Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2011
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DOW 11097.26 36.14 (0.33%) | NASDAQ 2526.75 31.66 (1.27%) | S&P 500 1170.53 8.26 (0.71%)

Time of Screening : 9/13/2011 12:24:08 PM Report Released : 9/13/2011 1:56:40 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
ATHN - NASDAQ Athenahealth Inc	$63.88	+3.36 5.55%	$64.17	447,865 64.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 692,600	$63.93 -0.08%	9/8/2011	$61.93	PP = $61.78 MB = $64.87
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2011 12:45:46 PM Y - Spiking to a new all-time high today. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always minimize losses by selling if any stock falls -7% from their buy point. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/8/2011. Click here.
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DMND - NASDAQ Diamond Foods Inc	$75.49	+0.04 0.05%	$76.64	141,282 67.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 210,800	$80.16 -5.83%	9/13/2011	$75.57	PP = $80.16 MB = $84.17
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2011 1:05:15 PM Y - Subsequent gains with heavy volume above the new pivot point cited based on its 8/31/11 high may trigger a technical buy signal. Its color code is changed to yellow while now perched -5.8% off its 52-week high and recently consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. It found support well above its 200 DMA line as it formed a cup-with-handle type base following its ascent since previously noted 4/05/11 news it was buying 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. 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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EXLS - NASDAQ Exlservice Holdings Inc	$22.64	-2.25 -9.04%	$23.75	206,525 207.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 99,600	$26.55 -14.73%	8/2/2011	$24.85	PP = $24.85 MB = $26.09
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2011 1:06:56 PM G - Down considerably after a damaging gap down today following news of an offering of 3 million shares by existing shareholders and 1 million shares by the company. Color code was changed to green after it violated its 50 DMA line, raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal while quickly slumping near its 200 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/7/2011. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$40.08	+1.64 4.27%	$40.30	$46.01	-12.89%	4,560,701 90.27%	5,052,200
Most Recent Note for AET - 9/13/2011 12:26:25 PM Rallying near its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance. Hit its 52-week high on 5/19/11 when noted in the mid-day report - "Earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the past 4 quarterly comparisons versus the year earlier, but during that span its sales revenues were in the negative -1-3% range. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is also below the investment system's guidelines."
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CASY - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Super/Mini Markets Caseys General Stores	$46.68	+1.36 3.00%	$47.06	$47.43	-1.58%	226,003 77.99%	289,800
Most Recent Note for CASY - 9/13/2011 12:49:04 PM Reported earnings +27% on +38% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Approaching its 52-week high with a second consecutive gain today, it found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 6/17/11 mid-day report - "Earnings increases have been below the +25%* guideline in the past 7 quarterly comparisons through April '11."*
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CVI - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing C V R Energy Inc	$25.83	-1.88 -6.78%	$28.01	$29.61	-12.77%	2,141,217 91.74%	2,334,100
Most Recent Note for CVI - 9/13/2011 12:50:59 PM Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings improvement but its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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DG - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar General Corp	$35.41	-0.33 -0.92%	$36.06	$37.13	-4.63%	1,445,322 64.21%	2,251,000
Most Recent Note for DG - 9/13/2011 12:51:51 PM Consolidating near prior chart highs following an abrupt pull back after reaching a new 52-week high last week, then completing a Secondary Offering on 9/08/11. Recently cleared resistance in the $35 area may now act as a support level. Reported earnings +24% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the prior session. When rebounding above its 50 DMA line on 8/29/11 the mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jan '11 and Apr '11 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods were borderline or below the investment system guidelines."
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EZCH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ezchip Semiconductor Ltd	$35.38	+2.73 8.36%	$35.47	$37.85	-6.53%	563,176 173.34%	324,900
Most Recent Note for EZCH - 9/13/2011 1:15:14 PM Posting a second consecutive volume-driven gain today, rallying abruptly from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines and rising toward its 52-week high. It has not formed a sound base pattern, meanwhile it has survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11. In the interim it reported earnings -17% on -3% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and earnings +27% on +16% sales revenues for the June-ended quarter.
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GCO - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Genesco Inc	$49.84	+2.40 5.06%	$49.94	$56.84	-12.32%	215,201 57.60%	373,600
Most Recent Note for GCO - 9/13/2011 1:18:36 PM Rising near its 50 DMA line which, along with recent highs, has acted as resistance. Recent quarterly comparisons showed stronger increases in sales revenues and improved earnings but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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GMCR - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Green Mtn Coffee Roastrs	$111.17	+1.21 1.10%	$114.00	$114.00	-2.48%	2,643,962 89.15%	2,965,600
Most Recent Note for GMCR - 9/13/2011 1:22:58 PM Inching to a new all-time high today, however its choppy consolidation in the past 6 weeks is not considered a sound base pattern. Last noted in the 8/31/11 mid-day report - "A considerable gap up on 7/28/11 came after reporting earnings +133% on +127% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Bullish action has continued while it rarely and briefly paused to consolidate since noted in the 5/23/11 mid-day report - 'Inching higher today for new all-time high and it could go on to produce more climactic gains.. It completed a Public Offering on 5/05/11 and technically formed an advanced '3-weeks tight' pattern, however a new pivot point is not being cited. It is trading +80% above its 200 DMA line, which serves as a reminder for investors to watch out for sell signals more than having a bias toward any new buying efforts. Reported earnings +129% on +101% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Held its ground following its considerable gap up on 3/10/11 after news of a deal with Starbucks Corp (SBUX). It has maintained a very strong sales revenues and earnings growth history solidly satisfying the C and A criteria. This previously featured leader was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/01/10.'"
