Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 27th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2012
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DOW 13495.45 81.94 (0.61%) | NASDAQ 3127.52 33.82 (1.09%) | S&P 500 1446.76 13.44 (0.94%)

Time of Screening : 9/27/2012 12:11:46 PM Report Released : 9/27/2012 1:04:57 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$32.87	-0.68 -2.03%	$33.78	1,311,610 137.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 952,100	$34.90 -5.82%	8/29/2012	$27.96	PP = $28.85 MB = $30.29
Most Recent Note - 9/27/2012 12:46:58 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high today following 8 consecutive gains, extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their pivot point. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/7/2012. Click here.
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TDG - NYSE Transdigm Group Inc	$140.70	-0.34 -0.24%	$142.86	344,605 87.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 395,700	$146.72 -4.10%	8/16/2012	$132.23	PP = $136.44 MB = $143.26
Most Recent Note - 9/27/2012 12:58:09 PM Y - Consolidating below its "max buy" level with volume running at an above average pace behind today's 2nd consecutive loss. Its 50 DMA line and prior highs define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/20/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAPL - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers Apple Inc	$675.43	+10.25 1.54%	$675.57	$705.07	-4.20%	10,551,128 70.28%	15,012,000
Most Recent Note for AAPL - 9/27/2012 12:14:48 PM Encountered distributional pressure this week, retreating from its all-time high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."
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ACMP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Access Midstream Ptnrs	$33.28	+0.29 0.88%	$33.45	$33.52	-0.72%	109,970 57.85%	190,100
Most Recent Note for ACMP - 9/27/2012 12:16:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today while on track for its 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. The earnings history for this MLP is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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AEPI - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics A E P Industries Inc	$59.69	+0.60 1.02%	$59.83	$59.83	-0.23%	26,711 101.95%	26,200
Most Recent Note for AEPI - 9/27/2012 12:18:35 PM Steadily inching to new 52-week highs, it is on track for a 12th consecutive gain today. The 9/13/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history has been erratic, not a match with the fact based system's guidelines."
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AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$18.00	+0.60 3.45%	$18.09	$18.15	-0.83%	28,011 98.63%	28,400
Most Recent Note for AGX - 9/27/2012 12:20:21 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, but the Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$78.79	+0.01 0.01%	$79.67	$81.90	-3.80%	50,659 59.32%	85,400
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 9/27/2012 12:21:55 PM Holding its ground since its considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on 9/14/12. Reported earnings +59% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly earnings comparisons above the +25% guideline now satisfies the C criteria, however sales revenues increases were only in the +3-12% range. Annual earnings improved since a sharp downturn in FY '09. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is a reassuring sign. Prior mid-day report cautioned- "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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BDSI - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Biodelivery Science Intl	$6.20	+0.06 0.98%	$6.22	$6.48	-4.32%	178,965 65.10%	274,900
Most Recent Note for BDSI - 9/27/2012 12:22:59 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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CAP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services C A I International Inc	$20.30	-0.07 -0.34%	$20.65	$21.99	-7.69%	24,447 67.72%	36,100
Most Recent Note for CAP - 9/27/2012 12:28:36 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, yet there is additional overhead supply to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 3/30/11 mid-day report when challenging its high - "Following a brief consolidation above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, but the downturn in its FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. It completed a Public Offering on 12/09/10 and found support near its 50 DMA line since the 11/30/10 mid-day report noted - 'Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales and earnings after negative comparisons.'"
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CLMT - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Refining &; Marketing Calumet Spclty Pdt Ptnrs	$31.40	+0.86 2.82%	$31.64	$31.64	-0.76%	261,051 63.56%	410,700
Most Recent Note for CLMT - 9/27/2012 12:30:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support above prior highs in the $27 area and rallied further since last noted in the 8/29/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improved sales and earnings, but its erratic annual earnings history (bad A criteria) is a concern."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$36.99	+0.68 1.87%	$36.99	$42.21	-12.37%	544,484 99.29%	548,400
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 9/27/2012 12:33:02 PM The Mar and Jun '12 quarters showed sub par earnings with waning sales revenues. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 3/21/12 mid-day report - "Cleared an 11-week 'double bottom' base pattern on 2/28/12, and prior mid-day reports noted - 'Recent quarters shown better than +25% earnings however sales revenues increases have been sub par. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '07 and '08.'"
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DW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Drew Industries	$30.49	+0.49 1.63%	$30.49	$31.24	-2.40%	67,510 72.20%	93,500
Most Recent Note for DW - 9/27/2012 12:35:06 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks and it has paused this week after reaching a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$755.41	+1.95 0.26%	$762.84	$764.89	-1.24%	2,136,386 82.22%	2,598,500
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 9/27/2012 12:36:29 PM Hovering at its all-time high today following a recent streak of 8 consecutive gains. Held it ground stubbornly and continued rising since the 8/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline in 2 of the past 3 quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$33.18	+1.21 3.78%	$33.24	$33.29	-0.33%	1,399,175 66.15%	2,115,100
Most Recent Note for HCA - 9/27/2012 12:41:55 PM Held its ground above prior highs and today's gain has it challenging its 52-week high, yet it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. The 9/18/12 mid-day report noted - "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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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.52	+0.07 0.57%	$12.20	$12.20	-5.61%	310,337 211.98%	146,400
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 9/27/2012 12:45:12 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high today but erased its early gain. It is extended from any sound base after a spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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SAND - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Sandstorm Gold Ltd	$12.60	+0.27 2.19%	$12.71	$12.84	-1.87%	313,243 76.16%	411,300
Most Recent Note for SAND - 9/27/2012 12:48:08 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales and earnings increases, but its limited history (A criteria) is a concern."
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SHOO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Steven Madden Limited	$42.50	+0.35 0.83%	$42.62	$45.70	-7.00%	257,534 60.67%	424,500
Most Recent Note for SHOO - 9/27/2012 12:51:49 PM Fundamentals are not a match with the C criteria after reporting sub par earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters. It recently rebounded from a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/17/12 when last noted - "Failing to rebound after recently noted technical deterioration below the recent low ($40.91 on 4/24/12) raised more serious concerns. Earnings growth for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period was below the +25% minimum guideline. It now faces resistance up through the $45 area due to overhead supply created over the past 3 months while trading at higher levels. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight."
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SLW - NYSE - METALS &; MINING - Silver Silver Wheaton Corp	$39.30	+1.65 4.38%	$39.32	$40.36	-2.63%	2,680,987 60.30%	4,446,000
Most Recent Note for SLW - 9/27/2012 12:54:45 PM Consolidating just -3.0% off its 52-week high today. Tallied 10 consecutive weekly gains after a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. It survived but failed to impress since 1/13/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$36.47	+2.06 5.99%	$37.49	$37.49	-2.72%	1,075,446 274.56%	391,700
Most Recent Note for THO - 9/27/2012 1:00:06 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high yet it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $39 level. Erratic earnings history is a concern.
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$44.01	+1.70 4.02%	$44.01	$44.12	-0.25%	111,170 71.45%	155,600
Most Recent Note for TYL - 9/27/2012 1:03:40 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Found support above prior lows in the $36 area and above its 200 DMA line after undercutting its 50 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +29% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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