Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 12th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 2013
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Time of Screening : 12/12/2013 12:18:42 PM Report Released : 12/12/2013 1:09:25 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners	$53.17	+0.39 0.74%	$53.23	122,993 96.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 127,600	$56.41 -5.74%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51 MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 12/12/2013 12:39:54 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/18/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Finding support at its 50 DMA line and near prior highs in the $51 area. Reported earnings +50% on +33% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history (good C and A criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 7/16/13 and made gradual progress afterward since dropped from the Featured Stocks list 7/10/13. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/1/2013. Click here.
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FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A	$51.40	+2.02 4.10%	$51.52	52,474,229 71.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 73,853,700	$54.83 -6.25%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93 MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 12/12/2013 12:46:53 PM Y - Wedged back above its 50 DMA line this week with gains lacking great volume conviction while working on a 9-week cup shaped base. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/18/13 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors may watch for subsequent volume-driven gains above its pivot point which are necessary to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported earnings +108% on +60% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum. Sequential acceleration in quarterly sales and earnings increases helps it look like a better match with the fact-based investment system's winning models. 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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YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A	$39.00	+1.58 4.22%	$39.04	4,498,052 168.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,669,400	$42.00 -7.14%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10 MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 12/12/2013 1:09:11 PM G - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line with a solid gain backed by above average volume today. On the prior session it violated its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal and it was noted - "Only a prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. Challenged its 52-week high recently but did not produce the required volume-driven gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper new technical buy signal." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/27/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
ADS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Alliance Data Sys Corp	$244.89	+1.19 0.49%	$248.27	$253.77	-3.50%	413,252 89.22%	463,200
Most Recent Note for ADS - 12/12/2013 12:20:38 PM Consolidating -3.6% off its 52-week high, building a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - Reported earnings +13% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings increases in the 8 latest quarterly reports have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Fundamental and technical deterioration led to it being dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/21/12, yet it has since proven resilient and rallied considerably."
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AWAY - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Homeaway Inc	$36.80	-1.13 -2.98%	$37.39	$40.85	-9.91%	4,141,240 263.12%	1,573,900
Most Recent Note for AWAY - 12/12/2013 12:23:46 PM Proposed a new Public Offering on 12/10/13 while perched at its all-time high. Retreating with today's 3rd straight loss with ever-increasing volume and it has not formed a base of sufficient length. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly form and be noted in the weeks ahead. Earnings +36% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter marked its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). There is some old overhead supply remaining up through the $45 level, but prior highs from more than a year and three quarters ago are not usually counted as a substantial source of resistance."
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CBI - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors Chicago Bridge & Iron Co	$75.93	-1.57 -2.03%	$77.59	$80.24	-5.37%	1,064,899 90.80%	1,172,800
Most Recent Note for CBI - 12/12/2013 12:24:48 PM Reversed into the red after touching a new 52-week high on the prior session, and encountering distributional pressure this week while consolidating 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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CBOE - NASDAQ - Financial Svcs-Specialty C B O E Holdings Inc	$51.83	+1.10 2.17%	$52.29	$54.79	-5.40%	342,526 65.63%	521,900
Most Recent Note for CBOE - 12/12/2013 12:26:12 PM Consolidating back near prior highs and its 50 DMA line after recently rallying from a sound base pattern. Fundamental concerns remain, as noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$28.95	+0.77 2.73%	$28.95	$31.15	-7.06%	76,738 294.02%	26,100
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 12/12/2013 12:27:21 PM Rallying near its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain after recently slumping under that important short-term average. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales for the Sep 13 quarter, and earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 were noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$34.14	-0.23 -0.67%	$34.50	$38.04	-10.25%	93,693 78.27%	119,700
Most Recent Note for CMN - 12/12/2013 12:29:08 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 7 losses in the span of 8 sessions. 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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COHR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Coherent Inc	$70.85	+0.08 0.11%	$71.05	$72.29	-1.99%	70,780 85.38%	82,900
