Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, November 15th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012
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DOW 12523.8 -47.15 (-0.38%) | NASDAQ 2828.32 -18.49 (-0.65%) | S&P 500 1350.1 -5.39 (-0.40%)

Time of Screening : 11/15/2012 11:46:34 AM Report Released : 11/15/2012 12:34:38 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% 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
RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp	$36.36	-1.01 -2.70%	$37.51	310,480 78.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 394,100	$41.15 -11.64%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15 MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 11/15/2012 12:19:03 PM G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line today raising concerns, and its color code was changed to green. Only a prompt rebound above that important short-term average would help its outlook improve. Negative market (M criteria) and a worrisome "negative reversal" were recently noted as concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/2/2012. Click here.
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TDG - NYSE Transdigm Group Inc	$126.70	-4.69 -3.57%	$128.89	1,411,991 279.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 504,700	$152.62 -16.98%	8/16/2012	$132.23	PP = $136.44 MB = $143.26
Most Recent Note - 11/15/2012 12:26:08 PM G - Up from earlier lows after a damaging gap down and large loss with heavy volume. Its 50 DMA line violation and weak finish which triggered a technical sell signal on the prior session. Its 200 DMA line ($117.14) defines the next chart support level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/23/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Federal Agric Mtg Cl C	$30.01	+0.36 1.22%	$30.25	$30.26	-0.82%	24,820 81.91%	30,300
Most Recent Note for AGM - 11/15/2012 11:47:51 AM Perched at its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains above prior highs in the $27 area. Quarterly earnings increases have just below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '12 comparisons. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its underlying sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history are not meeting the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BKE - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Buckle Inc	$47.02	-0.72 -1.51%	$48.40	$50.00	-5.96%	351,106 121.36%	289,300
Most Recent Note for BKE - 11/15/2012 11:48:43 AM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales and earnings history is below the fact-based investment system guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/08. Traded up as much as +37.15% after first featured in the 4/16/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here)."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$24.72	-0.81 -3.17%	$25.54	$28.44	-13.08%	75,342 79.39%	94,900
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 11/15/2012 11:51:03 AM Sinking further below its 50 DMA line with volume running at an above average pace behind today's 4th consecutive loss. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/07/11. There are 10.1 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float now. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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CG - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management The Carlyle Group L P	$25.51	+0.05 0.20%	$25.56	$27.90	-8.57%	171,783 157.60%	109,000
Most Recent Note for CG - 11/15/2012 11:52:26 AM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria).
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$15.04	-0.76 -4.81%	$15.99	$16.24	-7.39%	34,910 92.85%	37,600
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 11/15/2012 11:54:09 AM Pulling back -16.4% off its 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace. Bullish action has continued since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$7.57	+0.17 2.30%	$7.64	$8.16	-7.23%	76,010 145.33%	52,300
Most Recent Note for DRD - 11/15/2012 11:56:45 AM Rising within striking distance of its 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace behind recent gains. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 3/01/12 mid-day report - "This low-priced South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has an erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$15.25	+0.02 0.13%	$15.25	$15.65	-2.56%	91,003 144.22%	63,100
Most Recent Note for HVT - 11/15/2012 11:57:28 AM Still hovering near its 52-week high today, consolidating above its 50 DMA line following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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KFN - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management K K R Financial Hldg Llc	$9.48	-0.45 -4.53%	$9.98	$10.46	-9.37%	943,858 107.80%	875,600
Most Recent Note for KFN - 11/15/2012 11:59:20 AM Considerable loss today, slumping near its 200 DMA line. Earnings history is not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
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MAIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Main Street Capital Corp	$27.54	+0.04 0.15%	$27.60	$30.98	-11.10%	287,177 100.45%	285,900
Most Recent Note for MAIN - 11/15/2012 12:01:00 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on the prior session. Reported earnings +11% on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 2nd consecutive quarter. Retreated to its 200 DMA line before finding support after noted in the 5/04/12 mid-day report - "It completed Public Offerings on 3/22/11 and 10/19/11. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.'"
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MCC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Medley Capital Corp	$13.29	+0.30 2.31%	$13.34	$14.74	-9.84%	279,866 78.24%	357,700
Most Recent Note for MCC - 11/15/2012 12:03:56 PM Rebounding today following volume-driven losses after violating its 50 DMA line. Its 200 DMA line defines the next support level above prior highs in the high $11 area. Completed a new Public Offering of 5 million shares on 8/22/12. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '12 showed big sales revenues and earnings increases, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the winning models of the fact-based system."
