Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 4th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012
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DOW 12960.01 -5.83 (-0.04%) | NASDAQ 2983.73 -18.47 (-0.62%) | S&P 500 1405.42 -4.04 (-0.29%)

Time of Screening : 12/4/2012 11:47:54 AM Report Released : 12/4/2012 12:34:59 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
ULTA - NASDAQ Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$100.29	-0.61 -0.60%	$100.95	560,174 77.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 726,600	$103.52 -3.12%	12/4/2012	$100.29	PP = $103.62 MB = $108.80
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2012 12:34:48 PM Y - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up gain on 11/30/12 with heavy volume. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point based on its 9/07/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors will watch for volume-driven gains above the pivot point to trigger a new technical buy signal. Reported earnings +40% on +22% sales for the Oct '12 quarter. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/08/12, yet it has rebounded impressively after the recent consolidation undercut its 200 DMA line. It faces very little resistance due to overhead supply in the $100-103 range. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/5/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$19.04	-0.12 -0.63%	$19.71	$19.27	-1.19%	170,744 138.59%	123,200
Most Recent Note for AGX - 12/4/2012 11:50:02 AM Churning above average volume while making only a little progress above prior highs in the $18 area. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jan, Apr, and Jul '12 quarters, but the Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CPA - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Copa Holdings Sa	$97.17	+2.86 3.03%	$97.97	$98.99	-1.84%	192,843 59.45%	324,400
Most Recent Note for CPA - 12/4/2012 11:52:31 AM Rebounding toward its 52-week high today following a brief consolidation. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +8% on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marks 4 quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% guideline since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/30/11."
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DISCK - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Discovery Com Inc Cl C	$55.90	+0.05 0.09%	$56.43	$58.29	-4.10%	235,660 70.58%	333,900
Most Recent Note for DISCK - 12/4/2012 11:53:42 AM Rebounded above its 50 DMA line last week. The 11/30/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while sales revenues growth decelerated. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 383 in Mar '12 to 400 in Sep '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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DSW - NYSE - RETAIL - Apparel Stores D S W Inc	$70.38	+2.59 3.82%	$72.00	$72.00	-2.25%	1,222,261 218.61%	559,100
Most Recent Note for DSW - 12/4/2012 11:55:10 AM Hit a new 52-week high with its volume-driven gain today, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. The 11/26/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +16% on +12% sales revenues for the Oct '12 quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong, however the 5 latest quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation."
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DVA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Davita Healthcare Prtns	$106.39	-0.16 -0.15%	$106.50	$116.50	-8.68%	760,077 71.14%	1,068,400
Most Recent Note for DVA - 12/4/2012 11:56:53 AM It remains trading below its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses raised technical concerns. 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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FBC - NYSE - BANKING - Savings & Loans Flagstar Bancorp Inc	$18.90	+0.35 1.88%	$18.98	$18.98	-0.43%	261,935 66.46%	394,100
Most Recent Note for FBC - 12/4/2012 11:58:57 AM Inching up for another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Held its ground and showed more bullish action since last noted in the 11/08/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
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FHCO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products Female Health Co	$7.24	+0.26 3.72%	$7.52	$8.39	-13.71%	162,836 108.92%	149,500
Most Recent Note for FHCO - 12/4/2012 12:01:35 PM Hovering near its 50 DMA line today, it has not formed a sound base pattern. Consolidating since last noted with cautious remarks near its 52-week high in the 10/15/12 mid-day report - "Underlying fundamentals (annual earnings history, A criteria) remain a concern. Recent quarters showed big earnings improvements over the year ago period. However, sales revenues increases have been erratic, below guidelines, and rather minuscule (at $5-8 million per quarter). Low priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$10.91	+0.47 4.50%	$10.93	$11.34	-3.79%	202,613 85.60%	236,700
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 12/4/2012 12:04:03 PM The China-based firm is consolidating -4.3% off its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $18* level. Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed mostly strong earnings increases."*
