Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, November 19th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2012
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DOW 12757.37 169.06 (1.34%) | NASDAQ 2904.45 51.33 (1.80%) | S&P 500 1382.38 22.5 (1.65%)

Time of Screening : 11/19/2012 11:56:23 AM Report Released : 11/19/2012 1:10:25 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$9.67	+0.46 4.99%	$9.98	$10.20	-5.20%	146,087 128.15%	114,000
Most Recent Note for ACET - 11/19/2012 11:59:22 AM Rebounding above its 50 DMA line today after a streak of 6 consecutive losses with above average volume. Reported earnings +38% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Found support near its 200 DMA line while consolidating in recent months. Reported sales revenues -8% and yet it grew earnings +31% for the Jun '12 quarter. This low-priced stock has an up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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AEM - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd	$55.15	+3.01 5.77%	$55.21	$56.99	-3.23%	1,643,594 97.16%	1,691,600
Most Recent Note for AEM - 11/19/2012 12:05:08 PM Gapped up today, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line. Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $88 level. This Canadian firm in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group's quarterly sales revenues and earning increases have not been been strong and steady. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history improved following a downturn in FY '07-08.
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AGM - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Federal Agric Mtg Cl C	$32.19	+1.12 3.60%	$32.41	$32.41	-0.68%	80,963 253.01%	32,000
Most Recent Note for AGM - 11/19/2012 12:07:02 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 7th gain backed by above average volume in the span of 8 sessions, distancing itself from 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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BLL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Ball Corp	$44.31	+0.97 2.24%	$44.42	$44.41	-0.23%	607,519 80.93%	750,700
Most Recent Note for BLL - 11/19/2012 12:08:53 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. The 11/16/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$92.96	-0.74 -0.79%	$95.15	$98.99	-6.09%	233,293 78.08%	298,800
Most Recent Note for CPA - 11/19/2012 12:10:25 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th loss in the span of 7 sessions. It is extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +8% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marks 4 quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% guideline since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11."
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DEST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Destination Maternity Cp	$20.90	+0.96 4.81%	$20.96	$22.52	-7.19%	59,023 103.91%	56,800
Most Recent Note for DEST - 11/19/2012 12:25:17 PM Today's 3rd consecutive gain has it rallying from its 50 & 200 DMA lines, now -7.4% off its 52-week high. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Acc firm's sales revenues in the past 2 quarters through Sep '12 were below the respective year ago periods, indicating no new growth in demand for its products or services (bad N criteria). Its small supply (S criteria) of only 12 million shares in the float could contribute to greater price volatility. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) has not been strong, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern.
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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$7.78	+0.10 1.30%	$7.80	$8.16	-4.66%	49,319 91.84%	53,700
Most Recent Note for DRD - 11/19/2012 12:27:25 PM Rising within -5.2% of its 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace behind its 3rd consecutive gain. 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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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$26.39	+0.14 0.53%	$26.83	$26.83	-1.64%	202,781 95.65%	212,000
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 11/19/2012 12:29:13 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive gain. The 11/09/12 mid-day report noted - "Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $29 level. It has earned high ranks but its earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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GEOS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration Geospace Technologies	$75.34	+3.20 4.44%	$75.48	$75.48	-0.19%	95,120 103.96%	91,500
Most Recent Note for GEOS - 11/19/2012 12:32:44 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume. Found support well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line when consolidating and it built an orderly base in recent weeks before breaking out. Shares split 2:1 effective 10/19/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$16.03	+0.54 3.49%	$16.04	$16.04	-0.06%	169,764 247.11%	68,700
Most Recent Note for HVT - 11/19/2012 12:33:52 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Rallied last week from support at its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MRC - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines M R C Global Inc	$24.84	+0.25 1.02%	$25.38	$25.82	-3.79%	320,863 102.22%	313,900
Most Recent Note for MRC - 11/19/2012 12:42:30 PM Completed a Secondary Offering on 11/08/12. Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain from a dip below its 50 DMA line near the offering. Limited history remains a concern after its IPO priced at $21 back on 4/12/12.
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PAA - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines Plains All Amer Pipe	$45.84	+0.81 1.80%	$46.63	$47.14	-2.76%	680,389 79.35%	857,400
Most Recent Note for PAA - 11/19/2012 12:44:57 PM This Master Limited Partnership (MLP) is rebounding from a slump below its 50 DMA line today with a 3rd gain backed by above average volume in the span of 4 sessions. The 11/15/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +3%* on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Shares split 2:1 effective 10/02/12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has not been strong and steady."*
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PAG - NYSE - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Penske Automotive Grp	$28.47	+0.91 3.30%	$29.11	$32.35	-11.99%	300,323 78.05%	384,800
Most Recent Note for PAG - 11/19/2012 12:49:52 PM Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, its first quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in more than a year. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 10/17/12 mid-day report - "A downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the fact-based investment system's A criteria."
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$80.99	+0.64 0.80%	$81.65	$89.83	-9.84%	752,082 94.18%	798,600
Most Recent Note for PII - 11/19/2012 12:56:46 PM Slumped below its 50 DMA line last week while retreating further from its 52-week high. It spiked to new high territory with a volume-driven gain when last noted in the 10/18/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +40% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons now show earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, leaving some fundamental concerns."
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$15.19	+0.10 0.64%	$15.28	$16.02	-5.20%	47,066 173.04%	27,200
Most Recent Note for PROV - 11/19/2012 12:59:36 PM Holding its ground while consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high since last noted after a gap up to new high territory in the 11/15/12 mid-day report - "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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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$38.42	+0.10 0.26%	$38.46	$39.97	-3.88%	33,656 98.70%	34,100
Most Recent Note for RUK - 11/19/2012 1:01:15 PM Consolidating within striking distance of its 52-week and multi-year highs still, but last week it slumped below its 50 DMA line for the first time since June. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.27	+0.22 4.36%	$5.39	$6.09	-13.46%	40,083 75.34%	53,200
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 11/19/2012 1:04:19 PM Reported earnings +322% on +54% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Consolidating today near its 50 DMA line, it retreated from its 52-week high hit with volume-driven gains after last noted in the 11/05/12 mid-day report -"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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WYN - NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Wyndham Worldwide Corp	$49.30	+0.64 1.32%	$49.68	$55.41	-11.03%	1,428,437 122.44%	1,166,600
Most Recent Note for WYN - 11/19/2012 1:10:09 PM Trading near its 200 DMA line today, halting its slide near that important long-term average, now -11% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues growth has been sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09. Due to fundamental concerns it is not a good match with the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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