Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, October 1st, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2012
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Time of Screening : 10/1/2012 12:07:44 PM Report Released : 10/1/2012 12:55:37 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% 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 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$14.30	+0.00 0.00%	$14.53	103,623 147.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 70,400	$14.79 -3.31%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2012 12:22:07 PM G - Still consolidating near its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Extended from its prior base, and its prior highs and 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks near the $13 level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/25/2012. Click here.
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KH -	$30.36	+0.01 0.03%	$30.43	517,441 647.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 79,900	$30.53 -0.56%	8/30/2012	$24.19	PP = $22.90 MB = $24.05
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2012 12:35:33 PM G - Holding its ground today. Gapped up for a considerable gain and new all-time high on 9/28/12 following 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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NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$35.70	+2.52 7.59%	$36.12	1,913,323 192.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 991,800	$36.12 -1.16%	8/29/2012	$27.96	PP = $28.85 MB = $30.29
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2012 12:37:58 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high today. After a spurt of volume-driven gains it is 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AEPI - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics A E P Industries Inc	$61.90	+1.31 2.16%	$62.00	$62.00	-0.16%	31,626 117.57%	26,900
Most Recent Note for AEPI - 10/1/2012 12:08:33 PM Steadily inching to new 52-week highs, it is on track for a 15th 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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ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$33.92	+0.14 0.41%	$34.29	$34.29	-1.08%	19,530 82.41%	23,700
Most Recent Note for ALG - 10/1/2012 12:10:20 PM Perched at its 52-week high today with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Reported earnings +4% on +4% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings increases improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$79.67	+1.63 2.09%	$80.00	$81.90	-2.72%	108,612 120.41%	90,200
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 10/1/2012 12:11:16 PM Still 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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AME - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Ametek Inc	$34.66	-0.79 -2.23%	$35.50	$36.56	-5.20%	1,090,336 89.23%	1,221,900
Most Recent Note for AME - 10/1/2012 12:17:21 PM Recently encountering distributional pressure, and it is slumping under prior highs today while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +21% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, continuing to show signs of earnings and sales deceleration. Downturn in FY '09 earnings (A criteria) has been noted as a fundamental flaw. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/04/08, then subsequently slumped from $44 to $24 before rebounding.
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ANCX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Access National Corp	$13.44	-0.22 -1.60%	$13.66	$14.39	-6.59%	103,145 491.17%	21,000
Most Recent Note for ANCX - 10/1/2012 12:19:18 PM Up from early lows today after violating its 50 DMA line and nearly testing its 200 DMA line. Last noted in the 6/29/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."*
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CAP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services C A I International Inc	$21.08	+0.56 2.73%	$21.11	$21.99	-4.14%	28,034 76.18%	36,800
Most Recent Note for CAP - 10/1/2012 12:21:03 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, yet there is additional overhead supply to act as resistance up through the $28 level. The 9/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$26.92	+2.40 9.79%	$27.25	$27.25	-1.21%	170,096 83.34%	204,100
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 10/1/2012 12:24:06 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 5th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied substantially from its $13 IPO completed on 7/24/12.