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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$26.73	-0.35 -1.29%	$27.24	$29.01	-7.86%	22,860 90.71%	25,200
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 12/4/2012 12:06:53 PM Encountering resistance below its 50 DMA line today after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks.The Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$17.15	-0.02 -0.12%	$17.25	$17.62	-2.67%	67,192 65.05%	103,300
Most Recent Note for HVT - 12/4/2012 12:07:14 PM Still 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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JJSF - NASDAQ - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods J & J Snack Foods Corp	$63.23	-0.35 -0.55%	$64.08	$65.60	-3.61%	29,251 68.50%	42,700
Most Recent Note for JJSF - 12/4/2012 12:08:42 PM Holding its ground today near its 52-week high following a spurt of volume-driven gains from an orderly base. In 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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LINTA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified Liberty Interactive Cl A	$19.20	+0.15 0.79%	$19.38	$20.95	-8.35%	2,088,114 58.28%	3,583,100
Most Recent Note for LINTA - 12/4/2012 12:09:52 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. The 11/30/12 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues and earnings (C and A criteria) history below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NNI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nelnet Inc	$28.79	-0.13 -0.46%	$29.24	$29.24	-1.55%	63,281 64.77%	97,700
Most Recent Note for NNI - 12/4/2012 12:11:05 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after a streak of volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly and rallied further since the 11/23/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters showed earnings increases below the +25%* minimum guideline with sub par sales revenues growth, which reveals no great growth in demand for its services."*
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$16.10	+0.05 0.31%	$16.13	$16.13	-0.19%	31,882 116.36%	27,400
Most Recent Note for PROV - 12/4/2012 12:12:10 PM Inching up to touch another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive small gain. Held 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	$29.11	+0.14 0.48%	$29.17	$29.31	-0.68%	221,288 167.52%	132,100
Most Recent Note for PUK - 12/4/2012 12:12:31 PM Still 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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PVTB - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks Privatebancorp Inc	$15.60	-0.73 -4.47%	$16.19	$17.42	-10.45%	531,184 90.51%	586,900
Most Recent Note for PVTB - 12/4/2012 12:15:35 PM Small gap down today violated its 50 DMA and has it trading at its nearby 200 DMA line, slumping -11.5% off its 52-week high. Underwriters helped it complete a $125 Million Subordinated Debt Offering and a new Public Offering of $75 Million in Common Stock when last noted in the 10/16/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +93% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed better earnings increases on sub par sales. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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QIHU - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers Qihoo 360 Technology Ads	$26.60	-0.84 -3.06%	$27.67	$28.16	-5.54%	2,898,060 151.99%	1,906,700
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 12/4/2012 12:16:43 PM Pulling back today after rallying for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high on the prior session, technically breaking out. 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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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$7.45	-0.06 -0.80%	$7.62	$7.74	-3.75%	278,018 207.63%	133,900
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 12/4/2012 12:19:27 PM Recent quarters through Sep '12 showed better earnings increases but with sub par sales revenues growth. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.
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SFUN - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A	$22.41	-0.97 -4.15%	$23.91	$23.45	-4.43%	366,808 154.58%	237,300
Most Recent Note for SFUN - 12/4/2012 12:21:18 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today then reversed into the red following a streak of 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	$7.79	+0.39 5.27%	$7.86	$7.86	-0.89%	102,756 149.57%	68,700
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 12/4/2012 12:22:17 PM Found recent support above its 50 DMA line, and its 4th consecutive 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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TUP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Tupperware Brands Corp	$64.45	-0.44 -0.68%	$64.95	$65.20	-1.16%	237,381 57.57%	412,300
Most Recent Note for TUP - 12/4/2012 12:24:06 PM Recently wedged higher without great volume conviction to touch a new 52-week high. Fundamentals remain a concern. The 11/14/12 mid-day report noted - "Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 6/21/11 mid-day report - 'Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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