Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 7th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2012
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DOW 13123.07 49.03 (0.38%) | NASDAQ 2974.38 -14.89 (-0.50%) | S&P 500 1414.47 0.53 (0.04%)

Time of Screening : 12/7/2012 11:54:19 AM Report Released : 12/7/2012 1:11:45 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKAM - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Akamai Technologies Inc	$38.67	-0.39 -1.00%	$39.20	$40.32	-4.09%	1,578,964 62.13%	2,541,300
Most Recent Note for AKAM - 12/7/2012 11:58:28 AM Gapped up from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high on the prior session. It had also gapped up from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain when last noted in the 10/25/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, its first quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline in more than 2 years. Sales revenues and earnings history are below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ALGT - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Allegiant Travel Company	$72.96	-2.00 -2.67%	$75.00	$76.21	-4.26%	65,824 68.14%	96,600
Most Recent Note for ALGT - 12/7/2012 12:04:18 PM Hovering -4.2% off its 52-week high today. Its strong earnings increase in Sep '12 marked a 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The downturn in FY '10 and '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria so, fundamentally, it is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$28.67	+0.16 0.56%	$29.04	$29.04	-1.27%	58,102 63.78%	91,100
Most Recent Note for CMN - 12/7/2012 12:23:22 PM Its Relative Strength line was higher in prior months than it is today, meanwhile it is now inching above previously stubborn Resistance in the $28 area. Found support at its 200 DMA line and built a big base-on-base type pattern since last noted in the 6/15/12 mid-day report. It has earned very high ranks by its strong quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history. However, sales revenues increases versus the year ago period have shown worrisome deceleration while +20%, +18%, +15%, and +7% over the Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct '12, respectively . This Medical - Systems/Equipment firm survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/15/05.
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COO - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cooper Companies Inc	$92.56	-1.30 -1.38%	$93.51	$100.92	-8.29%	361,261 97.06%	372,200
Most Recent Note for COO - 12/7/2012 12:26:57 PM Held its ground since a 9/07/12 "breakaway gap" but it has recently been encountering distributional pressure and slumping below its 50 DMA line. The past 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/11/12 based on fundamental and technical deterioration.
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DEST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Destination Maternity Cp	$21.65	+0.11 0.51%	$21.70	$22.52	-3.86%	61,332 119.09%	51,500
Most Recent Note for DEST - 12/7/2012 12:29:15 PM Perched near its 52-week high today. Last noted after rallying from its 50 & 200 DMA lines with a spurt of gains in the 11/19/12 mid-day report - "This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Acc firm's sales revenues in the past 2 quarters through Sep '12 were below the respective year ago periods, indicating no new growth in demand for its products or services (bad N criteria). Its small supply (S criteria) of only 12 million shares in the float could contribute to greater price volatility. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) has not been strong, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern."
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EVER - NYSE - BANKING Everbank Financial Corp	$15.03	+0.24 1.62%	$15.31	$16.22	-7.34%	354,417 58.68%	604,000
Most Recent Note for EVER - 12/7/2012 12:37:43 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line recently. The 12/06/12 mid-day report noted - "Limited history remains a concern, meanwhile it rallied since its 5/03/12 IPO at $10. Reported earnings +48% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking only its 2nd quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$36.45	-0.52 -1.41%	$37.29	$39.50	-7.72%	111,141 70.97%	156,600
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/7/2012 12:40:51 PM Finding support near its 50 DMA line and still perched near its 52-week high, however fundamental shortcomings remain a concern. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. "
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HTLF - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Heartland Financial Usa	$26.97	-0.35 -1.28%	$27.90	$29.01	-7.03%	21,968 85.15%	25,800
Most Recent Note for HTLF - 12/7/2012 12:42:11 PM Still trading near its 50 DMA line today and encountering distributional pressure. 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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JPM - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks J P Morgan Chase & Co	$42.35	+0.88 2.12%	$42.39	$46.49	-8.91%	16,905,084 72.70%	23,254,800
Most Recent Note for JPM - 12/7/2012 12:43:40 PM Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$43.62	-0.04 -0.09%	$43.82	$44.94	-2.94%	209,716 76.15%	275,400
Most Recent Note for MSG - 12/7/2012 12:45:48 PM Consolidating in a tight trading range near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MTZ - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Mastec Inc	$23.54	+0.65 2.84%	$23.68	$24.40	-3.52%	735,769 71.55%	1,028,300
Most Recent Note for MTZ - 12/7/2012 12:48:01 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 11/08/12 mid-day report after announcing a Secondary Offering following a streak of 7 consecutive gains into new high territory. The high-ranked Telecom -Infrastructure firm showed better sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, however, prior mid-day reports noted -"Quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NMRX - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Numerex Corp	$13.18	+0.52 4.12%	$13.22	$13.51	-2.44%	111,334 499.26%	22,300
