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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 12/9/2013 11:55:40 AM Report Released : 12/9/2013 1:03:36 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp	$173.29	+6.86 4.12%	$173.80	2,871,734 100.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,853,100	$167.25 3.61%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02 MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 12/9/2013 12:16:30 PM G - Gapped up hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $161 area defining initial support to watch on pullbacks. 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 12/4/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAON - NASDAQ - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds A A O N Inc	$29.34	-1.42 -4.62%	$31.00	$31.15	-5.81%	66,562 70.59%	94,300
Most Recent Note for AAON - 12/9/2013 11:57:40 AM The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent but prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$22.26	-0.02 -0.09%	$22.78	$23.10	-3.64%	233,441 86.30%	270,500
Most Recent Note for ACET - 12/9/2013 11:59:07 AM Reported earnings +122% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Two of the 3 prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Held its ground and rallied further since the considerable "breakaway gap" on 11/08/13. This Chemicals - Specialty firm was noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Prior quarters have not shown strong and steady sales and earnings increases."
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AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$25.01	-0.14 -0.56%	$25.62	$25.19	-0.71%	48,558 75.05%	64,700
Most Recent Note for AGX - 12/9/2013 12:02:46 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following an impressive gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Promptly repaired its 50 DMA line violation which occurred when last noted with caution in the 12/03/13 mid-day report - "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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ARSD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Refining/Mktg Arabian American Devlpmt	$10.77	+0.32 3.06%	$10.88	$10.59	1.70%	69,400 153.54%	45,200
Most Recent Note for ARSD - 12/9/2013 12:07:05 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain and mid-day report while also challenging multi-year highs. Reported +75% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The prior quarterly comparisons showed waning sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic. The 6/22/12 mid-day report cautioned - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. The prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$78.40	+1.64 2.14%	$79.00	$80.14	-2.17%	856,631 77.01%	1,112,400
Most Recent Note for CBI - 12/9/2013 12:12:21 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +33% on +107% sales revenues sales for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 10/30/13 mid-day report - "Recently rallied from a 4-month flat base. It showed strong sales and earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '09."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$35.80	-0.03 -0.08%	$36.11	$38.04	-5.89%	130,335 108.16%	120,500
Most Recent Note for CMN - 12/9/2013 12:19:25 PM Traded above average volume while retreating from its new 52-week high last week, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +17% on +19% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter. Held its ground stubbornly and made gradual progress since noted in the 10/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has earned high ranks and its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history had been strong, however, quarterly earnings comparisons showed worrisome deceleration while increasing by +62%, +53%, +26%, and +10% over the Jul '12, Oct '12, Jan '13 and Apr '13 periods, respectively. The Jul '13 quarter was also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. 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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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Center Bancorp Inc	$17.25	-0.47 -2.65%	$17.56	$18.33	-5.89%	35,715 104.74%	34,100
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 12/9/2013 12:20:47 PM Retreating from its 52-week high today following an impressive streak of volume-driven gains, rallying with with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +15% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Made gradual progress since 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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CONN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Conns Inc	$73.51	+0.52 0.71%	$74.87	$76.22	-3.56%	642,185 66.31%	968,500
Most Recent Note for CONN - 12/9/2013 12:26:23 PM Technically, it broke out on 12/05/13 with a big gap up gain. Perched near its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases (C criteria) in comparisons through Oct '13 satisfied the C criteria, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$50.49	+2.33 4.84%	$52.45	$50.83	-0.67%	323,718 129.18%	250,600
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 12/9/2013 12:28:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain, and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 11/07/13 mid-day report - "Reported +21% earnings on +22% sales for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Completed a Secondary Offering on 4/11/13. Fundamental concerns were previously noted as its earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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DL - NYSE - Consumer Svcs-Education China Distance Educ Ads	$20.67	+1.29 6.66%	$20.70	$21.15	-2.27%	75,233 75.08%	100,200
Most Recent Note for DL - 12/9/2013 12:29:24 PM Perched at its 52-week high following an impressive streak of gains. 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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ESCA - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods Escalade Inc	$11.66	+0.09 0.81%	$12.41	$11.77	-0.90%	25,957 94.05%	27,600
Most Recent Note for ESCA - 12/9/2013 12:30:18 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly while 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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ESYS - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Elecsys Corp	$11.07	+1.53 16.04%	$11.13	$11.00	0.64%	70,235 264.04%	26,600
Most Recent Note for ESYS - 12/9/2013 12:32:33 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +55% on +19% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The 11/22/13 report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Jul '13 showed greatly improved earnings results and improved sales revenues growth. Quarterly revenues totals in the $6-8 million range are rather minuscule, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Recently enduring distributional pressure after getting extended from any sound base."
