Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2013
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DOW 15361.47 -89.54 (-0.58%) | NASDAQ 3677.32 -7.12 (-0.19%) | S&P 500 1688.11 -6.05 (-0.36%)

Time of Screening : 8/14/2013 12:21:20 PM Report Released : 8/14/2013 1:26:19 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	$56.53	-0.36 -0.62%	$57.53	386,280 78.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 490,900	$0.00	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72 MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2013 1:09:23 PM Y - Perched at its 52-week high today holding its ground following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. It rallied above the pivot point with +130% above average volume on the prior session clinching a new 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	$40.51	-0.49 -1.19%	$41.26	497,951 115.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 432,800	$0.00	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90 MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2013 1:18:44 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high, very extended from its latest base after considerable volume-driven gains. 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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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$34.68	+1.48 4.46%	$34.72	1,766,998 71.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,455,500	$0.00	7/10/2013	$29.29	PP = $29.59 MB = $31.07
Most Recent Note - 8/14/2013 1:26:02 PM G - Hitting a new 52-week high today following a brief consolidation in a tight range with volume totals cooling in recent weeks, a sign that few investors have been headed for the exit. Its 50 DMA line coincides with prior highs in the $29 area defining important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/26/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$51.29	+0.08 0.16%	$51.43	$0.00	0.00%	150,460 58.25%	258,300
Most Recent Note for ABG - 8/14/2013 12:23:31 PM Extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly and continued rallying since its considerable gap up gain for a new 52-week high when last noted in the 7/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +48% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its recent streak of strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A big downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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ATK - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Alliant Techsystems Inc	$100.93	+0.44 0.44%	$101.13	$0.00	0.00%	472,161 152.26%	310,100
Most Recent Note for ATK - 8/14/2013 12:25:55 PM Perched at its 52-week high and making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, tallying its 11th gain in the span of 12 sessions. Prior mid-day reports 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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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$68.13	-0.69 -1.00%	$69.46	$0.00	0.00%	146,378 72.64%	201,500
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 8/14/2013 12:33:06 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following an impressive spurt of gains, extended from any sound base. 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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DATE - NASDAQ - Internet-Content Jiayuan.com Intl Ltd Ads	$8.73	+0.00 0.00%	$9.20	$0.00	0.00%	96,002 168.72%	56,900
Most Recent Note for DATE - 8/14/2013 12:33:48 PM The 8/13/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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DTLK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Datalink Corporation	$12.70	+0.12 0.95%	$12.83	$0.00	0.00%	72,419 76.15%	95,100
Most Recent Note for DTLK - 8/14/2013 12:34:35 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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FLO - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Flowers Foods Inc	$23.04	-0.25 -1.07%	$23.30	$0.00	0.00%	619,099 67.72%	914,200
Most Recent Note for FLO - 8/14/2013 12:35:39 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. The 7/08/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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HSTM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Healthstream Inc	$32.60	-0.47 -1.42%	$33.21	$0.00	0.00%	94,181 72.50%	129,900
Most Recent Note for HSTM - 8/14/2013 12:37:07 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Last noted in the 7/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +0% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Its annual (A criteria) earnings history included a downturn in FY '10, a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$18.60	+0.04 0.22%	$18.76	$0.00	0.00%	21,598 69.00%	31,300
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 8/14/2013 12:38:21 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. The 8/13/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$49.14	-0.01 -0.02%	$49.36	$0.00	0.00%	284,651 80.36%	354,200
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 8/14/2013 12:40:39 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground after making progress above prior highs in the $46 area which defined a stubborn resistance area. Reported earnings +117% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, however fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$201.53	-0.97 -0.48%	$204.98	$0.00	0.00%	63,502 72.33%	87,800
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 8/14/2013 12:41:33 PM Reported earnings +20% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Pulling back from its 52-week high following a spurt of 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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MRTN - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Marten Transport Ltd	$18.00	+0.43 2.45%	$18.08	$0.00	0.00%	103,042 76.33%	135,000
Most Recent Note for MRTN - 8/14/2013 12:44:22 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +0% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after shares split 3:2 effective 6/17/13. Lackluster sales revenues growth and earnings (C criteria) history make it a sub par candidate under the fact-based investment system."
