Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, October 25th, 2012

<<<Previous Mid Day Report	Next Mid Day Report >>>
<<<Previous After Market Report	Next After Market Report >>>

You are not logged in.
This means you CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Saturday, October 19, 2024.
You MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.

MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2012
Previous Mid Day Report Next Mid Day Report >>>

DOW 13056.81 -20.53 (-0.16%) | NASDAQ 2978.67 -3.03 (-0.10%) | S&P 500 1407.45 -1.3 (-0.09%)

Time of Screening : 10/25/2012 11:47:23 AM Report Released : 10/25/2012 12:42:34 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
More details about this report...

To View Current Notes and Data on currently Featured Stocks go to the latest
Featured Stocks Page

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	$126.00	+1.67 1.34%	$127.50	292,390 150.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 194,000	$129.72 -2.87%	9/24/2012	$87.24	PP = $92.39 MB = $97.01
Most Recent Note - 10/25/2012 11:56:58 AM G - Perched at 52-week and all-time highs today following a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Previously noted - "Very extended from its prior base, its prior highs in the $92* area define initial support to watch on pullbacks."* >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/12/2012. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$15.20	+0.22 1.47%	$15.29	103,483 107.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 96,700	$15.37 -1.11%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 10/25/2012 12:00:14 PM Y - Small gap up today. Market conditions (M criteria) argue against any new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally in the broader market. Tallied another considerable gain with heavy volume on 10/24/12, spiking to a new 52-week high. Color code was changed to yellow however no new pivot point was cited, yet a valid secondary buy point otherwise exists from its recently successful test of support at its 10-week moving average (WMA) line up to +5% above its latest highs (9/24/12 high of $14.79 plus another +5%). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/25/2012. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
LKQ - NASDAQ L K Q Corp	$20.39	+0.27 1.32%	$20.61	1,580,254 109.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,441,400	$21.21 -3.89%	8/9/2012	$18.97	PP = $18.72 MB = $19.66
Most Recent Note - 10/25/2012 12:18:38 PM G - Reported earnings +6% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Pulled back near its 50 DMA line today yet showed resilience thus far. Still perched near its 52-week high, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/19/2012. Click here.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$9.57	+0.15 1.58%	$9.60	$9.99	-4.21%	56,107 66.32%	84,600
Most Recent Note for ACET - 10/25/2012 11:49:12 AM Found support near its 200 DMA line while consolidating. Reported sales revenues -8% and yet it grew earnings +31% for the Jun '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
AGM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Federal Agric Mtg Cl C	$27.85	+0.12 0.43%	$28.00	$28.00	-0.54%	30,874 123.50%	25,000
Most Recent Note for AGM - 10/25/2012 11:50:57 AM Inching to new 52-week highs today. Since noted when near its 52-week high in the 7/09/12 mid-day report it pulled back and found support above prior highs in the $23 area then rebounded. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been strong in recent comparisons however its underlying sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history are not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
AHL - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Aspen Insurance Holdings	$33.29	+1.33 4.16%	$33.70	$33.70	-1.22%	244,740 69.45%	352,400
Most Recent Note for AHL - 10/25/2012 11:52:06 AM Gapped up today and hit a new 52 week high. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed improving sales and earnings, but a loss in FY '11 and erratic earnings history is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
AKAM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Akamai Technologies Inc	$39.12	+3.01 8.34%	$40.08	$40.32	-2.98%	5,006,496 212.43%	2,356,800
Most Recent Note for AKAM - 10/25/2012 11:54:45 AM Gapped up from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high today with above average volume. Reported earnings +26% on +23% sales revenues fore the Sep '12 quarter, its first quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline in more than 2 years. Prior mid-day reports noted- "Sales revenues and earnings history are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
AKR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Acadia Realty Trust	$25.39	-0.24 -0.94%	$25.85	$26.05	-2.53%	220,766 68.01%	324,600
Most Recent Note for AKR - 10/25/2012 11:56:03 AM Fundamentals (C and A criteria) for this REIT are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CAP - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services C A I International Inc	$21.97	-0.53 -2.37%	$22.69	$22.77	-3.53%	36,526 108.07%	33,800
Most Recent Note for CAP - 10/25/2012 11:58:31 AM Reported earnings +20% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. The 10/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Consolidating near its 52-week high, yet there is additional overhead supply to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CSGP - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Costar Group Inc	$81.82	+3.47 4.43%	$82.51	$85.77	-4.61%	122,783 108.37%	113,300
Most Recent Note for CSGP - 10/25/2012 12:02:27 PM Gapped up today, rallying near its 50 DMA line. Faces previously stubborn resistance in the $85 area. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 5/05/11 mid-day report - "Spurted higher with a streak of volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs. Earnings history remains below guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 6/09/06 mid-day report."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$15.64	-0.06 -0.35%	$15.70	$16.24	-3.73%	46,940 130.39%	36,000
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 10/25/2012 12:03:32 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high today following a volume-driven gain for a new high close on 10/22/12. Bullish action has continued since noted in the 9/20/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
CYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cytec Industries Inc	$68.01	-1.58 -2.27%	$69.98	$70.07	-2.94%	427,449 74.17%	576,300
Most Recent Note for CYT - 10/25/2012 12:05:02 PM Recent gains with above average volume have it perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Found support in recent weeks while consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* guideline (C criteria) for this Chemicals - Specialty firm, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$21.68	+0.19 0.88%	$21.92	$22.71	-4.54%	38,813 64.05%	60,600
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 10/25/2012 12:09:41 PM Encountering distributional pressure near its 52-week high. Sub par sales revenues growth is a sign there is no great demand for any new (bad N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the investment system guidelines.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
