week. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/24/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATK - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Alliant Techsystems Inc	$99.60	+0.20 0.20%	$99.82	$0.00	0.00%	167,675 58.40%	287,100
Most Recent Note for ATK - 8/12/2013 12:16:27 PM Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Very extended from any sound base.
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$65.54	-1.46 -2.17%	$67.28	$0.00	0.00%	177,585 89.78%	197,800
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 8/12/2013 12:19:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 8 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +22% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases in the prior 2 comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "It has earned high ranks, however a downturn in its FY '11 earnings was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria. The Finance - Savings & Loan industry currently has a mediocre 52 Group Relative Strength Rating, however some Finance firms are providing leadership. There are 11.9 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float, and the small supply (S criteria) of shares can contribute to greater price volatility upon any institutional buying or selling."
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BT - NYSE - Telecom Svcs- Foreign B T Group Plc Adr	$50.80	-0.42 -0.82%	$50.90	$0.00	0.00%	59,967 59.26%	101,200
Most Recent Note for BT - 8/12/2013 12:20:30 PM Recently wedged to new highs with gains lacking volume conviction since finding support above its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution- "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues history are below the guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18%, +25%, and/or also accelerating over prior quarters. Its annual earnings (A criteria) have improved steadily since an abrupt downturn in FY '09."
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$42.93	-0.57 -1.31%	$44.08	$0.00	0.00%	269,583 107.10%	251,700
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 8/12/2013 12:22:20 PM Extended from any sound base, holding its ground following considerable volume-driven gains. The 8/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported +51% earnings on +18% sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/11/13. Fundamental concerns were previously noted as earnings grew +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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EIG - NYSE - Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl Employers Holdings Inc	$28.94	+0.11 0.38%	$29.10	$0.00	0.00%	109,579 100.26%	109,300
Most Recent Note for EIG - 8/12/2013 12:24:33 PM Holding its ground following considerable volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs last week. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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FF - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Futurefuel Corp	$17.44	+0.25 1.45%	$17.81	$0.00	0.00%	102,692 75.34%	136,300
Most Recent Note for FF - 8/12/2013 12:28:34 PM Perched at 52-week and all-time highs, extended from any sound base following volume-driven gains. Reported greatly improved earnings in the Mar and Jun '13 quarters but with sub par sales revenues growth. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history is below the investment system guidelines."
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GB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Greatbatch Inc	$37.29	-0.09 -0.24%	$37.65	$0.00	0.00%	80,843 62.00%	130,400
Most Recent Note for GB - 8/12/2013 12:29:56 PM Touched a new 52-week high but erased much of its early gain, encountering distributional pressure when last noted in the 8/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +30% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$70.17	+1.38 2.01%	$71.00	$0.00	0.00%	835,028 113.64%	734,800
Most Recent Note for HAR - 8/12/2013 12:31:29 PM Powering to a new 52-week high for a 3rd consecutive session with volume-driven gains after enduring some distributional pressure in the prior week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$17.22	+0.97 5.94%	$17.41	$0.00	0.00%	2,010,272 73.64%	2,729,900
Most Recent Note for INVN - 8/12/2013 12:33:20 PM Gapped up today following a consolidation above prior highs since last noted in the 7/31/13 mid-day report while tallying a big volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high. 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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JCOM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services J 2 Global Inc	$52.61	+1.36 2.65%	$53.10	$0.00	0.00%	221,474 72.69%	304,700
Most Recent Note for JCOM - 8/12/2013 12:35:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. The past 7 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria).
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$23.01	+1.61 7.52%	$23.08	$0.00	0.00%	1,037,359 68.14%	1,522,300
Most Recent Note for KKD - 8/12/2013 12:37:59 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs. Held its ground and made further progress since last noted in the 7/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +43%* on +11% sales for the Apr '13 quarter. Recent quarters show earnings improving, but without especially strong sales revenues acceleration."*
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LKQ - NASDAQ - Retail/Whlsle-Auto Parts L K Q Corp	$30.73	+0.92 3.09%	$31.07	$0.00	0.00%	810,656 61.72%	1,313,500
Most Recent Note for LKQ - 8/12/2013 12:41:49 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable breakaway gap on 8/01/13 backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +30% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain as results were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for the 3 prior quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 versus the year ago period. It survived a test of its 200 DMA line but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/14/12.
