Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 4th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 10/4/2013 12:07:29 PM Report Released : 10/4/2013 12:42:46 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads	$20.23	+1.11 5.81%	$20.30	437,661 88.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 492,300	$19.93 1.51%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31 MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 10/4/2013 12:13:30 PM G - Gain today has it rallying further above its "max buy" level to new 52-week highs. Prior highs in the $18 area define define initial support on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/2/2013. Click here.
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VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals	$111.24	-0.16 -0.14%	$112.81	865,593 73.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,179,000	$113.79 -2.24%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50 MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 10/4/2013 12:41:06 PM G- Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level. Gains above the pivot point with volume helped clinch a technical buy signal. Recent insider buying while trading near its highs has been noted as an encouraging sign. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/11/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships Asbury Automotive Group	$54.91	+0.48 0.89%	$55.35	$55.82	-1.63%	181,730 76.33%	238,100
Most Recent Note for ABG - 10/4/2013 12:08:31 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Held its ground and made gradual progress since noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +48% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its recent streak of strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A big downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings was noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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ALGN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Align Technology Inc	$46.19	-1.68 -3.51%	$47.02	$49.26	-6.23%	918,350 173.63%	528,900
Most Recent Note for ALGN - 10/4/2013 12:10:16 PM Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high and sinking near it 50 DMA line. The past 5 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$32.20	-0.01 -0.03%	$32.35	$33.74	-4.56%	259,451 74.94%	346,200
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 10/4/2013 12:12:16 PM Trading just above its 50 DMA line which has acted as support while making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 7/30/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increase of +18% in Mar '13 was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), yet showed a solid +39% increase in the Jun '13 quarter. Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving following a downturn in FY '09."
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CRZO - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc	$41.81	+0.83 2.03%	$42.13	$41.20	1.48%	967,237 119.87%	806,900
Most Recent Note for CRZO - 10/4/2013 12:14:08 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains, approaching the $44 area where it topped out in 2011. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Three of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '13 showed greater than +25%* increases (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a fundamental flaw."*
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CTRP - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Ctrip.com Intl Ltd Adr	$57.60	-0.38 -0.66%	$58.62	$61.09	-5.71%	1,618,019 65.68%	2,463,500
Most Recent Note for CTRP - 10/4/2013 12:14:53 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high after a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Held its ground stubbornly and made steady progress following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 8/01/13. Bullish action has continued since noted with caution in the 8/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +50% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain (bad C and A criteria). It survived and rebounded from a very deep consolidation but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/01/10."
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CYOU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia &; Graphics Software Changyou.com Ltd Ads	$39.73	+2.30 6.14%	$39.87	$41.60	-4.50%	237,509 89.02%	266,800
Most Recent Note for CYOU - 10/4/2013 12:16:51 PM This Chinese provider of free online games is rebounding toward its 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +4% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Technically, it still faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $50 area. Fundamentally, quarterly earnings in the 3 latest comparisons through Sep '12 have been below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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ENDP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Endo Health Solutions	$45.03	-1.55 -3.32%	$46.90	$47.09	-4.36%	1,918,054 109.80%	1,746,800
Most Recent Note for ENDP - 10/4/2013 12:18:58 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high hit this week after volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +12% on -2% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter and prior quarterly comparisons have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since noted near its all-time high in the 4/11/11 mid-day report with caution. - "Gapped up today for a new high after announcing plans to buy American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. (AMMD) in a near $3 Billion deal. It was already extended from a sound base as noted after 3/30/11 when it technically broke out of a long flat base while merger news involving Cephalon Inc (CEPH) after Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int'l (VRX) sparked bullish action in the industry."
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HMIN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Home Inns & Htls Mgt Ads	$38.00	+0.94 2.54%	$38.72	$37.29	1.90%	186,336 70.42%	264,600
Most Recent Note for HMIN - 10/4/2013 12:20:10 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain and it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. This Chinese hotel manager went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 3/13/13 mid-day report with caution. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic.
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IEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Idex Corp	$64.80	-0.19 -0.29%	$65.09	$66.72	-2.88%	209,721 67.20%	312,100
Most Recent Note for IEX - 10/4/2013 12:22:03 PM Extended from any sound base, pulling back from its 52-week high hit this week. The 10/01/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline in the last 7 comparisons, missing the C criteria. The downturn in FY '09 earnings and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern."
