Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 10th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2012
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DOW 13190.09 34.96 (0.27%) | NASDAQ 2989.45 11.39 (0.38%) | S&P 500 1420.95 2.88 (0.20%)

Time of Screening : 12/10/2012 12:06:49 PM Report Released : 12/10/2012 12:46:26 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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 - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AOS - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Smith A O Corp	$62.41	+0.19 0.31%	$62.74	$63.74	-2.09%	325,329 78.15%	416,300
Most Recent Note for AOS - 12/10/2012 12:09:09 PM Held its ground at its 50 DMA and made further progress since last noted in the 10/18/12 mid-day report after a gap up and volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session - "Reported earnings +22% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the C criteria's +25% minimum guideline, and its annual earnings history (A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$15.38	+1.15 8.08%	$15.38	$15.76	-2.41%	21,599 101.88%	21,200
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 12/10/2012 12:12:46 PM Considerable gain today has it challenging its 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 satisfy the C criteria, but waning annual earnings increases in recent years are a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 2/03/11 mid-day report - "The China-based Medical - Biomed/Biotech firm has earned high ranks, but it sales and earnings increases have been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$14.35	+0.29 2.06%	$14.43	$14.48	-0.90%	33,300 111.74%	29,800
Most Recent Note for CFI - 12/10/2012 12:14:43 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground following a recent spurt of gains with volume above average. Fundamentals remain a concern, however, as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Erratic sales and earnings history, below guidelines of the investment system."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$29.41	+0.63 2.19%	$29.58	$29.58	-0.57%	89,156 97.12%	91,800
Most Recent Note for CMN - 12/10/2012 12:17:17 PM Inching above previously stubborn resistance in the $28 area with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. The 12/07/12 mid-day report noted that its Relative Strength line was higher in prior months. Found support at its 200 DMA line and built a big base-on-base type pattern since 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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CSTE - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd	$16.03	-0.12 -0.74%	$16.25	$16.57	-3.26%	23,146 75.15%	30,800
Most Recent Note for CSTE - 12/10/2012 12:18:41 PM Stalled after hitting a new 52-week high last week following an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. Bullish action has continued since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is 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	$36.02	-0.68 -1.85%	$37.06	$39.50	-8.81%	174,249 110.77%	157,300
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/10/2012 12:20:52 PM Recently found support near its 50 DMA line yet it is slumping under that important short-term average today. It is still perched near its 52-week high, however fundamental shortcomings remain a concern as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. "
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HBNC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks Horizon Bancorp In	$18.70	-0.35 -1.84%	$19.23	$19.85	-5.79%	39,011 154.19%	25,300
Most Recent Note for HBNC - 12/10/2012 12:24:26 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today, it stalled after touching a new 52-week high last week. Found support at its 200 DMA line during a deeper consolidation then rebounded since last noted in the 8/23/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly comparisons show earnings increases above the +25%* guideline but sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria ) history are fundamental flaws."*
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MTZ - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Mastec Inc	$23.68	-0.11 -0.46%	$23.79	$24.40	-2.95%	859,653 81.36%	1,056,600
Most Recent Note for MTZ - 12/10/2012 12:25:35 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since 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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NCS - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials N C I Building Systems	$14.03	+0.27 1.96%	$14.18	$14.18	-1.06%	104,595 95.26%	109,800
Most Recent Note for NCS - 12/10/2012 12:27:39 PM Fundamental flaws are concerns today. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/01/05.
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NMRX - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Numerex Corp	$13.25	-0.11 -0.82%	$13.50	$13.51	-1.92%	48,267 195.41%	24,700
Most Recent Note for NMRX - 12/10/2012 12:29:34 PM Challenging its 52-week high today after a volume-driven streak of 7 consecutive gains. The 2 prior 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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NNI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nelnet Inc	$29.25	+0.81 2.85%	$29.29	$29.36	-0.37%	171,092 156.39%	109,400
Most Recent Note for NNI - 12/10/2012 12:31:19 PM Hit a new 52-week high today. Held its ground while enduring distributional pressure after a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports 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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OABC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks Omniamerican Bancorp	$22.99	-0.04 -0.17%	$23.05	$23.20	-0.91%	31,201 128.40%	24,300
Most Recent Note for OABC - 12/10/2012 12:32:28 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and trading only -0.9% off its 52-week high today. Recent mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line promptly after dipping below that important short-term average in August, however gains in recent weeks have lacked great volume conviction. Recent quarters showed better earnings versus the year earlier, however unimpressive sales revenues growth suggests no great demand for new (N criteria) products or services."
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PKI - NYSE - Medical-Research Eqp/Svc Perkinelmer Inc	$30.91	+0.13 0.41%	$31.11	$31.92	-3.18%	647,882 83.28%	778,000
Most Recent Note for PKI - 12/10/2012 12:34:56 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today following 2 consecutive volume-driven losses testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +5% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history is not good match with the fact-based system's guidelines. Recent quarterly earnings comparisons showed deceleration and the Mar '12 period came in just below the +25% minimum earnings increase."
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PRXL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services Parexel Intl Corp	$31.93	-0.05 -0.16%	$32.23	$33.13	-3.62%	542,716 112.69%	481,600
Most Recent Note for PRXL - 12/10/2012 12:36:42 PM Still perched near its 52-week high today, yet recently encountering mild distributional pressure. Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +45% on +28% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior growth has not been strong and steady. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08. Today its fundamentals are below the investment system guidelines. Members may view its Company Profile page under the 'Featured Articles and Daily Graphs' tab when the last FSU article under the headline, 'Pulling Parachute Early Can Spare Yourself Some Pain', gives a clear look back at its prior breakdown - an example why losses should always be limited at 7-8%."
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TRMB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Trimble Navigation Ltd	$58.48	+1.20 2.09%	$58.83	$58.83	-0.59%	802,220 130.46%	614,900
Most Recent Note for TRMB - 12/10/2012 12:38:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain into new high territory. The 12/07/12 mid-day report noted - "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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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$26.50	+0.29 1.11%	$26.61	$26.80	-1.12%	133,646 98.63%	135,500
Most Recent Note for TRS - 12/10/2012 12:40:03 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 11/29/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly earnings increases below the +25%* minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria."*
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TYL - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Tyler Technologies Inc	$46.37	+0.05 0.11%	$46.60	$49.60	-6.51%	118,088 76.28%	154,800
Most Recent Note for TYL - 12/10/2012 12:45:40 PM Reported earnings +43% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, marking its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline. Holding its ground today -6.5% off its 52-week high, just above important support at its 50 DMA line. Consolidating after considerable volume-driven gains when last noted in the 10/26/12 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress, and fundamentals today are below guidelines. The Computer-Tech Services firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/24/08 due to technical weakness."
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USCR - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials U S Concrete Inc	$8.90	+0.09 1.02%	$9.08	$9.69	-8.15%	24,100 100.00%	24,100
Most Recent Note for USCR - 12/10/2012 12:46:11 PM The 12/03/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history (C and A criteria) 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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