Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 4th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2012
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DOW 13576.5 81.89 (0.61%) | NASDAQ 3142.33 7.1 (0.23%) | S&P 500 1459.94 8.95 (0.62%)

Time of Screening : 10/4/2012 11:46:30 AM Report Released : 10/4/2012 12:36:43 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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	$108.73	+6.04 5.88%	$109.25	240,423 157.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 152,500	$109.25 -0.48%	9/24/2012	$87.24	PP = $92.39 MB = $97.01
Most Recent Note - 10/4/2012 11:50:49 AM G - Color code was changed to green after quickly getting very extended beyond its "max buy" level with another big volume-driven gain. A considerable gain with more than 6 times average volume triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal on the prior session. >>> 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	$32.05	+0.88 2.82%	$32.32	210,443 81.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 256,700	$32.32 -0.84%	10/3/2012	$30.90	PP = $30.25 MB = $31.76
Most Recent Note - 10/4/2012 11:52:32 AM G - Color code is changed to green after trading above its "max buy" level today after triggering a technical buy signal on the prior session. Tallied a considerable volume-driven gain above its pivot point cited in the 10/03/12 mid-day report with the annotated graph included below (read here). 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. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 6/15/2010. Click here.
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NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc	$34.24	-0.01 -0.03%	$34.74	962,823 85.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,120,300	$37.20 -7.96%	8/29/2012	$27.96	PP = $28.85 MB = $30.29
Most Recent Note - 10/4/2012 12:15:27 PM G - Trading up today following a worrisome "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting another new 52-week high. 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
ANV - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Allied Nevada Gold Corp	$39.45	+0.76 1.96%	$40.39	$40.95	-3.66%	600,181 80.76%	743,200
Most Recent Note for ANV - 10/4/2012 11:49:55 AM Near its 52-week high today after a recent streak of 9 consecutive weekly gains. The 9/28/12 mid-day report noted - "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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CSU - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Capital Senior Living	$15.98	+0.00 0.00%	$16.18	$16.18	-1.24%	146,465 87.60%	167,200
Most Recent Note for CSU - 10/4/2012 11:53:04 AM Touched 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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CYH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Community Health System	$29.10	-0.65 -2.18%	$29.67	$30.00	-3.00%	1,053,881 89.93%	1,171,900
Most Recent Note for CYH - 10/4/2012 11:56:39 AM Up from earlier lows, yet its volume-driven loss today has it retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted in the 6/29/12 mid-day report - "Additional overhead supply exists to act as resistance up through the $42 area. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline. It survived but failed to impress since last noted after dropped from Featured Stocks list on 2/08/06."
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FHCO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Female Health Co	$7.73	+0.15 1.98%	$7.74	$7.74	-0.13%	124,929 112.96%	110,600
Most Recent Note for FHCO - 10/4/2012 12:03:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, however underlying fundamentals (annual earnings history, A criteria) remain a concern. Stubbornly held its ground following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Found support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating since July when it was noted in 2 mid-day reports - "It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 8/26/09 mid-day report -'Recent quarters showed big earnings improvements over the year ago period. However, sales revenues increases have been erratic, below guidelines, and rather minuscule (at $5-7 million or so per quarter).'"
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GOLD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Barrick Gold Corporation	$125.64	+3.14 2.56%	$125.74	$127.18	-1.21%	686,632 113.01%	607,600
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 10/4/2012 12:05:07 PM Hovering near its all-time high today, holding its ground after recent volume-driven gains. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +3% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively and reached new 52-week and all-time highs again since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/14/12."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$31.98	-0.90 -2.74%	$32.08	$34.32	-6.82%	2,055,904 93.82%	2,191,300
Most Recent Note for HCA - 10/4/2012 12:10:01 PM Gapped down today retreating from its 52-week high, yet it is up from the sessions earlier lows after testing support near prior highs. Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. 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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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$7.53	+0.21 2.87%	$7.63	$7.73	-2.59%	21,931,048 131.52%	16,674,500
Most Recent Note for RF - 10/4/2012 12:17:58 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line again since last noted, and today's 3rd consecutive gain has it rallying back near its 52-week high. Reported greatly improved earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, however sales revenues were -7%. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for its products or services. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$40.32	-0.52 -1.27%	$41.22	$41.24	-2.23%	829,461 90.19%	919,700
Most Recent Note for RMD - 10/4/2012 12:19:44 PM Holding its ground today after steadily rising to new 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining following a considerable gap up gain on 8/03/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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ROST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Ross Stores Inc	$64.97	-1.72 -2.57%	$67.05	$70.82	-8.26%	2,099,975 113.27%	1,853,900
Most Recent Note for ROST - 10/4/2012 12:21:23 PM The high-ranked Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm is slumping again after rebounding near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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SAND - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Sandstorm Gold Ltd	$14.06	+0.68 5.08%	$14.25	$14.25	-1.33%	597,264 127.89%	467,000
Most Recent Note for SAND - 10/4/2012 12:22:22 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. 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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SSI - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Stage Stores Inc	$22.88	+0.31 1.37%	$23.00	$23.00	-0.52%	281,806 82.91%	339,900
Most Recent Note for SSI - 10/4/2012 12:23:33 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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TDC - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical &; System Software Teradata Corp	$73.58	-2.48 -3.26%	$74.84	$80.97	-9.13%	2,345,387 155.85%	1,504,900
Most Recent Note for TDC - 10/4/2012 12:26:41 PM Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and undercutting last week's low, yet it has rebounded near that important short-term average. It has sputtered since last noted in the 9/11/12 mid-day report - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/17/12. Fundamentals remain strong however it has not formed a sound base pattern and it encountered distributional pressure on the prior session after wedging to new 52-week highs last week with gains lacking great volume conviction."
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THC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Tenet Healthcare Corp	$6.24	-0.16 -2.50%	$6.33	$6.74	-7.42%	6,923,525 83.89%	8,253,400
Most Recent Note for THC - 10/4/2012 12:28:28 PM Small gap down today for a 3rd consecutive loss since hitting a new 52-week high. 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	$37.26	+1.70 4.78%	$37.85	$37.85	-1.56%	354,138 75.57%	468,600
Most Recent Note for THO - 10/4/2012 12:30:23 PM Gapped up today and hit another new 52-week high following an analyst upgrade. Held its ground and churned above average volume since 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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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$14.00	-0.01 -0.07%	$14.06	$14.06	-0.43%	110,501 136.59%	80,900
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 10/4/2012 12:31:46 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 6 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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TRR - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management T R C Companies Inc	$7.50	-0.47 -5.90%	$8.00	$8.31	-9.75%	24,302 98.39%	24,700
Most Recent Note for TRR - 10/4/2012 12:34:55 PM Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$43.22	+3.06 7.62%	$43.92	$43.92	-1.59%	730,057 257.97%	283,000
Most Recent Note for WAC - 10/4/2012 12:36:08 PM Trading up again today for another considerable volume-driven gain and 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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