Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 26th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013
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DOW 15336.68 63.42 (0.42%) | NASDAQ 3787.64 26.54 (0.71%) | S&P 500 1698.59 5.82 (0.34%)

Time of Screening : 9/26/2013 12:02:54 PM Report Released : 9/26/2013 12:57:05 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$53.64	+0.02 0.04%	$53.96	$54.39	-1.38%	170,743 67.67%	252,300
Most Recent Note for ABG - 9/26/2013 12:05:28 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high. Held its ground and made gradual progress since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +48% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its recent streak of strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A big downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$19.22	+0.11 0.56%	$19.80	$19.50	-1.45%	1,549,865 140.78%	1,100,900
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 9/26/2013 12:06:54 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly after noted in the 9/09/13 mid-day report with caution when rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a streak of volume-driven gains -"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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CBRL - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cracker Barrl Old Cnt St	$102.40	+0.03 0.03%	$104.46	$107.98	-5.17%	102,885 64.22%	160,200
Most Recent Note for CBRL - 9/26/2013 12:07:25 PM Consolidating near prior highs, encountering distributional pressure after a recent streak of 7 consecutive gains marked by volume. Additional support near-term is also at its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$167.33	+2.55 1.55%	$169.02	$172.17	-2.81%	98,030 88.00%	111,400
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 9/26/2013 12:09:52 PM Encountered recent distributional pressure after wedging to new 52-week highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Made steady progress since clearing previously stubborn resistance in the $85 area. Reported earnings +56% on +28% sales for the Jun '13 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history remains below guidelines."
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FB - NASDAQ - INTERNET Facebook Inc Cl A	$50.34	+0.88 1.78%	$50.44	$49.66	1.37%	52,798,728 69.87%	75,568,300
Most Recent Note for FB - 9/26/2013 12:10:53 PM Rallying further into new all-time high territory today. Since its considerable "breakaway gap" on 7/25/13 it steadily advanced. Reported earnings +58% on +53% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "It has earned high ranks, however prior quarterly earnings increases were persistently below the +25%* minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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KMX - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Carmax Inc	$49.71	-0.09 -0.18%	$50.02	$52.47	-5.26%	599,080 59.35%	1,009,400
Most Recent Note for KMX - 9/26/2013 12:12:13 PM Abruptly retreated to its 50 DMA line after touching a new 52-week high on 9/24/13. Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales for the Aug '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground above prior highs since noted in the 9/06/13 mid-day report with caution while tallying volume-driven gains from its 50 DMA line and rallying into new high territory - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) show growth below guidelines of the investment system, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history was marred by a downturn in FY '09."
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MOV - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods, Other Movado Group Inc	$43.63	+0.40 0.93%	$44.43	$43.98	-0.80%	99,380 83.16%	119,500
Most Recent Note for MOV - 9/26/2013 12:13:57 PM Touched a new high today, trying to rise from a short and orderly flat base well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains in late-August. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history has not been strong and steady and the previously noted loss in FY '10 is a flaw in the Retail/Wholesale - Jewelry firm's annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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NR - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Newpark Resources Inc	$12.26	+0.39 3.29%	$12.34	$12.88	-4.81%	1,366,055 358.26%	381,300
Most Recent Note for NR - 9/26/2013 12:16:07 PM Small gap up today, rising within -4.7% of its 52-week high. Found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "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	$24.58	-0.45 -1.80%	$24.98	$25.22	-2.54%	128,033 67.53%	189,600
Most Recent Note for OMCL - 9/26/2013 12:20:18 PM Perched near its 52-week high after inching higher with gains backed by slightly above average volume. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 9/13/13 mid-day report after rallying from a short flat base - "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. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/10/07."
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REV - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Revlon Inc	$27.84	+0.45 1.64%	$28.42	$27.50	1.24%	63,858 107.32%	59,500
Most Recent Note for REV - 9/26/2013 12:22:09 PM Rallying for new 52-week highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 9/11/13 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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STBA - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks S & T Bancorp Inc	$23.81	-0.20 -0.83%	$24.09	$24.98	-4.68%	37,900 72.19%	52,500
Most Recent Note for STBA - 9/26/2013 12:36:58 PM Perched near its 50 DMA line and -4.8% off its 52-week high. Prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. Finding support near its 50 DMA line."
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SYNA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Synaptics Inc	$44.62	-0.11 -0.25%	$45.77	$45.84	-2.66%	418,100 57.89%	722,200
Most Recent Note for SYNA - 9/26/2013 12:40:25 PM Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/09. Its annual earnings (the A criteria) history showed a downturn in 2012, leaving fundamental concerns. After a streak of negative quarterly sales revenues and earnings comparisons it showed great improvements in the Mar and Jun '13 quarters. Its small supply of 32.3 million shares (the S criteria) outstanding could contribute to especially great volatility in the event of institutional accumulation or distribution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 292 in Dec '12 to 380 in Jun '13, which is good news concerning the I criteria.
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TACT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Transact Tech Inc	$13.05	-0.03 -0.23%	$13.15	$13.19	-1.06%	38,808 86.05%	45,100
Most Recent Note for TACT - 9/26/2013 12:43:12 PM After an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory it is holding its ground. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$69.85	+0.12 0.17%	$70.10	$70.68	-1.17%	128,040 512.16%	25,000
Most Recent Note for TARO - 9/26/2013 12:44:14 PM Churning heavy volume while still hovering near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings -6% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Medical - Generic Drugs firm faced no resistance due to overhead supply when noted in prior mid-day reports with caution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 2 in Mar '12 to 23 as of Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$56.50	-0.23 -0.41%	$57.59	$56.91	-0.72%	254,337 69.80%	364,400
Most Recent Note for THO - 9/26/2013 12:47:02 PM Reported earnings +24% on +13% sales revenues for the Apr '13 quarter, and sales revenues increases show deceleration in recent comparisons. Hit another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. On the prior session it rallied with heavy volume from an orderly base formed in recent months while finding support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members- "Erratic earnings history is a concern."
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$105.27	-0.63 -0.59%	$106.52	$107.12	-1.73%	397,045 98.16%	404,500
Most Recent Note for TW - 9/26/2013 12:48:12 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today following 7 consecutive gains backed by above average volume, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$36.06	+0.99 2.82%	$36.25	$35.74	0.90%	51,921 71.12%	73,000
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 9/26/2013 12:49:49 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 8/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +15%* on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."*
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VIA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Viacom Inc Cl A	$83.86	+0.69 0.83%	$83.94	$84.90	-1.22%	16,467 61.22%	26,900
Most Recent Note for VIA - 9/26/2013 12:51:20 PM Holding its ground near 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 stubbornly since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Prior earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$32.32	+0.98 3.11%	$32.48	$32.03	0.89%	14,151,988 83.67%	16,914,300
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 9/26/2013 12:55:12 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high again today with its 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Clearing the previously noted base-on-base pattern with gains this week, rallying while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on -7% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - '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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