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MRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines M R C Global Inc	$23.89	+0.12 0.50%	$24.25	$25.82	-7.47%	292,000 98.98%	295,000
Most Recent Note for MRC - 11/15/2012 12:06:06 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/08/12 and it is consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. Limited history remains a concern after its IPO priced at $21 back on 4/12/12.
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NXST - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV Nexstar Broadcasting Grp	$11.03	-0.22 -1.96%	$11.25	$12.97	-14.96%	45,147 82.54%	54,700
Most Recent Note for NXST - 11/15/2012 12:08:32 PM Testing support at its 50 DMA line today while consolidating -14.9% off its 52-week high. Encountering distributional pressure since last noted in the 10/16/12 mid-day report when trading up near its 52-week high - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are 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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OSTK - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Overstock.com Inc	$14.01	-0.42 -2.91%	$14.65	$16.00	-12.44%	109,088 75.70%	144,100
Most Recent Note for OSTK - 11/15/2012 12:12:02 PM Pulling back today for a 7th consecutive small loss, retreating from its 52-week high following considerable volume-driven gains. Last noted in the 11/05/12 mid-day report - "It still faces resistance due to additional overhead supply. 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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PAA - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Plains All Amer Pipe	$43.03	-1.10 -2.49%	$44.34	$47.14	-8.72%	695,035 83.55%	831,900
Most Recent Note for PAA - 11/15/2012 12:13:17 PM This Master Limited Partnership (MLP) it slumping further below its 50 DMA line today, adding to its streak of damaging losses. Reported earnings +3% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Shares split 2:1 effective 10/02/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady."
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PETM - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Petsmart Inc	$69.30	+4.45 6.86%	$69.59	$72.75	-4.74%	1,842,218 130.77%	1,408,800
Most Recent Note for PETM - 11/15/2012 12:18:27 PM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line today with a big volume-driven gain, trading only -5.8% below its 52-week high. Reported earnings +50% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Current earnings per share have been up +25% or more in 3 of the past 4 comparisons, which is good concerning the C criteria. However, quarterly sales revenues increases in the +8-9% are below the robust growth guidelines of the investment system, while sales should be up +18-25% or more or showing great acceleration over prior quarters.
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SSI - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Stage Stores Inc	$22.95	-0.49 -2.09%	$27.42	$26.00	-11.73%	384,024 106.55%	360,400
Most Recent Note for SSI - 11/15/2012 12:21:03 PM Hit another new 52-week and multi-year high today but then abruptly reversed into the red and slumped near its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 11/01/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
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SXL - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Sunoco Logistics Ptnr Lp	$45.66	-0.02 -0.04%	$45.85	$52.04	-12.26%	199,941 81.44%	245,500
Most Recent Note for SXL - 11/15/2012 12:24:20 PM Reported earnings +40% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. This MLP violated its 50 DMA line with a spurt of volume-driven losses after recently wedging to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 10/23/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +60% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Its shares split 3:1 on 12/05/11. Earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons satisfy the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VPFG - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Viewpoint Financial Grp	$19.40	-0.74 -3.67%	$20.14	$21.99	-11.78%	141,310 76.76%	184,100
Most Recent Note for VPFG - 11/15/2012 12:30:09 PM Violating its 50 DMA line today with volume running at an above average pace behind a damaging loss. Reported earnings +88% on +27% sales revenues for the September 30, 2012 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings improving by more than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted in the 9/17/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +10%* on -6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Below the fact-based investment system's +25% earnings guideline."*
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WMT - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Wal-Mart Stores	$68.57	-2.74 -3.84%	$69.69	$77.60	-11.64%	12,807,720 187.57%	6,828,100
Most Recent Note for WMT - 11/15/2012 12:32:58 PM Gapped down today for a damaging loss on heavy volume. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the Oct '12 quarter. Encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks, yet it had clawed to new 52-week highs since last noted in the 8/16/12 mid-day report - "The world's largest retailer's sales revenues and earnings increases in quarterly comparisons do not meet the fact-based system's guidelines, meanwhile its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady."
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WSM - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Williams Sonoma Inc	$43.67	-1.44 -3.19%	$45.38	$48.07	-9.15%	2,057,083 142.96%	1,438,900
Most Recent Note for WSM - 11/15/2012 12:34:22 PM Retreating from multi-year highs, violating its 50 DMA line today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales revenues increases are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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