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FTEK - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Fuel Tech Inc	$9.21	+0.74 8.74%	$9.27	$8.92	3.25%	335,950 135.14%	248,600
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/9/2013 12:34:50 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today, adding to its impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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HF - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen H F F Inc Cl A	$25.76	-0.10 -0.39%	$26.21	$26.47	-2.68%	135,794 106.92%	127,000
Most Recent Note for HF - 12/9/2013 12:36:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high and all-time high. 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 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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HNH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Handy & Harman Ltd	$23.35	-1.05 -4.30%	$24.61	$25.19	-7.30%	26,226 122.55%	21,400
Most Recent Note for HNH - 12/9/2013 12:37:55 PM Violating its 50 DMA line with a considerable volume-driven loss today. Made little progress after prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Recently found support near its 50 DMA line while building an orderly base. Reported earnings +42% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarters showed sup par sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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IGTE - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Igate Corp	$34.06	-0.75 -2.15%	$35.15	$35.53	-4.14%	283,174 76.18%	371,700
Most Recent Note for IGTE - 12/9/2013 12:40:09 PM Pulling back today from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. Stubbornly held its ground following a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +0% on +8% sales revenues for Sep '13 quarter. The 9/16/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported better than +25% earnings (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 but with sub par sales revenues growth in the +1-6% range, not indicative of great demand for a new (N criteria) product or service. It survived but failed to impress since 12/01/10 when technical damage prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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KFY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Korn Ferry International	$24.01	-0.35 -1.44%	$24.24	$24.49	-1.96%	424,814 112.38%	378,000
Most Recent Note for KFY - 12/9/2013 12:42:07 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following volume-driven gains last week, finding prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line. The 12/05/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamental concerns remain, although it reported earnings +64% on +20% for the Oct '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system."
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$54.37	+1.32 2.49%	$55.09	$53.97	0.74%	301,430 99.22%	303,800
Most Recent Note for KS - 12/9/2013 12:44:39 PM Small gap up gain today with above average volume while rallying for new 52-week and all-time highs. The 10/31/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +156% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +14% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MAN - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Manpowergroup	$81.58	+0.52 0.64%	$82.45	$82.48	-1.09%	447,655 68.95%	649,200
Most Recent Note for MAN - 12/9/2013 12:49:22 PM Sales revenues have been waning or flat, not indicative of a hot new (N criteria) product or service. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed improved earnings increases, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a fundamental flaw raising concerns. Perched at its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply.
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$42.74	+0.71 1.69%	$42.74	$42.57	0.40%	41,581 68.84%	60,400
Most Recent Note for NP - 12/9/2013 12:55:35 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Fundamentals are a concern after sub par earnings (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '13 quarters. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation then rallied to new highs in the months after last noted with caution on 2/19/13 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$10.18	+0.09 0.89%	$10.28	$10.27	-0.88%	36,705 75.37%	48,700
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/9/2013 12:57:58 PM Perched at its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains, and it 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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PZZA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Papa Johns Intl Inc	$87.79	+0.14 0.16%	$88.33	$87.87	-0.09%	97,603 84.87%	115,000
Most Recent Note for PZZA - 12/9/2013 12:58:27 PM Hovering at 52-week and all-time highs. The Louisville, KY based pizza firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history, lack of great sales revenues growth, and quarterly earnings comparisons mostly below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) leave fundamental concerns. Superior buy candidates under the investment system's guidelines always showed strong sales revenues increases indicative of great demand for their products or services.
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SLXP - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Salix Pharmaceuticals	$85.30	-1.19 -1.38%	$87.34	$90.73	-5.98%	684,139 79.03%	865,700
Most Recent Note for SLXP - 12/9/2013 12:59:02 PM Stubbornly held its ground and rallied further following a "breakaway gap" on 11/08/13, rising with no resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +16% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), but prior quarterly and annual its earnings history has been erratic and is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TW - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty Tradeweb Markets Cl A	$123.42	+1.32 1.08%	$124.40	$122.23	0.97%	668,114 77.72%	859,600
Most Recent Note for TW - 12/9/2013 1:00:18 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying from the previously noted orderly base during which its found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +34% on +2% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. It was noted with caution in the 12/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9% on +6% sales for the Jun '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Quarterly and annual earning increases have not been strong and steady like the fundamentally superior candidates and winning models in the book, 'How To Make Money In Stocks'."
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services United Rentals Inc	$71.17	+1.20 1.72%	$71.88	$70.95	0.31%	1,010,976 65.41%	1,545,600
Most Recent Note for URI - 12/9/2013 1:01:31 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Last noted in the 11/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks then rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarterly comparison versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) after stronger results in prior quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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WYNN - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Gaming Activities Wynn Resorts Ltd	$178.65	+5.49 3.17%	$178.94	$174.00	2.67%	1,176,654 92.58%	1,271,000
Most Recent Note for WYNN - 12/9/2013 1:03:21 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line when enduring distributional pressure recently. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria) leaving fundamental concerns. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 11/8/07 and subsequently fell from $136 to as low as $14.50 in March '09 before rebounding. Traded up +43% after it was featured in the 8/26/07 Special Report titled 'Stocks That Should Now Be On Your Watch List' with annotated graphs and commentary including our detailed CANSLIM.net Profile, What To Look For And What To Look Out For, and Technical Analysis summaries (read here)."
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