Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 12/4/2013 11:52:06 AM Report Released : 12/4/2013 12:57:22 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.com Inc	$44.54	+0.39 0.88%	$44.62	88,841 76.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 115,800	$49.40 -9.84%	9/24/2013	$45.54	PP = $46.57 MB = $48.90
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2013 12:37:36 PM G - Up today, but remaining below its 50 DMA line. Recently testing an upward trendline where any damaging violation 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 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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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AWAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Homeaway Inc	$38.10	+0.34 0.90%	$38.66	$39.22	-2.86%	986,072 63.53%	1,552,100
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 12/4/2013 11:57:21 AM Found support while recently consolidating above prior highs in the $34 area, however it has not formed a base of sufficient length. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Last noted in the 11/20/13 mid-day report - "Earnings +36% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter marked its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). There is some old overhead supply remaining up through the $45 level, but prior highs from more than a year and three quarters ago are not usually counted as a substantial source of resistance."
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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Center Bancorp Inc	$16.74	+0.14 0.84%	$16.84	$16.70	0.24%	18,621 59.11%	31,500
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 12/4/2013 11:59:35 AM Perched at its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply after recent volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +15% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 7/11/12 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases however sub par sales revenues increases reveal no great growth in demand for its products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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CYBX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Cyberonics Inc	$69.60	-1.44 -2.03%	$70.65	$71.93	-3.24%	126,357 57.94%	218,100
Most Recent Note for CYBX - 12/4/2013 12:02:50 PM Rallied into new 52-week high territory with an impressive streak of recent gains. Reported earnings +14% on +11% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Previously noted dip in FY '11 earnings (A criteria) is another fundamental flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$19.08	+0.76 4.15%	$19.65	$18.64	2.36%	136,045 159.12%	85,500
Most Recent Note for DL - 12/4/2013 12:03:50 PM Powering to another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. 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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EDU - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education &; Training Services New Orientl Edu&Tech Ads	$29.97	+0.06 0.20%	$30.39	$31.48	-4.80%	1,016,006 89.25%	1,138,400
Most Recent Note for EDU - 12/4/2013 12:05:07 PM Hovering near 52-week and multi-year highs. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line while consolidating in a tight trading range since noted in the 11/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +29% on +16% sales revenues for the Aug '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +38% on +27% sales revenues for the May '13 quarter. Earnings in the prior 3 quarterly comparisons through Feb '13 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This China-based firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/17/08."
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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$10.87	+0.34 3.23%	$10.91	$11.51	-5.56%	19,350 77.40%	25,000
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 12/4/2013 12:06:29 PM Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating following an impressive streak of 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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EXPO - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exponent Inc	$77.47	+0.58 0.75%	$77.97	$80.50	-3.76%	30,948 77.37%	40,000
Most Recent Note for EXPO - 12/4/2013 12:08:34 PM Found support while recently consolidating near its 50 DMA line and tallied several volume-driven gains while building an orderly base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +10% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not a match with the investment system's minimum guidelines for buy candidates. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action was noted and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/08."
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FTEK - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Fuel Tech Inc	$7.57	-0.06 -0.79%	$7.65	$7.78	-2.70%	145,774 65.93%	221,100
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/4/2013 12:08:58 PM Still 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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$65.00	+6.71 11.51%	$65.29	$61.00	6.56%	654,438 604.84%	108,200
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/4/2013 12:11:57 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress. Reported earnings +19% on +23% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$26.18	+0.03 0.11%	$26.28	$26.47	-1.10%	86,382 66.55%	129,800
Most Recent Note for HF - 12/4/2013 12:15:19 PM Perched at its 52-week high and all-time today. Reported earnings +30% on +30% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Held its ground near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 10/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system, its quarterly earnings comparisons through Jun '13 have not satisfied the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved since a drastic downturn and losses in FY '09, not strong and steady."
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KBALB - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment Kimball Intl Inc Cl B	$14.55	+0.07 0.48%	$14.67	$15.30	-4.90%	96,935 69.29%	139,900
Most Recent Note for KBALB - 12/4/2013 12:16:31 PM Retreating from new 52-week and multi-year highs after an impressive streak of gains marked by heavy volume. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +31% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. 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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LVS - NYSE - LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos Las Vegas Sands Corp	$73.90	+2.20 3.07%	$74.31	$73.49	0.56%	3,732,917 85.73%	4,354,200
Most Recent Note for LVS - 12/4/2013 12:19:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today after building an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +78% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as its prior earnings history is below guidelines. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/26/07.
