Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, October 17th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2012
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DOW 13541.16 -10.62 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 3109.9 8.73 (0.28%) | S&P 500 1461.14 6.22 (0.43%)

Time of Screening : 10/17/2012 11:56:56 AM Report Released : 10/17/2012 1:06:58 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
ALGN - NASDAQ Align Technology Inc	$37.31	-0.96 -2.51%	$38.43	748,328 88.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 846,000	$39.82 -6.30%	10/17/2012	$37.31	PP = $39.92 MB = $41.92
Most Recent Note - 10/17/2012 12:08:16 PM Y - This high-ranked Medical - Supplies firm has built an orderly base above its 50 DMA line and above prior highs in the $36 area. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/13/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors may watch for volume-driven gains above its pivot point which are needed to trigger a new technical buy signal. Last noted in the 7/27/12 mid-day report - "Earnings rose +70% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good following a downturn in FY '08. Patient and disciplined investors may watch for a proper base to form while it continues consolidating." There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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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	$69.09	-3.04 -4.21%	$71.95	$72.47	-4.66%	12,566,910 240.00%	5,236,300
Most Recent Note for ABT - 10/17/2012 11:59:55 AM Retreating abruptly from its 52-week high today with a volume-driven loss after reporting earnings +10% on flat sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter versus the year ago period. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings in the +10-13% range in the prior 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 noted in the 4/19/12 mid-day report - "Sub par sales and earnings history."
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ACMP - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Access Midstream Ptnrs	$36.85	-0.30 -0.81%	$37.23	$37.57	-1.92%	191,171 80.63%	237,100
Most Recent Note for ACMP - 10/17/2012 12:01:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base after a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 9/27/12 mid-day report noted - "The earnings history for this MLP is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ANCX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Access National Corp	$13.46	+0.03 0.22%	$13.60	$14.39	-6.46%	15,541 76.18%	20,400
Most Recent Note for ANCX - 10/17/2012 12:09:01 PM Still consolidating below its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance since noted in the 10/01/12 mid-day report when a shakeout nearly tested its 200 DMA line - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."*
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AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$58.60	+2.60 4.64%	$59.20	$59.20	-1.01%	715,673 190.39%	375,900
Most Recent Note for AOS - 10/17/2012 12:11:13 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the C criteria's +25% minimum guideline, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady.
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CSU - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities Capital Senior Living	$16.24	+0.30 1.88%	$16.26	$16.43	-1.16%	408,518 231.98%	176,100
Most Recent Note for CSU - 10/17/2012 12:13:05 PM Hovering near its 52-week high in a tight range for the past 2 weeks, adding another volume-driven gain today. 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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DF - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products Dean Foods Company	$17.00	+1.96 13.03%	$17.25	$17.50	-2.86%	7,062,378 167.84%	4,207,900
Most Recent Note for DF - 10/17/2012 12:15:00 PM Gapped up today, rebounding above its 50 DMA line to nearly challenge its 52-week high. Reported earnings +100% on -5% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It went through a deep consolidation since noted in the 6/07/12 mid-day report - "Strong earnings increases in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria, but its sales revenues growth has been sub par. Annual earnings turned down in FY '10 and '11, creating a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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DFRG - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified Del Frisco's Restaurant	$16.51	+0.10 0.61%	$16.84	$16.84	-1.96%	93,469 106.94%	87,400
Most Recent Note for DFRG - 10/17/2012 12:16:49 PM Up from its $13 IPO on 7/27/12, it has not formed a sound base and its limited history is cause for some concern.
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DPZ - NYSE - Retail-Restaurants Dominos Pizza Inc	$41.24	+0.08 0.19%	$41.49	$42.21	-2.30%	499,801 81.57%	612,700
Most Recent Note for DPZ - 10/17/2012 12:18:36 PM Holding its ground today following a gap up for a new 52-week high with heavy volume on the prior session. The 10/16/12 mid-day report noted - "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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HD - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Home Depot Inc	$61.87	+1.01 1.66%	$62.06	$63.20	-2.10%	6,532,530 79.83%	8,183,100
Most Recent Note for HD - 10/17/2012 12:19:43 PM Perched -1.8% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +17% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LNN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Lindsay Corporation	$69.51	-5.00 -6.71%	$71.40	$74.62	-6.85%	248,185 169.41%	146,500
Most Recent Note for LNN - 10/17/2012 12:25:12 PM Gapped down today, retreating from trading near its 52-week high on the prior session. Reported earnings +48% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Fundamentals remain a concern, however, as its earnings growth history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MANH - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software Manhattan Associates Inc	$63.13	+3.82 6.44%	$65.00	$65.00	-2.88%	207,368 174.41%	118,900
Most Recent Note for MANH - 10/17/2012 12:27:31 PM Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +12% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline for a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison. The 6/07/12 mid-day report also noted - "A dip in its FY '09 earnings has been noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria making it not a solid match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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MAT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games Mattel Inc	$37.72	+0.52 1.39%	$37.74	$37.74	-0.05%	1,467,018 75.38%	1,946,100
Most Recent Note for MAT - 10/17/2012 12:30:19 PM Up today for another new 52-week high. It gapped up on the prior session after consolidating in a tight range for several weeks near its 50 DMA line, rallying after it reported earnings +21% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. 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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MDC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction M D C Holdings Inc	$40.50	+1.54 3.95%	$40.58	$41.29	-1.91%	585,463 81.42%	719,100
Most Recent Note for MDC - 10/17/2012 12:33:35 PM Earnings history has been erratic while it survived but failed to impress since last noted when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/27/05.
