Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2012
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Time of Screening : 10/3/2012 12:06:49 PM Report Released : 10/3/2012 1:05:45 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% 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
ASPS - NASDAQ Altisource Ptf Sltns Sa	$99.41	+11.36 12.90%	$100.70	483,672 360.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 134,200	$100.70 -1.29%	9/24/2012	$87.24	PP = $92.39 MB = $97.01
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2012 12:14:06 PM Y - Today's volume-driven gain above its pivot point triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal and it is quickly getting extended beyond its "max buy" level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/11/2012. Click here.
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BRLI - NASDAQ Bio Reference Labs Inc	$30.90	+1.11 3.73%	$31.00	239,530 95.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 250,000	$31.00 -0.32%	10/3/2012	$30.90	PP = $30.25 MB = $31.76
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2012 1:04:28 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/20/12 high plus 10 cents. Gains above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may clinch a technical buy signal. It has maintained a good annual earnings history (A criteria) and quarterly earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest comparisons through Jul '12 while prior comparisons were borderline or below the guideline. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/02/10. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/15/2010. Click here.
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KH -	$30.36	+0.00 0.00%	$30.50	167,437 145.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 114,700	$30.53 -0.56%	8/30/2012	$24.19	PP = $22.90 MB = $24.05
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2012 12:37:19 PM G - Holding its ground since gapping up for a considerable gain and new all-time high on 9/28/12 following news it will be acquired by Medtronic Inc (MDT). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/1/2012. Click here.
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NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$36.33	+1.67 4.80%	$37.20	1,620,133 150.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,075,000	$37.20 -2.35%	8/29/2012	$27.96	PP = $28.85 MB = $30.29
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2012 12:42:41 PM G - Hit yet 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	$63.22	+0.29 0.46%	$63.62	$63.62	-0.63%	25,823 92.56%	27,900
Most Recent Note for AEPI - 10/3/2012 12:07:26 PM Steadily inching to new 52-week highs, it is on track for a 17th 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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ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$82.85	+0.73 0.89%	$83.89	$83.89	-1.24%	82,419 86.48%	95,300
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 10/3/2012 12:08:49 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today after 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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AN - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Autonation Inc	$44.95	+0.40 0.90%	$45.35	$45.35	-0.88%	434,916 86.00%	505,700
Most Recent Note for AN - 10/3/2012 12:12:00 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted when there was a negative reversal following the 7/19/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases, but the Jun '12 quarter was the first earnings increase above the +25% guideline after 3 sub par quarters. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '08, considered a flaw in its fundamentals under the fact-based investment system."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$12.48	+0.07 0.56%	$12.53	$12.60	-0.95%	61,129 164.33%	37,200
Most Recent Note for BSET - 10/3/2012 12:18:51 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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BUD - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Anheuser-Busch Inbev Adr	$88.51	+0.08 0.08%	$88.51	$88.79	-0.32%	2,035,912 154.79%	1,315,300
Most Recent Note for BUD - 10/3/2012 12:20:00 PM Hovering near its 52-week high after consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady sales revenues and earnings increases."
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CHUY - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Chuy's Holdings Inc	$27.69	-0.58 -2.03%	$28.44	$28.44	-2.65%	177,730 85.08%	208,900
Most Recent Note for CHUY - 10/3/2012 12:21:34 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 6 consecutive gains, extended from any sound base. Limited history is a concern and it has rallied substantially from its $13 IPO completed on 7/24/12.
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COO - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cooper Companies Inc	$99.07	+1.89 1.94%	$99.15	$99.15	-0.08%	639,803 144.72%	442,100
Most Recent Note for COO - 10/3/2012 12:22:12 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground stubbornly since a 9/07/12 "breakaway gap" to a new high, yet prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. In recent weeks it had rebounded after slumping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/12 based on fundamental and technical deterioration."
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CSFL - NASDAQ - Banks-Southeast Centerstate Banks Inc	$9.00	-0.04 -0.44%	$9.10	$9.22	-2.39%	36,145 76.74%	47,100
Most Recent Note for CSFL - 10/3/2012 12:23:30 PM Holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 9/21/12 mid-day report - "Up today with a volume-driven gain to a new 52-week high. Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CSU - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Capital Senior Living	$15.79	+0.93 6.26%	$15.90	$15.90	-0.69%	260,819 157.03%	166,100
Most Recent Note for CSU - 10/3/2012 12:24:21 PM Rallying for yet another new 52-week high today, adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Bullish action has continued since the 8/22/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly sales growth and earnings increases have not been a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 which is a fundamental flaw."
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DIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Dineequity Inc	$59.04	+2.51 4.44%	$59.77	$59.77	-1.22%	130,929 94.74%	138,200
Most Recent Note for DIN - 10/3/2012 12:25:41 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52 week high today. Fundamental concerns remain. last noted in the 3/18/10 mid-day report - "Erratic earnings and lack of sales revenues growth are cause for concern."
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$47.86	+0.08 0.17%	$47.86	$50.35	-4.95%	112,431 153.59%	73,200
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 10/3/2012 12:30:44 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today, enduring recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +60% on +32% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Consolidated below its 50 DMA line and found support above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 5/03/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08 and fundamentals deteriorated afterward while it slumped from above $21 to as low as $8.57 before rebounding."
