Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2013
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DOW 14826.8 16.49 (0.11%) | NASDAQ 3616.65 26.78 (0.75%) | S&P 500 1640.01 7.04 (0.43%)

Time of Screening : 9/3/2013 11:55:48 AM Report Released : 9/3/2013 12:45:22 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	$45.78	+4.01 9.59%	$45.99	934,132 152.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 612,900	$0.00	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90 MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2013 12:38:04 PM G - Gapped up today for another volume-driven gain into new high territory, showing strength and recent resilience amid widespread market (M criteria) weakness. It is extended from a sound base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/30/2013. Click here.
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SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd	$111.55	+4.28 3.99%	$112.83	488,955 58.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 838,100	$0.00	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00 MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2013 12:39:11 PM G - Perched at its all-time high, extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $96 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/16/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BT - NYSE - Telecom Svcs- Foreign B T Group Plc Adr	$52.36	+2.08 4.14%	$52.79	$0.00	0.00%	54,215 57.92%	93,600
Most Recent Note for BT - 9/3/2013 12:05:20 PM Gapped up today challenging its 52-week high. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 8/12/13 mid-day report 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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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$53.57	+2.17 4.22%	$54.78	$0.00	0.00%	3,629,066 98.42%	3,687,300
Most Recent Note for DDD - 9/3/2013 12:06:24 PM Gapped up today, rallying with above average volume back above previously stubborn resistance in the $51 area. No resistance remains 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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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$9.65	+0.40 4.32%	$9.74	$0.00	0.00%	580,718 85.92%	675,900
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 9/3/2013 12:11:12 PM Powering to a new 52-week high with a solid gain backed by above average volume. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since rising from a cup-with-handle base pattern. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$32.59	-0.67 -2.01%	$33.49	$0.00	0.00%	295,794 210.68%	140,400
Most Recent Note for GIB - 9/3/2013 12:15:08 PM Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining important near-term chart support. Stalled after spiking higher on 7/31/13 while capping a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +80% on +141% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year earlier. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history and its sub par prior quarters leave concerns with respect to the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
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HCI - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance H C I Group Inc	$35.60	+0.73 2.09%	$36.76	$0.00	0.00%	118,380 71.14%	166,400
Most Recent Note for HCI - 9/3/2013 12:17:02 PM Challenging its 52-week high today. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a solid gap up gain when last noted with caution in the 8/30/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +89% on +53% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison meeting the fact-based investment system's C criteria. The downturn in FY '09 and '10 was previously noted flaw concerning the A criteria."
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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$6.39	-0.02 -0.31%	$6.40	$0.00	0.00%	93,166 93.45%	99,700
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 9/3/2013 12:18:53 PM Holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high since a gap up gain on 8/07/13. Fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 3/28/13 mid-day report - "Low-priced Computer -Tech Services firm's earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Heico Corp	$63.67	+1.17 1.87%	$64.57	$0.00	0.00%	190,207 133.38%	142,600
Most Recent Note for HEI - 9/3/2013 12:19:51 PM Recently rallying for new 52-week highs with gains backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned -"Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria today. Weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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MNRK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Monarch Financial Hldgs	$12.55	+0.10 0.80%	$13.00	$0.00	0.00%	16,638 72.34%	23,000
Most Recent Note for MNRK - 9/3/2013 12:21:50 PM Trading at its 52-week high today, it held its ground above prior highs while volume totals cooled since last noted in the 8/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +7% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has improved after a downturn in FY '07 and '08, but estimates call for earnings -9% for its FY '13. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. There are only 9.36 million shares outstanding in this thinly traded firm hailing from the Banks - Southeast group. Owned by 22 top-rated funds as of Jun '13, up from 8 in Sep '12. "
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NGVC - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Nat Grocers Vit Cottage	$40.74	+2.19 5.68%	$41.97	$0.00	0.00%	107,089 84.12%	127,300
Most Recent Note for NGVC - 9/3/2013 12:28:16 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +30% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, satisfying the C criteria calling for +25% minimum earnings increases in the 3 latest comparisons. The M criteria currently calls for caution until a new confirmed rally with a follow-through day. Found support near its 50 DMA line and tested prior highs near $30 during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +27% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Limited history since its $15 IPO on 7/25/12 is a concern. Sales revenues grew by +28% over the year ago period in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Dec '12. However, its earnings history has not been strong and steady and is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$23.36	+1.62 7.45%	$23.55	$0.00	0.00%	156,221 90.14%	173,300
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 9/3/2013 12:31:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable gain backed by above average volume after a short flat base. Reported earnings +35% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, and its quarterly earnings increases satisfy the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving following a downturn in FY '08 and '09 . The M criteria currently calls for caution until a new confirmed rally with a follow-through day. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/10/07.
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PEGA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Pegasystems Inc	$37.51	+0.66 1.79%	$37.55	$0.00	0.00%	71,466 63.41%	112,700
Most Recent Note for PEGA - 9/3/2013 12:32:35 PM Holding its ground in a tight rage above its 50 DMA line. It stalled since hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs when the 8/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Fundamental concerns remain, as its quarterly earnings history has been strong in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '13, but prior quarterly and annual earnings have not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system's guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/23/10."
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$10.36	-0.20 -1.89%	$10.93	$0.00	0.00%	44,268 106.41%	41,600
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 9/3/2013 12:34:04 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high after powering higher with a "breakaway gap" on 8/29/13. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$81.00	+3.07 3.94%	$81.73	$0.00	0.00%	1,942,637 72.77%	2,669,700
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 9/3/2013 12:36:50 PM Perched at 52-week and all-time highs, adding to its recent streak of volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain after its +135% earnings increase on +108% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, as the 2 prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Rebounded and rallied impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/13.
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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$124.51	+3.72 3.08%	$125.26	$0.00	0.00%	363,135 87.12%	416,800
Most Recent Note for TM - 9/3/2013 12:40:38 PM Stalled since its technical breakout on 8/02/13 and it is sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +55% on -9% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Cleared an orderly 8-week flat base when noted in the 4/08/13 mid-day report with caution - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TNGO - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical and System Software Tangoe Inc	$21.02	+0.23 1.11%	$21.93	$0.00	0.00%	294,031 72.21%	407,200
Most Recent Note for TNGO - 9/3/2013 12:41:49 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Showing resilience and strength since noted in the 8/27/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals remain strong with great earnings increases through the Jun '13 quarter. It has not formed a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a proper base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. The broader market (M criteria) should also confirm a new rally before any new buying efforts may be justified. Rebounding near its 2012 high following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/28/12."
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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$26.79	+0.47 1.79%	$26.93	$0.00	0.00%	72,727 81.99%	88,700
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 9/3/2013 12:43:51 PM Hovering in a tight range in recent weeks while perched above its 50 DMA line within close range of its 52-week and all-time highs. The 8/02/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +21% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), while prior comparisons were fundamentally a better match with the models of past great winners. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '09."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$24.51	+0.51 2.13%	$24.55	$0.00	0.00%	216,324 69.65%	310,600
Most Recent Note for WX - 9/3/2013 12:44:56 PM Encountering mild distributional pressure since last noted in the 8/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamental concerns remain however, technically, no resistance remains due to overhead supply. This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm hit is perched at its 52-week high following 3 consecutive gains. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, however the Jun '13 quarterly comparison showed an earnings increase of +39%, above the +25% guideline (C criteria) on +9% sales revenues. "
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