Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, November 20th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2012
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DOW 12784.56 -11.4 (-0.09%) | NASDAQ 2911.27 -4.82 (-0.17%) | S&P 500 1387.05 0.16 (0.01%)

Time of Screening : 11/20/2012 11:38:58 AM Report Released : 11/20/2012 12:54:35 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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
GPX - NYSE G P Strategies Corp	$20.70	+0.17 0.80%	$20.71	68,873 118.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 58,200	$21.44 -3.47%	10/8/2012	$20.00	PP = $20.77 MB = $21.81
Most Recent Note - 11/20/2012 12:05:59 PM G - Still holding its ground stubbornly, hovering near its 52-week high. Earnings +0% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raised fundamental concerns. Deterioration leading to a close below its old high close ($20.27 on 8/17/12) would negate the recent technical breakout, and a violation of its 50 DMA line would be a more worrisome sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/15/2012. Click here.
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RGR - NYSE Sturm Ruger & Co Inc	$52.23	+3.40 6.96%	$52.40	409,408 100.03% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 409,300	$58.42 -10.60%	11/20/2012	$52.23	PP = $52.65 MB = $55.28
Most Recent Note - 11/20/2012 Y - Gapped up today and it faces little resistance up through the $58 level. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 11/08/12 high after a cup-with-handle base. The M criteria remains an overriding concern arguing against new buying efforts until the market produces a follow-through-day. Since last noted on 5/14/12 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list it found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation from highs, then it rebounded impressively. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/22/2012. 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	$32.48	+0.37 1.15%	$32.82	$32.82	-1.04%	48,289 150.90%	32,000
Most Recent Note for AGM - 11/20/2012 11:40:18 AM Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 8th gain backed by above average volume in the span of 9 sessions, distancing itself from prior highs in the $27 area. Quarterly earnings increases were 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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AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$18.47	+0.01 0.05%	$18.72	$18.93	-2.43%	60,886 69.74%	87,300
Most Recent Note for AGX - 11/20/2012 11:41:45 AM Churning above average volume in the past 2 weeks but encountering distributional pressure and making no meaningful headway above prior highs in the $18 area. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jan, Apr, and Jul '12 quarters, but the Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ARMH - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized A R M Holdings Plc Ads	$34.61	-1.12 -3.13%	$35.00	$35.81	-3.35%	1,335,570 58.22%	2,294,100
Most Recent Note for ARMH - 11/20/2012 11:49:48 AM Pulling back today after wedging to new 52-week and multi-year highs in recent weeks without great volume conviction. Following its volume-driven October breakout it has rallied unhindered by resistance due to overhead supply. The 10/24/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +24% sales for the Sep '12 quarter following 3 prior quarterly comparisons below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There was a downturn in its FY '09 earnings, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) was previously noted as below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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AWRE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Aware Inc	$6.38	+0.31 5.14%	$6.70	$7.50	-14.91%	119,802 542.09%	22,100
Most Recent Note for AWRE - 11/20/2012 11:53:37 AM Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines (C & A criteria).
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BLL - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Ball Corp	$44.62	-0.03 -0.07%	$44.71	$44.88	-0.58%	457,973 61.01%	750,700
Most Recent Note for BLL - 11/20/2012 11:55:01 AM Holding its ground today after hitting a new 52-week high with a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports 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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CHS - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Chicos Fas Inc	$18.24	+0.08 0.44%	$18.87	$19.76	-7.69%	3,122,748 152.84%	2,043,200
Most Recent Note for CHS - 11/20/2012 11:56:57 AM Traded up earlier but encountered resistance at its 50 DMA line. Recently encountering distributional pressure and stubborn resistance near the $19 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a drastic downturn FY '07-09 while earnings increases have been at or near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 most recent quarterly comparisons through Jul '12. Due to report earnings on Tuesday November 20, 2012. On 3/8/2006 this company hailing from the Retail - Clothing Shoe industry group was dropped from the Featured Stocks list and it subsequently fell -95.6% before rebounding. Prior notes acknowledged its impressive rebound from its November 2008 low of $1.72. Chicos Fas Inc rose +155% in the 15 month period following its appearance long ago in the December 2003 issue of CANSLIM.net News."
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DIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Dineequity Inc	$62.82	+0.83 1.34%	$63.12	$64.74	-2.97%	64,135 70.25%	91,300
Most Recent Note for DIN - 11/20/2012 11:58:26 AM Reported earnings -1% on -18% sales revenues for the Sep ' 12 quarter., below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Up today for a 3rd consecutive gain, perched within striking distance of its 52 week high. Held its ground and rebounded following a volume-driven loss noted in the 10/24/12 mid-day report when testing its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain since long ago noted in the 3/18/10 mid-day report - "Erratic earnings and lack of sales revenues growth are cause for concern."