EFX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Equifax Inc	$50.20	+1.14 2.32%	$50.65	$51.36	-2.26%	1,075,016 159.29%	674,900
Most Recent Note for EFX - 10/25/2012 12:12:23 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, it endured distributional pressure since its 10/16/12 gap up for a new 52-week high when last noted in the mid-day report. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
KALU - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Aluminum Kaiser Aluminum Corp	$59.43	+1.51 2.61%	$60.20	$60.20	-1.28%	106,028 99.46%	106,600
Most Recent Note for KALU - 10/25/2012 12:15:16 PM Touched a new 52-week high today after a small gap up. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline through Sep '12, however its lack of substantial sales revenues growth and erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns.
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
NVO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Novo Nordisk A/S Adr	$165.05	-2.37 -1.42%	$168.74	$170.27	-3.07%	300,933 105.78%	284,500
Most Recent Note for NVO - 10/25/2012 12:20:17 PM Down today for a considerable loss on heavy volume, retreating abruptly from all-time highs hit earlier this week. Trading near its 50 DMA line which acted as support when recently consolidating. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 had earnings increases below the +25% guideline (not meeting the C criteria). It went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 7/28/11 mid-day report. - "It has earned high ranks after demonstrating strong steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. This Denmark-based Medical - Ethical Drug firm also has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 152 in Mar '10 to 204 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$12.54	+1.60 14.63%	$12.69	$12.69	-1.18%	342,736 465.67%	73,600
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 10/25/2012 12:22:14 PM Rallying for a considerable gain and new 52-week high today, yet it faces resistance due to additional overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$17.97	-0.39 -2.12%	$18.49	$18.54	-3.07%	512,650 98.78%	519,000
Most Recent Note for POL - 10/25/2012 12:23:21 PM Pulling back today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above prior chart highs during its consolidation since noted in the 9/14/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PRE - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Partnerre Ltd	$82.09	+1.77 2.20%	$82.31	$82.31	-0.27%	232,610 59.10%	393,600
Most Recent Note for PRE - 10/25/2012 12:24:36 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Noted in 2 recent mid-day reports - "Sales and earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
PTP - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Platinum Underwriters	$46.52	+0.17 0.37%	$46.87	$46.87	-0.75%	145,976 92.57%	157,700
Most Recent Note for PTP - 10/25/2012 12:26:41 PM Touched another new high today then reversed into the red. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$159.25	-3.44 -2.11%	$164.88	$166.39	-4.29%	445,889 63.40%	703,300
Most Recent Note for REGN - 10/25/2012 12:28:34 PM Pulling back today after tallying a solid volume-driven gain on the prior session and rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus year-ago losses for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters. Found support above its 50 DMA line again recently, but prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$41.56	-0.33 -0.79%	$41.95	$42.30	-1.75%	1,069,380 116.10%	921,100
Most Recent Note for RMD - 10/25/2012 12:31:38 PM Due to report earnings after the close today. Pulling back after rallying to new 52-week and multi-year highs with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. No resistance remains due to overhead supply and it has rallied unhindered since a considerable gap up gain on 8/03/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported +29% and +38% earnings for the Mar and Jun '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, above the +25% minimum guideline. The prior 5 quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings increases and its sales revenues growth has been in the +9-12% range. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$14.27	+0.89 6.65%	$14.48	$14.48	-1.45%	681,612 118.38%	575,800
Most Recent Note for SCI - 10/25/2012 12:33:48 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +36% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Last noted in the 9/06/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline and sales revenues increases were only in the +3-7% range. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history also falls short of the fundamental guidelines of the investment system."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
SYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Syngenta Ag Adr	$75.62	-0.05 -0.07%	$76.72	$76.82	-1.56%	88,980 59.52%	149,500
Most Recent Note for SYT - 10/25/2012 12:35:38 PM Reversed into the red after earlier gains challenging its 52-week high today. 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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$48.13	+4.66 10.72%	$49.00	$49.00	-1.78%	352,165 244.22%	144,200
Most Recent Note for TYL - 10/25/2012 12:40:39 PM Reported earnings +43% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Gapped up today and rallied to new 52-week highs with heavy volume behind its considerable gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line and near prior highs in the $42 area during its consolidation since last noted in the 9/27/12 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. The Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M
WAC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Walter Investment Mgmt	$44.10	+0.78 1.80%	$45.37	$45.37	-2.80%	791,631 130.93%	604,600
Most Recent Note for WAC - 10/25/2012 12:42:12 PM Hit a new 52-week high today but it is off earlier highs. Completed the previously noted plans to sell 4.5 million shares of its common stock and also offer $265 million in convertible senior subordinated notes. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "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."
View all notes \| Alert me of new notes \| Company Profile \| SEC \| News \| Chart \| C A N S L I M

THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS! Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. We are not an investment advisor, hence it does not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks, service marks and trade names appearing in this report are the property of their respective owners, and are likewise used for identification purposes only.

This report is a service available only to active Paid Premium Members. You may opt-out of receiving report notifications at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted by writing to FactBasedInvesting.com c/o Premium Member Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 954-785-1121.

We appreciate any feedback members may wish to send via the inquiry form here.