Most Recent Note for NMRX - 12/7/2012 12:49:18 PM Rallying toward its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive gain. The 12/06/12 mid-day report noted - "Found support at its 200 DMA line a few times during its consolidation in recent months. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NTK - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials Nortek Inc	$63.61	+0.86 1.37%	$64.00	$65.89	-3.46%	12,772 62.30%	20,500
Most Recent Note for NTK - 12/7/2012 12:50:17 PM The 12/03/12 mid-day report noted - "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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PUK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Prudential Plc Adr	$29.25	-0.06 -0.20%	$29.25	$29.34	-0.31%	97,316 58.41%	166,600
Most Recent Note for PUK - 12/7/2012 12:50:43 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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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$41.47	-0.38 -0.90%	$41.47	$42.21	-1.75%	44,024 158.93%	27,700
Most Recent Note for RUK - 12/7/2012 12:52:30 PM Pulling back after recently wedging to new 52-week and multi-year highs with gains lacking volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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SCI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Service Corp Intl	$14.04	+0.06 0.43%	$14.09	$14.48	-3.04%	685,435 80.35%	853,100
Most Recent Note for SCI - 12/7/2012 12:54:43 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high churning above average volume in recent weeks without making meaningful price progress, action indicative of distributional pressure . Reported earnings +36% on +1% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% guideline and sales revenues increases were only in the +3-7% range. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history also falls short of the fundamental guidelines of the investment system."
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SWHC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp	$10.25	-0.60 -5.53%	$11.25	$11.25	-8.89%	7,456,746 306.80%	2,430,500
Most Recent Note for SWHC - 12/7/2012 12:59:13 PM Touched a new 52-week high today and then reversed into the red with very heavy volume. Recently encountering stubborn resistance in the $11 area. Reported earnings +380% on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. That marked 3 consecutive quarters with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however a downturn in FY '11 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria.
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SYT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals Syngenta Ag Adr	$80.22	+0.22 0.28%	$80.31	$80.97	-0.93%	133,457 82.64%	161,500
Most Recent Note for SYT - 12/7/2012 1:00:52 PM Holding its ground today near its 52-week high with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Found recent support at its 50 DMA line. Earnings were +10% in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, yet it failed to impress since noted in the 6/30/11 mid-day report - "This Switzerland-based giant in the Chemicals - Agricultural industry group has endured some distributional pressure after reaching new all-time highs in recent weeks. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) was strong in years past, but flattened out from FY '08 through FY '10. Waning ownership interest from top-rated funds (I criteria) is another cause for concern. It is not a good match with the fact-based investment system's models of past great winners."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$129.62	-5.21 -3.86%	$134.50	$152.62	-15.07%	904,017 142.68%	633,600
Most Recent Note for TDG - 12/7/2012 1:02:56 PM Down today with above average volume, slumping below its 50 DMA line. Due to fundamental and technical weakness it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12 as it managed a positive reversal after testing its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria), raising concerns.
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TRMB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Trimble Navigation Ltd	$57.13	+0.40 0.71%	$57.22	$57.25	-0.21%	416,492 68.48%	608,200
Most Recent Note for TRMB - 12/7/2012 1:08:34 PM On track for its 7th consecutive weekly gain and inching into new 52-week high territory this week. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) have been good enough for it to earn high ranks, however it is not a very good match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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TSM - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Taiwan Semiconductor Adr	$17.05	+0.00 0.02%	$17.34	$17.47	-2.39%	6,602,296 60.21%	10,965,900
Most Recent Note for TSM - 12/7/2012 1:09:35 PM Recently wedged further into new 52-week territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. The 11/14/12 mid-day report noted - "The Sep '12 quarter showed better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier, but it is below the investment system guidelines because prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady."
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WLK - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Westlake Chemical Corp	$74.91	+2.39 3.30%	$75.06	$80.49	-6.93%	337,335 60.80%	554,800
Most Recent Note for WLK - 12/7/2012 1:11:26 PM Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. Recently rebounded from a slump below its 50 DMA line after violating that important short-term average with damaging distributional losses. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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