Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 13th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 8/13/2013 12:24:13 PM Report Released : 8/13/2013 1:11:47 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
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc	$55.47	+0.94 1.72%	$56.54	438,778 92.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 474,200	$0.00	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72 MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 8/13/2013 1:01:14 PM Y - Rising above its pivot point with today's solid gain backed by above average volume. A strong finish above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume may clinch a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/2/2013. Click here.
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SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$39.99	+1.49 3.87%	$40.43	499,572 123.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 404,700	$0.00	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90 MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 8/13/2013 1:02:27 PM G - Rallying again today with above average volume and poised for a best-ever close. It is very extended from its latest base after another considerable volume-driven gain. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks too extended from sound bases. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/8/2013. Click here.
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SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd	$102.04	-1.07 -1.04%	$104.34	490,118 58.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 843,000	$0.00	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00 MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 8/13/2013 1:05:00 PM G - Touched another new 52-week high today. It has rallied beyond its "max buy" level and prior highs in the $86 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Its Relative Strength Rating has improved to 86, above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system. >>> 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
ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$44.64	-2.21 -4.72%	$46.65	$0.00	0.00%	30,738 144.99%	21,200
Most Recent Note for ALG - 8/13/2013 12:26:45 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. Faces no overhead supply to act as resistance. Reported earnings +26% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 10/01/12 mid-day report - "Earnings increases improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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ATK - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Alliant Techsystems Inc	$100.24	+0.24 0.24%	$100.91	$0.00	0.00%	180,500 61.23%	294,800
Most Recent Note for ATK - 8/13/2013 12:28:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 8/12/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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DATE - NASDAQ - Internet-Content Jiayuan.com Intl Ltd Ads	$9.01	-0.29 -3.11%	$9.48	$0.00	0.00%	77,269 142.30%	54,300
Most Recent Note for DATE - 8/13/2013 12:31:15 PM Announces Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results on August 21, 2013. Showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters but prior 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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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$49.84	+0.08 0.15%	$50.90	$0.00	0.00%	2,691,498 72.27%	3,724,000
Most Recent Note for DDD - 8/13/2013 12:32:55 PM Consolidating near previously stubborn resistance in the $51 area with little resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +11% on +44% sales revenues for the Jun '13 period, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 5/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Completed a new Public Offering on 5/09/13, and an earlier one was completed on 6/13/12. Shares split 3/2 effective 2/25/13. Reported earnings +24% on +31% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Sequential deceleration in sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons was noted as cause for concern. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/13/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08.'"
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DTLK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Datalink Corporation	$12.58	+0.08 0.64%	$12.65	$0.00	0.00%	67,171 71.84%	93,500
Most Recent Note for DTLK - 8/13/2013 12:33:53 PM Completed a new Public Offering on 8/09/13. Reversed 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	$23.58	+0.58 2.52%	$23.90	$0.00	0.00%	245,250 77.88%	314,900
Most Recent Note for EGOV - 8/13/2013 12:34:45 PM Still holding its ground in a tight trading range 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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FLO - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Flowers Foods Inc	$23.41	-0.11 -0.47%	$24.50	$0.00	0.00%	812,327 89.07%	912,000
Most Recent Note for FLO - 8/13/2013 12:39:25 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Shares split 3:2 effective 6/20/13. This maker of bakery products has flashed a few "negative reversals" near the $24 area which acted as stubborn resistance in recent months. Reported earnings +71% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and accelerating sales revenues growth. Last noted in the 7/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported stronger sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, but prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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HAIN - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Hain Celestial Group	$77.20	+1.21 1.59%	$78.29	$0.00	0.00%	372,635 89.36%	417,000
Most Recent Note for HAIN - 8/13/2013 12:42:38 PM Earnings were above the +25% minimum guideline in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 satisfying the C criteria. Hitting a new 52-week high today. Technically broke out on 7/16/13 clearing a long consolidation. Last noted in the 7/17/13 mid-day report with caution- "A downturn in FY '09 and FY '10 is a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$71.00	+0.08 0.11%	$71.62	$0.00	0.00%	670,388 79.98%	838,200