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KKD - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Krispy Kreme Doughnuts	$22.32	+1.14 5.36%	$22.87	$23.57	-5.32%	2,283,079 155.11%	1,471,900
Most Recent Note for KKD - 10/4/2013 12:23:21 PM Rebounding after undercutting its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 8/29/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +43%* on +11% sales for the Apr '13 quarter. Recent quarters show earnings improving, but without especially strong sales revenues acceleration."*
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$133.77	+4.04 3.11%	$134.15	$131.21	1.95%	416,965 66.62%	625,900
Most Recent Note for PII - 10/4/2013 12:24:28 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's small gap up and volume-driven gain. Last noted with caution in the 9/10/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09."
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$12.92	+0.35 2.78%	$12.98	$12.91	0.08%	204,319 293.14%	69,700
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 10/4/2013 12:25:14 PM Hit another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Held its ground well above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line since powering higher with a "breakaway gap" on 8/29/13. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$51.43	+1.75 3.52%	$51.67	$53.55	-3.96%	252,187 65.06%	387,600
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 10/4/2013 12:27:50 PM Rallying withing close distance of its 52-week high, it rebounded above its 50 DMA line following damaging losses backed by heavy volume. Last noted in the 8/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +47% on +15% sales for the Jun '13 quarter marking its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It rebounded impressively however fundamental concerns remain following a downturn in FY '11 earnings (A criteria). Members may view its Company Profile page under the "Featured Articles and Daily Graphs" tab showing a prior FSU article under the headline, "Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain". It gave a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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PXD - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Pioneer Natural Resource	$200.57	+3.54 1.80%	$201.56	$197.84	1.38%	797,260 76.93%	1,036,400
Most Recent Note for PXD - 10/4/2013 12:30:52 PM Reported earnings +90% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 10th consecutive gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
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SKM - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign S K Telecom Co Ltd Ads	$23.66	+0.31 1.33%	$23.85	$23.59	0.30%	632,980 83.82%	755,200
Most Recent Note for SKM - 10/4/2013 12:33:02 PM Perched at its 52-week high after rising from an orderly flat base this week. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines.
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SN - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Sanchez Energy Corp	$29.26	+1.61 5.84%	$29.27	$27.68	5.72%	1,117,223 146.16%	764,400
Most Recent Note for SN - 10/4/2013 12:34:17 PM Spiking to new 52-week highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain following recent distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Extended from prior highs in the $24.50 area, it completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/13 and then rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 show strong sales revenues and earnings increases well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history shows losses in the years prior to its IPO in Dec '11."
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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$61.98	+1.83 3.05%	$62.15	$60.59	2.30%	2,047,929 131.91%	1,552,500
Most Recent Note for STZ - 10/4/2013 12:37:45 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +35% on +109% sales revenues for the Aug '13 quarter. Prior 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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UBSH - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Union First Mkt Bancshrs	$23.32	+0.05 0.21%	$23.37	$23.59	-1.14%	199,231 146.93%	135,600
Most Recent Note for UBSH - 10/4/2013 12:38:57 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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WEN - NASDAQ - Retail-Restaurants Wendy's Company	$8.39	-0.12 -1.40%	$8.51	$8.88	-5.51%	4,225,858 65.86%	6,416,100
Most Recent Note for WEN - 10/4/2013 12:42:02 PM Consolidating near its new 52-week high hit this week. Recently held its ground following an impressive spurt of gains marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '11 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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YHOO - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Yahoo! Inc	$34.52	+0.65 1.90%	$34.62	$34.70	-0.52%	10,513,341 67.97%	15,467,400
Most Recent Note for YHOO - 10/4/2013 12:42:29 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Added to its spurt of volume-driven gains and held its ground stubbornly since repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Clearing the previously noted base-on-base pattern with gains this week, rallying while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on -7% sales for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - 'Reported earnings +41% on -7% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Lackluster sales revenues growth history makes it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines as it reveals no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Recently making a little progress above multi-year resistance in the $19 area, and it found support near its upward sloping 50 DMA line.'"
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