Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 2013
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DOW 15900.82 -107.95 (-0.67%) | NASDAQ 4032.87 -12.39 (-0.31%) | S&P 500 1793.52 -7.38 (-0.41%)

Time of Screening : 12/3/2013 12:04:13 PM Report Released : 12/3/2013 12:55:02 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 65% 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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.com Inc	$44.80	-1.22 -2.65%	$46.21	77,898 68.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 113,200	$49.40 -9.31%	9/24/2013	$45.54	PP = $46.57 MB = $48.90
Most Recent Note - 12/3/2013 12:45:13 PM G - Slumping below its 50 DMA line today and testing an upward trendline where damaging violations may raise more serious concerns. Earnings were +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/2/2013. Click here.
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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$40.55	+0.48 1.20%	$41.56	1,934,769 75.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,557,800	$42.00 -3.45%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10 MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 12/3/2013 12:54:47 PM Y - Challenged its 52-week high earlier today with above average volume behind its gain approaching the new pivot point cited based on its 10/22/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Prior lows ($35.59 on 11/08/13 and $34.31 on 10/08/13) defines the next important chart support levels to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/27/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$20.89	-1.94 -8.50%	$22.87	$23.60	-11.48%	119,020 223.30%	53,300
Most Recent Note for AGX - 12/3/2013 12:06:06 PM Violating its 50 DMA line today with a damaging volume-driven loss. Last noted in the 11/29/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +98%* on -30% sales for the Jul '13 quarter. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$57.32	+0.19 0.33%	$57.35	$58.95	-2.77%	16,614 66.99%	24,800
Most Recent Note for ALG - 12/3/2013 12:09:24 PM Perched near its 52-week high after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Extended from the previously noted base-on-base pattern above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $44 area. Reported earnings +31% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain, yet it has rallied since last noted in the 9/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings increases improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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ASGN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Staffing ASGN Incorporated	$32.15	-1.37 -4.09%	$32.66	$35.07	-8.33%	346,478 112.20%	308,800
Most Recent Note for ASGN - 12/3/2013 12:12:04 PM Gapped down today, again violating its 50 DMA line. Traded above and below that important short-term average since last noted with caution in the 10/24/13 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings rose +31% in Sep '13, and 3 of the past 4 comparisons show earning increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a Public Offering on 9/14/12. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been improving following a downturn in FY '09."
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ATK - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services Alliant Techsystems Inc	$122.09	-0.35 -0.29%	$123.25	$123.18	-0.88%	322,956 114.73%	281,500
Most Recent Note for ATK - 12/3/2013 12:13:40 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Steadily advanced and stubbornly held its ground since last noted with caution in the 11/07/13 mid-day report - "Lack of sales revenues growth is a concern. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Very extended from any sound base."
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$18.34	-0.11 -0.60%	$18.34	$18.64	-1.61%	83,368 99.25%	84,000
Most Recent Note for DL - 12/3/2013 12:14:38 PM Perched at its 52-week high, and repeatedly noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "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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FELE - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Franklin Electric Co	$42.25	-0.98 -2.26%	$42.38	$44.86	-5.83%	89,585 66.21%	135,300
Most Recent Note for FELE - 12/3/2013 12:17:17 PM Gapped down today after a negative reversal at its 52-week high on the prior session. Extended from any sound base following an impressive streak of recent volume-driven gains, and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline for the past 6 quarterly comparisons through Sep '13. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '09."
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FTEK - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Fuel Tech Inc	$7.57	+0.05 0.66%	$7.78	$7.76	-2.45%	300,417 141.44%	212,400
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/3/2013 12:17:51 PM Perched at its 52-week high following an impressive spurt of gains marked by heavy volume. 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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HGR - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Hanger Inc	$38.46	-0.25 -0.65%	$38.79	$39.63	-2.95%	180,335 104.85%	172,000
Most Recent Note for HGR - 12/3/2013 12:20:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high, clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +24% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line and then rebounded to new highs since last noted in the 7/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong, but quarterly earnings increases in recent comparisons were below guidelines of the fact-based investment system while sales revenues increases have been in the +5-7% range."
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HII - NYSE - Aerospace/Defense Huntington Ingalls Inds	$82.58	+0.15 0.18%	$83.26	$83.47	-1.07%	231,269 67.78%	341,200
Most Recent Note for HII - 12/3/2013 12:22:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following another volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since last noted in the 11/13/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HMIN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging Home Inns & Htls Mgt Ads	$41.80	+1.38 3.41%	$41.96	$42.71	-2.13%	452,487 162.41%	278,600
Most Recent Note for HMIN - 12/3/2013 12:25:52 PM Perched near its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 11/15/13 was a technical breakout, and it faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 11/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Chinese hotel manager went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since noted in the 3/13/13 mid-day report with caution. Fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$17.34	-0.56 -3.12%	$18.19	$19.40	-10.61%	187,591 84.35%	222,400
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 12/3/2013 12:33:32 PM Down again today, this China-based firm had a "negative reversal" for a loss on heavy volume after touching another new 52-week high on the prior session as its CEO/Chairman announced his resignation. Recently rallied from support at its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +29% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Showed mostly bullish action since a technical breakout from an orderly base on 9/09/13. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +32% on +29% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods came in below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates, contributing to a flaw in its annual earnings (A criteria)."
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MEOH - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Methanex Corp	$57.84	-2.53 -4.19%	$60.04	$65.16	-11.23%	545,700 76.94%	709,300
Most Recent Note for MEOH - 12/3/2013 12:35:35 PM Retreating toward its 50 DMA line, enduring volume-driven losses Very extended from any sound base, and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +221% on +25% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum (C criteria), however fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - 'Earnings growth history is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.'"
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$9.42	+0.04 0.43%	$9.75	$9.97	-5.52%	39,313 92.72%	42,400
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/3/2013 12:38:54 PM Still perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Recently cleared an orderly base yet it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "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	$12.54	+0.15 1.21%	$12.66	$12.51	0.24%	202,559 84.19%	240,600
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 12/3/2013 12:39:48 PM Still steadily 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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SHLO - NASDAQ - METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron Shiloh Industries Inc	$22.44	+1.24 5.85%	$22.73	$23.75	-5.52%	102,416 83.67%	122,400
Most Recent Note for SHLO - 12/3/2013 12:43:20 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high hit last week. Very extended from any sound base 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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SYNT - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Syntel Inc	$89.22	-0.26 -0.29%	$89.92	$89.99	-0.86%	62,028 70.25%	88,300
Most Recent Note for SYNT - 12/3/2013 12:47:43 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +15% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 4th consecutive quarter. Its slight downturn in earnings in FY '10 was previously noted as a minor flaw concerning the A criteria. Found support above its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted in the 4/12/13 mid-day report with caution.
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VRSN - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Verisign Inc	$56.93	-0.24 -0.42%	$57.36	$57.33	-0.70%	702,041 65.55%	1,071,000
Most Recent Note for VRSN - 12/3/2013 12:51:14 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +18% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Undercut its 200 DMA then rebounded impressively since last noted with caution in the 7/27/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down and is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$67.03	-1.28 -1.87%	$68.17	$69.97	-4.20%	312,818 74.66%	419,000
Most Recent Note for WAB - 12/3/2013 12:52:51 PM Retreating further from its 52-week high today following a "negative reversal" on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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