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$14.25	+0.05 0.35%	$14.42	$16.22	-12.15%	307,944 63.52%	484,800
Most Recent Note for EVER - 11/20/2012 12:00:18 PM Pulled back to its 50 DMA line which has acted as support, now -12.2% from its 52-week high with above average volume behind a recent spurt of losses. Limited history remains a concern, meanwhile it rallied since its 5/03/12 IPO at $10. Reported earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking only its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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GEOS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration Geospace Technologies	$74.52	-0.20 -0.27%	$75.44	$75.48	-1.27%	75,731 82.77%	91,500
Most Recent Note for GEOS - 11/20/2012 12:01:52 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains 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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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$38.78	-0.04 -0.10%	$38.95	$39.32	-1.37%	338,644 66.03%	512,900
Most Recent Note for HDB - 11/20/2012 12:07:25 PM Perched near 52-week and multi-year highs today, building on an orderly base-on-base pattern above its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08.
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$16.50	-0.24 -1.43%	$16.69	$17.55	-5.98%	43,358 59.64%	72,700
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 11/20/2012 12:10:51 PM Finding support at its 50 DMA line today. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $27 level. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$16.05	-0.06 -0.37%	$16.29	$16.29	-1.47%	44,245 64.40%	68,700
Most Recent Note for HVT - 11/20/2012 12:11:42 PM Hit another 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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PAC - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Grupo Aero Del Pac Ads	$49.21	+0.26 0.53%	$49.46	$49.74	-1.07%	63,308 84.52%	74,900
Most Recent Note for PAC - 11/20/2012 12:14:47 PM This Mexican operator of 12 airports has recently wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Its sales revenue growth history is below guidelines, but improving in recent quarters through Sep '12 along with stronger earnings.
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PUK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Prudential Plc Adr	$28.26	+0.46 1.65%	$28.36	$28.37	-0.39%	158,345 142.27%	111,300
Most Recent Note for PUK - 11/20/2012 12:15:49 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history for this well known Insurance - Life firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$24.07	+0.37 1.56%	$24.78	$26.35	-8.65%	3,702,440 195.94%	1,889,600
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 11/20/2012 12:18:06 PM Found support at its 200 DMA line when consolidating since last noted in the 9/19/12 mid-day report - "This Chinese Computer Software - Security firm has shown erratic price/volume action in recent months and has not formed an orderly base pattern. It is perched near its 52-week high but faces additional overhead supply up through the $36 area. Quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues increases have been strong."
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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$170.80	+10.36 6.46%	$173.20	$173.20	-1.39%	998,892 136.61%	731,200
Most Recent Note for REGN - 11/20/2012 12:19:38 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its 3rd consecutive gain. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings versus year-ago losses for the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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RMD - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Resmed Inc	$40.13	-0.60 -1.46%	$40.36	$42.30	-5.14%	734,804 64.37%	1,141,500
Most Recent Note for RMD - 11/20/2012 12:33:25 PM Pulled back and found recent support near its 50 DMA line while consolidating from its 52-week high. It may be forming a new square box base pattern. Reported earnings +42% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, marking a 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). The prior 5 quarterly comparisons showed sub par earnings increases and its sales revenues growth has been in the +8-12% range. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08.
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RYL - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction Ryland Group	$34.25	+1.89 5.84%	$34.29	$35.84	-4.44%	864,688 60.47%	1,429,900
Most Recent Note for RYL - 11/20/2012 12:35:49 PM Earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines (C and A criteria). Found support near its 50 DMA line during its ongoing ascent.
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$5.65	+0.37 7.01%	$5.65	$6.09	-7.22%	51,853 97.47%	53,200
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 11/20/2012 12:37:00 PM Reported earnings +322% on +54% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, it retreated from its 52-week high hit with volume-driven gains after 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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STC - NYSE - INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance Stewart Information Svcs	$26.40	+1.14 4.51%	$26.41	$26.43	-0.11%	147,285 71.29%	206,600
Most Recent Note for STC - 11/20/2012 12:38:12 PM Recently found support near its 50 DMA line 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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VASC - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Vascular Solutions	$13.59	-0.25 -1.78%	$13.74	$15.25	-10.86%	76,189 130.91%	58,200
Most Recent Note for VASC - 11/20/2012 12:42:30 PM Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 110 in Dec '11 to 136 in Sep '12, a reassuring sign of increasing institutional interest (I criteria). Slumped below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks after rallying to new highs since last noted in the 8/31/12 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are still not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VRTS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Virtus Investment Ptnrs	$106.50	+2.24 2.15%	$106.86	$107.00	-0.47%	22,035 64.62%	34,100
Most Recent Note for VRTS - 11/20/2012 12:44:32 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today after holding its ground following a recent spurt of gains, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports 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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WLK - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Westlake Chemical Corp	$73.55	-0.98 -1.31%	$74.17	$80.49	-8.62%	510,669 101.08%	505,200
Most Recent Note for WLK - 11/20/2012 12:46:19 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today after recently violating that important short-term average with damaging distributional losses. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. The 11/13/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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