Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, September 17th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 9/17/2013 11:53:45 AM Report Released : 9/17/2013 1:02:04 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
AVG - NYSE A V G Technologies N.V.	$24.62	+0.02 0.09%	$25.12	522,462 62.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 837,400	$0.00	9/13/2013	$23.06	PP = $23.88 MB = $25.07
Most Recent Note - 9/17/2013 12:04:43 PM Y - Traded further into new high territory before reversing into the red today. Triggered a technical buy signal on the prior session with 5 times average volume behind its breakout gain above the pivot point cited in the 9/13/13 mid-day report (read here). More details and an annotated graph were included on 9/13/13 in the latest FSU analysis under the headline, "Rallying Near Pivot Point With Greater Volume Conviction". >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/13/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AET - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Aetna Inc	$67.53	-1.18 -1.72%	$68.86	$0.00	0.00%	1,671,642 67.02%	2,494,100
Most Recent Note for AET - 9/17/2013 11:55:27 AM Hit new 52-week highs with gaps up and volume-driven gains on the prior 2 sessions, and it is pulling back today. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria) in the past 6 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 versus the year earlier.
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AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$20.53	-0.64 -3.02%	$21.59	$0.00	0.00%	43,934 59.13%	74,300
Most Recent Note for AGX - 9/17/2013 11:58:13 AM Rallied into new 52-week high territory with recent gains backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +98% on -30% sales for the Jul '13 quarter. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AMP - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Ameriprise Financial Inc	$93.58	+1.02 1.10%	$93.75	$0.00	0.00%	643,713 65.08%	989,100
Most Recent Note for AMP - 9/17/2013 12:01:08 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Fundamental concerns remain, yet it found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent since last noted in the 3/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings (C criteria) growth history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$66.83	+3.58 5.66%	$66.88	$0.00	0.00%	154,011 76.62%	201,000
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 9/17/2013 12:11:36 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched -4.1% off its 52-week high, building a 6-week flat base. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +22% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases in the prior 2 comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It has earned high ranks, however a downturn in its FY '11 earnings was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria. The Finance - Savings & Loan industry currently has a mediocre 52 Group Relative Strength Rating, however some Finance firms are providing leadership. There are 11.9 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float, and the small supply (S criteria) of shares can contribute to greater price volatility upon any institutional buying or selling."
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CBRL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cracker Barrl Old Cnt St	$107.23	+2.54 2.43%	$107.48	$0.00	0.00%	135,628 102.52%	132,300
Most Recent Note for CBRL - 9/17/2013 12:16:34 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 7th consecutive gain. Found recent support near its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Quarterly earnings comparisons are sub par with respect to the C criteria and sales revenues increases have been lackluster. It has a slow but steady annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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CNO - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance C N O Financial Group	$14.58	-0.03 -0.21%	$14.67	$0.00	0.00%	1,067,250 70.45%	1,514,800
Most Recent Note for CNO - 9/17/2013 12:21:36 PM Still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 9/06/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +42% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great growth in demand for new (N criteria) products or services, a fundamental concern. Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CRVL - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Healthcare Corvel Corp	$34.91	-0.05 -0.15%	$35.16	$0.00	0.00%	33,863 76.27%	44,400
Most Recent Note for CRVL - 9/17/2013 12:22:10 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs, it has formed a sound base while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/27/13. Reported stronger earnings and sales revenues increases in the Mar and Jun '13 quarterly comparisons, but prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to meet the investment system's guidelines.
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CYD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery China Yuchai Intl Ltd	$22.66	+0.25 1.12%	$22.77	$0.00	0.00%	61,664 79.77%	77,300
Most Recent Note for CYD - 9/17/2013 12:29:11 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, still holding its ground stubbornly 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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FRC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans First Republic Bank	$47.07	+1.07 2.33%	$47.28	$0.00	0.00%	721,445 72.84%	990,400
Most Recent Note for FRC - 9/17/2013 12:34:26 PM Found support well above its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating, and it is hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not matching the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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GIB - NYSE - Computer - Tech Services CGI Inc Cl A	$34.89	+0.68 1.99%	$34.93	$0.00	0.00%	146,714 96.65%	151,800
Most Recent Note for GIB - 9/17/2013 12:35:54 PM Found support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line when recently consolidating. The 9/03/13 mid-day report cautioned - "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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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$72.94	+2.30 3.25%	$73.75	$0.00	0.00%	2,691,774 72.72%	3,701,600
Most Recent Note for HLF - 9/17/2013 12:38:17 PM Advancing steadily into new 52-week high territory after finding recent support at its 50 DMA line. Today it is tallying its 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 4 quarters with results just slightly below that threshold. It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, survived and then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/12."
