Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, November 5th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 11/5/2012 11:49:45 AM Report Released : 11/5/2012 12:42:51 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.
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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	$15.74	+0.08 0.51%	$15.83	82,170 73.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 112,000	$16.07 -2.05%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 11/5/2012 11:59:11 AM G - Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground while enduring some distributional pressure 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail Acadia Realty Trust	$25.65	-0.04 -0.16%	$25.81	$26.05	-1.54%	227,334 58.19%	390,700
Most Recent Note for AKR - 11/5/2012 11:51:35 AM Hovering near its 52-week high after completing a new Public Offering on 10/26/12. Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Fundamentals (C and A criteria) for this REIT are not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
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AMG - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Affiliated Managers Grp	$127.19	-0.62 -0.49%	$127.99	$132.32	-3.88%	236,295 66.75%	354,000
Most Recent Note for AMG - 11/5/2012 11:55:12 AM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week. Recent quarterly comparisons show earnings increases near the minimum +25% guideline, but its prior sales revenues and earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system after a downturn in FY '08 and FY '09 earnings, a flaw with respect to the A criteria.
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BCEI - NYSE - ENERGY Bonanza Creek Energy Inc	$25.89	+0.79 3.15%	$26.60	$26.60	-2.67%	245,604 81.06%	303,000
Most Recent Note for BCEI - 11/5/2012 11:58:12 AM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line and above prior highs in the $22 area while consolidating recently. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Showed strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, but its prior earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$6.85	+0.42 6.53%	$6.95	$7.02	-2.42%	946,907 116.31%	814,100
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 11/5/2012 12:02:34 PM Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$15.70	-0.01 -0.06%	$15.83	$15.87	-1.07%	246,569 70.41%	350,200
Most Recent Note for EVER - 11/5/2012 12:05:53 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains last week. Reported earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Since its 5/03/12 IPO priced at $10 the price/volume action has been mostly bullish, however prior mid-day report repeatedly noted - "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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FBC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Flagstar Bancorp Inc	$15.07	+0.54 3.72%	$15.43	$15.43	-2.33%	324,142 123.29%	262,900
Most Recent Note for FBC - 11/5/2012 12:07:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive gain. The 11/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
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GLDD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Great Lakes Dredge&Dock	$8.15	+0.14 1.75%	$8.19	$8.22	-0.85%	361,718 117.90%	306,800
Most Recent Note for GLDD - 11/5/2012 12:09:28 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains last week from support at its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted -"Fundamentals (C and A criteria) have been below guidelines for this low-priced stock."
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GNRC - NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt Generac Hldgs Inc	$36.87	+2.52 7.34%	$37.45	$37.45	-1.55%	1,844,367 404.82%	455,600
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 11/5/2012 12:11:38 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. Tallying its 8th consecutive gain today for a new 52-week high with volume running at an above average pace. 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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GWR - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Genesee & Wyoming Inc	$73.93	+2.44 3.41%	$75.82	$75.82	-2.49%	413,138 63.60%	649,600
Most Recent Note for GWR - 11/5/2012 12:13:30 PM This Transportation - Rail firm hit another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings -6 on +3% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, a 3rd consecutive sub par earnings report. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/14/12 and found support above its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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MTZ - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Mastec Inc	$23.88	+0.70 3.02%	$24.05	$24.40	-2.13%	598,801 74.78%	800,700
Most Recent Note for MTZ - 11/5/2012 12:16:29 PM Perched near its 52-week high today while on track for a 6th consecutive gain. The high-ranked Telecom -Infrastructure firm showed better sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, however, prior mid-day reports noted -"Quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NDSN - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Nordson Corp	$61.14	+1.11 1.85%	$61.90	$63.24	-3.32%	171,068 73.86%	231,600
Most Recent Note for NDSN - 11/5/2012 12:20:06 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today after a recent spurt of gains. Consolidating above prior highs in the mid-$50 range since last noted in the 8/22/12 mid-day report following a considerable breakaway gap for a new 52-week high with a gain backed by heavy volume - "Reported earnings +31% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior sales revenues and earnings increases were sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 leaving fundamental concerns with regard to the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$15.58	+0.38 2.50%	$15.84	$16.00	-2.63%	81,870 66.78%	122,600
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 11/5/2012 12:21:11 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today following considerable volume-driven gains noted in recent weeks. It still faces resistance due to additional overhead supply, and 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."
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$14.63	+0.76 5.48%	$14.65	$14.65	-0.14%	122,051 86.44%	141,200
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 11/5/2012 12:23:39 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today with gains backed by above average volume after stubbornly holding its ground at its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '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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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$20.06	+0.01 0.05%	$20.20	$20.30	-1.18%	344,679 58.97%	584,500
Most Recent Note for POL - 11/5/2012 12:24:18 PM Still 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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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$15.32	+0.57 3.86%	$16.02	$16.02	-4.37%	65,190 261.81%	24,900
Most Recent Note for PROV - 11/5/2012 12:25:30 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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PVH - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing P V H Corp	$111.49	+0.37 0.33%	$112.62	$115.82	-3.74%	553,950 59.91%	924,600
Most Recent Note for PVH - 11/5/2012 12:26:13 PM Following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gains last 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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RDEN - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Elizabeth Arden Inc	$47.01	-0.50 -1.05%	$47.37	$48.59	-3.25%	157,843 96.66%	163,300
Most Recent Note for RDEN - 11/5/2012 12:29:28 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Pulled back just below its 50 DMA line earlier today then erased its early loss. Reported earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 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 was 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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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$14.03	+0.08 0.57%	$14.05	$14.48	-3.11%	473,046 69.63%	679,400
Most Recent Note for SCI - 11/5/2012 12:30:58 PM Consolidating in a tight range after a 10/25/12 gap up and new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +36% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.80	-0.13 -2.19%	$6.03	$6.09	-4.76%	49,419 101.27%	48,800
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 11/5/2012 12:32:49 PM Retreating today from new 52-week highs hit last week with volume-driven gains. The 10/08/12 mid-day report noted -"Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases, but its prior earnings history has been erratic and 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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TBBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Bancorp Inc	$12.40	+0.15 1.22%	$12.73	$12.73	-2.59%	98,848 89.94%	109,900
Most Recent Note for TBBK - 11/5/2012 12:34:38 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 6th 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. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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TREX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Trex Company Inc	$39.36	+0.08 0.20%	$39.40	$39.67	-0.78%	165,916 63.89%	259,700
Most Recent Note for TREX - 11/5/2012 12:37:22 PM Holding its ground today following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory. Reported strong earnings results for the Sep '12 quarter but with sales revenues up only +4%, not revenue growth indicative of great demand for a hot new (N criteria) product or service 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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VAR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Varian Medical Systems	$71.20	+1.05 1.50%	$71.39	$71.95	-1.04%	1,188,555 114.85%	1,034,900
Most Recent Note for VAR - 11/5/2012 12:41:25 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply while challenging its 52-week and multi-year highs in the $71-72 area with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +14% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for its 7th consecutive quarter.
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VMI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Valmont Industries Inc	$134.63	-1.52 -1.12%	$137.21	$139.21	-3.29%	65,948 58.16%	113,400
Most Recent Note for VMI - 11/5/2012 12:42:33 PM Pulling back from new 52-week and all-time highs hit last week with a loss today on higher volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +33% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons showed improved earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, however its annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '10. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/02/08.
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