Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, November 21st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2013
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DOW 15983.88 83.06 (0.52%) | NASDAQ 3956.3 35.03 (0.89%) | S&P 500 1792.03 10.66 (0.60%)

Time of Screening : 11/21/2013 12:03:45 PM Report Released : 11/21/2013 1:14:41 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AL - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Air Lease Corp Cl A	$31.11	-1.65 -5.04%	$31.24	$33.57	-7.33%	4,086,683 802.41%	509,300
Most Recent Note for AL - 11/21/2013 12:10:05 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high after proposing another Secondary Offering. Since dropped from the Featured Stocks list.and noted with caution on 6/21/13 it found support near its 200 DMA line then rallied to new highs. Completed an earlier Secondary Offering on 5/31/13.
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BRLI - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Bio Reference Labs Inc	$37.10	+0.71 1.94%	$37.20	$36.44	1.80%	134,843 63.88%	211,100
Most Recent Note for BRLI - 11/21/2013 12:14:01 PM No resistance remains due to overhead supply while hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +18% on +16% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), and fundamental concerns remain.
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BWA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Borg Warner Inc	$106.16	+3.63 3.54%	$106.67	$108.04	-1.74%	555,082 81.27%	683,000
Most Recent Note for BWA - 11/21/2013 12:18:43 PM Rallying toward its 52-week and all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive gain backed by above average volume, rising from support at its 50 DMA line. This Auto/Truck -Original Equipment firm's fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system.
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DLTR - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Dollar Tree Inc	$55.65	-3.27 -5.55%	$56.44	$60.19	-7.54%	3,944,976 260.34%	1,515,300
Most Recent Note for DLTR - 11/21/2013 12:21:41 PM Gapped down today, violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss. Reported earnings +14% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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ESYS - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Elecsys Corp	$9.75	+0.17 1.77%	$9.75	$11.00	-11.36%	30,198 117.96%	25,600
Most Recent Note for ESYS - 11/21/2013 12:28:24 PM Recent quarterly comparisons through Jul '13 showed greatly improved earnings results and improved sales revenues growth. Quarterly revenues totals in the $6-8 million range are rather minuscule, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Recently enduring distributional pressure after getting extended from any sound base.
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ETE - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Transprt/Pipelne Energy Transfer Eqty Lp	$75.83	+2.55 3.48%	$77.33	$74.82	1.35%	594,655 71.97%	826,200
Most Recent Note for ETE - 11/21/2013 12:31:18 PM Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. It has shown bullish action since the 11/08/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Showed strong earnings and sales increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters, however its prior quarterly and annual earnings history is below guidelines."
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$65.61	+2.57 4.08%	$66.25	$63.66	3.06%	240,143 68.34%	351,400
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 11/21/2013 12:36:03 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive gain with ever increasing volume. Reported earnings +54% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It may produce more climactic gains while rallying from a riskier "late stage" base, however prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It has earned high ranks, but its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a slight downturn in FY '11."
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FONR - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Fonar Corp	$20.44	+2.98 17.04%	$21.87	$19.66	3.95%	380,492 191.49%	198,700
Most Recent Note for FONR - 11/21/2013 12:38:36 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt of gains, getting more extended from any sound base. The 11/19/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$9.41	+0.20 2.17%	$9.45	$9.65	-2.49%	1,795,060 152.03%	1,180,700
Most Recent Note for GA - 11/21/2013 12:39:23 PM Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high hit with Monday's gap up gain marked by above average volume. Reported earnings +14% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HBI - NYSE - Apparel-Clothing Mfg Hanesbrands Inc	$69.39	+0.29 0.42%	$69.59	$69.95	-0.80%	405,047 59.40%	681,900
Most Recent Note for HBI - 11/21/2013 12:42:19 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling since last noted in the 10/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +11% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Today's considerable 'breakaway gap' for a new 52-week high may interest purely technical traders, however it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports -'Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).'"
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ICE - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Intercontinentalexchange	$214.61	+1.54 0.72%	$216.04	$213.23	0.65%	543,496 72.52%	749,400
Most Recent Note for ICE - 11/21/2013 12:44:44 PM Powering to new 52-week highs with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. While noting a technical breakout from a sound base the 10/09/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C criteria today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/7/08."
