Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 6th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 9/6/2012 12:02:23 PM Report Released : 9/6/2012 1:00:18 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A	$116.75	+3.47 3.06%	$116.97	2,002,221 82.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,437,800	$120.63 -3.22%	9/5/2012	$113.25	PP = $113.10 MB = $118.76
Most Recent Note - 9/6/2012 12:31:58 PM Y - Trading up today with above average volume behind another gain while approaching its 52-week high. Cleared the pivot point cited based on its 8/06/12 high plus 10 cents with a considerable gain backed by twice average volume clinching a technical buy signal on the prior session. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Strong quarterly earnings increases satisfy the C criteria. It completed another Public Offering on 11/16/11 following its IPO in May '11. It was highlighted in yellow in the 9/05/12 mid-day report (read here) with the annotated graph included below. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$27.98	-0.59 -2.07%	$29.77	604,336 76.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 793,900	$30.07 -6.95%	8/29/2012	$27.96	PP = $28.85 MB = $30.29
Most Recent Note - 9/6/2012 12:33:05 PM Y - Pulling back today following a worrisome "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high on the prior session. Previously noted - "A strong finish above the new pivot point cited may clear the advanced 'ascending base' pattern and clinch a new (or add-on) technical buy signal." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/1/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$70.02	+0.44 0.63%	$70.44	$70.44	-0.60%	40,694 84.96%	47,900
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 9/6/2012 12:06:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and reported earnings +41% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period since last noted in the 4/09/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$24.44	+0.27 1.13%	$24.61	$24.61	-0.68%	61,891 130.30%	47,500
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 9/6/2012 12:07:39 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain, getting extended from any sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/07/11. There are 8.8 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float now. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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CALL - NASDAQ - Telecom-Infrastructure Magicjack Vocal Tec Ltd	$26.16	+0.72 2.81%	$27.75	$28.22	-7.32%	491,634 161.40%	304,600
Most Recent Note for CALL - 9/6/2012 12:11:41 PM Approaching its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 11th consecutive gain. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since last noted in the 3/12/12 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Erratic price action in the past week indicates uncertainty while it proposed a new Public Offering on 12/09/11 and a 2:1 split impacted its share price effective 12/19/11."
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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$12.75	+0.39 3.16%	$12.90	$12.96	-1.62%	208,429 80.76%	258,100
Most Recent Note for CBM - 9/6/2012 12:12:55 PM Trading near its 52-week high today. Held its ground in a tight range since noted in the 8/15/12 mid-day report - "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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CBST - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Cubist Pharmaceuticals	$47.55	+0.45 0.96%	$47.68	$47.68	-0.27%	657,308 84.68%	776,200
Most Recent Note for CBST - 9/6/2012 12:14:50 PM Inching higher for another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 8/24/12 mid-day report - "Rising from a 5-month base. Sales revenues and earnings increases improved in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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CPRT - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Copart Inc	$27.63	+0.11 0.40%	$27.83	$27.94	-1.11%	477,298 99.42%	480,100
Most Recent Note for CPRT - 9/6/2012 12:17:08 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +23% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +209% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its history of steady annual earnings growth (A criteria) was marred by a downturn in FY '09 earnings."
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DW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Drew Industries	$29.14	+0.19 0.66%	$29.30	$30.55	-4.62%	53,504 99.82%	53,600
Most Recent Note for DW - 9/6/2012 12:20:37 PM Holding its ground in a tight trading range since the 8/22/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high."
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EGBN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Eagle Bancorp Inc	$17.20	+0.05 0.29%	$17.25	$18.18	-5.39%	263,881 578.69%	45,600
Most Recent Note for EGBN - 9/6/2012 12:22:30 PM Churning above average volume while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +54% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. This Bank holding company with operations in the Northeast has shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$36.28	+0.11 0.30%	$36.37	$36.47	-0.52%	178,355 144.18%	123,700
Most Recent Note for GIII - 9/6/2012 12:25:05 PM Fundamental shortcomings remain a concern today, yet it has rebounded impressively in recent weeks. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 4/25/11 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. "
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IART - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Integra Lifesciences Hld	$40.60	+0.31 0.77%	$40.67	$41.09	-1.19%	154,444 107.10%	144,200
Most Recent Note for IART - 9/6/2012 12:27:01 PM Fundamental shortcomings remain a concern today. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 4/19/10 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the investment system. Hit a new 52-week high today after rallying last week with above average volume lifting it from an orderly consolidation above prior highs."