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$110.00	+1.44 1.33%	$110.39	$114.50	-3.93%	614,982 60.32%	1,019,600
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 9/13/2011 1:24:11 PM Still hovering within close striking distance of its all-time high. A brief consolidation followed 9 consecutive weekly gains, and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. This UK-headquartered firm in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group appeared in 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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GWW - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Grainger W W Inc	$156.73	+5.01 3.30%	$157.20	$161.21	-2.78%	425,808 61.79%	689,100
Most Recent Note for GWW - 9/13/2011 1:26:09 PM Rallying toward its prior high and its 52-week high today after consolidating above its 50 DMA line and just above its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Sales revenues have been +12-19% and earnings increases above the +25% guideline for the past 4 comparisons through Mar '11 versus the year ago period(s). The prior growth history for this Retail/Wholesale Building Products firm included a downturn in FY '09 which raises concerns with respect to the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HITK - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Hi Tech Pharmacal	$30.45	+0.50 1.67%	$31.23	$32.83	-7.25%	127,012 64.44%	197,100
Most Recent Note for HITK - 9/13/2011 1:27:24 PM The 9/12/11 mid-day report noted - "Gains last week helped it approach its 52-week high, but it has not formed a sound base pattern. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases (good C criteria). Losses in FY '07 & '08 are a flaw concerning the investment system's A criteria, and consensus estimates calling for earnings -8% in FY '12 and -9% in FY '13 are additional cause for concern."
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HPY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heartland Payment Sys	$21.25	+0.61 2.93%	$21.25	$23.00	-7.63%	265,746 77.07%	344,800
Most Recent Note for HPY - 9/13/2011 1:29:52 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. It slumped near its 200 DMA line and found support above that long-term average since last noted in the 8/02/11 mid-day report - "Earnings and sales revenues in recent quarters showed improvement but prior history is below the system's guidelines."
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KEX - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Shipping Kirby Corp	$55.51	+0.71 1.30%	$56.68	$60.00	-7.48%	376,600 87.64%	429,700
Most Recent Note for KEX - 9/13/2011 1:32:54 PM Gain today while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and its closely coinciding 200 DMA line, perched -7.3% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +56% on +60% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings results. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/12/2008. Traded up as much as +21.5% after first featured at $50.74 in the 3/18/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here).
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PRA - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Proassurance Corp	$70.64	-0.20 -0.28%	$71.36	$73.39	-3.75%	125,875 73.57%	171,100
Most Recent Note for PRA - 9/13/2011 1:44:26 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today and only -3.8% off its 52-week high. Last noted in the 8/21/11 mid-day report - "Recently rallied above its 2008 high ($71.16) to reach new all-time high territory. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady but estimates are calling for -15% earnings for FY '11. Quarterly comparisons show earnings increases near the +25% guideline but sub par sales growth is a concern."
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STMP - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Stamps.com Inc	$20.71	-0.45 -2.13%	$21.50	$21.50	-3.67%	170,825 96.95%	176,200
Most Recent Note for STMP - 9/13/2011 1:45:52 PM Pulling back into the red after reaching another new 52-week high today. It has been holding its ground stubbornly following considerable gains with above average volume in recent weeks. There was a brief consolidation above prior highs after an earlier "breakaway gap" on 7/29/11. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings increased by +125% on +26% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Showing impressive sequential acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly comparisons showed lackluster sales revenues increases well below the +25% guideline, leaving some fundamental concerns."
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SXI - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Standex Intl Corp	$33.50	+0.47 1.42%	$33.79	$39.11	-14.34%	41,504 67.60%	61,400
Most Recent Note for SXI - 9/13/2011 1:49:40 PM Recently rallied from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines, but it faces overhead supply up through the $39 area that may hinder it and act as resistance. Its sales and earnings history in recent quarterly comparisons has shown growth borderline or below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$67.13	+0.91 1.37%	$67.20	$73.09	-8.15%	631,323 74.89%	843,000
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 9/13/2011 1:54:49 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Since last noted in the 7/19/11 mid-day report it endured heavy distributional pressure and found support near its 200 DMA line. It also reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$70.55	-0.38 -0.54%	$71.41	$71.41	-1.20%	964,081 105.49%	913,900
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 9/13/2011 1:56:16 PM Holding its ground at its new all-time high after a streak of volume-driven gains. The 9/09/11 mid-day report noted - "Considerable gap up gain today with heavy volume helped it blast above its 50 DMA line after reporting earnings +52% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It has not formed a sound base pattern, yet it is quickly rebounding following a deep consolidation near its 200 DMA line after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/04/11. It rallied +200% since first featured in yellow at $22.81 in the 3/12/10 mid-day report."
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