Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2012
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DOW 13273.9 161.46 (1.23%) | NASDAQ 3017.26 17.6 (0.59%) | S&P 500 1431.89 14.63 (1.03%)

Time of Screening : 11/6/2012 11:53:54 AM Report Released : 11/6/2012 12:58:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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	$16.08	+0.18 1.13%	$16.13	89,406 77.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 116,000	$16.13 -0.31%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31 MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2012 11:57:20 AM G - Touched a new 52-week high today. Recently held its ground stubbornly while enduring some distributional pressure after getting extended from its prior base. Prior high ($14.79 on 9/24/12) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/25/2012. Click here.
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RAX - NYSE Rackspace Hosting Inc	$65.44	-0.67 -1.01%	$66.39	1,135,742 70.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,613,100	$69.81 -6.26%	11/6/2012	$65.44	PP = $69.91 MB = $73.41
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2012 12:42:01 PM Y - Due to report earnings after the close today. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. Found support near prior highs in the $60 area recently after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong. A recent streak of 10 consecutive weekly gains helped it rebound impressively from below its 200 DMA line following a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/14/12. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 4/10/2012. Click here.
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VSI - NYSE Vitamin Shoppe Inc	$59.49	+6.19 11.61%	$60.67	572,416 217.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 263,600	$61.82 -3.77%	10/15/2012	$57.82	PP = $60.08 MB = $63.08
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2012 12:57:49 PM Y - Released better than expected earnings +35% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter before the market open. Gapped up for a considerable gain, rallying back above its 50 DMA line. Color code was changed to yellow while challenging the previously cited pivot point. Keep in mind the M criteria which argues against new buying efforts until the market is back in a confirmed rally. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/15/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
CLW - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Packaging & Containers Clearwater Paper Corp	$40.83	+0.71 1.77%	$40.83	$42.79	-4.58%	91,491 70.05%	130,600
Most Recent Note for CLW - 11/6/2012 11:59:30 AM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and -4.4% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +116% while sales revenues fell -4% in the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012. The 10/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) is another fundamental concern."
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CYH - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals Community Health System	$28.59	-1.10 -3.70%	$29.74	$30.05	-4.86%	751,264 69.96%	1,073,900
Most Recent Note for CYH - 11/6/2012 12:00:29 PM Prior mid-day reports 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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DW - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Drew Industries	$33.83	+1.55 4.80%	$34.13	$34.13	-0.88%	96,128 73.72%	130,400
Most Recent Note for DW - 11/6/2012 12:04:34 PM Reported earnings +54% on +36% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter following 2 sub par quarters with earnings below the +25% minimum. Considerable gain today for a new 52-week high from an orderly "square box" base above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high."
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ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$24.99	+0.42 1.71%	$25.05	$25.05	-0.24%	39,886 60.71%	65,700
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 11/6/2012 12:06:20 PM Held its ground and rallied further since gapping up on 10/31/12 and breaking out for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +33% on +15% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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."
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EXR - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Extra Space Storage Inc	$35.01	+0.16 0.46%	$35.05	$35.17	-0.45%	961,887 158.28%	607,700
Most Recent Note for EXR - 11/6/2012 12:13:47 PM Proposed another new Public Offering on 11/05/12 while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high following a volume-driven gain and rebound above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +39% on +31% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period and recent quarterly comparisons have shown improving sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, making it not a match with the investment system's guidelines for sound buy candidates. Completed a new Public Offering back on 4/20/12.
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FBC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Flagstar Bancorp Inc	$15.91	+0.55 3.58%	$15.96	$15.97	-0.38%	193,016 69.78%	276,600
Most Recent Note for FBC - 11/6/2012 12:14:32 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 6th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports 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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FNF - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Fidelity Natl Finl Inc	$21.90	+0.00 0.00%	$22.04	$23.27	-5.89%	1,542,993 62.07%	2,485,800
Most Recent Note for FNF - 11/6/2012 12:18:42 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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GLDD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Great Lakes Dredge&Dock	$8.00	-0.17 -2.08%	$8.41	$8.41	-4.88%	714,974 218.71%	326,900
Most Recent Note for GLDD - 11/6/2012 12:20:34 PM Touched another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. A gap up and volume-driven gains in the past week helped it rally 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	$36.80	-1.80 -4.66%	$38.72	$39.18	-6.07%	1,551,472 278.89%	556,300
Most Recent Note for GNRC - 11/6/2012 12:23:07 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. Pulling back today following 8 consecutive gains into new 52-week high territory 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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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$15.50	-0.11 -0.70%	$15.62	$15.65	-0.96%	37,580 75.16%	50,000
Most Recent Note for HVT - 11/6/2012 12:24:16 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$28.97	+2.15 8.02%	$29.20	$29.20	-0.79%	265,680 226.30%	117,400
Most Recent Note for MED - 11/6/2012 12:27:09 PM Hit a new 52-week high today with a gap up and considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +44% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) comparisons have shown sub par earnings growth versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight downturn in FY '11.
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MGAM - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Multimedia Games Hldg Co	$16.41	+0.07 0.43%	$16.44	$16.75	-2.03%	106,492 58.19%	183,000
Most Recent Note for MGAM - 11/6/2012 12:30:54 PM Holding its ground in a tight trading range near its 52-week high in recent months while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. It found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing advance this year. Earnings history has been erratic, and prior reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$42.62	+0.16 0.38%	$43.06	$44.75	-4.76%	170,521 68.95%	247,300
Most Recent Note for MSG - 11/6/2012 12:34:33 PM Rising from its 50 DMA line with a 5th consecutive gain today which has it poised for a best-ever close. Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior 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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RDEN - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Elizabeth Arden Inc	$47.48	-0.01 -0.02%	$48.14	$48.59	-2.28%	99,977 59.30%	168,600
Most Recent Note for RDEN - 11/6/2012 12:44:19 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Found support at its 50 DMA line after an intra-day pullback on the prior session. The 11/05/12 mid-day report noted - "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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SATS - NASDAQ - Telecom-Cable/Satl Eqp Echostar Corp Cl A	$32.11	-0.49 -1.50%	$32.27	$33.14	-3.11%	129,751 80.49%	161,200
Most Recent Note for SATS - 11/6/2012 12:47:02 PM Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Pulling back with above average volume after wedging to new 52-week highs last week with gains lacking great volume conviction.
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STC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Stewart Information Svcs	$24.23	+0.41 1.72%	$24.44	$26.14	-7.31%	125,926 62.62%	201,100
Most Recent Note for STC - 11/6/2012 12:47:48 PM Recently found support near its 50 DMA line and it then blasted to new 52-week highs with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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THO - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Thor Industries Inc	$44.68	+4.53 11.28%	$45.75	$45.75	-2.34%	1,010,015 183.04%	551,800
Most Recent Note for THO - 11/6/2012 12:50:35 PM Gapped up today and rallied for a new 52-week high on encouraging earnings and sales guidance. Held its ground and made gradual progress through resistance due to overhead supply up to the $39 level since noted in the 10/04/12 mid-day report - "Erratic earnings history is a concern."
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VRSK - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - research Verisk Analytics Cl A	$50.11	+0.33 0.66%	$50.26	$52.13	-3.87%	392,696 57.72%	680,300
Most Recent Note for VRSK - 11/6/2012 12:53:48 PM Consolidating following a considerable 10/31/12 gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since 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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