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LNKD - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Linkedin Corp Class A	$239.61	+6.80 2.92%	$239.90	$0.00	0.00%	1,387,345 71.54%	1,939,200
Most Recent Note for LNKD - 8/12/2013 12:45:37 PM Hitting another new high today. Held its ground in a tight range since its technical breakout with heavy volume on 8/01/13 was followed by a big gap gain, quickly getting extended from prior highs. In 2 recent mid-day reports in August it was noted - "Patient investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to develop in the weeks ahead. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line in recent weeks following a deeper consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when noted on 5/28/13. Reported earnings +138% on +59% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history satisfying the C and A criteria."
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MCRI - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Monarch Casino & Resort	$19.54	-0.66 -3.27%	$19.95	$0.00	0.00%	72,470 68.05%	106,500
Most Recent Note for MCRI - 8/12/2013 12:48:27 PM Reported strong earnings last week for the Jun '13 quarter. Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. Reported earnings +236% on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. It is extended from any sound base and made steady progress after clearing multi-year resistance in the $13 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings increases above the +25% minimum in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$200.47	-2.08 -1.03%	$202.75	$0.00	0.00%	122,690 162.29%	75,600
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 8/12/2013 12:50:48 PM Reported earnings +20% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Holding its ground today, it hit a new 52-week high on the prior session after gapping up. Found support near its 50 DMA line last week. Proved resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/18/13. Fundamental concerns remain since it reported sub par earnings in Sep and Dec '12, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$17.41	+1.31 8.14%	$17.95	$0.00	0.00%	895,951 424.22%	211,200
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 8/12/2013 12:52:41 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance hitting another new 52-week high today after gapping up again for a considerable volume-driven gain. Undercut its 50 DMA line and prior highs during a deep "V" shaped consolidation, not a sound base, since noted in the 5/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Chinese provider of investment products reported earnings +217% on +94% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. The low-priced shares undercut the 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded and rallied impressively since noted in the 2/28/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Additional resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '12 quarters, but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$19.06	-0.04 -0.21%	$19.17	$0.00	0.00%	23,548 75.23%	31,300
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 8/12/2013 12:54:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 8/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +167%* on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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TRW - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts T R W Automotive Hldgs	$72.12	+0.78 1.09%	$72.57	$0.00	0.00%	965,206 90.08%	1,071,500
Most Recent Note for TRW - 8/12/2013 1:00:22 PM Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Completed another Secondary Offering on 8/08/13. Prior mid-day reports 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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UBSH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Union First Mkt Bancshrs	$22.24	-0.06 -0.27%	$22.33	$0.00	0.00%	61,993 61.99%	100,000
Most Recent Note for UBSH - 8/12/2013 1:01:36 PM Holding its ground perched near its 52-week high since last noted in the 7/25/13 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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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$34.80	+2.28 7.01%	$34.96	$0.00	0.00%	64,820 97.92%	66,200
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 8/12/2013 1:03:13 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs again today while tallying its 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 8/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +15%* on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."*
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WWWW - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Web.com Group Inc	$27.31	+0.42 1.56%	$27.40	$0.00	0.00%	655,530 121.60%	539,100
Most Recent Note for WWWW - 8/12/2013 1:10:17 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, it retreated from its 52-week high after pricing of $225.0 Million of Senior Convertible Notes. The 8/07/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +34% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing the previously noted deceleration. The past 6 quarterly comparisons showed earning increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases rose +132%, +134%, +141%, +51%, and +26% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, respectively. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a downturn in FY '09, a minor flaw with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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