Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2011
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DOW 11209.53 32.77 (0.29%) | NASDAQ 2439.35 -6.71 (-0.27%) | S&P 500 1166.3 3.95 (0.34%)

Time of Screening : 8/24/2011 12:04:02 PM Report Released : 8/24/2011 1:49:26 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
EXLS - NASDAQ Exlservice Holdings Inc	$25.38	+0.52 2.09%	$25.85	58,928 66.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 88,400	$26.46 -4.08%	8/2/2011	$24.85	PP = $24.85 MB = $26.09
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2011 12:22:07 PM Y - Rallying up from its 50 DMA line and above its pivot point, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Recent low and 50 DMA line define important support to watch above its 200 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/15/2011. Click here.
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FCFS - NASDAQ FirstCash Holdings Inc	$43.60	+0.31 0.72%	$44.98	199,610 64.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 311,700	$47.80 -8.79%	5/31/2011	$42.00	PP = $40.23 MB = $42.24
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2011 12:23:37 PM G - Off today's earlier highs and slipping into the red. Recently finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior chart lows near $37-38 define support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/22/2011. Click here.
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MG - NYSE Mistras Group Inc	$19.24	-0.13 -0.67%	$20.10	164,106 114.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 143,000	$20.10 -4.28%	8/10/2011	$17.89	PP = $17.58 MB = $18.46
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2011 12:51:24 PM G - Reversed into the red after touching a new all-time high earlier today. Previous resistance in the $17-18 area defined important chart support after encountering mild distributional pressure. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/11/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AUY - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Yamana Gold Inc	$14.93	-0.38 -2.47%	$15.10	$16.18	-7.72%	8,579,344 79.21%	10,830,900
Most Recent Note for AUY - 8/24/2011 12:08:23 PM Pulling back abruptly from the new 52-week high hit when noted in the 8/22/11 mid-day report - "Wedged higher last week without great volume conviction following its prior volume-driven gains above stubborn resistance in the $13 area. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases in the 4 latest comparisons through June 30, 2011 were well above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. The downturn in FY '09 earnings is a fundamental flaw concerning the A criteria. With respect to the I criteria, the number of top rated funds owning its shares fell from 911 in Mar '11 to 860 in Jun '11. It survived but failed to impress since 4/23/2008 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list and subsequently fell from $13 to $3 over the next 6 months. First it had traded up as much as +25.4% after it was first featured at $15.89 in the February 2008 CANSLIM.net News (read here)."
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CERN - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Medical Cerner Corp	$62.44	+0.75 1.21%	$63.67	$68.12	-8.34%	1,049,705 77.92%	1,347,200
Most Recent Note for CERN - 8/24/2011 12:11:37 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line this week after slumping to its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 8/01/11 mid-day report following a considerable 7/29/11 volume-driven gain for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +26% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Its quarterly sales revenues and earnings per share track record has been borderline or below the investment system's minimum guidelines. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 850 in Dec '10 to 964 in Jun '11, and it is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd. This Computer Software - Medical firm has a great annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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CTWS - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Connecticut Water Svc	$27.56	-0.25 -0.90%	$28.15	$28.27	-2.51%	23,321 81.26%	28,700
Most Recent Note for CTWS - 8/24/2011 12:13:04 PM Challenged its 52-week high earlier today, then reversed into the red. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons have been strong but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines of the fact-based system.
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DMND - NASDAQ - FOOD &; BEVERAGE - Processed &; Packaged Goods Diamond Foods Inc	$76.43	+0.58 0.76%	$78.10	$79.37	-3.70%	132,162 58.04%	227,700
Most Recent Note for DMND - 8/24/2011 12:17:03 PM Off the session's earlier highs and slumping into the red, now perched -5% off its 52-week high. A spurt of gains with slightly above average volume helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line. It had slumped below that short-term average since noted in the 6/29/11 mid-day report - "It has spent very little time consolidating during its ascent since its 4/05/11 gap up on news it would buy Procter & Gamble's Pringles. Strong earnings history in recent years (A criteria). Earnings rose +73% on +61% sales revenues in the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The Dec '10 quarter also showed strong increases, but quarterly earnings were reported at -24% for the Oct '10 period, a flaw in its otherwise impressive earnings history. Small supply of only 22 million outstanding shares (S criteria) could contribute to greater volatility in the event of any institutional maneuvering."
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EGO - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Eldorado Gold Corp	$18.46	-0.71 -3.70%	$19.12	$20.29	-9.02%	2,846,372 60.02%	4,742,200
Most Recent Note for EGO - 8/24/2011 12:20:15 PM Pulling back today for a second losing session in a row after touching a new 2011 high on 8/22/11 amid strength in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group (L criteria). Prior mid-day reports noted - "It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/19/10. Reported earnings +40% on +22% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2011, but the 3 prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria."