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ILMN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Illumina Inc	$84.05	-1.29 -1.51%	$85.44	$0.00	0.00%	731,761 77.00%	950,300
Most Recent Note for ILMN - 9/17/2013 12:38:58 PM Technically it broke out with a considerable volume-driven gain and hit new 52-week and all-time highs again on 9/11/13. Found support near its 50 DMA line and built a base-on-base pattern since noted with caution in the 7/24/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +8% on +23% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - 'Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) remains a concern... Sales revenues and earnings growth slumped below guidelines after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/17/09. It had just been featured in the May 2009 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here).'"
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$18.47	+0.02 0.11%	$18.65	$0.00	0.00%	29,417 85.76%	34,300
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 9/17/2013 12:39:14 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line since noted in the 8/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +28% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line and then rallied to new high territory with volume-driven gains since noted in the 5/07/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth indicates no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services.'"
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KR - NYSE - RETAIL - Grocery Stores Kroger Co	$40.61	+0.93 2.34%	$40.75	$0.00	0.00%	3,226,880 85.04%	3,794,500
Most Recent Note for KR - 9/17/2013 12:43:43 PM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line during its streak of 10 gains in the span of 11 sessions and it is hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support above prior highs in the $35 area during its consolidation from highs hit since last noted on 7/09/13 after announcing plans to merge with Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc (HTSI). Reported earnings +18% on +5% for the July '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +18% on +3% sales revenues for the April '13 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline. Earnings increases had improved in the Oct '12 and Jan '13 quarters, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$46.36	-3.01 -6.09%	$49.69	$0.00	0.00%	276,811 84.81%	326,400
Most Recent Note for KS - 9/17/2013 12:45:24 PM Pulling back today, erasing most of the prior session's considerable gap up gain for new 52-week and all-time highs. The 9/16/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +14%* on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."*
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NQ - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Nq Mobile Inc Ads	$21.20	+0.60 2.91%	$21.84	$0.00	0.00%	2,087,218 81.94%	2,547,300
Most Recent Note for NQ - 9/17/2013 12:47:52 PM Trading up today following a negative reversal on the prior session after touching a new 52-week high. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Stalled after its considerable gap up gain on 8/13/13 and it did not form a sound base pattern of sufficient length since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Patient investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to potentially form and be noted in the coming weeks. Quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have shown great increases percentage-wise in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 satisfying the C criteria. Annual earnings (A criteria) has also been strong. This Chinese Computer Software - Security firm is perched at new 52-week and all-time highs, very extended from any sound base after an impressive rally in the past month. The stock got off to a poor start from its 5/05/11 IPO priced at $12."
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PKG - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Packaging Cp Of America	$60.28	-0.15 -0.25%	$60.41	$0.00	0.00%	583,277 68.76%	848,300
Most Recent Note for PKG - 9/17/2013 12:49:25 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. On the prior session there was a powerful "breakaway gap" for a considerable gain and new 52-week highs backed by heavy volume while rising from an orderly flat base, albeit a "late stage" base. Found support when consolidating above its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 7/17/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +45% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, continuing its strong track record of quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system."
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RKT - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Rock Tenn Co Cl A	$119.42	-4.99 -4.01%	$124.08	$0.00	0.00%	566,597 108.63%	521,600
Most Recent Note for RKT - 9/17/2013 12:54:25 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high today after the prior session's gap up and volume-driven gain. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 7/24/13 mid-day report. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +127% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings increases and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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TXRH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Texas Roadhouse Inc	$26.16	+0.54 2.11%	$26.18	$0.00	0.00%	414,010 61.05%	678,200
Most Recent Note for TXRH - 9/17/2013 12:57:00 PM Inching higher with today's 7th consecutive gain helping it reach a new 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution. Reported earnings +0% on +10% sales for the Jun '13 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain.
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$79.97	-0.07 -0.09%	$80.25	$0.00	0.00%	86,064 62.18%	138,400
Most Recent Note for TYL - 9/17/2013 12:58:40 PM Tested support at its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation then rebounded to new 52-week highs with a spurt of volume driven gains. Reported earnings +24% on +13% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Stayed above important support at its 50 DMA line when consolidating and made steady progress since noted in the 12/10/12 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. The Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Amerco	$185.05	+5.91 3.30%	$185.50	$0.00	0.00%	25,848 76.93%	33,600
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 9/17/2013 1:00:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain helping it rally above previously stubborn resistance in the $182 area. Reported earnings +40% on +12% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly sales and earnings increases were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$117.05	-1.30 -1.10%	$117.93	$0.00	0.00%	470,403 64.18%	733,000
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 9/17/2013 1:01:42 PM Holding its ground stubbornly following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 9/13/13 for new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +20% in Apr '13 and +30% in Jul '13 versus the year ago quarterly periods. The below +25% results missed the minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), yet 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above that minimum. Relative Strength rank has improved to an 83 rating. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/13.
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