Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2012
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DOW 13282.12 112.32 (0.85%) | NASDAQ 3029.26 42.3 (1.42%) | S&P 500 1431.88 13.33 (0.94%)

Time of Screening : 12/11/2012 11:55:27 AM Report Released : 12/11/2012 1:10:19 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 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	$82.24	+1.74 2.16%	$82.75	2,555,209 95.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,674,000	$82.75 -0.62%	12/11/2012	$82.24	PP = $81.34 MB = $85.41
Most Recent Note - 12/11/2012 1:09:10 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents. A strong finish may clinch a technical buy signal. Maintained a strong earnings history (C and A criteria) and rebounded impressively from a deep consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/04/12. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 3/26/2012. Click here.
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NSR - NYSE Neustar Inc	$41.85	+0.69 1.68%	$42.62	346,936 106.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 326,100	$42.62 -1.81%	12/11/2012	$41.85	PP = $41.41 MB = $43.48
Most Recent Note - 12/11/2012 12:51:39 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new 52-week high today, rising from a 10-week base during which it found support at its 200 DMA line. A strong finish on heavy volume may clinch a technical buy signal. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed 3 consecutive increases of more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ABC - NYSE - Medical-Whlsle Drg/Suppl Amerisourcebergen Corp	$42.82	+0.59 1.40%	$43.02	$43.02	-0.46%	1,852,322 78.08%	2,372,400
Most Recent Note for ABC - 12/11/2012 11:59:31 AM Trading at 52-week and multi-year highs today. Fundamental concerns remain, as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings and sales revenues growth has been below guidelines."
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AIRM - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services, Other Air Methods Corp	$114.49	+2.45 2.19%	$116.87	$124.19	-7.81%	82,933 113.76%	72,900
Most Recent Note for AIRM - 12/11/2012 12:03:57 PM Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $124 area. Recently rebounding above its 50 DMA line after a deep consolidation from 52-week highs hit since last noted in the 9/07/12 mid-day report. Earnings and sales revenues improved greatly in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarters, satisfying the C criteria.
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AWR - NYSE - UTILITIES - Water Utilities American States Water	$46.42	-0.22 -0.47%	$47.68	$47.68	-2.64%	76,903 85.35%	90,100
Most Recent Note for AWR - 12/11/2012 12:06:41 PM Trading at its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +17% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter. Went through a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 10/23/12 mid-day report - "This Utility - Water Supply firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based system."
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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$35.76	+0.91 2.61%	$35.84	$35.84	-0.22%	48,045 119.22%	40,300
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 12/11/2012 12:07:51 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with volume running at an above average pace behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady enough to be a match with the fact-based system's guidelines, however it showed stronger sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons."
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CRM - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services Salesforce.com Inc	$165.00	+6.58 4.15%	$165.89	$165.89	-0.54%	2,294,513 130.91%	1,752,700
Most Recent Note for CRM - 12/11/2012 12:16:39 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. The 11/27/12 mid-day report noted - "For the Oct '12 quarter it reported earnings -3% on +35% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed better earnings growth, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been very strong. It survived but failed to impress since 10/06/10 when this Computer Software -Enterprise firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$11.37	+0.18 1.60%	$11.39	$11.44	-0.62%	46,095 114.66%	40,200
Most Recent Note for CSV - 12/11/2012 12:19:16 PM Quarterly earnings increases (C criteria) have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$48.79	-0.85 -1.71%	$49.66	$53.13	-8.17%	875,664 80.05%	1,093,900
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 12/11/2012 12:21:32 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. There was a worrisome negative reversal after hitting a new 52-week high when last noted in the 11/02/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +14% on +148% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Its shares split 2:1 effective 10/02/12. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/24/12."
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EQIX - NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT Equinix Inc	$197.26	+3.18 1.64%	$198.66	$212.00	-6.95%	769,555 85.49%	900,200
Most Recent Note for EQIX - 12/11/2012 12:25:07 PM Reported strong earnings in the Sep '12 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 9/13/12 mid-day report when hitting its 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain on news it planned to pursue a REIT conversion - "Reported earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Ownership by top-rated funds (I criteria) has generally been on the rise, however prior mid-day reports noted - 'Earnings history has been erratic. There are fundamental concerns due to pre-tax, non-recurring items included in the past 8 quarterly reports. This is indicated by blue triangles in the earnings per share box on the chart service used by CANSLIM.net experts.'"
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EXPE - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Expedia Inc	$59.28	+1.57 2.72%	$60.35	$62.80	-5.61%	2,315,356 92.12%	2,513,500
Most Recent Note for EXPE - 12/11/2012 12:29:53 PM Since last noted it has made little headway while encountering previously stubborn resistance in the $59-60 area. The 10/26/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +3% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Based on fundamental and technical concerns it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/12/12."
