Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2013
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DOW 15986.53 -38.94 (-0.24%) | NASDAQ 4063.14 -5.61 (-0.14%) | S&P 500 1804.01 -4.36 (-0.24%)

Time of Screening : 12/10/2013 12:21:03 PM Report Released : 12/10/2013 1:07:09 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
AAP - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Advance Auto Parts Inc	$109.45	+5.12 4.91%	$111.53	$107.72	1.61%	967,758 107.65%	899,000
Most Recent Note for AAP - 12/10/2013 12:23:06 PM Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's gain. The past 6 quarterly earnings comparisons through Sep '13 were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). The 4/26/12 mid-day report with caution - "Lackluster sales revenues growth is a flaw. Reported earnings +58%* on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period."*
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AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$24.75	-0.73 -2.86%	$25.36	$26.16	-5.39%	782,612 97.78%	800,400
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 12/10/2013 12:25:20 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 11/18/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +7% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales revenues and earnings increases which were waning. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the models of past great winners identified using the fact-based investment system."
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ATRO - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers Astronics Corp Cl A	$52.60	+0.00 0.00%	$54.30	$52.76	-0.30%	72,110 87.62%	82,300
Most Recent Note for ATRO - 12/10/2013 12:26:54 PM Hit another new 52 week high today then reversed into the red. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +44% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons have not shown strong and steady +25%* earnings increases. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."*
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BDC - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Belden Inc	$68.34	-1.07 -1.53%	$68.59	$71.02	-3.78%	172,947 83.55%	207,000
Most Recent Note for BDC - 12/10/2013 12:30:31 PM Undercut its 50 DMA line after gapping down today, yet it quickly rebounded from early lows. Consolidating near its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$179.98	+8.08 4.70%	$180.52	$173.65	3.65%	3,921,383 100.52%	3,901,000
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 12/10/2013 12:32:02 PM Reported earnings +6% on +46% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar (+15%) and Jun '13 (-1%) quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding."
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CAH - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Cardinal Health Inc	$66.96	+2.69 4.19%	$67.30	$65.45	2.31%	4,394,270 136.67%	3,215,300
Most Recent Note for CAH - 12/10/2013 12:34:56 PM Considerable gain today for a new 52-week high following a tight consolidation for the past 3 weeks. Last noted in the 11/06/13 mid-day report with caution - "Sales revenues have been waning in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods through Sep '13, and quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has been up and down."
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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$78.78	+0.17 0.22%	$79.50	$80.14	-1.70%	862,555 75.75%	1,138,700
Most Recent Note for CBI - 12/10/2013 12:37:40 PM Trading within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain during its brief consolidation above support at 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 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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CONN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Electronics Stores Conns Inc	$75.69	+0.68 0.91%	$76.83	$76.22	-0.70%	750,358 75.87%	989,000
Most Recent Note for CONN - 12/10/2013 12:41:30 PM Technically broke out on 12/05/13 with a big gap up gain, and powering to another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. The 12/09/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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ESYS - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Elecsys Corp	$12.14	+0.84 7.44%	$12.15	$11.64	4.30%	65,885 226.41%	29,100
Most Recent Note for ESYS - 12/10/2013 12:43:13 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive 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	$8.57	-0.26 -2.94%	$9.24	$9.27	-7.55%	380,967 146.13%	260,700
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/10/2013 12:44:30 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after an 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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$67.62	-0.21 -0.31%	$68.82	$69.23	-2.33%	133,201 92.24%	144,400
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/10/2013 12:46:42 PM Hovering at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground after considerable volume-driven gains. The prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - " 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. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HAR - NYSE - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Harman Intl Industries	$83.32	+2.33 2.88%	$84.33	$85.76	-2.85%	751,062 114.13%	658,100
Most Recent Note for HAR - 12/10/2013 12:48:59 PM Up today for a volume-driven gain, trading within close striking distance of its 52-week high after a tight 6-week flat base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HPY - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Heartland Payment Sys	$44.07	-0.40 -0.90%	$44.83	$46.21	-4.63%	295,265 78.13%	377,900
Most Recent Note for HPY - 12/10/2013 12:51:58 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly above prior highs after recent gains backed by above average volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - Reported earnings +22% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +22% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters showed better earnings but with sub par sales revenues growth. Dowturn in FY '09 and '10 earnings is a flaw concerning its annual earnings (A criteria) history."
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KELYA - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Kelly Services Inc Cl A	$23.45	+0.04 0.17%	$23.63	$23.62	-0.72%	104,267 94.27%	110,600
Most Recent Note for KELYA - 12/10/2013 12:54:45 PM Trading near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base pattern. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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MCK - NYSE - WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale Mckesson Corp	$160.85	-2.18 -1.34%	$161.67	$166.57	-3.43%	2,426,004 137.32%	1,766,700
Most Recent Note for MCK - 12/10/2013 12:56:24 PM Pulling back from its all-time high with gap down today with heavy volume. Held its ground above prior highs in the $126 area and made impressive progress after prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "It has a steady annual earnings (A criteria) history, however quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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MEI - NYSE - Electronic-Parts Methode Electronics Inc	$34.73	-2.54 -6.82%	$37.28	$37.53	-7.46%	657,844 129.88%	506,500
Most Recent Note for MEI - 12/10/2013 12:58:33 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high following a considerable gap up and 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 12/06/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Recent quarterly comparisons through Oct '13 showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is cause for concern."
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NP - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products Neenah Paper Inc	$42.61	+0.17 0.40%	$42.96	$42.81	-0.47%	54,475 89.89%	60,600
Most Recent Note for NP - 12/10/2013 1:00:22 PM Inching up for another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. The 12/09/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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OTEX - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Open Text Corp	$89.35	+0.62 0.70%	$89.35	$89.63	-0.31%	216,759 76.76%	282,400
Most Recent Note for OTEX - 12/10/2013 1:01:59 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the C criteria. Earnings increased above the +25% minimum earnings guideline in only one of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '13. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/05/11."
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$10.01	-0.03 -0.30%	$10.03	$10.28	-2.63%	45,764 89.73%	51,000
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/10/2013 1:03:23 PM Perched at its 52-week high, holding its ground following a spurt of 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Recently cleared an orderly base yet prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "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	$87.47	-0.31 -0.35%	$88.06	$88.33	-0.98%	98,837 83.27%	118,700
Most Recent Note for PZZA - 12/10/2013 1:04:16 PM Hovering at 52-week and all-time highs. The 12/09/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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SQI - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Sciquest Inc	$28.65	-0.90 -3.03%	$29.45	$30.10	-4.83%	188,727 155.84%	121,100
Most Recent Note for SQI - 12/10/2013 1:06:46 PM Found support above prior highs in the $26 area during its consolidation after recent volume-driven gains for new 52-week highs. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly earnings in the 3 latest comparisons through Sep '13 satisfied the C criteria (above the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (A criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/22/13 mid-day report with caution."
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