Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 13th, 2010

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2010
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Time of Screening : 12/13/2010 12:14:37 PM Report Released : 12/13/2010 1:24:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 5% 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
LULU - NASDAQ Lululemon Athletica	$72.06	+3.36 4.89%	$73.48	4,307,970 327.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,314,800	$73.48 -1.93%	10/8/2010	$47.66	PP = $46.67 MB = $49.00
Most Recent Note - 12/13/2010 12:48:27 PM G - Up considerably today for a 3rd consecutive gap up gain and new all-time high. Since blasting above its 2007 high it has gotten very extended from any sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/1/2010. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AFOP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Alliance Fiber Optic	$13.36	+0.62 4.87%	$13.40	$13.40	-0.30%	192,832 312.03%	61,800
Most Recent Note for AFOP - 12/13/2010 12:17:11 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain. It found support on a pullback to prior highs near its 50 DMA line in the interim since noted in the 11/12/10 mid-day report - "It has been inching higher after a 10/22/10 technical breakout and follow-through gain with above average volume. This Sunnyvale, CA based Telecom - Fiber Optics firm showed big increases in sales and earnings for the Jun and Sept '10 quarters versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BPT - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing B P Prudhoe Bay Rylty Tr	$122.98	+2.94 2.45%	$123.46	$123.46	-0.39%	95,158 96.31%	98,800
Most Recent Note for BPT - 12/13/2010 12:20:23 PM Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs again today with a 6th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base after recent volume-driven gains. It found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 10/13/10 mid-day report - "Erratic sales and earnings history is a concern for this firm residing in the Oil and Gas - Royalty Trust group."
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BSQR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software B Square Corp	$6.83	-0.14 -2.01%	$6.96	$6.99	-2.29%	87,895 80.49%	109,200
Most Recent Note for BSQR - 12/13/2010 12:21:06 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high. In prior mid-day reports it was noted - "Extended from any sound base after a streak of volume-driven gains. Recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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CGNX - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Cognex Corp	$30.03	+1.01 3.48%	$30.22	$30.24	-0.69%	1,071,866 412.10%	260,100
Most Recent Note for CGNX - 12/13/2010 12:23:16 PM Gain today with above average volume, rising from an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line, hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Its quarterly sales and earnings comparisons have improved recently. Poor annual earnings history (A criteria) including a loss in FY '09 were previously noted as fundamental concerns.
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ENTR - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line Entropic Communications	$11.76	+0.01 0.09%	$12.09	$12.09	-2.73%	2,804,864 84.83%	3,306,300
Most Recent Note for ENTR - 12/13/2010 12:28:33 PM Up for an 9th consecutive session and another new 52-week high today after breaking out with above average volume behind gains last week. The 12/09/10 mid-day report noted - "Earnings have been reported versus year ago losses in recent quarterly comparisons after a considerable streak of negative comparisons. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong."
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EW - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment Edwards Lifesciences Cp	$73.77	+2.48 3.48%	$73.94	$73.95	-0.24%	637,288 102.36%	622,600
Most Recent Note for EW - 12/13/2010 12:33:04 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 7th consecutive gain after finding support near its 50 DMA line during an orderly base formed since last noted in the 9/24/10 mid-day report following a considerable gap up - "Endured numerous distribution days since March yet it held up well, and on 5/28/10 its share price was impacted by a 2:1 split . The Medical - Products firm has a slow but steady annual earnings history. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have been below guidelines. With respect to the N criteria, explosive sales revenues increases would be a true indication of great or growing demand for any company's products."
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GHDX - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Researc Genomic Health Inc	$22.28	-0.48 -2.10%	$22.89	$22.89	-2.65%	188,814 111.20%	169,800
Most Recent Note for GHDX - 12/13/2010 12:34:24 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high after a 11 consecutive gains. Earnings increases have been strong in the latest quarterly comparisons versus year-ago losses, but its history of losses is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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IDCC - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications Interdigital Inc	$39.46	+0.74 1.90%	$40.05	$40.08	-1.56%	834,588 127.01%	657,100
Most Recent Note for IDCC - 12/13/2010 12:39:14 PM Gain today with above average volume for yet another new high. Strength has continued since the 12/08/10 mid-day report noted - "Finally topping its 2006 high. Reported +14%* earnings on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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IDT - NYSE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv I D T Corporation Cl B	$28.62	-0.19 -0.66%	$30.12	$30.12	-4.98%	420,091 146.07%	287,600
Most Recent Note for IDT - 12/13/2010 12:40:54 PM Hit another new 52-week high today following a considerable gain with above average volume on the prior session. Previously noted in the 11/19/10 mid-day report - "Recently breaking out from a "double bottom" base on 11/11/10 with a gain backed by heavy volume. Sales revenues and earnings history are below the investment system's guidelines."
