Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, September 9th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2013
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DOW 15038.62 116.12 (0.78%) | NASDAQ 3693.75 33.74 (0.92%) | S&P 500 1666.9 11.73 (0.71%)

Time of Screening : 9/9/2013 12:01:25 PM Report Released : 9/9/2013 1:31:56 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$16.80	+1.24 7.97%	$17.21	391,996 142.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 275,300	$0.00	8/7/2013	$12.01	PP = $13.30 MB = $13.97
Most Recent Note - 9/9/2013 12:10:39 PM G - Gapped up today, rallying for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain and poised for a best-ever close. During its choppy consolidation it found support above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/3/2013. Click here.
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MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services	$25.75	+0.06 0.23%	$26.24	36,939 131.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 28,000	$0.00	9/9/2013	$25.75	PP = $26.07 MB = $27.37
Most Recent Note - 9/9/2013 12:49:57 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its May '13 highs plus 10 cents. Technically, it broke out with a volume-driven gain on 9/05/13. The broader market (M criteria) remains an overriding concern arguing against new buying efforts unless the market is in a confirmed rally. Fundamentals remain strong and it found support near its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 6/21/13. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/11/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$17.67	+1.01 6.06%	$17.67	$0.00	0.00%	1,219,923 114.30%	1,067,300
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 9/9/2013 12:06:52 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +13% on +35% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after violating prior lows near $15.50 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13.
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$61.21	+1.12 1.86%	$61.34	$0.00	0.00%	130,618 61.21%	213,400
Most Recent Note for BDC - 9/9/2013 12:07:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high and rallying beyond its 2007 high with today's 5th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume conviction. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BMA - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks Banco Macro Sa Ads	$20.57	+0.75 3.78%	$20.74	$0.00	0.00%	104,479 123.21%	84,800
Most Recent Note for BMA - 9/9/2013 12:13:25 PM Argentina-based bank is on track today for a 5th consecutive gain backed by above average volume, rallying within close range of its 52-week high. Its high was hit when noted in the 8/23/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history, but quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and sales revenues growth has shown sequential deceleration through Jun '13. It went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 9/24/10 mid-day report with caution."
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CW - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Curtiss-Wright Corp	$45.47	+0.97 2.18%	$45.53	$0.00	0.00%	189,992 104.22%	182,300
Most Recent Note for CW - 9/9/2013 12:14:36 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
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CYD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery China Yuchai Intl Ltd	$22.31	+0.03 0.13%	$23.17	$0.00	0.00%	72,754 108.75%	66,900
Most Recent Note for CYD - 9/9/2013 12:16:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported greatly improved sales and earnings for the Jun '13 quarter. Consolidating above prior highs after its recent rally from a cup-with-handle base formed since noted in the 1/11/13 mid-day report with caution. This Singapore-based maker of diesel engines for trucks and busses in China has an erratic earnings history. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DAL - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines Delta Air Lines Inc	$21.14	+1.25 6.28%	$21.34	$0.00	0.00%	21,347,407 186.86%	11,424,300
Most Recent Note for DAL - 9/9/2013 12:17:49 PM Gapped up today. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently after retreating from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$62.75	+1.17 1.90%	$63.07	$0.00	0.00%	627,366 92.31%	679,600
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 9/9/2013 12:18:49 PM Recently found support at its 50 DMA line again. Reported earnings +21% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Fails to meet the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system. "
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FDEF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Defiance Finl	$24.85	+0.13 0.51%	$25.40	$0.00	0.00%	17,365 73.58%	23,600
Most Recent Note for FDEF - 9/9/2013 12:22:10 PM Consolidating above prior highs in the $23-24 area. Fundamental concerns are coupled with technical weakness as it violated its 50 DMA line when last noted with caution in the 8/27/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong while sales revenues have been waning in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods through Jun '13."
