Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, November 2nd, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2012
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DOW 13204.4 -27.53 (-0.21%) | NASDAQ 3010.28 -9.78 (-0.32%) | S&P 500 1426.45 -1.14 (-0.08%)

Time of Screening : 11/2/2012 11:46:45 AM Report Released : 11/2/2012 1:15:37 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 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$15.84	+0.00 0.00%	$15.93	76,657 70.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 108,200	$16.07 -1.43%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 11/2/2012 11:58:38 AM G - Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground after getting extended from its prior base. Found support at its 50 DMA line in recent months. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/25/2012. Click here.
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RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$40.24	+0.24 0.60%	$41.15	242,391 65.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 371,400	$41.15 -2.21%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15 MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 11/2/2012 12:55:35 PM Y - Touched a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain with volume running at an above average pace for a 2nd session in a row. Found support at its 50 DMA line defining important near-term support after the previously noted upward trendline violation. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 9/25/12 high plus 10 cents, yet it was previously noted - "Volume-driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Disciplined investors know to watch for the market direction (M criteria) to produce a FTD and be noted as favorable again before acting on any new buy candidates." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/4/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACGL - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Arch Capital Group Ltd	$42.48	-2.07 -4.65%	$44.13	$45.16	-5.93%	667,503 150.20%	444,400
Most Recent Note for ACGL - 11/2/2012 11:49:26 AM Reported earnings +12% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Quarterly an annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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APOG - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Apogee Enterprises	$20.38	+0.22 1.09%	$20.46	$20.85	-2.25%	88,060 59.66%	147,600
Most Recent Note for APOG - 11/2/2012 11:52:31 AM Perched near its 52-week high and holding its ground stubbornly since its considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 9/20/12 when noted in the mid-day report - "Reported earnings of 17 cents per share versus a 1 cent loss with a +6% increase in sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It may be an interesting turnaround story, but a loss for FY '11 is a flaw with respect to the A criteria which calls for a strong 3-5 year span of solid earnings growth."
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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$31.82	+0.77 2.48%	$31.82	$31.79	0.09%	43,537 125.83%	34,600
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 11/2/2012 11:56:46 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to be a match with the fact-based system's guidelines, however it showed stronger sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons.
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CHE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services Chemed Corporation	$68.34	-1.86 -2.65%	$70.46	$72.10	-5.21%	136,478 140.27%	97,300
Most Recent Note for CHE - 11/2/2012 12:00:57 PM Fundamentally below the guidelines. It has earned good ranks, however quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline.
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CTB - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics Cooper Tire & Rubber Co	$23.00	+2.85 14.14%	$23.10	$23.40	-1.72%	1,939,350 169.78%	1,142,300
Most Recent Note for CTB - 11/2/2012 12:04:53 PM Gapped up today, rallying for a considerable volume-driven gain toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +333% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Slumped under its 50 DMA line during its consolidation from highs hit after last noted in the 9/05/12 mid-day report - "It showed stronger earnings increases in the 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '12, but prior sales revenues and earnings performance and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below guidelines."
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$50.17	-1.03 -2.01%	$53.13	$53.13	-5.57%	825,882 60.35%	1,368,400
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 11/2/2012 12:06:49 PM Touched a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a rally from support at its 50 DMA line on the prior session. The 11/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +14% on +148% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Its shares split 2:1 effective 10/02/12. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12."
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CVLT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Commvault Systems Inc	$64.35	-0.79 -1.21%	$65.51	$66.00	-2.50%	363,322 73.77%	492,500
Most Recent Note for CVLT - 11/2/2012 12:13:27 PM Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs and no resistance remains due to overhead supply following considerable volume-driven gains this week. The 10/31/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +58% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons showed slightly sub par earnings growth. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving since a minor downturn in FY '09. It made a choppy ascent after sputtering when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/13/10."
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CYH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Community Health System	$29.45	-0.30 -1.01%	$29.83	$30.05	-2.00%	714,672 69.43%	1,029,400
Most Recent Note for CYH - 11/2/2012 12:15:06 PM The 11/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +0% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter versus the year ago period. Additional overhead supply exists to act as resistance up through the $42 area. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline. It survived but failed to impress since last noted after dropped from Featured Stocks list on 2/08/06."
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DXPE - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale D X P Enterprises Inc	$50.18	+0.35 0.70%	$50.80	$50.80	-1.22%	53,850 80.13%	67,200
Most Recent Note for DXPE - 11/2/2012 12:18:06 PM Touched a new 52-week high today and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +65% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Consolidated and found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 10/03/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08 and fundamentals deteriorated afterward while it slumped from above $21 to as low as $8.57 before rebounding."
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$34.38	+0.24 0.70%	$34.85	$34.85	-1.35%	551,086 127.04%	433,800
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 11/2/2012 12:19:27 PM Reported earnings +4% on +26% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Still holding its ground following a considerable gap up gain and new 52-week high on 10/31/12. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 8/02/12 mid-day report - "Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and all-time highs with above average volume behind its gain while clearing prior resistance in the $23 area. Reported earnings +41% on +48% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. It has earned high ranks and no resistance remains to hinder its progress. Consensus estimates for FY '12 and '13 earnings +7% and 0%, respectively, and its low P/E valuation suggest that the outlook for future growth is a concern."
