Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 3rd, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2012
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Time of Screening : 12/3/2012 11:46:32 AM Report Released : 12/3/2012 12:36:15 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 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp	$15.20	+0.20 1.33%	$15.24	157,051 86.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 181,000	$16.21 -6.23%	12/3/2012	$15.20	PP = $16.31 MB = $17.13
Most Recent Note - 12/3/2012 11:57:33 AM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 11/06/12 high while still building on a short base-on-base pattern. Recently consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining near-term chart support where violations may trigger technical sell signals. Volume-driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/20/2012. Click here.
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RGR - NYSE Sturm Ruger & Co Inc	$58.15	-0.44 -0.74%	$58.88	399,518 85.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 466,400	$60.11 -3.25%	11/20/2012	$52.23	PP = $52.65 MB = $55.28
Most Recent Note - 12/3/2012 12:25:59 PM G - Pulling back from its 52-week high hit last week with volume running at an above average pace behind today's 2nd consecutive loss after a streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains. It is extended from its previously noted base and may form a high handle on its larger 7-month cup shaped base, however the minimum length for a proper handle is 1 week for it to be recognized as a valid cup-with-handle base. Prior highs near $52 define initial chart support to watch where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/21/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ALOG - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Analogic Corp	$73.00	-0.67 -0.91%	$75.24	$84.71	-13.82%	76,818 84.14%	91,300
Most Recent Note for ALOG - 12/3/2012 11:49:29 AM Slumped under its 50 DMA line during its consolidation from its 52-week high hit when last noted in the 10/05/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +59% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 latest quarterly earnings comparisons above the +25% guideline now satisfies the C criteria, however sales revenues increases were only in the +3-12% range. Annual earnings improved since a sharp downturn in FY '09. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is a reassuring sign."
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AMWD - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber, Wood Production American Woodmark Corp	$28.78	+0.37 1.30%	$29.28	$29.28	-1.71%	137,466 166.83%	82,400
Most Recent Note for AMWD - 12/3/2012 11:50:05 AM Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports recently noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/31/05."
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AWRE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Aware Inc	$6.71	+0.01 0.15%	$6.75	$7.50	-10.53%	58,131 139.40%	41,700
Most Recent Note for AWRE - 12/3/2012 11:51:07 AM Recently inching higher with a spurt of small gains backed by above average volume, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. 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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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$14.44	+0.20 1.40%	$14.48	$14.48	-0.28%	28,354 97.10%	29,200
Most Recent Note for CFI - 12/3/2012 11:52:31 AM Up again today for another new 52-week high while on track for an 8th consecutive gain with volume running at an above average pace. 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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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$43.26	-1.49 -3.33%	$46.20	$49.35	-12.34%	1,622,226 90.65%	1,789,600
Most Recent Note for DDD - 12/3/2012 12:00:33 PM Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. There was a "negative reversal" when last noted in the 11/29/12 mid-day report - "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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EFX - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Equifax Inc	$53.64	+2.40 4.68%	$55.52	$55.52	-3.39%	1,247,378 154.04%	809,800
Most Recent Note for EFX - 12/3/2012 12:04:31 PM Hit a new 52-week high as it gapped up today after signing of definitive agreement to purchase the credit services business of Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) for $1.0 Billion. Held its ground stubbornly in a tight range in recent weeks since prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's C & A criteria."
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HLSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Home Loan Servicing Slt	$19.24	-0.31 -1.59%	$20.46	$20.46	-5.97%	589,635 76.21%	773,700
Most Recent Note for HLSS - 12/3/2012 12:09:38 PM Reversed into the red after gapping up today and hitting a new 52-week high. Found support at its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 10/19/12 mid-day report - "Limited earnings history is a concern and it is extended from prior highs in the $14* area where its 2/29/12 IPO was priced."*
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JJSF - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods J & J Snack Foods Corp	$63.78	+0.88 1.40%	$65.60	$65.60	-2.77%	33,875 81.24%	41,700
Most Recent Note for JJSF - 12/3/2012 12:11:21 PM Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high, adding to its recent spurt of volume-driven gains from an orderly base. In 2 recent mid-day reports it was cautiously noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) track record is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines leaving fundamental concerns. Three or four quarters with strong and/or accelerating earnings are preferred, along with 3-5 years of steady annual earnings growth. The guidelines of the investment system help investors focus on stocks with superior fundamentals to go along with bullish chart action! "
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MYGN - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Myriad Genetics	$27.96	-0.76 -2.65%	$28.18	$31.80	-12.08%	1,425,337 193.92%	735,000
Most Recent Note for MYGN - 12/3/2012 12:13:30 PM Pulling back today for a 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss, trading under its 50 DMA line. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidations since noted in the 5/02/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady, falling short of the guidelines for the C & A criteria even though it has earned high ranks."
