Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012
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DOW 13062.75 110.97 (0.86%) | NASDAQ 2986.5 -10.19 (-0.34%) | S&P 500 1412.44 5.39 (0.38%)

Time of Screening : 12/5/2012 11:45:45 AM Report Released : 12/5/2012 12:28:06 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
RGR - NYSE Sturm Ruger & Co Inc	$53.01	-1.42 -2.61%	$54.79	445,711 91.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 488,500	$60.11 -11.81%	11/20/2012	$52.23	PP = $52.65 MB = $55.28
Most Recent Note - 12/5/2012 12:17:21 PM G - Trading lower as stock goes ex-dividend today for its $4.50/sh special dividend. Previously noted - "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
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$19.07	-0.20 -1.04%	$19.27	$19.71	-3.25%	105,077 80.40%	130,700
Most Recent Note for AGX - 12/5/2012 11:47:02 AM Recently 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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DAKT - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Daktronics Inc	$10.25	-0.11 -1.06%	$10.53	$11.94	-14.15%	111,578 82.53%	135,200
Most Recent Note for DAKT - 12/5/2012 11:50:30 AM Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/12/07 mid-day report.
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DDS - NYSE - RETAIL - Department Stores Dillards Inc	$82.46	-1.41 -1.68%	$84.27	$89.98	-8.36%	397,718 81.83%	486,000
Most Recent Note for DDS - 12/5/2012 11:52:30 AM Retreating from its new 52-week high today following a special dividend. The 11/27/12 mid-day report noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '12 showed strong earnings increases, however sub par sales revenues increases in the +2-6% range reveals a lack of great demand for new products or services (bad N criteria). It managed to tally constructive gains since last noted in the 1/20/11 mid-day report when it gapped up amid headlines it planned to form a REIT unit - 'Its sales revenues are not growing, and its earnings history and other characteristics are below the investment system's guidelines.'"
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DISCK - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Discovery Com Inc Cl C	$56.10	+0.00 0.00%	$56.43	$58.29	-3.76%	261,465 77.43%	337,700
Most Recent Note for DISCK - 12/5/2012 11:54:08 AM Holding its ground stubbornly since it 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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DRD - NYSE - METALS & MINING - Gold Drdgold Ltd Adr	$7.39	-0.23 -3.02%	$7.57	$8.16	-9.44%	78,678 138.52%	56,800
Most Recent Note for DRD - 12/5/2012 11:55:53 AM Consolidating -9.6% off its 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace behind its loss. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line then rebounded since noted in the 3/01/12 mid-day report - "This low-priced South African company in the Mining - Gold/Silver/Gems group has an erratic earnings history, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$36.64	-0.32 -0.86%	$38.17	$39.50	-7.24%	132,045 89.95%	146,800
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/5/2012 11:59:24 AM Fundamental shortcomings remain a concern today while it is perched near its 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. "
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GPK - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Graphic Packaging Hldg	$6.13	-0.24 -3.77%	$6.44	$6.60	-7.12%	562,113 79.69%	705,400
Most Recent Note for GPK - 12/5/2012 12:01:30 PM Retreating after reaching multi-year highs earlier this week. The 11/30/12 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly sales and earnings increases (C criteria) have been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$10.37	-0.17 -1.61%	$10.76	$11.34	-8.55%	374,541 152.69%	245,300
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 12/5/2012 12:02:51 PM The China-based firm is consolidating -8.2% 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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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$16.21	+0.52 3.31%	$16.26	$17.55	-7.64%	70,890 99.29%	71,400
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/5/2012 12:04:35 PM Recently sputtering under its 50 DMA line while enduring distributional pressure. The 11/20/12 mid-day report noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $27 level. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$26.84	-0.75 -2.72%	$27.73	$29.01	-7.48%	48,155 185.21%	26,000
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 12/5/2012 12:06:14 PM Trading near its 50 DMA line today after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. The 12/04/12 mid-day report noted - "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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LMCA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Liberty Media Corp Sr A	$106.20	+0.64 0.61%	$108.03	$116.10	-8.53%	2,279,304 252.39%	903,100
Most Recent Note for LMCA - 12/5/2012 12:09:01 PM Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).
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NNI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nelnet Inc	$28.77	-0.11 -0.38%	$28.91	$29.24	-1.61%	141,948 141.24%	100,500
Most Recent Note for NNI - 12/5/2012 12:11:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today churning above average volume while holding its ground 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	$16.12	-0.03 -0.19%	$16.20	$16.20	-0.49%	37,171 128.62%	28,900
Most Recent Note for PROV - 12/5/2012 12:13:11 PM Inched up to new 52-week highs with a streak of 6 consecutive small volume-driven gains. 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	$29.06	-0.07 -0.24%	$29.08	$29.31	-0.85%	556,245 398.74%	139,500
Most Recent Note for PUK - 12/5/2012 12:14:31 PM Still perched at its 52-week high today churning above average volume and holding its ground following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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	$25.31	-0.71 -2.73%	$26.69	$28.16	-10.12%	2,389,634 121.61%	1,965,000
Most Recent Note for QIHU - 12/5/2012 12:15:56 PM Pulling back today for a 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume after rallying for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week high on 12/03/12, 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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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$8.44	+0.36 4.46%	$8.98	$8.98	-6.01%	289,430 398.12%	72,700
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 12/5/2012 12:18:08 PM Found recent support above its 50 DMA line, and its 5th 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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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.64	-0.02 -0.23%	$10.90	$11.24	-5.38%	1,989,659 85.72%	2,321,000
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/5/2012 12:20:29 PM It is -5.7% off its 52-week high hit on 10/01/12 and perched today near recent stubborn resistance in the $11 area. 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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TRV - NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance Travelers Companies Inc	$73.06	+2.53 3.59%	$73.17	$74.70	-2.20%	2,235,643 87.73%	2,548,200
Most Recent Note for TRV - 12/5/2012 12:23:30 PM Gapped up today nearly challenging its 52-week and all-time highs. Earnings history and sales revenues growth for this well-known Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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TTC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Toro Co	$43.88	-1.19 -2.64%	$44.68	$45.18	-2.88%	600,245 219.87%	273,000
Most Recent Note for TTC - 12/5/2012 12:25:41 PM Down today with volume running at an above average pace after reporting earnings -88% on -8% sales revenues for the Oct '12 quarter. It was noted in the 11/26/12 mid-day report while rallying to new 52-week and all-time highs - "It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +20% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, a 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Quarterly and annual earnings history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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TUP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Tupperware Brands Corp	$65.28	+1.05 1.63%	$66.49	$66.48	-1.81%	368,268 87.81%	419,400
Most Recent Note for TUP - 12/5/2012 12:27:55 PM Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high following an analyst upgrade. Recently wedged higher without great volume conviction as it touched new 52-week highs. Fundamentals remain a concern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since 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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