Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2013
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DOW 15666.26 97.33 (0.63%) | NASDAQ 3948.88 8.75 (0.22%) | S&P 500 1770.15 8.04 (0.46%)

Time of Screening : 10/29/2013 12:27:39 PM Report Released : 10/29/2013 1:29:01 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 85% 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$77.36	+0.96 1.26%	$78.82	9,590,496 323.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,961,400	$78.83 -1.86%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28 MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 10/29/2013 1:12:22 PM G - Trading heavy volume today yet making limited price progress versus prior highs in the $78 area, enduring distributional pressure. Recent low ($70.59 on 10/09/13) defines the next important near-term support area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/27/2013. Click here.
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ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group	$152.30	-0.73 -0.48%	$156.61	186,922 138.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 135,100	$153.89 -1.03%	10/16/2013	$142.95	PP = $151.18 MB = $158.74
Most Recent Note - 10/29/2013 1:28:26 PM Y - Hit another new 52-week high today but reversed into the red, a sign it is encountering distributional pressure. It remains above its pivot point, and its 50 DMA line defines near-term support. Disciplined investors limit losses by always selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/17/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
BWLD - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Buffalo Wild Wings Inc	$127.00	+0.64 0.51%	$129.45	$126.76	0.19%	320,243 115.24%	277,900
Most Recent Note for BWLD - 10/29/2013 12:29:57 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied since last noted with caution in the 10/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +42% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in 5 prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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CYD - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery China Yuchai Intl Ltd	$22.72	-1.84 -7.49%	$24.54	$26.39	-13.91%	111,698 125.08%	89,300
Most Recent Note for CYD - 10/29/2013 12:31:49 PM Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's considerable volume-driven loss. Last noted in the 10/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported greatly improved sales and earnings for the Jun '13 quarter. Consolidating above prior highs after its recent rally from a cup-with-handle base formed since noted in the 1/11/13 mid-day report with caution. This Singapore-based maker of diesel engines for trucks and busses in China has an erratic earnings history. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$57.44	+0.46 0.81%	$58.84	$59.22	-3.01%	4,300,056 117.97%	3,645,000
Most Recent Note for DDD - 10/29/2013 12:38:13 PM Perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply, churning above average volume and up from early lows today after slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '13 period, improving after its Jun earnings comparison at +11% was noted -"well below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."* Completed new Public Offerings on 5/09/13 and 6/13/12. Shares split 3/2 effective 2/25/13. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08.
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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$48.97	-0.02 -0.04%	$49.38	$52.43	-6.60%	159,493 112.48%	141,800
Most Recent Note for DORM - 10/29/2013 12:41:15 PM Consolidating -6.6% off its 52-week high and just below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings results for the the past 4 quarters missed the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system, yet it has earned high ranks including a 96 Earnings Per Share Rating.
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ECL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products Ecolab Inc	$106.69	+3.43 3.32%	$106.70	$105.62	1.01%	937,663 108.71%	862,500
Most Recent Note for ECL - 10/29/2013 12:44:25 PM Fundamental concerns remain. Hitting another new 52-week high today. It found support near its 50 DMA line then continued higher since noted in the 5/07/12 mid-day report - "Annual earnings growth has been slow and steady. Quarterly comparisons have shown sales revenues and earnings increases below the +25%* guideline."*
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FIBK - NASDAQ - Banks-West/Southwest First Intrstate Bncsys A	$25.47	+0.13 0.51%	$25.62	$26.03	-2.15%	90,291 102.60%	88,000
Most Recent Note for FIBK - 10/29/2013 12:46:51 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high with no resistance due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline, however sales revenues have been waning.
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FLO - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Flowers Foods Inc	$25.41	+0.36 1.44%	$25.67	$25.19	0.87%	984,802 87.10%	1,130,700
Most Recent Note for FLO - 10/29/2013 12:49:51 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today, rallying clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then gradually rebounded since last noted in the 8/14/13 mid-day report with caution - "Shares split 3:2 effective 6/20/13. This maker of bakery products has flashed a few "negative reversals" near the $24 area which acted as stubborn resistance in recent months. Reported earnings +71% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and accelerating sales revenues growth. The 7/08/13 mid-day report cautioned - 'Reported stronger sales revenues and earnings increases in the Dec '12 and Mar '13 quarters, but prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.'"