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FDO - NYSE - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores Family Dollar Stores	$67.29	-3.29 -4.66%	$70.47	$74.73	-9.96%	2,281,742 146.32%	1,559,400
Most Recent Note for FDO - 12/11/2012 12:34:48 PM Big loss today on heavy volume, violating its 50 DMA line. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 7/13/12 mid-day report - "The C criteria is not satisfied. Sales revenues and earnings growth history below guidelines."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$32.81	-1.06 -3.13%	$33.15	$34.32	-4.40%	8,055,366 211.89%	3,801,600
Most Recent Note for HCA - 12/11/2012 12:36:51 PM Perched near its 52-week high, it gapped down today after announcing a Secondary Offering. Last noted in the 11/09/12 mid-day report - "It still faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/15/12 mid-day report - 'Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria and its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history also helped it earn high ranks. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is reassuring concerning the I criteria.'"
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$42.00	-0.17 -0.40%	$42.18	$43.02	-2.37%	622,701 100.91%	617,100
Most Recent Note for HDB - 12/11/2012 12:38:01 PM Hovering at 52-week and multi-year highs today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. This India-based financial institution has shown sub par sales revenues increases. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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HTZ - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services Hertz Global Holdings	$15.95	-0.26 -1.60%	$16.02	$16.64	-4.15%	17,999,653 301.28%	5,974,300
Most Recent Note for HTZ - 12/11/2012 12:40:15 PM Announced a Secondary Offering and there was a small gap down today from near its 52-week high following a streak of 10 consecutive gains. The 11/29/12 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues growth rate has been sub par, indicating no great demand for any new products or services (N criteria). Earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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MAIN - NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants Main Street Capital Corp	$28.49	-0.81 -2.76%	$28.49	$30.98	-8.04%	1,517,223 539.36%	281,300
Most Recent Note for MAIN - 12/11/2012 12:43:28 PM Gapped down today after proposing a new Public Offering, slumping further below its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. The 11/16/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +11%* on +34% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 2nd consecutive quarter."* The 5/04/12 mid-day report noted - "It completed Public Offerings on 3/22/11 and 10/19/11. A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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MMS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services Maximus Inc	$64.34	+1.25 1.98%	$65.16	$65.16	-1.26%	195,319 132.42%	147,500
Most Recent Note for MMS - 12/11/2012 12:45:39 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a small gap up and volume-driven gain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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NNI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nelnet Inc	$29.29	+0.12 0.41%	$29.60	$29.60	-1.05%	125,882 109.65%	114,800
Most Recent Note for NNI - 12/11/2012 12:46:03 PM Hit another 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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RKUS - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Ruckus Wireless Inc	$18.19	-0.77 -4.06%	$18.90	$19.73	-7.81%	854,210 77.14%	1,107,300
Most Recent Note for RKUS - 12/11/2012 12:53:02 PM Pulling back today from its high after a streak of 4 consecutive gains. Limited history is a concern after its 11/16/12 IPO at $15.
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SIG - NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores Signet Jewelers Ltd	$54.80	+0.74 1.37%	$55.18	$56.15	-2.40%	825,505 118.59%	696,100
Most Recent Note for SIG - 12/11/2012 12:54:11 PM Hovering near its 52-week high today and poised for a best-ever close with above average volume behind its gain. The 11/27/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +43% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 prior quarterly comparisons and sales revenues growth has been sub par, making it not a good match with the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. This UK-based retailer of jewelry has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has been improving after a downward turn in FY '08 and '09."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$8.30	+0.38 4.80%	$8.40	$8.98	-7.57%	136,527 143.41%	95,200
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 12/11/2012 12:55:37 PM Rebounding toward its 52-week high today, 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. The 12/05/12 mid-day report 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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TEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Terex Corp	$26.17	+0.21 0.81%	$26.35	$26.77	-2.24%	1,769,260 79.58%	2,223,200
Most Recent Note for TEX - 12/11/2012 12:57:41 PM Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the investment system's guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since last noted cautiously in the 10/20/09 mid-day report.
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TMO - NYSE - CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates Thermo Fisher Scientific	$65.28	+0.50 0.77%	$65.47	$65.47	-0.29%	1,710,587 89.73%	1,906,300
Most Recent Note for TMO - 12/11/2012 12:59:04 PM Steadily inching into new high territory while stubbornly holding its ground. Last noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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TRS - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Trimas Corp	$28.02	+1.19 4.44%	$28.56	$28.56	-1.89%	253,480 180.03%	140,800
Most Recent Note for TRS - 12/11/2012 1:00:30 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings increases below the +25%* minimum earnings growth guideline are a concern with respect to the C criteria."*
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URBN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Urban Outfitters Inc	$39.18	+2.18 5.89%	$40.00	$40.65	-3.62%	5,548,463 270.59%	2,050,500
Most Recent Note for URBN - 12/11/2012 1:03:46 PM Gapped up today nearly challenging its 52-week ands all-time highs. Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons (C criteria) through Oct '12 have been below the +25% minimum guideline, and its annual earnings (A criteria) history is marked by a downturn in FY '12.
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XXIA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Mate I X I A	$15.93	+0.28 1.79%	$16.14	$17.40	-8.45%	301,845 75.09%	402,000
Most Recent Note for XXIA - 12/11/2012 1:06:30 PM Reported earnings +25% on +42% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Rebounding from its 200 DMA line with a 10th consecutive gain today. Went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 10/08/12 mid-day report - "Its Jun '12 quarterly results marked its first earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline in the past 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/20/05."
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