Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 8/14/2012 12:04:32 PM Report Released : 8/14/2012 1:11:21 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
MIDD - NASDAQ Middleby Corp	$117.01	+0.38 0.32%	$118.48	72,714 73.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 98,800	$119.74 -2.28%	8/9/2012	$118.60	PP = $104.92 MB = $110.17
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2012 12:57:07 PM G - Holding its ground today, extended after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior highs define initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2012. Click here.
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NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$27.02	+1.71 6.76%	$27.88	1,655,304 208.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 795,300	$27.88 -3.08%	6/27/2012	$20.29	PP = $20.46 MB = $21.48
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2012 1:00:03 PM G - Hit a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings of 41 cents per share versus 2 cents per share on +143% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter versus the year ago period. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/1/2012. Click here.
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OSIS - NASDAQ O S I Systems Inc	$74.15	+0.66 0.90%	$74.28	65,284 57.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 112,700	$74.28 -0.18%	8/9/2012	$67.71	PP = $67.48 MB = $70.85
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2012 1:01:16 PM G - Reversed into the red after touching another new high today. It is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $67-68 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/9/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGU - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Agrium Inc	$96.73	+0.54 0.56%	$98.59	$98.59	-1.89%	712,700 67.38%	1,057,700
Most Recent Note for AGU - 8/14/2012 12:06:26 PM Hit another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +20% on +10% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed improving sales and earnings but its prior history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 7/25/08, and it subsequently dropped from $84.18 to $22.08 before rebounding."
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ASUR - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Enterprse Asure Software Inc	$7.75	+0.63 8.85%	$7.85	$8.00	-3.13%	64,097 212.95%	30,100
Most Recent Note for ASUR - 8/14/2012 12:09:17 PM Today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain has it rallying near its 52-week high hit when last noted in the 7/13/12 mid-day report - "Adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 2/15/12 mid-day report - 'Sales and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are not considerable under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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BBNK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Bridge Capital Holdings	$14.79	-0.06 -0.40%	$15.25	$16.43	-9.98%	50,998 240.56%	21,200
Most Recent Note for BBNK - 8/14/2012 12:11:01 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted bullish action in recent months but warned - "Recent quarterly comparisons show improved earnings and sales growth but its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$11.98	+0.55 4.81%	$12.08	$12.08	-0.83%	250,833 110.01%	228,000
Most Recent Note for CBM - 8/14/2012 12:13:02 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today after holding its ground stubbornly following its considerable 8/02/12 gain with above average volume. This low-priced Medical - Products firm found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation after noted in the 1/18/12 mid-day report, then worked its way higher in recent months with above average volume behind gains. Sales revenues and earnings improved in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, but prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration as buy candidates under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CNO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance C N O Financial Group	$8.96	-0.03 -0.33%	$9.06	$9.06	-1.10%	1,563,116 86.05%	1,816,500
Most Recent Note for CNO - 8/14/2012 12:14:38 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +27% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. The 7/20/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CYNO - NASDAQ - Medical-Systems/Equip Cynosure Inc	$25.28	+1.03 4.25%	$25.34	$25.99	-2.73%	187,376 149.18%	125,600
Most Recent Note for CYNO - 8/14/2012 12:16:54 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with above average volume today. Held its ground stubbornly since gapping up on 7/24/12, technically breaking out of the previously noted cup-with-handle base pattern. Reported earnings of 20 cents per share versus a year ago loss of 1 cent per share while sales revenues were up +50% versus the year ago period ended June 30th. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/7/07. Its Dec '11 and Mar '12 quarters showed earnings after years of losses, but while it is an interesting turn around story, the fundamentals are not a match with the fact based system's guidelines."
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DKS - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores Dicks Sporting Goods Inc	$49.02	-1.52 -3.01%	$49.74	$52.00	-5.73%	4,083,092 271.45%	1,504,200
Most Recent Note for DKS - 8/14/2012 12:19:00 PM Gapped down today, trading near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +25% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. While perched near its 52-week high prior mid-day reports noted - "It has earned high ranks, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines and sales revenues increases have not been especially strong."
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DWCH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Datawatch Corp	$17.75	+0.81 4.78%	$17.89	$17.89	-0.78%	25,500 109.91%	23,200
Most Recent Note for DWCH - 8/14/2012 12:20:43 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly after its considerable volume-driven gain on 7/27/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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FEIC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics F E I Co	$56.07	+0.41 0.73%	$56.48	$56.48	-0.73%	230,157 64.71%	355,700
Most Recent Note for FEIC - 8/14/2012 12:24:21 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Last noted in the 8/07/12 mid-day report while posting a 4th consecutive volume-driven gain - "Found support above its 200 DMA line in recent months after weak action and deteriorating fundamentals prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/15/12. Reported earnings +19% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking 3 consecutive quarters below the +25% minimum guideline for earnings growth."