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$29.91	-0.67 -2.19%	$30.26	$32.35	-7.54%	279,452 91.41%	305,700
Most Recent Note for PAG - 10/17/2012 12:39:16 PM Encountering mild distributional pressure in recent weeks after rallying to new 52-week highs with a streak of 16 consecutive gains. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). A downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's A criteria.
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PATK - NASDAQ - Bldg-Mobile/Mfg & RV Patrick Industries Inc	$19.54	+0.70 3.72%	$19.80	$19.80	-1.31%	133,304 113.35%	117,600
Most Recent Note for PATK - 10/17/2012 12:43:06 PM Touched another new 52-week high today. Found support above prior highs in the $15 area during its consolidation since last noted in the 10/02/12 mid-day report when reversing after considerable volume-driven gains helped it rally from a previously noted cup shaped base - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Recent quarterly comparisons showed solid sales revenues and earnings increases, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Fundamentally it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$13.08	-0.04 -0.30%	$13.18	$13.80	-5.22%	132,707 92.29%	143,800
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 10/17/2012 12:46:13 PM Encountering mild distributional pressure in recent weeks while consolidating near its 52-week high and stubbornly holding its ground. Due to report earnings on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 after the close. 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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RCKB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Rockville Financial Inc	$13.35	-0.09 -0.65%	$13.47	$13.49	-1.02%	91,492 93.65%	97,700
Most Recent Note for RCKB - 10/17/2012 12:47:49 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$165.00	+7.09 4.49%	$166.39	$166.39	-0.84%	544,092 84.26%	645,700
Most Recent Note for REGN - 10/17/2012 12:51:04 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Found support above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 8/23/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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TAYC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Taylor Capital Group Inc	$17.29	+0.34 2.01%	$17.40	$17.50	-1.20%	34,748 78.62%	44,200
Most Recent Note for TAYC - 10/17/2012 12:52:05 PM Still holding its ground in a tight trading range near its 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$38.55	+0.95 2.53%	$38.56	$38.85	-0.77%	423,549 88.15%	480,500
Most Recent Note for THO - 10/17/2012 12:55:25 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Held its ground and made gradual progress through resistance due to overhead supply up to the $39 level since last noted in the 10/04/12 mid-day report - "Erratic earnings history is a concern."
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TSCO - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Tractor Supply Co	$97.83	+2.02 2.11%	$98.95	$103.74	-5.70%	474,459 88.50%	536,100
Most Recent Note for TSCO - 10/17/2012 12:59:25 PM Today's gain with above average volume, following a streak of 7 consecutive losses, has it halting its slide near its 50 DMA line. Scheduled to release its third quarter 2012 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, then rebounded after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12 - an annotated graph and additional details were included under the headline "Distributional Action Brought Technical Damage This Week ."
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WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$41.96	+1.46 3.60%	$42.45	$44.12	-4.90%	500,173 144.81%	345,400
Most Recent Note for WAC - 10/17/2012 1:04:35 PM Trading up again today for another considerable volume-driven gain, rising near its 52-week high. On 10/15/12 it announced plans to sell 4.5 million shares of its common stock and also offer $265 million in convertible senior subordinated notes. Last noted at its 52-week high in the 10/04/12 mid-day report - "Extended from any sound base after its spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a 13 month base. 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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WHR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances Whirlpool Corp	$88.10	+3.25 3.83%	$88.91	$88.79	-0.78%	845,137 87.42%	966,700
Most Recent Note for WHR - 10/17/2012 1:06:46 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. Its poor annual earnings (A criteria) history and waning sales revenues in recent quarterly comparisons are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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