Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, October 5th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2012
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DOW 13632.05 56.69 (0.42%) | NASDAQ 3153.72 4.26 (0.14%) | S&P 500 1466.3 4.9 (0.34%)

Time of Screening : 10/5/2012 11:53:16 AM Report Released : 10/5/2012 12:47:57 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	$111.14	-2.96 -2.59%	$115.73	169,353 101.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 167,000	$115.73 -3.97%	9/24/2012	$87.24	PP = $92.39 MB = $97.01
Most Recent Note - 10/5/2012 12:02:01 PM G - Pulling back today after getting very extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $92 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/11/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$17.87	-0.10 -0.56%	$18.08	$18.15	-1.54%	27,867 76.98%	36,200
Most Recent Note for AGX - 10/5/2012 11:59:04 AM Perched near its 52-week high today. Showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jan, Apr, and Jul '12 quarters, but the Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$84.24	+0.22 0.26%	$84.71	$84.71	-0.55%	119,426 119.91%	99,600
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 10/5/2012 11:54:58 AM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain 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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ARTNA - NASDAQ - UTILITIES - Water Utilities Artesian Res Corp	$23.75	-0.49 -2.02%	$24.26	$24.43	-2.78%	16,289 78.31%	20,800
Most Recent Note for ARTNA - 10/5/2012 12:00:23 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Utility - Water Supply firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$27.75	+0.18 0.65%	$28.00	$28.00	-0.89%	78,799 102.07%	77,200
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 10/5/2012 12:06:06 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. This week's gains helped it rise from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/07/11. There are 10.1 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float now. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$12.85	+0.08 0.63%	$12.90	$12.90	-0.39%	39,496 98.74%	40,000
Most Recent Note for BSET - 10/5/2012 12:07:11 PM Inching into new 52-week high territory this week. The 10/03/12 mid-day report noted - "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	$90.48	+1.81 2.04%	$91.21	$91.20	-0.79%	1,209,050 89.47%	1,351,400
Most Recent Note for BUD - 10/5/2012 12:08:55 PM Small gap up today for a new 52-week high after a brief consolidation 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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CAKE - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Cheesecake Factory Inc	$35.04	-0.68 -1.90%	$35.40	$36.24	-3.31%	598,810 90.95%	658,400
Most Recent Note for CAKE - 10/5/2012 12:16:46 PM Quarterly earnings increases through Jun '12 have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria) with underlying sub par sales revenues increases. Recently holding its ground after inching into new 52-week and multi-year high territory. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
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COR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Coresite Realty Corp	$27.19	+0.18 0.67%	$27.33	$28.00	-2.89%	135,238 81.81%	165,300
Most Recent Note for COR - 10/5/2012 12:21:12 PM Consolidating just above its 50 DMA line today. Its prior low ($25.36 on 7/25/12) defines the next important chart support. The 8/09/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons have shown sequential deceleration and it reported earnings +23% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 20912 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline."
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CRWS - NASDAQ - Consumer Prod-Specialty Crown Crafts Inc	$6.25	+0.00 0.00%	$6.31	$6.60	-5.30%	20,065 89.98%	22,300
Most Recent Note for CRWS - 10/5/2012 12:23:27 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high for the past 4 weeks after a spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a long and orderly flat base. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This low-priced stock does not meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Its earnings history has not been strong and steady."
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DFZ - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear R G Barry Corporation	$14.92	-0.08 -0.53%	$15.16	$15.16	-1.58%	28,301 96.92%	29,200
Most Recent Note for DFZ - 10/5/2012 12:24:08 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. 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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FHCO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Female Health Co	$7.98	+0.10 1.25%	$8.00	$8.00	-0.27%	123,057 105.54%	116,600
Most Recent Note for FHCO - 10/5/2012 12:25:31 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. 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	+0.26 0.21%	$127.27	$127.27	-1.28%	515,607 83.47%	617,700
Most Recent Note for GOLD - 10/5/2012 12:26:53 PM Still 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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PNRA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Specialty Eateries Panera Bread Co Cl A	$170.63	-2.47 -1.43%	$172.03	$175.26	-2.64%	338,084 83.73%	403,800
Most Recent Note for PNRA - 10/5/2012 12:34:52 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with a small gap down today following a streak of 6 consecutive gains. It made limited progress but stubbornly held its ground since technically breaking out on 9/12/12, and prior highs in the $165 area may act as support on pullbacks. Reported earnings +27% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. In 3 of the past 4 comparisons earnings increases were above the +25% threshold to satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown steady growth since a small dip in FY '07 earnings. The stock is heavily owned (percentage-wise) by funds relative to its management's small 5% reported ownership. Top-rated funds owning an interest increased from 469 in Mar '12 to 505 in Sep '12. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.0 is an unbiased indication it has been under accumulation in the past 50 days.
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PPP - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Primero Mining Corp	$7.07	+1.67 30.93%	$7.92	$7.92	-10.73%	5,353,668 1,295.35%	413,300
Most Recent Note for PPP - 10/5/2012 12:38:03 PM Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new 52-week high after announcing a positive Advance Pricing Agreement tax ruling. This low-priced Canadian company engaged in mining and processing silver and gold and Mexico was noted in 2 recent mid-day reports - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, but its prior sales and earnings history has not been strong and steady. It is extended from any sound base after an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SAND - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Sandstorm Gold Ltd	$14.79	+0.56 3.93%	$15.36	$15.36	-3.71%	1,312,940 270.88%	484,700
Most Recent Note for SAND - 10/5/2012 12:38:26 PM Hitting 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	$23.22	+0.04 0.17%	$23.55	$23.55	-1.40%	302,562 86.55%	349,600
Most Recent Note for SSI - 10/5/2012 12:38:49 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's 5th 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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STZ - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Constellation Brands A	$36.18	+1.46 4.21%	$36.50	$36.50	-0.88%	2,242,237 91.08%	2,461,700
Most Recent Note for STZ - 10/5/2012 12:42:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Found support well above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after 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	$75.39	+0.75 1.00%	$75.65	$76.82	-1.86%	159,446 103.47%	154,100
Most Recent Note for SYT - 10/5/2012 12:45:23 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating after volume-driven gains into new high territory. 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	$13.98	+0.05 0.36%	$14.05	$14.06	-0.57%	71,523 84.54%	84,600
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 10/5/2012 12:46:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground after a streak of 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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WAL - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Western Alliance Bancorp	$10.90	+0.46 4.41%	$10.99	$10.99	-0.82%	389,860 119.92%	325,100
Most Recent Note for WAL - 10/5/2012 12:47:35 PM Gap up today helped it hit a new 52-week high with a gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +220% on +2% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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