Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2012
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DOW 13537.41 113.18 (0.84%) | NASDAQ 3099.06 34.88 (1.14%) | S&P 500 1454.03 13.9 (0.97%)

Time of Screening : 10/16/2012 11:51:39 AM Report Released : 10/16/2012 12:55:07 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 7% 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
ABT - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major Abbott Laboratories	$72.06	+0.01 0.01%	$72.47	$72.47	-0.57%	3,528,860 68.30%	5,166,500
Most Recent Note for ABT - 10/16/2012 11:52:55 AM Hit another new 52-week high today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings in the +10-13% range in the past 7 quarterly comparisons (through Jun '12) versus the year ago periods, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Rose to new 52-week highs since last noted in the 4/19/12 mid-day report - "Sub par sales and earnings history."
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BUD - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Anheuser-Busch Inbev Adr	$88.48	+1.57 1.81%	$88.65	$91.20	-2.98%	768,118 67.11%	1,144,600
Most Recent Note for BUD - 10/16/2012 11:53:51 AM Consolidating near its 52-week high and 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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CBM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cambrex Corp	$13.80	+0.51 3.84%	$13.85	$13.85	-0.36%	163,023 59.74%	272,900
Most Recent Note for CBM - 10/16/2012 11:56:57 AM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Found support at its 50 DMA line when recently consolidating. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Medical - Products firm's sales revenues and earnings improved in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration as buy candidates under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CRWS - NASDAQ - Consumer Prod-Specialty Crown Crafts Inc	$6.20	-0.01 -0.16%	$6.20	$6.60	-6.06%	14,271 61.25%	23,300
Most Recent Note for CRWS - 10/16/2012 11:58:10 AM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high for the past 6 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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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$40.54	+2.30 6.00%	$41.51	$42.21	-3.97%	2,418,273 456.80%	529,400
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 10/16/2012 12:03:37 PM Gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on +0% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. The Mar and Jun '12 quarters showed sub par earnings (below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based investment system) with waning sales revenues. Annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '07 and '08
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EC - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Ecopetrol Sa Adr	$63.88	+1.69 2.72%	$63.88	$67.92	-5.95%	326,316 73.83%	442,000
Most Recent Note for EC - 10/16/2012 12:09:23 PM The Colombian Oil and Gas - Integrated firm is -7% off its 52-week high and tallying its 7th consecutive gain today. Reported earnings -3% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its weakest comparisons in more than 7 quarterly periods. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted near its 52-week high in the 5/04/12 mid-day report - "A downturn in FY '09 earnings was previously noted as a flaw in its earnings history (A criteria) since public trading began in September 2008."
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EFX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Equifax Inc	$50.54	+0.76 1.53%	$51.36	$51.36	-1.60%	559,611 83.39%	671,100
Most Recent Note for EFX - 10/16/2012 12:12:52 PM Gapped up today for a new 52-week high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/26/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C & A criteria."
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ENSG - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Ensign Group Inc	$30.01	-0.66 -2.15%	$30.81	$31.25	-3.97%	50,563 72.03%	70,200
Most Recent Note for ENSG - 10/16/2012 12:13:56 PM The 3 most recent quarters through Jun '12 showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline. Ownership by top-rated funds increased from 215 in Dec '11 to 230 in Sep '12, a slightly reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings growth history has been below the investment system guidelines."
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$14.42	+0.18 1.26%	$14.55	$14.75	-2.24%	188,356 83.23%	226,300
Most Recent Note for EVER - 10/16/2012 12:15:59 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground after previously noted volume-driven gains. Overcame early weakness when noted in the 7/26/12 mid-day report after diving to a new low since its 5/03/12 IPO priced at $10 - "Reported earnings +67% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HCSG - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Healthcare Svcs Group	$24.35	+0.49 2.05%	$24.35	$24.35	0.00%	326,552 82.99%	393,500
Most Recent Note for HCSG - 10/16/2012 12:20:00 PM Earnings increases have been under the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 7 quarterly comparisons through Sep '12. Hit a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain, and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance.