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MTZ - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Mastec Inc	$33.26	-0.38 -1.12%	$33.84	$0.00	0.00%	378,626 64.25%	589,300
Most Recent Note for MTZ - 8/14/2013 12:48:21 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidations while gradually advancing into new 52-week high territory since last noted in the 5/03/13 mid-day report with caution. Reported earnings +21% on -1% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Downturns in its FY '09 and '11 earnings were previously noted as flaws in its annual earnings (A criteria) history raising fundamental concerns with respect to the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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NOAH - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Noah Holdings Ltd Ads	$18.10	+0.04 0.22%	$18.60	$0.00	0.00%	459,115 156.43%	293,500
Most Recent Note for NOAH - 8/14/2013 12:51:34 PM Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance, today it is perched at its 52-week high holding its ground stubbornly after considerable volume-driven gap up gains noted in prior mid-day reports. Due to report financial results for the second quarter of 2013 after the US market closes on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. 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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NQ - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Nq Mobile Inc Ads	$18.78	-0.73 -3.74%	$19.46	$0.00	0.00%	1,595,720 113.78%	1,402,500
Most Recent Note for NQ - 8/14/2013 12:58:57 PM Quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have shown great increases percentage-wise in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) has also been strong. This Chinese Computer Software - Security firm is perched at new 52-week and all-time highs, very extended from any sound base after an impressive rally in the past month. Last noted in the 4/18/12 mid-day report with caution, the stock got off to a poor start from its 5/05/11 IPO priced at $12. Patient investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to potentially form and be noted in the coming weeks.
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$41.84	+0.70 1.70%	$42.01	$0.00	0.00%	416,846 113.15%	368,400
Most Recent Note for PAG - 8/14/2013 1:05:21 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 5th consecutive gain adding to its impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Technically, it broke out in late-July after a choppy consolidation including a dip below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 2/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "A downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's A criteria."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$49.57	-1.76 -3.43%	$50.00	$0.00	0.00%	353,038 68.31%	516,800
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 8/14/2013 1:16:05 PM There was a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on 8/08/13 and it gapped down today, testing its 50 DMA line which acted as support throughout its ongoing ascent this year. Reported earnings +47% on +15% sales for the Jun '13 quarter marking its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It rebounded impressively however fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria). Members may view its Company Profile page under the "Featured Articles and Daily Graphs" tab showing a prior FSU article under the headline, "Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain". It gave a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%.
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RCKY - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Rocky Brands Inc	$19.05	-0.14 -0.73%	$19.19	$0.00	0.00%	24,040 71.76%	33,500
Most Recent Note for RCKY - 8/14/2013 1:17:36 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Recent mid-day reports cautioned members while it added to its latest spurt of volume-driven gains - "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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TEO - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Telecom Argent S A Ads	$20.00	+0.57 2.93%	$20.12	$0.00	0.00%	167,914 68.65%	244,600
Most Recent Note for TEO - 8/14/2013 1:19:50 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 8/13/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$84.75	-2.32 -2.66%	$86.44	$0.00	0.00%	253,389 72.83%	347,900
Most Recent Note for TW - 8/14/2013 1:22:10 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +9% on +6% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earning increases have not been strong and steady like the fundamentally superior candidates and winning models in the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'."
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VC - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Visteon Corporation	$73.11	-0.50 -0.68%	$73.85	$0.00	0.00%	353,223 72.09%	490,000
Most Recent Note for VC - 8/14/2013 1:23:25 PM Holding its ground today following a considerable gap up for a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 8/13/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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VPRT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Vistaprint Nv	$55.37	+0.40 0.72%	$55.66	$0.00	0.00%	165,017 60.98%	270,600
Most Recent Note for VPRT - 8/14/2013 1:23:46 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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WEN - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wendy's Company	$7.85	-0.04 -0.51%	$7.92	$0.00	0.00%	3,745,249 67.11%	5,580,400
Most Recent Note for WEN - 8/14/2013 1:24:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground following an 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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