Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, December 13th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2012
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DOW 13207.82 -37.63 (-0.28%) | NASDAQ 2992.1 -21.71 (-0.72%) | S&P 500 1422.94 -5.54 (-0.39%)

Time of Screening : 12/13/2012 11:54:06 AM Report Released : 12/13/2012 12:44:27 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% 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
ACXM - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Service Acxiom Corp	$17.84	-0.16 -0.89%	$18.00	$18.99	-6.06%	217,141 65.05%	333,800
Most Recent Note for ACXM - 12/13/2012 11:55:22 AM The 12/12/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C & A criteria)."
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BBSI - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Service Barrett Business Svcs	$36.09	-0.24 -0.65%	$36.34	$36.87	-2.13%	41,412 96.53%	42,900
Most Recent Note for BBSI - 12/13/2012 11:56:38 AM Retreating from its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains, getting extended from any sound base. 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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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$5.49	+0.06 1.10%	$5.55	$5.94	-7.58%	15,260 59.38%	25,700
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 12/13/2012 11:57:19 AM The 12/12/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CSV - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services Carriage Services Inc	$11.27	-0.02 -0.16%	$11.36	$11.44	-1.46%	26,590 65.33%	40,700
Most Recent Note for CSV - 12/13/2012 11:58:16 AM The 12/11/12 mid-day report noted - "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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EMN - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified Eastman Chemical Co	$63.88	+0.53 0.84%	$64.64	$64.64	-1.18%	1,550,827 91.34%	1,697,800
Most Recent Note for EMN - 12/13/2012 12:02:49 PM Trading at new 52-week and multi-year highs today with no resistance remaining to hinder its progress. Fundamentals remain a concern as its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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FIS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fidelity Natl Info Svcs	$35.63	-0.48 -1.33%	$36.10	$37.14	-4.07%	1,980,658 101.10%	1,959,200
Most Recent Note for FIS - 12/13/2012 12:11:57 PM Retreating from its 52-week high, encountering distributional pressure since last noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Concerning the C criteria this Financial Services - Specialty firm is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Lack of sales revenues growth indicates no great increase in demand for new (N criteria) products and services."
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FMX - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Fomento Econ Mex Sab Ads	$97.62	-0.70 -0.71%	$99.50	$102.43	-4.70%	359,742 72.85%	493,800
Most Recent Note for FMX - 12/13/2012 12:14:57 PM Consolidating from new all-time highs hit following a choppy ascent since last noted in the 10/11/12 mid-day report - "Sales revenues and earnings growth has not been strong and steady. Its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '08."
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GEOS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration Geospace Technologies	$77.37	+1.61 2.13%	$78.24	$80.33	-3.68%	63,282 58.65%	107,900
Most Recent Note for GEOS - 12/13/2012 12:18:30 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high following a spurt of gains into new high territory. Gapped down on the prior session as the mid-day report again cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Found support well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line when consolidating and it built an orderly base in recent weeks before breaking out. Shares split 2:1 effective 10/19/12."
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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$34.63	+0.61 1.78%	$35.56	$39.50	-12.33%	117,047 70.26%	166,600
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/13/2012 12:19:45 PM Slumped under its 50 DMA line amid recent distributional pressure. 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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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$30.81	-0.10 -0.32%	$31.35	$34.32	-10.23%	2,380,179 58.04%	4,100,700
Most Recent Note for HCA - 12/13/2012 12:29:36 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high today. Encountering distributional pressure after paying out yet another Special Dividend (earlier was 10/31/12), and it completed a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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PUK - NYSE - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Prudential Plc Adr	$29.14	-0.07 -0.24%	$29.19	$29.51	-1.25%	102,979 60.65%	169,800
Most Recent Note for PUK - 12/13/2012 12:30:56 PM Still holding its ground perched near its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Earnings history for this well known Insurance - Life firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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RH - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Restoration Hardware Hld	$33.88	-2.81 -7.66%	$36.32	$38.33	-11.61%	846,505 222.35%	380,700
Most Recent Note for RH - 12/13/2012 12:33:21 PM Down today on higher volume. Following reorganization its limited history is a concern since trading began 11/02/12.
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TDG - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products &; Services Transdigm Group Inc	$126.97	-1.22 -0.95%	$128.59	$152.62	-16.81%	512,351 79.73%	642,600
Most Recent Note for TDG - 12/13/2012 12:35:20 PM Down again today with above average volume, slumping further below its 50 DMA line. The 12/07/12 mid-day report noted - "Due to fundamental and technical weakness it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/16/12 as it managed a positive reversal after testing its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +19% on +35% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria), raising concerns."
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TTS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Tile Shop Holdings Inc	$15.53	+0.41 2.71%	$15.60	$16.99	-8.59%	1,399,691 1,142.60%	122,500
Most Recent Note for TTS - 12/13/2012 12:38:25 PM Showing resilience after pricing a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12. Last noted in the 12/03/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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URBN - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Urban Outfitters Inc	$38.26	+0.08 0.21%	$38.62	$40.65	-5.88%	1,467,037 67.03%	2,188,600
Most Recent Note for URBN - 12/13/2012 12:40:01 PM Pulling back since gapping up and nearly challenging its 52-week and all-time highs when the last noted in the 12/11/12 mid-day report - "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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USCR - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials U S Concrete Inc	$9.06	+0.12 1.34%	$9.10	$9.69	-6.50%	21,750 84.30%	25,800
Most Recent Note for USCR - 12/13/2012 12:41:49 PM Showing strength since noted in the 12/03/12 mid-day report - "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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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$15.96	+0.21 1.33%	$16.20	$17.08	-6.56%	257,708 85.67%	300,800
Most Recent Note for WX - 12/13/2012 12:44:05 PM This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm has been rebounding after a streak of 5 consecutive losses, on track today for a 5th consecutive gain. There was a negative reversal at its 52-week high as the 11/30/12 mid-day report noted - "It faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $19-20 area. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines, with the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showing earnings increases below the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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