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MKTX - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa Marketaxess Holdings Inc	$65.00	-2.71 -4.00%	$67.00	$71.62	-9.24%	131,418 73.30%	179,300
Most Recent Note for MKTX - 12/4/2013 12:24:00 PM Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line, retreating from its 52-week high following a "negative reversal" on 12/02/13. Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12 and subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line before rebounding and making impressive progress this year.
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PCBK - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks Pacific Continental Corp	$14.45	+0.04 0.28%	$14.54	$14.55	-0.69%	25,944 92.99%	27,900
Most Recent Note for PCBK - 12/4/2013 12:25:48 PM Perched at its 52-week high after a streak of recent gains. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 8/27/13 mid-day report - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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POL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Polyone Corp	$32.05	+0.05 0.16%	$32.16	$32.73	-2.08%	324,484 70.89%	457,700
Most Recent Note for POL - 12/4/2013 12:30:29 PM Reported earnings +29% on +43% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Hovering near its 52-week high today, it found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent. Last noted in the 10/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +23% on +37% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Prior earnings history for this Chemicals - Plastics firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$9.81	+0.23 2.40%	$9.82	$9.97	-1.60%	28,640 63.64%	45,000
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/4/2013 12:31:42 PM Touched a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly 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	$12.98	+0.33 2.61%	$13.05	$12.66	2.53%	263,413 106.95%	246,300
Most Recent Note for QLTY - 12/4/2013 12:33:52 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 10th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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SBNY - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Signature Bank	$103.54	-0.33 -0.32%	$103.91	$108.96	-4.98%	176,446 76.55%	230,500
Most Recent Note for SBNY - 12/4/2013 12:35:58 PM Pulling back from all-time highs with today's 5th consecutive loss. It is extended from any sound base and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "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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TARO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Taro Pharmaceutical Inds	$95.39	+0.53 0.56%	$96.30	$97.22	-1.88%	17,608 80.77%	21,800
Most Recent Note for TARO - 12/4/2013 12:40:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after its gap up and considerable volume-driven gain when last noted in the 11/25/13 mid-day report with caution - . Reported earnings +47% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings -6% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The Israel-based Medical - Generic Drugs firm faced no resistance due to overhead supply when noted in prior mid-day reports with caution. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 2 in Mar '12 to 23 as of Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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TFX - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Teleflex Incorporated	$96.28	-0.81 -0.83%	$97.37	$99.13	-2.88%	157,934 61.48%	256,900
Most Recent Note for TFX - 12/4/2013 12:43:45 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain, as its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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TWC - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Time Warner Cable Inc	$132.30	-1.84 -1.37%	$134.03	$139.85	-5.40%	1,730,567 71.56%	2,418,400
Most Recent Note for TWC - 12/4/2013 12:46:07 PM Retreating from all-time highs with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +20% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 11/25/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ULTA - NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag	$122.82	-2.19 -1.75%	$124.99	$132.72	-7.46%	435,349 83.43%	521,800
Most Recent Note for ULTA - 12/4/2013 12:51:31 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with today's 6th consecutive loss. Made gradual progress since a considerable "breakaway gap" on 9/13/13 for new 52-week highs. Due to report its third quarter 2013 results after the close on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +20% in Apr '13 and +30% in Jul '13 versus the year ago quarterly periods. The below +25% results missed the minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), yet 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above that minimum. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded impressively since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/07/13.
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WCG - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Wellcare Health Plans	$74.91	+0.61 0.81%	$75.24	$75.31	-0.54%	366,158 67.81%	540,000
Most Recent Note for WCG - 12/4/2013 12:56:08 PM Hovering near its 52-week and multi-year highs today. Found prompt support at its 200 DMA line after a damaging gap down on 11/01/13, then rebounded and rallied to new highs. Reported earnings +49% on +38% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed erratic earnings and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is below the investment system guidelines.
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WILC - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale G Willi Food Intl Ltd	$8.07	-0.13 -1.59%	$8.16	$8.50	-5.06%	30,098 91.21%	33,000
Most Recent Note for WILC - 12/4/2013 12:57:10 PM Consolidating near its 52-week, holding its ground in a tight range 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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