Most Recent Note for COHR - 12/12/2013 12:33:04 PM Perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +37% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings and sales revenues increases in prior quarterly comparisons and its annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ESYS - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Elecsys Corp	$12.35	+0.52 4.39%	$12.49	$12.31	0.32%	22,129 67.06%	33,000
Most Recent Note for ESYS - 12/12/2013 12:41:02 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain adding to a streak of volume-driven gains. 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	$8.95	+0.19 2.17%	$9.22	$9.27	-3.45%	356,481 125.43%	284,200
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/12/2013 12:47:09 PM Still 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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GNTX - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentex Corp	$30.26	+0.85 2.89%	$30.36	$31.49	-3.91%	760,895 70.64%	1,077,100
Most Recent Note for GNTX - 12/12/2013 12:48:35 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating in a tight trading range for the past 8 weeks. Reported earnings +31% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Consolidating above prior highs in the $25* area."*
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HLS - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services Healthsouth Corporation	$34.99	+0.10 0.29%	$35.25	$37.01	-5.46%	669,089 125.51%	533,100
Most Recent Note for HLS - 12/12/2013 12:49:52 PM Enduring distributional pressure while consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior highs in the $33 area still define important near-term support to watch. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$26.00	+1.71 7.04%	$26.00	$27.00	-3.70%	159,857 79.37%	201,400
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/12/2013 12:51:38 PM Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Last noted with caution in the 11/29/13 mid-day report - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun '13 quarter, and earnings in Mar '13 versus a year-ago loss, however prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ITRN - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Ituran Location & Contrl	$20.34	-0.26 -1.26%	$20.62	$21.25	-4.28%	92,798 248.79%	37,300
Most Recent Note for ITRN - 12/12/2013 12:54:51 PM Perched near its 52-week high, pulling back with today's 3rd consecutive loss, enduring distributional pressure. Hit a new high with gains lacking great volume since last noted in the 11/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +32% on +15% sales revenues for Sep '13 quarter but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Sub par sales revenues growth was previously noted as an indication of no great demand for any new (N criteria) products or services."
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LUV - NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines Southwest Airlines Co	$18.64	+0.67 3.73%	$18.75	$18.98	-1.79%	5,509,822 78.07%	7,057,900
Most Recent Note for LUV - 12/12/2013 12:57:53 PM Hovering near its 52-week high, consolidating in a tight range for the past few weeks while enduring some distributional pressure. Reported earnings +162% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 11/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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MA - NYSE - Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr Mastercard Inc Cl A	$786.00	-4.57 -0.58%	$791.50	$801.63	-1.95%	444,574 83.32%	533,600
Most Recent Note for MA - 12/12/2013 12:59:05 PM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance today, it gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with heavy volume. Held its ground and rose steadily since noted with caution in the 10/31/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +16% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, and prior earnings comparisons have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support when consolidating near its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since throughout its ongoing advance this year."
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NKE - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Nike Inc Cl B	$76.64	+0.04 0.05%	$76.92	$80.26	-4.51%	2,537,216 79.51%	3,191,000
Most Recent Note for NKE - 12/12/2013 12:59:53 PM Retreating from 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive loss testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline in the May and Aug '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons show sales revenues and earnings growth below the +25%* guideline while its annual earnings (A criteria) growth history has been slow and steady."*
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PRGO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products Perrigo Co Plc	$151.71	+0.60 0.40%	$152.00	$157.47	-3.66%	689,578 66.08%	1,043,600
Most Recent Note for PRGO - 12/12/2013 1:03:42 PM Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line and -3.6% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline. Despite fundamental concerns it has made good progress in recent weeks following choppy action since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/13/12.
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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$13.97	+0.19 1.34%	$14.05	$14.69	-4.94%	185,810 80.65%	230,400
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 12/12/2013 1:05:31 PM Consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 11/22/13 mid-day report with caution while tallying a considerable volume-driven gain and breaking out of an orderly base - "Reported earnings +150% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings (A criteria) history were previously noted as concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs	$32.00	+0.13 0.41%	$32.10	$33.13	-3.41%	994,239 93.83%	1,059,600
Most Recent Note for SPR - 12/12/2013 1:06:32 PM Still hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground and wedging higher since noted in the 11/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +18%* on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."*
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