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FIZZ - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks National Beverage Corp	$15.93	-0.32 -1.97%	$16.09	$16.25	-1.97%	39,338 77.13%	51,000
Most Recent Note for FIZZ - 8/24/2011 12:25:00 PM Pulling back today after spiking to a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are still sub par today. Quarterly sales revenues increases in the +1-6% range for the past 8 comparisons versus the year ago period are an indication there has not been great growth in demand for its products."
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FMX - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Fomento Econ Mex Sab Ads	$67.52	-4.89 -6.75%	$70.10	$73.84	-8.56%	623,143 108.73%	573,100
Most Recent Note for FMX - 8/24/2011 12:28:09 PM Gapped down today falling near its 50 DMA line, erasing a considerable gain from on the prior session. Rebounded after slumping to its 200 DMA line since noted at its 52-week and all-time high in the 7/28/11 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '08."
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$105.10	-1.76 -1.65%	$107.54	$114.50	-8.21%	825,780 89.61%	921,500
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 8/24/2011 12:29:41 PM Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive loss after spiking to a new all-time high on Monday. This UK-headquartered firm in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has tallied 9 consecutive weekly gains and has no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar '11 and Jun '11 quarterly comparisons have been much greater than the +25% minimum guideline following sub par Dec '10 quarterly results. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern."
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ISBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Investor Bancorp Inc	$14.13	-0.01 -0.07%	$14.34	$15.09	-6.36%	190,414 76.59%	248,600
Most Recent Note for ISBC - 8/24/2011 12:46:52 PM Rallied above its 50 and 200 DMA lines this week and now perched -7% off its 52-week high. Good annual earnings history (A criteria) and strong quarterly earnings increases (C criteria), however sales revenues increases have been mediocre.
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LABL - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Multi Color Corp	$27.60	+0.45 1.66%	$28.00	$28.00	-1.43%	42,893 73.32%	58,500
Most Recent Note for LABL - 8/24/2011 12:49:24 PM Touched a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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NEM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Newmont Mining Corp	$59.78	-1.47 -2.40%	$61.47	$65.50	-8.73%	5,698,403 76.95%	7,405,600
Most Recent Note for NEM - 8/24/2011 12:59:25 PM Down for a 2nd consecutive session, erasing recent gains. Abruptly reversed from highs since the 8/22/11 mid-day report noted - "Rallying within close striking distance of its 2010 high ($65.50) level that may act as resistance. It sputtered below its 200 DMA line for several months while slumping after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/10."
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NGD - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold New Gold Inc	$12.19	-0.35 -2.79%	$12.50	$13.05	-6.59%	2,897,818 81.40%	3,559,900
Most Recent Note for NGD - 8/24/2011 1:00:16 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating after a spurt of volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support near its 200 DMA during its consolidation since noted in the 3/21/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings increases but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns."
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RGLD - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Gold Royal Gold Inc	$69.59	-1.93 -2.70%	$71.70	$73.78	-5.68%	456,239 58.87%	775,000
Most Recent Note for RGLD - 8/24/2011 1:04:01 PM Pulling back amid a widespread retreat in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group since hitting a new all-time high on Monday. No resistance remaining to hinder its progress. The 8/22/11 mid-day report noted - "Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history does not meet the investment system guidelines, but recent quarterly comparisons showed mostly strong sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago period."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$85.86	-1.04 -1.20%	$87.08	$95.04	-9.66%	402,048 104.56%	384,500
Most Recent Note for TDG - 8/24/2011 1:09:05 PM Remains below its 50 DMA line after damaging losses with above average volume. Reported earnings +38% on +52% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior comparisons were just below the +25% guideline following a streak of weak or negative comparisons. In recent years it has rebounded and rallied to new highs following a deep consolidation after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 1/17/08.
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UL - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Unilever Plc	$33.65	-0.51 -1.49%	$33.88	$34.55	-2.60%	1,229,552 66.91%	1,837,500
Most Recent Note for UL - 8/24/2011 1:11:01 PM Hovering near its 52-week high hit last week with gap up gains after rebounding from a previously noted dip below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual and quarterly earnings history have been below guidelines."
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UN - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Unilever N V Ny Shrs	$33.82	-0.42 -1.23%	$34.08	$34.27	-1.31%	1,972,166 61.27%	3,218,600
Most Recent Note for UN - 8/24/2011 1:11:13 PM Perched near its new 52-week high hit last week after rallying with gap up gains, rebounding from a previously noted dip below its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual and quarterly earnings history have been below guidelines."
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WCN - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management Waste Connections Inc	$33.16	+0.50 1.53%	$33.20	$34.66	-4.33%	572,417 75.54%	757,800
Most Recent Note for WCN - 8/24/2011 1:20:16 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time high, this Pollution Control firm found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/19/11 mid-day report. Reported earnings +22% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases just above the +25% minimum guideline, but its sales revenues growth was notedly lagging, and its annual earnings (A criteria) track record shows that fundamentals are not strong with respect to the fact-based system's guidelines.
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