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$25.93	+0.00 0.00%	$26.42	$30.61	-15.29%	244,255 77.44%	315,400
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 10/3/2012 12:32:11 PM Raised its guidance for the Third Quarter then gapped up on 10/01/12 hitting a new 52-week high, and it is trading up again today for a 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. 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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HLSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Home Loan Servicing Slt	$17.70	+0.68 4.00%	$17.79	$17.79	-0.51%	463,719 83.01%	558,600
Most Recent Note for HLSS - 10/3/2012 12:34:01 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive gain. The 8/31/12 mid-day report noted - "Limited earnings history is a concern and it is extended from prior highs in the $14* area where its 2/29/12 IPO was priced."*
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IART - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Integra Lifesciences Hld	$41.81	+0.09 0.22%	$41.94	$43.12	-3.04%	136,204 92.03%	148,000
Most Recent Note for IART - 10/3/2012 12:34:30 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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IPXL - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drugs - Generic Impax Laboratories Inc	$26.81	-0.21 -0.78%	$27.20	$27.25	-1.61%	651,892 111.36%	585,400
Most Recent Note for IPXL - 10/3/2012 12:36:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains above prior resistance in the $25 area. Last noted in the 8/28/12 mid-day report - "Faces resistance up through the $28 level due to overhead supply. Recent quarters through Jun '12 show strong sales and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LEN - NYSE - Bldg-Resident/Comml Lennar Corp Cl A	$37.25	+2.26 6.46%	$37.33	$38.27	-2.67%	4,681,406 95.28%	4,913,200
Most Recent Note for LEN - 10/3/2012 12:38:27 PM In 2 recent mid-day reports it was noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases, however its poor annual earnings history (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05."
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MON - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Monsanto Co	$89.24	-1.33 -1.46%	$89.80	$91.95	-2.95%	4,303,781 149.67%	2,875,600
Most Recent Note for MON - 10/3/2012 12:42:17 PM Retreating from its 52-week high and testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's loss on above average volume. Reported a loss of 45 cents per share on -6% sales revenues for the Aug '12 quarter. Earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from 2,411 in Jun '10 to 1,835 as of Sep '12. This large (533 million shares outstanding) agricultural firm survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 6/03/08 mid-day report.
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$41.11	+0.03 0.07%	$41.19	$41.24	-0.32%	680,752 75.56%	900,900
Most Recent Note for RMD - 10/3/2012 12:45:21 PM Holding its ground and steadily rising to new 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining following a considerable gap up gain on 8/03/12. Last noted in the 8/09/12 mid-day report - "Reported +29% and +38% earnings for the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, above the +25% minimum guideline. The prior 5 quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings increases and its sales revenues growth has been in the +9-12% range. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08."
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SIM - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Grupo Simec Sab Cv Ads	$12.29	-0.24 -1.92%	$12.37	$12.53	-1.92%	124,028 441.38%	28,100
Most Recent Note for SIM - 10/3/2012 12:47:00 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, rebounding from earlier lows following a gap down. 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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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$34.52	+1.11 3.32%	$34.65	$34.65	-0.38%	3,221,090 134.50%	2,394,800
Most Recent Note for STZ - 10/3/2012 12:49:04 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Last noted in the 8/15/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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SYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Syngenta Ag Adr	$75.12	-1.09 -1.43%	$75.46	$76.82	-2.21%	193,322 117.09%	165,100
Most Recent Note for SYT - 10/3/2012 12:51:33 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high following 5 consecutive gains, with above average volume behind 3 of the 5 sessions. Earnings were +10% in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, yet it failed to impress since noted in the 6/30/11 mid-day report - "This Switzerland-based giant in the Chemicals - Agricultural industry group has endured some distributional pressure after reaching new all-time highs in recent weeks. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) was strong in years past, but flattened out from FY '08 through FY '10. Waning ownership interest from top-rated funds (I criteria) is another cause for concern. It is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's models of past great winners."
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$13.94	+0.23 1.70%	$14.05	$14.05	-0.77%	149,101 197.75%	75,400
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 10/3/2012 12:52:46 PM Spiking to new 52-week highs and on track today for its 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support in recent months when trading near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $11 area that define chart support. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed steady increases since a downturn in FY '08. This Ireland-based firm hailing from the Medical - Products industry group is not a match with the winning models from the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'. The past 8 quarterly earnings comparisons through Mar '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system."
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WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$42.10	+1.09 2.66%	$42.10	$42.36	-0.61%	263,178 96.33%	273,200
Most Recent Note for WAC - 10/3/2012 12:54:36 PM Trading up again for a 4th consecutive session with another considerable volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high. Extended from any sound base after its spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a 13 month base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This REIT which invests in sub-prime, non-conforming and other credit-sensitive residential loans had a drastic downturn in annual earnings in prior years and its erratic earnings history raises fundamental concerns. However, it has earned stellar ranks and its recent quarterly comparisons showed huge sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year ago periods."
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