Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, November 29th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2012
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DOW 13008.41 23.3 (0.18%) | NASDAQ 3007.81 16.03 (0.54%) | S&P 500 1414.85 4.92 (0.35%)

Time of Screening : 11/29/2012 11:48:28 AM Report Released : 11/29/2012 12:47:11 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 8% 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
BECN - NASDAQ - MATERIALS &; CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Beacon Roofing Supply	$30.87	-0.38 -1.22%	$31.62	$33.39	-7.55%	607,915 99.04%	613,800
Most Recent Note for BECN - 11/29/2012 11:54:27 AM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Last noted on 10/31/12 after a gap up and volume-driven gain to a new 52-week high after rallying from support near its 50 DMA line - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +22% on +4% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 5/01/2009 mid-day report - 'Its up and down annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.'"
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BWS - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Brown Shoe Company Inc	$19.11	+0.03 0.16%	$19.29	$19.29	-0.93%	494,347 114.27%	432,600
Most Recent Note for BWS - 11/29/2012 11:57:15 AM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales revenues growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$13.95	+0.24 1.75%	$14.04	$14.04	-0.64%	47,332 173.38%	27,300
Most Recent Note for CFI - 11/29/2012 11:59:13 AM Up again today for another new 52-week high while on track for a 6th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Fundamentals remain a concern, as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic sales and earnings history, below guidelines of the investment system."
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COST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Costco Wholesale Corp	$102.12	-0.46 -0.45%	$103.21	$104.43	-2.21%	2,573,075 93.28%	2,758,400
Most Recent Note for COST - 11/29/2012 12:01:47 PM Holding its ground today following a solid gap up gain on the prior session after announcing a special dividend ahead of looming tax hikes. Last noted in the 10/11/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +29% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Hit a new 52-week high and all-time high on the prior session but encountered distributional pressure and finished near the session low. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales revenues and earnings growth leaving fundamental concerns, as was the case when noted in prior mid-day reports."
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$46.68	-1.68 -3.47%	$49.35	$49.35	-5.41%	1,355,777 78.25%	1,732,700
Most Recent Note for DDD - 11/29/2012 12:04:25 PM Reversed into the red after early gains today for another new 52-week high. Tallied volume-driven gains into new high territory this week however it did not form a sound base pattern after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases for the Sep '12 quarter marking a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with strong sales revenues and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, but improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08."
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DVA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Davita Healthcare Prtns	$107.35	-1.05 -0.97%	$108.54	$116.50	-7.85%	1,185,020 122.89%	964,300
Most Recent Note for DVA - 11/29/2012 12:08:09 PM Technical concerns were raised while slumping below its 50 DMA line. Above average volume is behind today's 4th consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 as the latest FSU analysis included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
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GIVN - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Given Imaging Ltd	$18.39	+0.34 1.88%	$18.85	$19.95	-7.82%	79,483 77.85%	102,100
Most Recent Note for GIVN - 11/29/2012 12:10:45 PM This Israel-based Medical-Systems/Equipment firm is consolidating -7.6% off its 52-week high today, and it faces additional overhead supply which may act as resistance. Fundamentals are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$42.68	+2.41 5.98%	$43.02	$43.02	-0.79%	748,630 126.35%	592,500
Most Recent Note for HDB - 11/29/2012 12:12:21 PM Gapped up for new 52-week and multi-year highs again with a considerable volume-driven gain today. Held its ground above prior highs after a streak of 6 consecutive gains helped it rally from the previously noted orderly base-on-base pattern above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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HMN - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Horace Mann Educators	$19.19	+0.18 0.95%	$19.32	$19.88	-3.47%	127,307 92.79%	137,200
Most Recent Note for HMN - 11/29/2012 12:14:16 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with several small gains on near-average volume since last noted in the 11/21/12 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history are below guidelines. Found support at its 200 DMA line last week."
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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$15.77	+0.20 1.28%	$16.00	$16.64	-5.23%	4,284,017 77.73%	5,511,300
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 11/29/2012 12:17:24 PM Rallying within -5% of its 52-week high today. Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par, indicating no great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Earnings history (C and A criteria) 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	$16.89	-0.19 -1.11%	$17.23	$17.62	-4.14%	85,190 90.63%	94,000
Most Recent Note for HVT - 11/29/2012 12:19:51 PM Perched near its 52-week high today after extending its rally from support at its 50 DMA line with more volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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IBN - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Icici Bank Ltd Adr	$41.20	+2.42 6.24%	$41.50	$42.49	-3.04%	1,254,528 89.91%	1,395,300
Most Recent Note for IBN - 11/29/2012 12:21:08 PM Gapped up today, rebounding toward its 52-week high from below its 50 DMA line. The 11/23/12 mid-day report noted - "This India-based bank's sales revenues and earnings have not shown strong or steady quarterly and annual growth or acceleration."