Most Recent Note for HAR - 8/13/2013 12:45:49 PM Perched at a new 52-week high following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains after enduring some distributional pressure in the prior week. Reported better earnings increases in Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. 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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HII - NYSE - Aerospace/Defense Huntington Ingalls Inds	$64.48	+0.08 0.12%	$64.79	$0.00	0.00%	205,138 93.37%	219,700
Most Recent Note for HII - 8/13/2013 12:47:34 PM Inching into new all-time high territory with today's 5th consecutive small gain backed by above average volume. Last noted in the 6/21/13 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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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$18.50	+0.44 2.44%	$18.61	$0.00	0.00%	19,509 63.34%	30,800
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 8/13/2013 12:49:18 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +28% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line and then rallied to new high territory with volume-driven gains since noted in the 5/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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LNKD - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Linkedin Corp Class A	$241.11	+1.46 0.61%	$244.00	$0.00	0.00%	1,154,724 59.06%	1,955,300
Most Recent Note for LNKD - 8/13/2013 12:50:00 PM Hitting yet 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 3 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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MEAS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Measurement Specialties	$48.96	+0.76 1.58%	$48.96	$0.00	0.00%	26,609 63.51%	41,900
Most Recent Note for MEAS - 8/13/2013 12:51:31 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line on the latest pullback. Reported earnings +4% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its streak of sub par earnings comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based system. Fundamentals deteriorated after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/14/2007. It subsequently fell from $23.15 to as low as $2.30. Its impressive rebound makes it an interesting turnaround story.
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$81.58	+1.60 2.00%	$81.76	$0.00	0.00%	451,644 71.01%	636,000
Most Recent Note for MGA - 8/13/2013 12:52:04 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +20% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Held its ground and gradually advanced since noted in the 5/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its earnings history is below guidelines. Shares split 2:1* on 11/26/10 and it survived but failed to impress since noted with caution in the 1/12/11 mid-day report."*
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$206.43	-2.48 -1.18%	$210.11	$0.00	0.00%	122,279 142.85%	85,600
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 8/13/2013 12:53:46 PM Reported earnings +20% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Holding its ground perched at its 52-week high following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains after finding support near its 50 DMA line. 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	$17.49	-0.93 -5.07%	$18.48	$0.00	0.00%	637,018 229.47%	277,600
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 8/13/2013 12:55:54 PM Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, today it is perched at its 52-week high after considerable volume-driven gap up gains noted in the 2 prior mid-day reports. 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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NTAP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Netapp Inc	$42.54	+0.01 0.02%	$42.76	$0.00	0.00%	3,273,305 60.64%	5,398,200
Most Recent Note for NTAP - 8/13/2013 12:57:44 PM Fundamental concerns remain today due to its sub par sales revenues and earnings growth history. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/23/11.
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OPEN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Opentable Inc	$74.75	+0.67 0.90%	$75.50	$0.00	0.00%	751,165 121.98%	615,800
Most Recent Note for OPEN - 8/13/2013 12:59:13 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain following a technical breakout with volume on the prior session. Reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $118* level. It went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/11."*
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TEO - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Telecom Argent S A Ads	$19.57	+1.42 7.82%	$20.41	$0.00	0.00%	491,979 211.69%	232,400
Most Recent Note for TEO - 8/13/2013 1:08:44 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported greatly improved sales and earnings for the Jun '13 quarter but prior quarters showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases not meeting the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '12, and estimates are calling for earnings -2% in FY '13 and -1% in FY '14.
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$33.10	-1.06 -3.10%	$33.94	$0.00	0.00%	94,466 131.20%	72,000
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 8/13/2013 1:09:28 PM Pulling back today after spiking to new 52-week and multi-year highs with 3 consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports 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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VC - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Visteon Corporation	$72.36	+3.34 4.84%	$73.92	$0.00	0.00%	1,639,216 364.43%	449,800
Most Recent Note for VC - 8/13/2013 1:10:57 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Showed better results in the Mar and Jun '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. 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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WEN - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wendy's Company	$8.00	+0.02 0.25%	$8.05	$0.00	0.00%	5,288,459 98.07%	5,392,800
Most Recent Note for WEN - 8/13/2013 1:11:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high today adding to its impressive spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '11 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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