Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2012
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DOW 13540.71 -12.39 (-0.09%) | NASDAQ 3172.46 -6.21 (-0.20%) | S&P 500 1457.02 -4.17 (-0.29%)

Time of Screening : 9/18/2012 11:59:45 AM Report Released : 9/18/2012 12:45:35 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ATNI - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign Atlantic Tele Network	$42.29	+0.00 0.00%	$42.89	$42.89	-1.40%	30,030 100.77%	29,800
Most Recent Note for ATNI - 9/18/2012 12:04:19 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after an 11 month base. Earnings history has been erratic and its sales revenues have been below the year ago period in the 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/06/07.
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GCA - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Global Cash Access Hldgs	$8.13	-0.32 -3.79%	$8.44	$8.71	-6.66%	530,404 119.19%	445,000
Most Recent Note for GCA - 9/18/2012 12:09:45 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed better earnings increases, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history is a concern. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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GILD - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Gilead Sciences Inc	$66.68	+0.88 1.34%	$67.25	$67.25	-0.85%	9,743,297 154.58%	6,303,000
Most Recent Note for GILD - 9/18/2012 12:10:24 PM Hit another new 52-week and all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% guidelines in the past 9 quarterly comparisons through Jun '12. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action was noted and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/22/08."
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$119.99	-1.42 -1.17%	$121.00	$122.09	-1.72%	460,566 90.18%	510,700
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 9/18/2012 12:11:30 PM The 9/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +3% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively and reached new 52-week and all-time highs again since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12."
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GPS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Gap Inc Del	$36.10	+0.05 0.14%	$36.13	$36.60	-1.37%	6,578,926 103.55%	6,353,400
Most Recent Note for GPS - 9/18/2012 12:13:11 PM Perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground in a tight trading range since last noted in the 8/31/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$32.64	+0.80 2.51%	$32.93	$32.93	-0.88%	2,049,626 90.76%	2,258,300
Most Recent Note for HCA - 9/18/2012 12:20:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 5th consecutive gain, but it may face additional resistance due to overhead supply. Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria and its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history also helped it earn high ranks. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is reassuring concerning the I criteria.
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HOMB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Home Bancshares Inc	$34.34	+0.23 0.67%	$34.36	$34.49	-0.43%	44,004 78.86%	55,800
Most Recent Note for HOMB - 9/18/2012 12:21:35 PM Held its ground and rallied further since last noted in the 7/23/12 mid-day report - Reported earnings +22% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Technically, it pulled back near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support. Lackluster sales revenues growth is a concern."
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IART - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Integra Lifesciences Hld	$42.16	+0.88 2.13%	$42.26	$42.26	-0.24%	108,718 76.03%	143,000
Most Recent Note for IART - 9/18/2012 12:22:37 PM Fundamental shortcomings remain a concern today. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since 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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INXN - NYSE - Internet-Network Sltns Interxion Holding Nv	$21.34	+0.84 4.10%	$21.35	$21.40	-0.28%	271,162 75.62%	358,600
Most Recent Note for INXN - 9/18/2012 12:23:11 PM Trading above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain, hitting another new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C & A criteria) history for this Netherlands-based Internet - Network Solutions firm has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.13	+0.07 0.63%	$11.40	$11.40	-2.37%	128,471 120.18%	106,900
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 9/18/2012 12:27:39 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support above its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating. Showed strong earnings increases in the Nov '11, Feb and May '12 quarters above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. This low-priced stock is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 9/28/07 mid-day report - 'Technically broke out this week with gains on volume but it has a questionable sales and earnings history.'"
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MAIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Main Street Capital Corp	$29.27	+0.17 0.58%	$29.45	$29.45	-0.61%	243,161 91.83%	264,800
Most Recent Note for MAIN - 9/18/2012 12:28:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of 6 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +15% on +29% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Retreated to its 200 DMA line before finding support after noted in the 5/04/12 mid-day report - "It completed Public Offerings on 3/22/11 and 10/19/11. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.'"
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$58.58	+0.52 0.90%	$59.19	$59.19	-1.03%	151,570 123.93%	122,300
Most Recent Note for MANH - 9/18/2012 12:30:28 PM Hit a new 52-week high today while on track for a 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +17% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons had shown better sales and earnings increases, however the 6/07/12 mid-day report noted - "A dip in its FY '09 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria making it not a solid match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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OABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Omniamerican Bancorp	$22.47	-0.42 -1.83%	$22.94	$22.98	-2.22%	39,187 144.07%	27,200
Most Recent Note for OABC - 9/18/2012 12:31:31 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today. Recent mid-day reports noted - "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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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$15.09	+0.54 3.71%	$15.15	$15.25	-1.05%	137,781 138.20%	99,700
Most Recent Note for PATK - 9/18/2012 12:33:10 PM Challenging its 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain on the right side of a 9-week cup shaped base. No overhead supply to act as resistance. Recent quarterly comparisons showed solid sales revenues and earnings increases, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentally it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration as buy candidates unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$81.22	-3.78 -4.45%	$83.88	$86.24	-5.82%	860,983 107.18%	803,300
Most Recent Note for PII - 9/18/2012 12:35:09 PM Retreating from its new 52-week and all-time highs hit last week with a gap down and considerable volume-driven loss today. The 9/10/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +44% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down leaving some fundamental concerns."
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PSEC - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Prospect Capital Corp	$11.80	-0.42 -3.40%	$12.10	$12.25	-3.71%	3,796,554 142.07%	2,672,300
Most Recent Note for PSEC - 9/18/2012 12:36:05 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high following a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, so it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$17.25	-0.07 -0.41%	$17.30	$17.42	-0.98%	361,635 95.42%	379,000
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 9/18/2012 12:38:45 PM Recent quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases on sub par sales, but its prior earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 10/11/06 mid-day report.
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$38.94	+0.32 0.83%	$39.16	$39.31	-0.94%	93,959 220.04%	42,700
Most Recent Note for RUK - 9/18/2012 12:41:23 PM Encountered distributional pressure on the past 2 sessions after a spurt of gains without great volume helped it rally to new multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$11.03	+0.16 1.47%	$11.09	$11.09	-0.54%	1,788,210 75.58%	2,366,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 9/18/2012 12:43:02 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after stubbornly holdings its ground following a considerable gap up gain on 9/07/12. Reported earnings +600% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 7/30/12 mid-day report - "Its earnings in the quarter ended April 30, 2012 showed a +125% increase on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady since noted in the 10/30/07 mid-day report."
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$6.11	+0.20 3.39%	$6.24	$6.24	-2.08%	8,383,139 119.04%	7,042,000
Most Recent Note for THC - 9/18/2012 12:45:24 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain while making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. The 9/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved in recent years, but lackluster sales revenues and earnings in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters leaves fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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