Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 2013
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DOW 16086.7 13.9 (0.09%) | NASDAQ 4035.8 18.05 (0.45%) | S&P 500 1804.8 2.05 (0.11%)

Time of Screening : 11/27/2013 12:08:30 PM Report Released : 11/27/2013 1:12:43 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc	$52.59	-0.43 -0.81%	$53.68	492,316 59.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 826,100	$53.61 -1.90%	11/26/2013	$53.02	PP = $52.42 MB = $55.04
Most Recent Note - 11/27/2013 12:44:57 PM Y - Pulling back today, and prior highs in the $52 area define initial support to watch. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/25/13 high plus 10 cents, and on the prior session it rallied from a short flat base with +59% above average volume triggering a new (or-add on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/30/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADUS - NASDAQ - Medical-Outpnt/Hm Care Addus Homecare Corp	$29.03	+0.83 2.94%	$29.67	$32.40	-10.40%	91,099 76.68%	118,800
Most Recent Note for ADUS - 11/27/2013 12:12:06 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high after a deep consolidation below its 590 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 10/24/13 mid-day report. Reported earnings +25% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain, as its earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria) after a downturn in FY '12 earnings.
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$24.46	+0.04 0.16%	$25.12	$24.75	-1.17%	664,930 64.47%	1,031,300
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 11/27/2013 12:15:18 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume Stayed above its 50 DMA line and made steady progress since last noted in the 10/30/13 mid-day report with caution -"Reported earnings +13% on +35% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after violating prior lows near $15.50 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13."
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ANIK - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Anika Therapeutics Inc	$33.78	-0.09 -0.27%	$34.14	$34.47	-2.00%	185,479 69.89%	265,400
Most Recent Note for ANIK - 11/27/2013 12:18:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +200% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline for a 4th consecutive quarterly comparison (C criteria). Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history leaves fundamental concerns. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. In the past year it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively and topped its 2012 high ($17.70)."
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BELFB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Bel Fuse Inc Cl B	$22.46	+0.91 4.22%	$22.46	$22.80	-1.49%	28,470 70.47%	40,400
Most Recent Note for BELFB - 11/27/2013 12:22:50 PM Perched at its 52-week high today and making its 2nd mid-day report appearance of the week The 11/25/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable 10/30/13 gap up gain, and.prior mid-day reports cautioned members - 'Showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$17.00	+0.78 4.81%	$17.90	$17.00	0.00%	71,806 99.73%	72,000
Most Recent Note for DL - 11/27/2013 12:24:31 PM Making a 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance and hitting another new 52-week high today. Steadily advanced and found support at its 50 DMA line since noted in the 5/22/13 mid-day report with caution. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment 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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DY - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Dycom Inds Inc	$28.38	-0.78 -2.67%	$28.87	$31.75	-10.61%	139,807 88.82%	157,400
Most Recent Note for DY - 11/27/2013 12:31:36 PM Pulling back below its 50 DMA line today following a considerable volume-driven gain above that short-term average on the prior session. Reported earnings +50% on +59% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) were not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$11.10	+0.01 0.09%	$11.22	$11.51	-3.56%	21,108 87.95%	24,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 11/27/2013 12:33:13 PM Perched at its 52-week high after 8 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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FARO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Faro Technologies Inc	$54.78	+1.71 3.22%	$55.16	$54.89	-0.20%	96,524 78.22%	123,400
Most Recent Note for FARO - 11/27/2013 12:35:20 PM Touching a new 52-week high today after holding its ground following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Volume totals have been cooling since last noted in the 11/13/13 mid-day report with caution- "Reported earnings +38% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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FTEK - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Fuel Tech Inc	$7.35	-0.19 -2.50%	$7.69	$7.60	-3.27%	260,804 136.76%	190,700
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 11/27/2013 12:37:10 PM Hit another new 52-week high today while trading above average volume with a spurt of 5 consecutive gains. Held its ground and rallied after prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Low-priced stock are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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GA - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Giant Interactive Gp Ads	$11.22	-0.03 -0.27%	$11.35	$11.44	-1.92%	1,217,941 76.72%	1,587,500
Most Recent Note for GA - 11/27/2013 12:38:24 PM Holding its ground following a gap up for a considerable gain on 11/25/13 news of a $2.8 billion bid to take the company private. Fundamental concerns remain, and when hitting new 52-week highs and rallying free of any resistance due to overhead supply the prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +14% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period. 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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GGAL - NASDAQ - BANKING - Money Center Banks Grupo Finan Galicia Adr	$12.43	-0.22 -1.73%	$12.72	$12.86	-3.34%	471,954 64.00%	737,400
Most Recent Note for GGAL - 11/27/2013 12:40:33 PM Holding its ground at its 52-week high following 5 consecutive gains after finding support at its 50 DMA line while building a short flat base. While tallying a considerable volume-driven gain for a new high the 11/26/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarter ended September 30, 2013 showed +25% earnings on +16% sales revenues, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$59.48	-0.23 -0.39%	$60.72	$60.36	-1.46%	81,011 79.74%	101,600