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HCKT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Hackett Group Inc	$6.54	+0.03 0.46%	$6.63	$0.00	0.00%	66,499 61.46%	108,200
Most Recent Note for HCKT - 9/9/2013 12:23:00 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. It was noted in the 3/28/13 mid-day report with caution - "Low-priced Computer -Tech Services firm's earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$19.88	+0.39 2.00%	$19.98	$0.00	0.00%	61,347 91.43%	67,100
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 9/9/2013 12:24:45 PM Reported earnings +42% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Encountered mild distributional pressure after touching a new 52-week high 9/05/13. Formed a large and orderly cup-with-handle base since noted in the 2/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$18.02	-0.31 -1.69%	$18.76	$0.00	0.00%	2,069,339 74.61%	2,773,700
Most Recent Note for INVN - 9/9/2013 12:27:40 PM Perched at its 52-week high, wedging from a short flat base formed above its 50 DMA line. The 9/04/13 mid-day report cautioned - "It faces a little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22 level, highs hit in Mar '12. Reported earnings +40% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, a 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$21.27	+0.48 2.31%	$21.40	$0.00	0.00%	658,980 310.55%	212,200
Most Recent Note for KFY - 9/9/2013 12:31:47 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line last week and it has rallied to new 52-week highs with 5 consecutive gains on ever-increasing volume. Fundamental concerns remain, although it reported earnings +50% on +21% for the Jul '13 quarter, as its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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NR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Newpark Resources Inc	$11.75	+0.19 1.64%	$11.83	$0.00	0.00%	805,595 190.49%	422,900
Most Recent Note for NR - 9/9/2013 12:52:55 PM Consolidating -9% off its 52-week high. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been strong and steady and a downturn and loss in FY '09 is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the investment system.
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OMCL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Omnicell Inc	$22.77	-0.41 -1.77%	$23.53	$0.00	0.00%	148,746 78.25%	190,100
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 9/9/2013 1:13:19 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive loss backed by above average volume undercutting prior highs after a rallying from a short flat base. The 9/03/13 mid-day report noted - "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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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$11.24	+0.09 0.81%	$11.47	$0.00	0.00%	60,537 128.80%	47,000
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 9/9/2013 1:16:04 PM Tallied additional volume-driven gains and stubbornly held its ground near its 52-week high since 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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SMFG - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Sumitomo Mitsui Finl Adr	$9.49	+0.23 2.48%	$9.50	$0.00	0.00%	6,755,331 746.61%	904,800
Most Recent Note for SMFG - 9/9/2013 1:21:10 PM Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 4/30/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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SPA - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Sparton Corp	$22.27	+0.56 2.59%	$22.75	$0.00	0.00%	94,276 158.45%	59,500
Most Recent Note for SPA - 9/9/2013 1:22:14 PM Hitting new 52-week highs, trading up today for an 8th consecutive gain including a "breakaway gap" on 9/04/13. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$90.59	+5.82 6.87%	$93.60	$0.00	0.00%	660,573 187.34%	352,600
Most Recent Note for TW - 9/9/2013 1:24:34 PM Managed an impressive positive reversal on 8/16/13 and hit a new 52-week high with today's considerable gain backed by above average volume. Last noted in the 8/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +9% on +6% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. 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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WLK - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Westlake Chemical Corp	$106.18	+0.97 0.92%	$107.62	$0.00	0.00%	301,078 77.14%	390,300
Most Recent Note for WLK - 9/9/2013 1:27:01 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rallied to new highs since last noted in the 4/04/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$28.96	+0.79 2.80%	$29.06	$0.00	0.00%	9,523,464 57.64%	16,520,900
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 9/9/2013 1:29:08 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line and near prior highs while building a base-on-base pattern since its considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 7/17/13 was noted as a technical breakout. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on -7% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +41%* on -7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter.* Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$46.50	+3.61 8.42%	$47.15	$0.00	0.00%	1,569,510 132.36%	1,185,800
Most Recent Note for YY - 9/9/2013 1:31:40 PM Rallying near its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line in an orderly fashion following a "negative reversal" on 8/02/13. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported great earnings and sales revenues increases in quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 satisfying the C criteria. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern and it is up considerably from its $11 IPO on 11/21/12."
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