Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, September 28th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2012
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DOW 13428.22 -57.75 (-0.43%) | NASDAQ 3122.57 -14.03 (-0.45%) | S&P 500 1440.65 -6.5 (-0.45%)

Time of Screening : 9/28/2012 11:52:50 AM Report Released : 9/28/2012 12:36:58 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
KH -	$30.42	+5.31 21.15%	$30.53	1,246,449 3,883.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 32,100	$30.53 -0.36%	8/30/2012	$24.19	PP = $22.90 MB = $24.05
Most Recent Note - 9/28/2012 12:20:20 PM G - Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new all-time high on news it will be acquired by Medtronic Inc (MDT). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/30/2012. Click here.
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WPI -	$85.91	+2.20 2.63%	$85.94	817,521 76.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,070,000	$86.07 -0.19%	8/24/2012	$82.90	PP = $81.10 MB = $85.16
Most Recent Note - 9/28/2012 12:36:43 PM G - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain lifting it above the "max buy" level. Color code is changed to green after getting extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $81 area and its 50 DMA line define important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/28/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ANV - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Allied Nevada Gold Corp	$39.41	-0.02 -0.05%	$39.81	$40.95	-3.76%	474,741 66.39%	715,100
Most Recent Note for ANV - 9/28/2012 11:58:24 AM Near its 52-week high today after 9 consecutive weekly gains, yet there is overhead supply up through the $45 area which may act as resistance. Earnings in the 3 latest quarters through Jun '12 were above the +25% guideline but its prior history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. It rallied many-fold in price from a low near $1.50 in Nov '08, and it completed a Public Offering of shares along the way on 8/14/09 near $8.50.
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AZZ - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone A Z Z Incorporated	$40.16	+5.40 15.54%	$40.66	$40.66	-1.23%	568,617 531.91%	106,900
Most Recent Note for AZZ - 9/28/2012 12:01:54 PM Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and a new all-time high. Reported earnings +63% on +34% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings up more than the +25% minimum. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the C or A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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BGS - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods B & G Foods Inc	$30.50	-0.58 -1.87%	$30.98	$32.84	-7.13%	207,596 58.31%	356,000
Most Recent Note for BGS - 9/28/2012 12:05:12 PM Retreating from last week's new 52-week high since a negative reversal on 9/21/12. Held its ground and rallied since last noted in the 7/23/12 mid-day report - "Rising from a 5-week base above prior highs and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +30% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its report of earnings +7% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 versus the year ago period marked its only quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline in years. Prior mid-day reports noted - 'Its earnings history has been strong, but the lack of sales revenues growth raises concerns that there is not great or growing demand for a new (N criteria) product or services.'"
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CRI - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Carters Inc	$53.96	-1.25 -2.26%	$54.50	$57.62	-6.35%	823,498 150.36%	547,700
Most Recent Note for CRI - 9/28/2012 12:09:23 PM Gapped down today testing support at its 50 DMA line. Retreating from its 52-week high since last noted in the 9/05/12 mid-day report after building a greater than 4-month base - "Its sub par quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history raises fundamental concerns. It survived but failed to impress since 5/12/06 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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DRC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Dresser-Rand Group Inc	$54.29	-0.68 -1.24%	$54.47	$55.98	-3.02%	361,235 71.96%	502,000
Most Recent Note for DRC - 9/28/2012 12:13:35 PM Recent quarterly earnings increases through Jun '12 were up more than the +25% minimum guideline, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system. Churned above average volume in recent weeks while challenging multi-year resistance in the $55-56 area.
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$13.80	-0.20 -1.39%	$13.95	$14.11	-2.23%	137,591 64.00%	215,000
Most Recent Note for EVER - 9/28/2012 12:14:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground and rising after previously noted volume-driven gains. Overcame early weakness when noted in the 7/26/12 mid-day report after diving to a new low since its 5/03/12 IPO priced at $10 - "Reported earnings +67% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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FMC - NYSE - Chemicals-Agricultural F M C Corp	$54.79	-0.95 -1.70%	$55.20	$59.41	-7.78%	435,541 61.03%	713,600
Most Recent Note for FMC - 9/28/2012 12:18:33 PM Pulling back below its 50 DMA line today. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline, and it has shown sub par sales revenues increases. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '09.
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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$52.06	-1.21 -2.26%	$53.28	$57.35	-9.23%	2,441,412 63.08%	3,870,400
Most Recent Note for KORS - 9/28/2012 12:21:23 PM This high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm headquartered in Hong Kong is consolidating after pricing another Secondary Offering on 9/25/12. It is perched near its 52-week high and has been recently consolidating above prior resistance in the $50 area, however it has not formed a sound base pattern. A Secondary Offering was completed on 3/23/12. Reported earnings +162% on +71% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has traded up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20.
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.54	+0.15 1.32%	$11.60	$12.20	-5.41%	110,755 71.09%	155,800
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 9/28/2012 12:22:27 PM Spiked to a new 52-week high on the prior session 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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NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$158.20	+0.28 0.18%	$159.21	$161.05	-1.77%	173,260 57.62%	300,700
Most Recent Note for NVO - 9/28/2012 12:24:24 PM Perched near all-time highs and quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 7/28/11 mid-day report. - "It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 152 in Mar '10 to 204 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$64.19	-0.72 -1.11%	$64.24	$70.82	-9.37%	1,067,250 58.72%	1,817,400
Most Recent Note for ROST - 9/28/2012 12:26:20 PM The high-ranked Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm has been slumping below its 50 DMA line toward its 200 DMA line. Sputtering since last noted in the 8/16/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been near or just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria), and it has also maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$38.17	-0.59 -1.52%	$38.47	$39.58	-3.56%	30,480 64.85%	47,000
Most Recent Note for RUK - 9/28/2012 12:27:16 PM Consolidating after a spurt of gains helped it recently 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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SAND - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Sandstorm Gold Ltd	$12.78	+0.08 0.63%	$13.25	$13.25	-3.55%	344,273 82.98%	414,900
Most Recent Note for SAND - 9/28/2012 12:28:08 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. 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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SIM - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Grupo Simec Sab Cv Ads	$12.06	+0.01 0.08%	$12.15	$12.49	-3.44%	19,190 68.78%	27,900
Most Recent Note for SIM - 9/28/2012 12:29:22 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground in a tight trading range for the past 2 weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recently rallied with volume-driven gains, and now it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines for the C & A criteria."
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SLW - NYSE - METALS &; MINING - Silver Silver Wheaton Corp	$39.57	+0.15 0.39%	$39.98	$40.36	-1.95%	2,635,628 58.55%	4,501,700
Most Recent Note for SLW - 9/28/2012 12:32:10 PM Consolidating just -1.6% off its 52-week high today. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed worrisome sales revenues and earnings deceleration making it not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. 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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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.66	-0.13 -1.20%	$10.88	$11.21	-4.91%	1,637,922 69.15%	2,368,800
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 9/28/2012 12:33:18 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, still stubbornly holding 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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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$36.21	-0.18 -0.49%	$36.38	$37.49	-3.41%	378,287 89.98%	420,400
Most Recent Note for THO - 9/28/2012 12:34:18 PM Holding its ground today following a gap up for a new 52-week high on the prior session. The 9/27/12 mid-day report noted - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $39* level. Erratic earnings history is a concern."*
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