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HMST - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks HomeStreet Inc	$40.86	+0.57 1.41%	$41.16	$41.68	-1.97%	38,331 183.40%	20,900
Most Recent Note for HMST - 10/16/2012 12:22:45 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$10.61	+0.11 1.05%	$10.61	$11.34	-6.44%	222,706 131.86%	168,900
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 10/16/2012 12:26:58 PM The China-based firm is rising within -6.3% of its 52-week high today, however additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $18 level. Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed mostly strong earnings increases.
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ICUI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies I C U Medical Inc	$61.20	+1.24 2.07%	$61.86	$62.79	-2.53%	90,113 104.90%	85,900
Most Recent Note for ICUI - 10/16/2012 12:32:47 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Quarterly earnings increased +26% on +6% sales in the Sep '12 quarter following a streak of 5 comparisons with sub par earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 265 in Dec '11 to 296 in Sep '12 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
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MAT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Mattel Inc	$36.69	+1.27 3.59%	$37.20	$37.20	-1.37%	2,822,352 151.78%	1,859,500
Most Recent Note for MAT - 10/16/2012 12:34:41 PM Reported earnings +21% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Gapped up for a new 52-week high today after consolidating in a tight range for several weeks near its 50 DMA line. It had made limited progress above prior highs in the $34 area since noted in the 7/18/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NXST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Nexstar Broadcasting Grp	$12.70	+0.34 2.75%	$12.85	$12.85	-1.17%	59,580 110.95%	53,700
Most Recent Note for NXST - 10/16/2012 12:36:38 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with its 5th consecutive gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Held its ground and rallied since last noted in the 9/25/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PNM - NYSE - Utility-Electric Power P N M Resources Inc	$21.61	-0.07 -0.32%	$21.85	$22.04	-1.95%	404,844 99.25%	407,900
Most Recent Note for PNM - 10/16/2012 12:39:28 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Found support near its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history has been erratic for this Utility - Diversified holding firm in the electricity and natural gas distribution business."
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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$17.06	+0.20 1.19%	$17.10	$17.42	-2.07%	297,737 58.76%	506,700
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 10/16/2012 12:40:49 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today. Last week underwriters helped it complete a $125 Million Subordinated Debt Offering and a new Public Offering of $75 Million in Common Stock. Reported earnings +93% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases on sub par sales. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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RCKB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Rockville Financial Inc	$13.45	+0.14 1.05%	$13.49	$13.49	-0.30%	90,210 94.07%	95,900
Most Recent Note for RCKB - 10/16/2012 12:43:10 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 7th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 have improved, but lackluster sales revenues growth has been a noted concern. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn and loss in FY '08.
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RDEN - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Elizabeth Arden Inc	$45.77	-1.52 -3.21%	$47.47	$48.59	-5.80%	115,424 61.30%	188,300
Most Recent Note for RDEN - 10/16/2012 12:46:09 PM Pulling back below its 50 DMA line today with higher volume behind its damaging loss raising concerns. It has been consolidating in a tight trading range and stubbornly holding its ground since its considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 8/09/12. Reported earnings +56% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Leadership in the Cosmetics/Personal Care industry group (L criteria) is a reassuring sign. Sales revenues growth rate has been in the +3-11% range in quarterly comparisons through Jun '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving since an abrupt downturn in FY '08 and '09.
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RF - NYSE - BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks Regions Financial Corp	$7.35	-0.04 -0.54%	$7.45	$7.73	-4.92%	9,650,132 60.82%	15,867,000
Most Recent Note for RF - 10/16/2012 12:46:53 PM Still consolidating near support at its 50 DMA line and just -5.8% off 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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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$39.77	+0.62 1.58%	$39.78	$39.79	-0.05%	26,226 68.12%	38,500
Most Recent Note for RUK - 10/16/2012 12:48:25 PM Small gap up today for its 4th consecutive small gain, hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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TRIB - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Trinity Biotech Plc Adr	$14.05	+0.21 1.52%	$14.12	$14.33	-1.95%	61,736 58.68%	105,200
Most Recent Note for TRIB - 10/16/2012 12:52:54 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, still holding its ground stubbornly after a spurt of volume-driven gains. Due to report earnings on the morning of Thursday, October 18th. Found support in recent months when trading near its 50 DMA line. 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 9 quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '12 were below the +25% minimum guideline of the fact-based investment system.
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