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G - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Genpact Ltd	$18.25	+0.03 0.16%	$18.41	$19.52	-6.51%	363,869 61.03%	596,200
Most Recent Note for G - 8/14/2012 12:25:44 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $17 area, just -6.7% off its 52-week and all-time highs hit with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains. Last noted in the 8/09/12 mid-day report - "Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria). However, its annual earnings were virtually flat from FY '08 to FY '10, not strong and steady as the A criteria suggests."
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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$54.82	+2.00 3.79%	$54.90	$54.94	-0.22%	9,762,494 88.43%	11,040,300
Most Recent Note for HD - 8/14/2012 12:33:00 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INXN - NYSE - Internet-Network Sltns Interxion Holding Nv	$19.20	+0.05 0.26%	$19.40	$20.30	-5.42%	185,888 70.81%	262,500
Most Recent Note for INXN - 8/14/2012 12:33:30 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	$84.93	-2.11 -2.42%	$87.45	$91.88	-7.56%	428,643 76.63%	559,400
Most Recent Note for IOC - 8/14/2012 12:36:09 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive loss. Reported a loss of 60 cents per share versus earnings of 48 cents per share on sales revenues -2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 8/08/12 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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IPXL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Impax Laboratories Inc	$24.21	+0.23 0.96%	$24.38	$25.36	-4.53%	353,371 66.08%	534,800
Most Recent Note for IPXL - 8/14/2012 12:37:23 PM Faces resistance up through the $28 level due to overhead supply. Recent quarters through Jun '12 show strong sales and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$48.26	+5.91 13.96%	$49.12	$50.69	-4.79%	11,894,767 363.13%	3,275,600
Most Recent Note for KORS - 8/14/2012 12:49:40 PM Reported earnings +162% on +71% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm gapped up today, nearly challenging its 52-week high. That high was hit near when it was last noted in the 3/23/12 mid-day report after a gap down as it completed a Secondary Offering. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Limited history is a concern and it is extended from any sound base pattern, up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20."
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MAIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Main Street Capital Corp	$27.18	+0.17 0.63%	$27.68	$27.68	-1.81%	163,868 58.55%	279,900
Most Recent Note for MAIN - 8/14/2012 12:52:47 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +15% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Retreated to its 200 DMA line before finding support after last noted in the 5/04/12 mid-day report - "It completed Public Offerings on 3/22/11 and 10/19/11. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.'"
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MCC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Medley Capital Corp	$13.06	+0.07 0.51%	$13.07	$13.07	-0.10%	93,835 60.42%	155,300
Most Recent Note for MCC - 8/14/2012 12:53:59 PM Holding its ground and edging higher since an 8/03/12 gap up and volume-driven rally for new 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$10.38	+0.08 0.78%	$10.40	$11.00	-5.64%	83,091 98.92%	84,000
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 8/14/2012 1:05:20 PM Holding its ground today following a gap down on the prior session, retreating from its new 52-week high hit last week with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improved sales revenues growth and strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its annual earnings history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SNI - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Scripps Ntwrks Intr Cl A	$60.02	-0.85 -1.40%	$61.00	$61.17	-1.88%	945,041 98.29%	961,500
Most Recent Note for SNI - 8/14/2012 1:06:58 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Rallied from its 50 DMA line since noted in the 8/02/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Fundamentals are below guidelines of the investment system. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period."
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TJX - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores T J X Cos Inc	$44.81	+0.57 1.28%	$44.96	$45.50	-1.52%	3,806,121 75.05%	5,071,600
Most Recent Note for TJX - 8/14/2012 1:08:30 PM Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Despite the better earnings increase in the prior quarterly comparison, it was last noted in the 7/05/12 mid-day report- "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VAL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Valspar Corp	$50.78	-2.16 -4.08%	$52.92	$53.75	-5.53%	1,296,043 139.52%	928,900
Most Recent Note for VAL - 8/14/2012 1:11:07 PM Retreating from its 52-week high to near its 50 DMA line with a large loss today with above average volume. Reported earnings +21% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good. Last noted in the 6/29/12 mid-day report - "Earnings were above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '12 versus the year ago periods, however sales revenues increases decelerated sequentially while reported +22%, +19%, +5%, and +4% over the Jul '11, Oct '11, Jan '12, and Apr '12 periods."
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