Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 9th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2012
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DOW 13499.73 -83.92 (-0.62%) | NASDAQ 3067.22 -45.13 (-1.45%) | S&P 500 1444.76 -11.12 (-0.76%)

Time of Screening : 10/9/2012 12:01:08 PM Report Released : 10/9/2012 12:57:20 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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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	$61.51	-0.14 -0.23%	$62.05	$63.62	-3.32%	18,975 65.66%	28,900
Most Recent Note for AEPI - 10/9/2012 12:03:17 PM Stubbornly holding its ground at its 52-week high after a recent streak of 16 consecutive volume-driven gains. 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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AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$17.38	+0.43 2.54%	$17.74	$18.15	-4.24%	75,073 200.73%	37,400
Most Recent Note for AGX - 10/9/2012 12:04:50 PM Still perched near its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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ANV - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Gold Allied Nevada Gold Corp	$37.87	-0.91 -2.35%	$39.25	$40.95	-7.52%	489,949 64.58%	758,700
Most Recent Note for ANV - 10/9/2012 12:06:25 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive small loss. Holding its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of 9 consecutive weekly gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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BDSI - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Biodelivery Science Intl	$6.37	-0.37 -5.49%	$6.72	$6.89	-7.55%	316,580 100.98%	313,500
Most Recent Note for BDSI - 10/9/2012 12:07:29 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today with above average volume behind its loss. Held its ground stubbornly after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains while prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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BECN - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Beacon Roofing Supply	$28.51	-1.40 -4.69%	$29.01	$30.80	-7.44%	1,320,386 246.80%	535,000
Most Recent Note for BECN - 10/9/2012 12:10:20 PM Gapped down today, encountering distributional pressure and retreating to its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average acted as support when retreating from new 52-week and multi-year highs hit in recent weeks. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Prior mid-day reports noted - " Downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/01/2009 mid-day report - 'Its up and down annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.'"
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BSET - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures Bassett Furniture Inds	$13.01	+0.06 0.47%	$13.22	$13.22	-1.58%	55,689 129.81%	42,900
Most Recent Note for BSET - 10/9/2012 12:11:50 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to a spurt of gains backed by above average volume. While recently inching to new highs prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$30.42	-1.16 -3.67%	$31.82	$32.52	-6.46%	67,157 60.94%	110,200
Most Recent Note for DORM - 10/9/2012 12:14:56 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss, testing prior highs and its 50 DMA line in the $30 defining near-term support. Made limited progress since last noted in the 9/25/12 mid-day report - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/18/12. It has earned high ranks however its earnings history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GLDD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Great Lakes Dredge&Dock	$7.59	-0.10 -1.30%	$7.78	$7.90	-3.92%	194,699 81.77%	238,100
Most Recent Note for GLDD - 10/9/2012 12:17:23 PM Consolidating in a tight range above its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high reached since last noted in the 8/29/12 mid-day report - "Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines for this low-priced stock."
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GOOG - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Google Inc Cl C	$745.09	-12.39 -1.64%	$761.32	$774.38	-3.78%	1,543,489 60.94%	2,532,700
Most Recent Note for GOOG - 10/9/2012 12:21:19 PM Retreating from its all-time high, extended from any sound base after a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly and continued rising since the 8/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline in 2 of the past 3 quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 leaving fundamental concerns (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/16/08."
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GUID - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services Guidance Software Inc	$11.92	-0.11 -0.91%	$12.37	$12.37	-3.64%	66,232 92.25%	71,800
Most Recent Note for GUID - 10/9/2012 12:23:47 PM Hit another new 52-week high today after tallying 5 consecutive gains. Reported strong earnings for the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons and found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 2/17/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarters (Sep & Dec '11) show sales and earnings improving, but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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HLSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Home Loan Servicing Slt	$17.35	-0.36 -2.03%	$18.64	$18.64	-6.92%	403,952 67.25%	600,700
Most Recent Note for HLSS - 10/9/2012 12:26:20 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high, then it reversed into the red. Prior mid-day reports 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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MDAS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Medassets Inc	$17.92	+0.07 0.39%	$18.04	$18.29	-2.02%	472,316 75.53%	625,300
Most Recent Note for MDAS - 10/9/2012 12:27:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, it faces resistance up through the $24 area due to many months of trading at higher levels during 2009-11. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +22%* on +11% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% guidelines, raising fundamental concerns."*
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$13.30	-0.18 -1.34%	$13.51	$13.80	-3.62%	96,950 67.61%	143,400
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 10/9/2012 12:32:16 PM Volume totals have been cooling in recent weeks while wedging further into new 52-week high territory and stubbornly holding its ground. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improved sales revenues growth and strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but its annual earnings history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SIM - AMEX - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Grupo Simec Sab Cv Ads	$12.81	-0.08 -0.62%	$12.95	$12.95	-1.08%	20,585 62.19%	33,100
Most Recent Note for SIM - 10/9/2012 12:32:53 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after 9 consecutive gains. 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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SIRI - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio Sirius X M Holdings Inc	$2.65	-0.02 -0.75%	$2.71	$2.75	-3.82%	43,396,565 63.74%	68,089,000
Most Recent Note for SIRI - 10/9/2012 12:46:00 PM Pulling back today for a 4th consecutive small loss following 2 big volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Found support right at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation after a spurt of gains backed by very heavy above average volume in August helped it clear prior chart resistance. Reported greatly improved earnings with sales revenues up +13% in the Jun '12 quarter, accelerating from sales revenues +6%, +7%, and +11% in the Sep, Dec '11, and Mar '12 quarters, respectively. Insider buying reported in recent months after rallying to new multi-year highs is a reassuring sign. Recently said it intended to offer $400 mln of Senior Notes. Following years of losses it reported profits in FY '10 and FY '11, however the investment system guidelines (A criteria) call for 3-5 years of strong and steady earnings growth. It has a large supply of 3.8 billion shares outstanding. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system.
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SYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Syngenta Ag Adr	$74.18	-0.57 -0.76%	$75.16	$76.82	-3.44%	93,377 63.48%	147,100
Most Recent Note for SYT - 10/9/2012 12:47:06 PM Pulling back -3.4% off its 52-week high today, 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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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$11.10	-0.03 -0.27%	$11.25	$11.49	-3.39%	69,432 79.08%	87,800
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 10/9/2012 12:48:49 PM Holding its ground today near its 52-week high after rallying with volume-driven gains above previously stubborn multi-year resistance in the $10-11 area. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. 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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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$33.26	-0.71 -2.09%	$33.90	$34.95	-4.84%	137,073 70.04%	195,700
Most Recent Note for TREX - 10/9/2012 12:51:10 PM In recent weeks it churned above average volume while making limited progress above prior resistance in the $32-33 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$14.00	-0.03 -0.21%	$14.13	$14.33	-2.30%	119,315 132.72%	89,900
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 10/9/2012 12:52:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly after a spurt of 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	$8.14	+0.01 0.10%	$8.18	$8.31	-2.07%	15,468 62.62%	24,700
Most Recent Note for TRR - 10/9/2012 12:54:12 PM Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high since last noted in the 10/04/12 mid-day report - "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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WTFC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Wintrust Financial Corp	$38.94	-0.13 -0.33%	$39.10	$39.81	-2.19%	284,747 139.51%	204,100
Most Recent Note for WTFC - 10/9/2012 12:56:43 PM Perched near its 52-week high, encountering distributional pressure today. Found support near its 50 DMA line and wedged higher since last noted in the 9/04/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) however sales revenues growth has not been strong and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '10 and has been up and down."
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