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$62.67	+0.36 0.58%	$62.84	$62.84	-0.27%	205,922 61.41%	335,300
Most Recent Note for INGR - 11/2/2012 12:20:40 PM Rallying to new 52-week and all-time highs today with a 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 10/26/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INXN - NYSE - Internet-Network Sltns Interxion Holding Nv	$22.52	+0.90 4.16%	$22.63	$23.71	-5.02%	416,564 77.20%	539,600
Most Recent Note for INXN - 11/2/2012 12:23:04 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation from its 52-week high hit after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Last noted in the 9/25/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C & A criteria) history for this Netherlands-based Internet - Network Solutions firm has not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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KORS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd	$56.52	-0.45 -0.80%	$58.62	$58.62	-3.59%	2,024,693 57.84%	3,500,600
Most Recent Note for KORS - 11/2/2012 12:30:59 PM This high-ranked Apparel - Clothing Manufacturing firm headquartered in Hong Kong has been encountering stubborn resistance in the $57 area while consolidating after pricing another Secondary Offering on 9/25/12. Today it touched a new 52-week high and then reversed into the red. Found support at its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating above prior resistance in the $50 area. Secondary Offering was completed on 3/23/12. Reported earnings +162% on +71% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has traded up considerably from its 12/15/11 IPO priced at $20.
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LOPE - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services Grand Canyon Education	$23.80	+2.19 10.13%	$25.00	$25.00	-4.80%	494,832 112.67%	439,200
Most Recent Note for LOPE - 11/2/2012 12:37:29 PM Reported earnings +41% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline, improving from sub par earnings for the Jun '12 quarter. Gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs. It had slumped below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 9/12/12 mid-day report - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
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PBH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Prestige Brands Holdings	$20.84	+0.24 1.17%	$21.26	$21.26	-1.98%	159,307 73.28%	217,400
Most Recent Note for PBH - 11/2/2012 12:43:22 PM Edging higher today following a considerable gap up and volume-driven rally for a new 52-week high on the prior session, rising with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +62% on +53% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following 3 sub par quarterly comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been especially strong.
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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$19.94	-0.19 -0.94%	$20.30	$20.30	-1.77%	335,154 58.91%	568,900
Most Recent Note for POL - 11/2/2012 12:45:56 PM Holding its ground today following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above prior chart highs during its recent consolidations. Reported earnings +27% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PVH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing P V H Corp	$112.50	-2.25 -1.96%	$115.82	$115.82	-2.87%	607,153 67.63%	897,700
Most Recent Note for PVH - 11/2/2012 12:48:13 PM Following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains this week for new 52-week highs it is extended from any sound base. Bullish action came after reporting it will buy Warnaco for $2.9 Billion. Promptly rebounded after slumping below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 6 consecutive losses on below average volume. Reported earnings +17% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its FY '09 and FY '10 earnings dipped after showing great annual earnings growth in prior years. Earnings rose +13% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines concerning the C criteria."
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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$11.91	+0.10 0.80%	$11.97	$12.03	-1.04%	120,328 118.78%	101,300
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 11/2/2012 12:59:53 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 5th consecutive gain. It is finally distancing itself from previously stubborn multi-year resistance in the $10-11 area and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Last noted in the 10/10/12 mid-day report - "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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TMH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES -Healthcare Information Service Team Health Hldgs Inc	$28.12	+0.71 2.57%	$28.13	$29.77	-5.56%	417,637 87.81%	475,600
Most Recent Note for TMH - 11/2/2012 1:03:44 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive gain after testing support at its 200 DMA line. It is -5.8% off its 52-week high today with little overhead supply remaining up through the $29 level to act as resistance. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/02/11. Reported earnings +29% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '12 period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons.
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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$37.90	+0.62 1.66%	$38.01	$38.72	-2.12%	185,588 75.35%	246,300
Most Recent Note for TREX - 11/2/2012 1:04:37 PM Tallying a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high. Reported strong earnings results for the Sep '12 quarter but with sales revenues up only +4%. 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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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$26.50	+0.52 2.00%	$26.60	$26.80	-1.12%	130,675 100.13%	130,500
Most Recent Note for TRS - 11/2/2012 1:06:52 PM Quarterly earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria. Today's 3rd consecutive gain on above average volume has it approaching its 52-week high. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
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VAR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Varian Medical Systems	$69.93	+1.16 1.69%	$70.20	$71.95	-2.81%	1,145,461 114.43%	1,001,000
Most Recent Note for VAR - 11/2/2012 1:10:16 PM Reported earnings +14% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Held its ground and rallied further toward its 52-week and multi-year highs in the $71-72 area since its considerable gap up gain with heavy volume on 10/26/12. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 1/20/12 mid-day report - "Encountering distributional pressure today while perched near its 52-week and all-time highs. Sales revenues and earnings increases have been below guidelines in its quarterly comparisons while it has maintained a slow and steady annual earnings history. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 10/26/10 mid-day report."
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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$49.53	-1.82 -3.54%	$51.71	$52.13	-4.99%	863,472 134.60%	641,500
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 11/2/2012 1:14:10 PM Pulling back today after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains this week for new 52-week highs. Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 8/08/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15%* for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline."*
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$102.63	+0.88 0.86%	$103.00	$103.73	-1.06%	17,332 59.97%	28,900
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 11/2/2012 1:15:20 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today while on track for its 6th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. The 11/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons shown greatly improved earnings and sales revenues. Prior earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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