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$64.28	-0.32 -0.50%	$64.64	$65.62	-2.04%	465,232 113.75%	409,000
Most Recent Note for INGR - 11/29/2012 12:23:41 PM Retreating from its new 52-week and all-time highs hit earlier this week, encountering some distributional pressure following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MCC - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Medley Capital Corp	$13.66	+0.15 1.11%	$13.71	$14.74	-7.33%	331,770 79.16%	419,100
Most Recent Note for MCC - 11/29/2012 12:25:41 PM Holding its ground today following gap down and slump below its 50 DMA line after completing another Public Offering on 11/28/12. Its recent lows and 200 DMA line define the next support levels in the mid $12 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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MED - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Medifast Inc	$31.81	+0.32 1.02%	$31.97	$32.14	-1.03%	159,036 105.11%	151,300
Most Recent Note for MED - 11/29/2012 12:28:25 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after volume-driven gains earlier in the week. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation following a streak of volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +44% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) comparisons have shown sub par earnings growth versus the year ago periods, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight downturn in FY '11."
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OABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Omniamerican Bancorp	$22.55	+0.07 0.31%	$22.58	$23.20	-2.80%	35,332 138.56%	25,500
Most Recent Note for OABC - 11/29/2012 12:29:28 PM Consolidating just below its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance, meanwhile trading only -3.1% off its 52-week high today. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line promptly after dipping below that important short-term average in August, however gains in recent weeks have lacked great volume conviction. Recent quarters showed better earnings versus the year earlier, however unimpressive sales revenues growth suggests no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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PERI - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Perion Networks Ltd	$9.79	+0.07 0.72%	$10.09	$10.15	-3.55%	101,470 88.01%	115,300
Most Recent Note for PERI - 11/29/2012 12:32:54 PM Extended from any sound base pattern after a spurt of volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Although it has earned high ranks, its 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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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$15.89	+0.16 1.02%	$15.90	$16.02	-0.81%	23,045 82.90%	27,800
Most Recent Note for PROV - 11/29/2012 12:33:59 PM Holding its ground stubbornly while consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high since noted after a gap up to new high territory. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$32.66	+0.71 2.22%	$32.91	$32.91	-0.76%	613,066 145.79%	420,500
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 11/29/2012 12:35:46 PM Touched a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive small gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks since noted in the 10/31/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +45% on +28% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior growth has not been strong and steady. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08. Today its fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. Members may view its Company Profile page under the 'Featured Articles and Daily Graphs' tab when the last FSU article under the headline, 'Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain', gives a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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REGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology Regeneron Pharmaceutical	$182.89	+7.98 4.56%	$185.62	$185.62	-1.47%	809,224 103.48%	782,000
Most Recent Note for REGN - 11/29/2012 12:37:42 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with volume running at an above average pace behind today's gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "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. Earnings history is not a match with the investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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SFUN - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$20.73	-0.15 -0.72%	$21.57	$21.57	-3.89%	224,908 102.28%	219,900
Most Recent Note for SFUN - 11/29/2012 12:39:16 PM Holding its ground today at its 52-week high following a streak of 5 consecutive gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Increasing institutional ownership has been a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line when enduring distributional pressure. Reported earnings +27% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking 3 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) after a sub par Dec '11 marred its strong earnings track record. It faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up to its all-time high hit when noted cautiously in the 5/10/11 mid-day report - "This Chinese Real Estate Internet portal firm's IPO was on 9/17/10 and its shares split 4:1* on 2/18/11."*
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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$26.35	+0.39 1.48%	$26.61	$26.80	-1.70%	113,384 76.82%	147,600
Most Recent Note for TRS - 11/29/2012 12:41:17 PM Today's 9th consecutive gain has it approaching its 52-week high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Last noted in the 11/02/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases below the +25%* minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria."*
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$84.41	+0.54 0.64%	$84.59	$86.24	-2.12%	197,272 75.55%	261,100
Most Recent Note for WAB - 11/29/2012 12:47:02 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain from a consolidation below its 50 DMA line. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. This manufacturer of value-added equipment for locomotives has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has not been strong and steady, however the 7 latest quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline (through Sep '12) satisfy the C criteria. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08.
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