Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2013
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DOW 15299.76 108.7 (0.72%) | NASDAQ 3724.59 -4.43 (-0.12%) | S&P 500 1687.85 3.86 (0.23%)

Time of Screening : 9/11/2013 12:28:41 PM Report Released : 9/11/2013 2:21:25 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies	$109.52	+3.43 3.23%	$110.42	1,435,034 248.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 578,000	$0.00	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97 MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 9/11/2013 1:15:07 PM G - Color code is changed to green while rallying beyond its "max buy" level and hitting a new high today after pricing a 2.75M share Secondary Offering at $105.25. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/6/2013. Click here.
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MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services	$26.53	+0.29 1.11%	$26.86	25,994 87.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 29,800	$0.00	9/9/2013	$25.75	PP = $26.07 MB = $27.37
Most Recent Note - 9/11/2013 1:19:32 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high today. Rising slowly since highlighted in 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) justifies selective new buying efforts with the market shifting to a confirmed rally. Fundamentals remain strong and it found support near its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/21/13. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/9/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$52.91	-0.55 -1.02%	$53.50	$0.00	0.00%	1,042,639 102.04%	1,021,800
Most Recent Note for AN - 9/11/2013 12:31:53 PM Blasted to new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. Fundamental concerns remain. It went through a choppy consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/10/12 mid-day report.
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ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$46.60	-0.60 -1.27%	$46.98	$0.00	0.00%	2,241,105 84.48%	2,652,700
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 9/11/2013 12:35:26 PM Considerable gain on above average volume on the prior session capped a streak of gains while approaching its 52-week high. Reported earnings +29% on +20% sales in the Jun '13 quarter. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded impressively since last noted in the 5/22/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +50% on +22% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly above prior highs after gapping up from below its 50 DMA line on 4/23/13. In only 2 of the 4 prior quarterly comparisons the earnings increase was above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Previously noted downturn in its FY '09 earnings hurt its annual earnings history (A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$147.36	+6.76 4.81%	$148.20	$0.00	0.00%	4,119,718 98.96%	4,162,900
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 9/11/2013 12:43:19 PM Rallying from an orderly consolidation today for a new 52-week high, on course to possibly challenge 2011 all-time highs at $165. Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar (+15%) and Jun '13 (-1%) quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding.
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CLR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Drilling &; Explorati Continental Res Inc	$100.83	-2.70 -2.61%	$102.04	$0.00	0.00%	1,103,654 108.29%	1,019,200
Most Recent Note for CLR - 9/11/2013 12:46:54 PM Retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs hit on the prior session, it gapped down today after a streak of 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. Quarterly earnings improved in recent comparisons through Jun '13 but the prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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COG - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Cabot Oil & Gas Corp	$38.21	-0.41 -1.06%	$38.93	$0.00	0.00%	3,072,369 87.56%	3,508,700
Most Recent Note for COG - 9/11/2013 12:51:09 PM Shares split 2:1 effective 8/15/13. Now consolidating above its 50 DMA line, retreating from new 52-week and all-time highs while enduring distributional pressure after quietly wedging to new highs since last noted with caution in the 7/25/13 mid-day report - "Breaking out of an orderly base. Sales and earnings history showed improvement in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '13, satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history was not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines."
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CTRP - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Ctrip.com Intl Ltd Adr	$49.98	+0.67 1.36%	$50.06	$0.00	0.00%	1,826,043 81.23%	2,248,100
Most Recent Note for CTRP - 9/11/2013 12:54:04 PM Holding its ground stubbornly and wedging higher following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 8/01/13. Bullish action has continued since last noted with caution in the 8/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +50% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain (bad C and A criteria). It survived and rebounded from a very deep consolidation but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/01/10."
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CYD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery China Yuchai Intl Ltd	$22.68	+0.19 0.84%	$23.12	$0.00	0.00%	53,534 76.26%	70,200
Most Recent Note for CYD - 9/11/2013 12:55:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly with volume totals cooling following a considerable volume-driven gain on 9/06/13. 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	$22.47	-0.16 -0.71%	$22.71	$0.00	0.00%	12,683,820 77.92%	16,278,400
Most Recent Note for DAL - 9/11/2013 1:08:15 PM Pulling back today following 2 consecutive gap up gains backed by above average volume for new 52-week highs. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. 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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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$21.65	-0.42 -1.90%	$22.08	$0.00	0.00%	236,500 98.30%	240,600
Most Recent Note for KFY - 9/11/2013 1:17:06 PM Found support near its 200 DMA line last week and it rallied to new 52-week highs with 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 9/09/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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MIDD - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Middleby Corp	$211.98	+4.31 2.07%	$212.83	$0.00	0.00%	99,278 112.18%	88,500
Most Recent Note for MIDD - 9/11/2013 1:18:11 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in prior mid-day reports repeatedly with caution - "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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PKOH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Park Ohio Holding Corp	$35.94	+0.66 1.88%	$35.94	$0.00	0.00%	17,511 85.84%	20,400
Most Recent Note for PKOH - 9/11/2013 1:23:12 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/05. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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REV - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Revlon Inc	$25.67	+1.22 4.97%	$25.70	$0.00	0.00%	52,794 83.80%	63,000
Most Recent Note for REV - 9/11/2013 1:43:28 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high from below its 50 DMA line after slumping below that important short-term average during its consolidation following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high on 8/06/13. Noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +39% on -2% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news, and prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Sales and earnings history has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system guidelines.'"
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TACT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Transact Tech Inc	$10.65	+0.90 9.23%	$10.70	$0.00	0.00%	59,178 186.68%	31,700
Most Recent Note for TACT - 9/11/2013 1:55:30 PM Holding its ground today following considerable volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Fundamental concerns remain. It slumped then rebounded since last noted in the 5/09/11 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +171% on +46% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the investment system's winning models."
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$25.40	+0.43 1.72%	$25.41	$0.00	0.00%	851,594 134.49%	633,200
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 9/11/2013 2:01:48 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 7/30/13 mid-day report with caution. Reported earnings +0% on +10% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 showed earnings increases below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain..."*
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VIA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Viacom Inc Cl A	$81.99	+1.38 1.71%	$82.13	$0.00	0.00%	61,689 261.39%	23,600
Most Recent Note for VIA - 9/11/2013 2:09:30 PM Within close striking distance of its 52-week high with no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Held its ground since last noted in the 8/05/13 mid-day report with caution - "Prior earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WLK - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Westlake Chemical Corp	$102.00	-4.82 -4.51%	$105.32	$0.00	0.00%	644,801 168.93%	381,700
Most Recent Note for WLK - 9/11/2013 2:12:03 PM Gapped down from its 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line then rebounded and rallied to new highs since 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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WWWW - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Web.com Group Inc	$30.21	-0.92 -2.96%	$30.75	$0.00	0.00%	703,388 94.21%	746,600
Most Recent Note for WWWW - 9/11/2013 2:14:56 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit on the prior session after considerable gains cleared a brief consolidation. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation after pricing of $225.0 Million of Senior Convertible Notes. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +34% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing the previously noted deceleration. The past 6 quarterly comparisons showed earning increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues increases rose +132%, +134%, +141%, +51%, and +26% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, respectively. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history included a downturn in FY '09, a minor flaw with regard to the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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YY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Content Joyy Inc	$46.80	-2.08 -4.26%	$48.95	$0.00	0.00%	1,387,969 106.94%	1,297,900
Most Recent Note for YY - 9/11/2013 2:19:56 PM Retreating from its new 52-week high today after considerable gains adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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