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ISBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Investor Bancorp Inc	$17.26	+0.09 0.52%	$17.35	$17.37	-0.63%	113,421 81.72%	138,800
Most Recent Note for ISBC - 9/6/2012 12:28:50 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground since last noted in the 8/21/12 mid-day report following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session - "It has a good annual earnings history (A criteria) however it has shown sub par quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) with lackluster sales revenues growth in recent comparisons versus the year ago quarters."
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NXST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Nexstar Broadcasting Grp	$8.96	+0.10 1.13%	$8.96	$9.60	-6.67%	61,120 119.14%	51,300
Most Recent Note for NXST - 9/6/2012 12:34:48 PM Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) 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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OABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Omniamerican Bancorp	$21.98	-0.04 -0.18%	$22.10	$22.19	-0.95%	22,788 89.02%	25,600
Most Recent Note for OABC - 9/6/2012 12:39:02 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today while churning above average volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line promptly after dipping below that important short-term average in August, however gains in recent weeks have lacked great volume conviction. Recent quarters showed better earnings versus the year earlier, however unimpressive sales revenues growth suggests no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services.
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$12.54	+0.06 0.48%	$12.58	$12.58	-0.32%	184,857 167.29%	110,500
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 9/6/2012 12:45:37 PM Churning above average volume recently while perched near its 52-week high, action indicative of distributional pressure while not making meaningful price progress. Last noted in the 8/28/12 mid-day report while pulling back following a streak of 9 consecutive gains backed by above average volume - "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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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$13.78	+0.16 1.17%	$13.90	$13.90	-0.86%	692,969 106.25%	652,200
Most Recent Note for SCI - 9/6/2012 12:47:40 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline and sales revenues increases were only in the +3-7% range. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history also falls short of the fundamental guidelines of the investment system.
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SCL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Stepan Co	$98.37	+1.23 1.27%	$98.70	$98.70	-0.33%	31,465 97.41%	32,300
Most Recent Note for SCL - 9/6/2012 12:50:02 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Found support near its 200 DMA line and reported earnings +8% on -1% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter since last noted in the 7/23/12 mid-day report - "This thinly traded Chemicals- Specialty firm's quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SFL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Ship Finance Intl Ltd	$17.32	+0.67 4.01%	$17.38	$17.38	-0.36%	378,404 118.77%	318,600
Most Recent Note for SFL - 9/6/2012 12:51:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22 area. The 9/04/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings improved in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters but its prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SNV - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Synovus Financial Corp	$2.34	+0.14 6.36%	$2.36	$2.37	-1.27%	11,352,145 221.89%	5,116,100
Most Recent Note for SNV - 9/6/2012 12:54:08 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume, but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, and low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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SPSC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software S P S Commerce Inc	$33.99	-0.23 -0.67%	$34.44	$35.20	-3.44%	378,804 661.09%	57,300
Most Recent Note for SPSC - 9/6/2012 12:56:07 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today while completing a new Public Offering after a spurt of volume-driven gains to new high territory. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line and prior resistance in the $28 area. Prior mid-day reports noted noted - "The 3 most current quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria). However, a downturn in its FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the annual earnings (A criteria) history, making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TOWN - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Townebank	$15.40	+0.06 0.39%	$15.69	$15.69	-1.85%	51,575 110.68%	46,600
Most Recent Note for TOWN - 9/6/2012 12:56:58 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 9/05/12 mid-day report noted - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and recent quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth showing no great growth in demand for its products and services."
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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$9.54	+0.17 1.81%	$9.59	$9.92	-3.83%	210,487 75.93%	277,200
Most Recent Note for WAL - 9/6/2012 12:57:50 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today and perched just -4.3% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +220% on +2% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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