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GT - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Goodyear Tire & Rubber	$20.46	-1.59 -7.21%	$21.59	$23.40	-12.56%	11,297,053 251.44%	4,492,900
Most Recent Note for GT - 10/29/2013 12:51:34 PM Gapped down violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss. Reported earnings +28% on -5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Last noted in the 10/21/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues have waned in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 versus the year-ago periods. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GTE - AMEX - Oil&Gas-Intl Expl&Prod Gran Tierra Energy Inc	$7.42	-0.14 -1.85%	$7.56	$7.87	-5.72%	1,048,694 109.62%	956,700
Most Recent Note for GTE - 10/29/2013 12:52:59 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with volume running at an above average pace behind another loss, and recent action has been indicative of distributional pressure. The 10/07/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HLF - NYSE - DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management Herbalife Ltd	$67.41	-0.51 -0.75%	$70.67	$74.94	-10.05%	2,758,868 98.14%	2,811,200
Most Recent Note for HLF - 10/29/2013 1:00:11 PM Reported earnings +44% on +19% sales for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 4 quarters with results just slightly below that threshold. There was a downturn in FY '09 earnings. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply today, and while possibly forming a new base, its erratic history is of some concern. Went through a very deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/12.
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HLS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Healthsouth Corporation	$35.13	+0.25 0.72%	$37.01	$36.85	-4.67%	708,088 165.91%	426,800
Most Recent Note for HLS - 10/29/2013 1:01:52 PM Hit a new 52-week high with today's early gain after gapping up. Found support near its 50 DMA line and cleared an orderly flat base since noted with caution in the 9/06/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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ICON - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Iconix Brand Group Inc	$33.84	+0.38 1.14%	$35.23	$34.63	-2.28%	568,866 113.96%	499,200
Most Recent Note for ICON - 10/29/2013 1:09:28 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +44% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Prior comparisons showed lackluster sales and earnings growth. It undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/24/13 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady, however only the past 2 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 showed earnings increasing above the +25%* guideline."*
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MX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Magnachip Semiconductor	$20.62	-1.14 -5.26%	$21.88	$23.89	-13.71%	397,056 126.21%	314,600
Most Recent Note for MX - 10/29/2013 1:14:16 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's most damaging loss in a streak of 6 straight losses from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +48% on only +6% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Completed a Secondary Offering on 2/05/13. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns for disciplined investors."
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OPEN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Opentable Inc	$72.18	-1.87 -2.52%	$74.55	$78.36	-7.89%	424,412 99.49%	426,600
Most Recent Note for OPEN - 10/29/2013 1:16:06 PM Sputtering near its 50 DMA line today and -8.1% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison. Last noted in the 8/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $118* level. It went through a long and deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/10/11."*
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PACR - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service Pacer International Inc	$7.81	-0.51 -6.13%	$8.30	$8.37	-6.69%	282,838 159.26%	177,600
Most Recent Note for PACR - 10/29/2013 1:16:59 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Last week it rallied from a long flat base. Fundamental concerns remain, as when noted in the 5/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and earnings history below guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$23.25	+0.30 1.31%	$23.26	$23.16	0.39%	129,511 101.34%	127,800
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 10/29/2013 1:20:10 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line since last noted and it is perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +14%* on +10% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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RFIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics R F Industries Ltd	$10.40	+0.47 4.73%	$10.74	$10.00	4.00%	197,325 244.21%	80,800
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 10/29/2013 1:21:39 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today, still adding to its impressive streak of gains marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jul '13 quarter, continuing its recent series of improved increases. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation then gradually rebounded since noted with caution in the 6/13/13 mid-day report - 'It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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SFG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Stancorp Financial Group	$59.24	+0.12 0.20%	$59.48	$61.50	-3.67%	191,288 92.54%	206,700
Most Recent Note for SFG - 10/29/2013 1:25:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Quarterly earnings increases have been strong but sales revenues have been waning and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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