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CSCD - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Cascade Microtech Inc	$5.69	+0.04 0.71%	$5.71	$6.02	-5.48%	25,679 121.13%	21,200
Most Recent Note for CSCD - 10/1/2012 12:25:14 PM Held its ground well above its 50 DMA line after enduring mild distributional pressure noted in recent weeks. The 9/12/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings and sales revenues growth has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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DFZ - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear R G Barry Corporation	$14.95	+0.21 1.42%	$14.96	$14.98	-0.20%	34,954 132.90%	26,300
Most Recent Note for DFZ - 10/1/2012 12:26:28 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range in recent weeks near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$38.22	+0.52 1.37%	$38.29	$42.21	-9.46%	465,286 82.63%	563,100
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 10/1/2012 12:27:05 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 then rebounded since 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	$30.37	+0.16 0.53%	$30.50	$31.24	-2.78%	215,965 214.25%	100,800
Most Recent Note for DW - 10/1/2012 12:27:30 PM Churning above average volume in recent weeks and it has paused 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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EAT - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Brinker International	$34.40	-0.90 -2.55%	$35.34	$36.24	-5.08%	1,088,079 108.30%	1,004,700
Most Recent Note for EAT - 10/1/2012 12:29:54 PM Pulling back toward its 50 DMA line with volume running at an above average pace behind today's loss. Reported earnings +27% on +2% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 4/23/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales history is below guidelines. Quarterly sales should be up +18-25%* or more or accelerating impressively."*
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$25.04	+2.15 9.39%	$26.85	$30.61	-18.20%	841,561 304.36%	276,500
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 10/1/2012 12:33:07 PM Raised its guidance for the Third Quarter and gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, but it is well off earlier highs. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 8/02/12 mid-day report - "Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind its gain while clearing prior resistance in the $23 area. Reported earnings +41% on +48% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. It has earned high ranks and no resistance remains to hinder its progress. Consensus estimates for FY '12 and '13 earnings +7% and 0%, respectively, and its low P/E valuation suggest that the outlook for future growth is a concern."
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IOSP - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Innospec Inc	$33.75	-0.17 -0.50%	$34.51	$34.51	-2.20%	135,071 151.42%	89,200
Most Recent Note for IOSP - 10/1/2012 12:34:18 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. The 8/17/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LNDC - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Landec Corporation	$11.50	+0.05 0.44%	$11.66	$12.20	-5.74%	138,347 85.35%	162,100
Most Recent Note for LNDC - 10/1/2012 12:36:46 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following a negative reversal on 9/27/12, and 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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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$17.24	+1.77 11.43%	$17.36	$17.36	-0.70%	154,033 165.27%	93,200
Most Recent Note for PATK - 10/1/2012 12:39:44 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain, rallying from a previously noted cup shaped base. No overhead supply remains 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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QGEN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Qiagen Nv	$18.87	+0.36 1.94%	$19.20	$19.20	-1.72%	610,216 77.38%	788,600
Most Recent Note for QGEN - 10/1/2012 12:43:15 PM Quarterly sales revenues and earnings growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Touched a new 52-week high today but it faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22 area.
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SAND - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Sandstorm Gold Ltd	$13.30	+0.44 3.42%	$13.60	$13.60	-2.21%	798,221 188.97%	422,400
Most Recent Note for SAND - 10/1/2012 12:43:53 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's 4th 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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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$10.45	+0.18 1.70%	$10.54	$10.72	-2.57%	143,642 224.44%	64,000
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 10/1/2012 12:47:13 PM Holding its ground today near its 52-week high and challenging stubborn multi-year resistance in the $10-11 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving after an abrupt downturn and loss in FY '08. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system."
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$6.52	+0.25 3.99%	$6.74	$6.74	-3.26%	8,288,714 105.91%	7,825,900
Most Recent Note for THC - 10/1/2012 12:48:55 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since 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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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$36.31	-0.01 -0.03%	$36.50	$37.49	-3.15%	384,325 87.89%	437,300
Most Recent Note for THO - 10/1/2012 12:49:53 PM Holding its ground since a gap up for a new 52-week high last week. 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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TWTC - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic T W Telecom Inc	$26.99	+0.90 3.45%	$27.50	$27.50	-1.85%	3,579,723 313.38%	1,142,300
Most Recent Note for TWTC - 10/1/2012 12:54:08 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high. Last week it priced a Private Placement of Senior notes. Reported earnings +44% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Found support near prior resistance in the $23 area after slumping below its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation. The 5/03/12 mid-day report noted - "Hit a new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain, rising from 12-month cup-with-handle base pattern. Reported earnings +63% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Sales revenues growth has been slow and steady in the +8% range while its 4 prior quarterly comparisons showed no growth in earnings."
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