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NTK - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Nortek Inc	$64.75	-0.54 -0.83%	$65.34	$65.86	-1.69%	37,466 175.07%	21,400
Most Recent Note for NTK - 12/3/2012 12:15:13 PM 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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PERI - NASDAQ - Comml Svcs-Advertising Perion Networks Ltd	$10.11	+0.23 2.33%	$10.29	$10.29	-1.75%	89,714 75.90%	118,200
Most Recent Note for PERI - 12/3/2012 12:16:09 PM The 11/29/12 mid-day report noted - "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	$15.99	+0.04 0.22%	$16.04	$16.04	-0.34%	31,176 115.47%	27,000
Most Recent Note for PROV - 12/3/2012 12:17:43 PM Inched up to touch a new 52-week high today after holding its ground stubbornly while consolidating in a tight range since a recent 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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PUK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Prudential Plc Adr	$29.02	-0.16 -0.55%	$29.18	$29.31	-0.99%	403,794 332.89%	121,300
Most Recent Note for PUK - 12/3/2012 12:18:47 PM Perched at its 52-week high today holding its ground following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. 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	$27.75	+2.76 11.04%	$27.86	$28.16	-1.46%	5,334,254 302.98%	1,760,600
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 12/3/2012 12:21:38 PM Rallying for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports recently noted while perched near its 52-week high - "Faces additional overhead supply up through the $36 area. Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent weeks This Chinese Computer Software - Security firm's quarterly earnings (C criteria) and sales revenues increases have been strong."
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RGEN - NASDAQ - Medical - Products Repligen Corp	$6.48	+0.03 0.47%	$6.59	$7.29	-11.11%	143,491 96.69%	148,400
Most Recent Note for RGEN - 12/3/2012 12:23:29 PM Quarterly and annual earnings (C and 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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SFUN - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$22.44	+0.89 4.13%	$22.66	$22.66	-0.97%	250,736 110.36%	227,200
Most Recent Note for SFUN - 12/3/2012 12:30:17 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while extending its winning streak to 8 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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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$7.18	+0.20 2.89%	$7.29	$7.43	-3.34%	89,794 137.93%	65,100
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 12/3/2012 12:31:08 PM Found recent support above its 50 DMA line, and its gain today is adding to a spurt of gains marked by above average volume as it surges further into new 52-week high territory, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings +322% on +54% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted -"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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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.69	+0.09 0.85%	$10.79	$11.24	-4.89%	2,251,380 99.14%	2,270,800
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/3/2012 12:32:57 PM It is -7.1% off its 52-week high hit on 10/01/12 and pulling back today on higher volume. Reported earnings +600% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded twice since noted in the 7/30/12 mid-day report - "Its earnings in the quarter ended April 30, 2012 showed a +125% increase on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been strong and steady since noted in the 10/30/07 mid-day report."
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TTS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Tile Shop Holdings Inc	$16.04	+0.37 2.36%	$16.18	$16.99	-5.59%	224,089 181.30%	123,600
Most Recent Note for TTS - 12/3/2012 12:34:30 PM Showing resilience since it proposed a Secondary Offering on 11/28/12. The 11/21/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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USCR - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials U S Concrete Inc	$8.52	+0.16 1.92%	$8.54	$9.69	-12.07%	55,467 275.96%	20,100
Most Recent Note for USCR - 12/3/2012 12:36:02 PM Earnings history (C and A criteria) 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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