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$15.07	+0.25 1.69%	$15.18	$15.23	-1.05%	276,632 91.87%	301,100
Most Recent Note for KS - 12/13/2010 12:44:10 PM Perched near its 52-week and all-time high today after an orderly 5-week flat base above a longer base during which its 200 DMA line acted as support. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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LNN - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Lindsay Corporation	$71.46	+5.30 8.01%	$69.33	$71.49	-0.04%	177,326 81.16%	218,500
Most Recent Note for LNN - 12/13/2010 12:46:59 PM Posting a considerable gain today with above average volume for a new 52-week high. It has been strong since last noted in the 10/21/10 mid-day report as it cleared a cup-with-handle type base pattern - "Recent quarters showed improvements, its sales revenues and earnings growth history (C and A criteria) remain below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MGA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Magna Intl Inc	$50.47	+0.19 0.38%	$50.87	$52.42	-3.72%	731,210 76.57%	954,900
Most Recent Note for MGA - 12/13/2010 12:49:28 PM Recent mid-day reports noted - "Hovering near its 52-week high. Leadership in the group has been a factor in its recent strength. Its earnings history is below guidelines. Shares split 2:1* on 11/26/10."*
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MGIC - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Magic Software Enter Ltd	$7.58	+0.78 11.47%	$7.63	$7.85	-3.44%	1,946,723 299.63%	649,700
Most Recent Note for MGIC - 12/13/2010 12:56:24 PM Hit a new 52-week high today, but it is very extended from any sound base after a steep rally since its early-November breakout from below $3.00. This Israel-based Computer - Tech Services firm's recent quarterly comparisons showed impressive sales and earnings increases and it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history.
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OVTI - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Omnivision Technologies	$31.66	-0.97 -2.97%	$31.98	$33.00	-4.06%	1,345,112 79.66%	1,688,600
Most Recent Note for OVTI - 12/13/2010 1:00:40 PM Perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings increases after a loss in FY '09 and an up and down annual earnings (A criteria)."
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PLL - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Pall Corp	$49.23	-0.77 -1.54%	$50.14	$51.01	-3.49%	740,051 98.90%	748,300
Most Recent Note for PLL - 12/13/2010 1:04:10 PM Hovering near its all-time high after a solid gain on the prior session. The 12/10/10 mid-day report noted - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, considering a downturn in FY '09 earnings. Sales revenues increases have been in the +3-11% range while quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline in the 3 latest comparisons (C criteria) versus the year ago period."
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PSMT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Pricesmart Inc	$39.51	+0.85 2.20%	$39.77	$39.93	-1.05%	89,449 119.58%	74,800
Most Recent Note for PSMT - 12/13/2010 1:04:54 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near 52-week high and multi-year highs after a recent streak of 7 consecutive gains. It is very extended from any sound base. It formed base-on-base type patterns and was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Sales revenues and earnings growth history are below the guidelines."
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ROP - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery Roper Industries Inc	$77.52	-0.19 -0.24%	$78.00	$78.00	-0.62%	556,905 107.22%	519,400
Most Recent Note for ROP - 12/13/2010 1:11:51 PM Touched a new 52-week high and all-time high today, extended from any sound base. Rallied since it found support near its 200 DMA line. Fundamentally, its recent quarters show sales and earnings improving but prior history is below the fact-based system's guidelines.
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SMTC - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Semtech Corporation	$24.74	+0.81 3.38%	$24.80	$25.05	-1.24%	710,019 109.93%	645,900
Most Recent Note for SMTC - 12/13/2010 1:15:11 PM Hit a new 52-week high today, but it is extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong sales and earnings increases in the Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct '10 quarterly comparisons, but its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been steady or strong.
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SNCR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software Synchronoss Technologies	$29.61	+2.22 8.11%	$28.18	$29.80	-0.64%	618,712 168.17%	367,900
Most Recent Note for SNCR - 12/13/2010 1:19:31 PM Gain today with above average volume for a new 52-week high following an orderly flat base. During its consolidation since last noted on 11/04/10 after a "breakaway gap", it completed a Public Offering on 11/17/10 . Prior mid-day reports noted consecutive gains - "Backed by above average volume, topping its peak reached when previously noted in the 5/04/10 mid-day report. It subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line before rebounding impressively. Annual earnings (A criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based system, marred by a downturn in FY '08. Recently showing better sales and earnings +25% or more in the 4 last comparisons (good C criteria) following a streak of negative comparisons."
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$70.43	-0.02 -0.03%	$72.93	$72.93	-3.43%	278,805 115.78%	240,800
Most Recent Note for TDG - 12/13/2010 1:21:29 PM It has steadily been advancing into new all-time high territory in recent months since rising clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Its FY '10 earnings showed a downturn, a flaw with respect to the A criteria, while the 2 latest quarters ended June and Sept '09 showed sales and earnings increases below the minimum guidelines. Based on weak technical action TDG was dropped from the Featured Stocks list 1/17/08.
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WES - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Pipelines Western Gas Partners Lp	$29.95	+0.56 1.91%	$29.95	$31.35	-4.47%	245,806 100.86%	243,700
Most Recent Note for WES - 12/13/2010 1:24:10 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near its 52-week high, in a very tight trading range since last noted in the 11/09/10 mid-day report - "This Master Limited Partnership's quarterly earnings and sales revenues growth history are below guidelines of the investment system."
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