Most Recent Note for GIII - 11/27/2013 12:43:03 PM Inching to yet another new 52-week high today. Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress since last noted in the 9/06/13 with caution - "Reported earnings +31% on +21% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounded impressively from a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since noted in the 7/30/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Reported earnings of 5 cents per share on +19% better sales revenues versus a year-ago loss for the quarter ended April 30th. Fundamental shortcomings remain a concern. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. '"
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$29.62	+0.48 1.65%	$29.69	$29.16	1.58%	77,031 83.46%	92,300
Most Recent Note for HVT - 11/27/2013 12:52:45 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and it technically broke out with a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/31/13 since last noted in the 10/11/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NBL - NYSE - ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas Noble Energy Inc	$71.30	-1.88 -2.57%	$72.96	$78.01	-8.60%	1,153,536 64.65%	1,784,300
Most Recent Note for NBL - 11/27/2013 12:54:18 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with today's loss. Last noted with caution in the 11/07/13 mid-day report - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarters. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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NOC - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense - Major Northrop Grumman Corp	$114.22	+2.86 2.57%	$114.30	$112.53	1.50%	727,848 57.77%	1,260,000
Most Recent Note for NOC - 11/27/2013 12:56:15 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Held its ground and rallied further since last noted with caution in the 11/13/13 mid-day report - "Technically, it is extended from any sound base. Sub par quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria) are a concern, fundamentally."
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PRFT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services Perficient Inc	$20.36	+0.03 0.15%	$20.63	$20.97	-2.91%	137,644 68.01%	202,400
Most Recent Note for PRFT - 11/27/2013 12:58:48 PM Still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. Last noted with caution in the 11/20/13 mid-day report - "Facing little overhead supply to act as resistance, it has been holding its ground stubbornly after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +23% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 10/14/13 mid-day report with caution - 'Fundamental concerns remain as earnings increases in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 fail to satisfy the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/10/07.'"
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$9.33	+0.81 9.51%	$9.34	$8.71	7.12%	47,444 114.05%	41,600
Most Recent Note for PZN - 11/27/2013 1:01:17 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's considerable gain, its 8th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly after volume-driven gains cleared an orderly base and since noted with caution in the 11/19/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is 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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QLTY - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Quality Distribution Inc	$12.00	-0.03 -0.21%	$12.05	$12.03	-0.29%	257,156 109.99%	233,800
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 11/27/2013 1:02:45 PM Inching to new 52-week highs with additional volume-driven gains since 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	$14.06	+0.32 2.33%	$14.48	$13.75	2.25%	291,880 166.60%	175,200
Most Recent Note for RFIL - 11/27/2013 1:06:32 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with volume-driven gains helping it get very extended from any sound base pattern. Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jul '13 quarter, continuing its recent series of improved increases. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$106.25	-1.87 -1.73%	$106.91	$108.96	-2.49%	204,607 85.83%	238,400
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 11/27/2013 1:07:37 PM Consolidating near 52-week and all-time highs, extended from any sound base. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 show 8 consecutive earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline, and the downturn in FY '09 annual earnings (A criteria) was previously noted as cause for concern.
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SHLO - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Shiloh Industries Inc	$23.44	+0.21 0.90%	$23.75	$23.72	-1.18%	85,493 75.32%	113,500
Most Recent Note for SHLO - 11/27/2013 1:08:32 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain, very extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly after a recent streak of volume-driven gains for new highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jul '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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WILC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale G Willi Food Intl Ltd	$8.20	-0.20 -2.38%	$8.42	$8.50	-3.53%	18,405 58.61%	31,400
Most Recent Note for WILC - 11/27/2013 1:09:19 PM Consolidating near its 52-week, holding its ground after a spurt of volume-driven gains helped it rally from a long flat base. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13, but fundamental concerns remain. Traded in a very tight range near its 50 DMA line and built a long flat base since noted in the 5/17/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 3/02/10 mid-day report."
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WSFS - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks W S F S Financial Corp	$75.20	+0.85 1.14%	$75.20	$75.84	-0.84%	36,569 99.37%	36,800
Most Recent Note for WSFS - 11/27/2013 1:11:58 PM Up today for a 6th consecutive gain backed by above average volume, challenging its 52-week high hit on 10/25/13. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Recent quarters through Sep '13 show strong earnings increases, but lackluster sales revenues growth shows no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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