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JCI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Johnson Controls Inc	$51.02	+2.80 5.81%	$51.90	$49.69	2.68%	6,563,058 169.97%	3,861,300
Most Recent Note for JCI - 11/21/2013 12:46:25 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's considerable gap up and volume-driven gain. Bullish action has continued since last noted in the 10/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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LZB - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures La-Z-Boy Inc	$27.73	+0.91 3.39%	$27.75	$27.37	1.32%	327,560 86.84%	377,200
Most Recent Note for LZB - 11/21/2013 12:48:32 PM Up again today making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance following a considerable "breakaway gap" after reporting earnings +107% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarters Jan, Apr, and Jul '13 showed greatly improved earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however its ongoing lack of strong sales revenues growth and poor annual earnings (A criteria) history leave fundamental concerns.
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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$11.49	+0.08 0.66%	$11.51	$11.59	-0.91%	212,678 94.73%	224,500
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 11/21/2013 12:52:09 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high since last noted in the 11/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Completed a Secondary Offering 8/08/13 and found support above its 200 DMA line during the latest consolidation. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RFIL - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics R F Industries Ltd	$11.38	+0.33 2.99%	$11.74	$12.13	-6.18%	109,228 70.15%	155,700
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 11/21/2013 12:56:49 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today following a spurt of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Another "negative reversal" occurred after noted in the 11/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jul '13 quarter, continuing its recent series of improved increases. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation then gradually rebounded since noted with caution in the 6/13/13 mid-day report - 'It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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SNDK - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices Sandisk Corp	$67.13	+0.88 1.32%	$67.28	$70.93	-5.36%	2,563,159 61.72%	4,152,700
Most Recent Note for SNDK - 11/21/2013 12:59:27 PM Finding support above its 50 DMA line and above prior highs today. Consolidating since last noted with caution in the 10/24/13 mid-day report - "Perched near its 52-week high with no resistance due to overhead supply following volume-driven breakout gains last week. Reported earnings +231% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter satisfying the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) included an abrupt downturn in FY '12 after an erratic up and down history, a flaw with respect to winning models of the fact-based investment system."
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SQI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Sciquest Inc	$29.10	-0.43 -1.45%	$30.08	$30.10	-3.32%	92,002 77.38%	118,900
Most Recent Note for SQI - 11/21/2013 1:02:35 PM Volume-driven gains recently cleared stubborn resistance in the $25-26 area as it hit new 52-week highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings in the 3 latest comparisons through Sep '13 satisfied the C criteria (above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/22/13 mid-day report with caution."
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TRN - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Railroads Trinity Industries Inc	$50.56	-2.97 -5.55%	$51.88	$56.92	-11.17%	1,912,635 172.64%	1,107,900
Most Recent Note for TRN - 11/21/2013 1:05:58 PM Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses this week. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members- "Quarterly earnings increases through Sep '13 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based system's winning models."
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$38.00	+1.20 3.26%	$38.16	$40.57	-6.33%	68,632 75.50%	90,900
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 11/21/2013 1:07:39 PM Reported earnings +15% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Following a "negative reversal" on 11/06/13 it found support at its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average acted as support during its consolidation since noted in the 8/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +15%* on +17% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."*
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UFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Unifi Inc	$25.66	+0.22 0.86%	$25.72	$25.75	-0.35%	48,103 74.35%	64,700
Most Recent Note for UFI - 11/21/2013 1:09:31 PM Inching into new 52-week high territory this week with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Erratic sales revenues and earnings history in quarterly comparisons and its up and down annual earnings history make it not a match with the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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VRTU - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Virtusa Corp	$35.06	+0.79 2.31%	$35.15	$36.72	-4.52%	112,753 104.02%	108,400
Most Recent Note for VRTU - 11/21/2013 1:11:34 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week and all-time highs after a considerable volume-driven gain when last noted with caution in the 11/05/13 mid-day report - "Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation. Reported earnings +22% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) for a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison. Not a match with the models of past great winners. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '09."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$66.27	-0.64 -0.95%	$67.04	$68.66	-3.49%	276,015 67.37%	409,700
Most Recent Note for WAB - 11/21/2013 1:14:31 PM Pulling back following a "negative reversal" on 11/18/13 at its 52-week high. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. A 2:1 split impacted the share prices on 6/12/13. The 3 latest quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. This manufacturer of value-added equipment for locomotives has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has not been strong and steady. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08.
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