Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 13th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2013
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DOW 15759.42 19.99 (0.13%) | NASDAQ 4001.08 2.68 (0.07%) | S&P 500 1775.9 0.4 (0.02%)

Time of Screening : 12/13/2013 11:49:14 AM Report Released : 12/13/2013 12:20:48 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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 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
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies	$39.09	-0.36 -0.91%	$40.50	245,273 78.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 311,900	$43.80 -10.75%	10/22/2013	$39.17	PP = $40.04 MB = $42.04
Most Recent Note - 12/13/2013 12:17:14 PM G - Color code was changed to green and today's 6th consecutive loss with higher volume has it trading even further below its 50 DMA line after triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above that short-term average would help its outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/12/2013. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AAON - NASDAQ - Bldg-A/C & Heating Prds A A O N Inc	$30.08	+0.85 2.89%	$30.46	$31.15	-3.45%	64,696 70.25%	92,100
Most Recent Note for AAON - 12/13/2013 11:50:31 AM The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent but prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history has been up and down, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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AAP - NYSE - RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores Advance Auto Parts Inc	$108.90	+0.97 0.90%	$110.55	$111.53	-2.36%	556,106 59.82%	929,600
Most Recent Note for AAP - 12/13/2013 11:52:44 AM Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs after recent volume-driven gains. 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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ADS - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service Alliance Data Sys Corp	$250.18	+4.21 1.71%	$250.85	$253.77	-1.41%	320,431 67.05%	477,900
Most Recent Note for ADS - 12/13/2013 11:53:30 AM Consolidating within close striking distance of its 52-week high, building a flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$24.54	+0.63 2.63%	$24.88	$24.02	2.16%	1,075,186 326.11%	329,700
Most Recent Note for AER - 12/13/2013 11:55:51 AM Powered to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains this week. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 11/18/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly comparisons show little growth in sales revenues, and its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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BR - NYSE - Financial Svcs-Specialty Broadridge Finl Sltns	$38.62	+0.67 1.77%	$38.97	$40.36	-4.31%	500,929 71.25%	703,100
Most Recent Note for BR - 12/13/2013 11:56:42 AM Still hovering near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings increases and underlying sales revenues are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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CMN - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies Cantel Medical Corp	$33.89	+0.18 0.53%	$34.32	$38.04	-10.91%	73,374 60.19%	121,900
Most Recent Note for CMN - 12/13/2013 11:57:36 AM Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a streak of 7 losses marked by above average volume 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	$70.41	-0.43 -0.60%	$71.70	$72.49	-2.88%	62,875 74.50%	84,400
Most Recent Note for COHR - 12/13/2013 11:59:17 AM Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched at its 52-week high. The 12/12/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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DST - NYSE - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service D S T Systems Inc	$89.19	+1.09 1.24%	$89.42	$88.98	0.24%	226,937 95.88%	236,700
Most Recent Note for DST - 12/13/2013 12:02:17 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history below guidelines with lackluster sales revenues growth.
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EBS - NYSE - DRUGS - Biotechnology Emergent Biosolutions	$22.92	+0.47 2.09%	$23.00	$22.95	-0.13%	113,967 92.13%	123,700
Most Recent Note for EBS - 12/13/2013 12:05:11 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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ECOL - NASDAQ - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management U S Ecology Inc	$36.41	-0.08 -0.22%	$36.55	$39.77	-8.45%	107,651 85.44%	126,000
Most Recent Note for ECOL - 12/13/2013 12:06:10 PM Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Completed a new Public Offering on 12/04/13 as it abruptly retreated from its 52-week high and tested support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +20% on +16% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sub par sales revenues growth is a sign there is no great demand for any new (bad N criteria) products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been below the investment system guidelines."
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ESYS - NASDAQ - Elec-Contract Mfg Elecsys Corp	$13.20	+0.24 1.85%	$13.50	$13.50	-2.22%	49,088 146.10%	33,600
Most Recent Note for ESYS - 12/13/2013 12:07:03 PM Perched at its 52-week high with today's 6th 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	$8.58	-0.14 -1.65%	$8.82	$9.27	-7.48%	188,461 64.08%	294,100
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/13/2013 12:08:18 PM Hovering neat its 52-week high today, holding its ground and rallying after prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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ICON - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear Iconix Brand Group Inc	$39.09	+0.35 0.90%	$39.30	$40.78	-4.14%	467,893 82.81%	565,000
Most Recent Note for ICON - 12/13/2013 12:12:01 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base and recently encountering mild distributional pressure. Reported earnings +44% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady. Patient investors may watch for a new base of secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
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KS - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Paper & Packaging Kapstone Paper&Packaging	$54.34	+1.32 2.49%	$54.62	$55.09	-1.36%	177,713 60.06%	295,900
Most Recent Note for KS - 12/13/2013 12:13:25 PM Hovering near 52-week and all-time highs. Made gradual progress after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 10/31/13 as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +156% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +14% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Earnings history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NLSN - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Market Rsrch Nielsen Holdings Nv	$45.26	+2.30 5.35%	$45.40	$44.01	2.84%	2,623,738 119.13%	2,202,400
Most Recent Note for NLSN - 12/13/2013 12:14:07 PM Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Powering to new all-time highs with today's volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Completed Secondary Offerings on 2/15/13, 5/14/13, and 11/22/13.
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ODFL - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Old Dominion Fght Lines	$50.44	+0.45 0.90%	$50.45	$51.91	-2.83%	287,377 65.08%	441,600
Most Recent Note for ODFL - 12/13/2013 12:15:39 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -2.9% off its 52-week high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong steady increases above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and a downward turn in FY '07 - '09 earnings (A criteria) is a fundamental flaw."
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TWC - NYSE - MEDIA - CATV Systems Time Warner Cable Inc	$132.04	+0.98 0.75%	$135.99	$139.85	-5.58%	3,209,835 119.57%	2,684,500
Most Recent Note for TWC - 12/13/2013 12:18:52 PM Consolidating -6.5% off its 52-week high with above average volume behind a recent streak of losses following an impressive spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +20% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Its quarterly and annual earnings history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Wabtec	$68.76	+0.50 0.73%	$68.82	$69.97	-1.73%	262,049 59.13%	443,200
Most Recent Note for WAB - 12/13/2013 12:20:24 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -1.7% off its 52-week high today following a "negative reversal" at its high on 12/02/13. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. A 2:1 split impacted the share prices on 6/12/13. The 3 latest quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% guideline (C criteria). Reported earnings +17% on +7% sales for the Sep '13 quarter. This manufacturer of value-added equipment for locomotives has an annual earnings (A criteria) history that has not been strong and steady. It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/17/08."
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