Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 14th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2012
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DOW 13160.59 -10.13 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 2981.86 -10.3 (-0.34%) | S&P 500 1416.26 -3.19 (-0.22%)

Time of Screening : 12/14/2012 11:56:31 AM Report Released : 12/14/2012 12:54:33 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% 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
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$9.73	+0.38 4.06%	$9.98	$9.98	-2.51%	166,639 70.19%	237,400
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/14/2012 12:02:21 PM Hitting a new 52 week high today with a 4th consecutive gain following a brief consolidation. The 12/06/12 mid-day report noted - "It has rallied considerably from its $6 IPO on 10/10/12. Limited history is a concern."
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AVG - NYSE - INTERNET - Internet Software & Services A V G Technologies N.V.	$15.60	+1.52 10.80%	$16.26	$16.26	-4.06%	1,234,775 312.84%	394,700
Most Recent Note for AVG - 12/14/2012 12:07:26 PM Hitting a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based system's guidelines.
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans B O F I Holding Inc	$26.31	-0.09 -0.34%	$26.50	$28.44	-7.49%	122,374 142.96%	85,600
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 12/14/2012 12:10:12 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line enduring distributional pressure again. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/07/11. There are 10.1 million shares reportedly in the publicly traded float now. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history are not a match with the C & A criteria but it has earned high ranks."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$15.55	+0.05 0.32%	$15.55	$15.76	-1.33%	14,561 60.42%	24,100
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 12/14/2012 12:11:34 PM Hovering near its 52-week high. The 12/12/12 mid-day report noted - "It is extended from any sound base pattern following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 satisfy the C criteria, but waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 are a flaw concerning the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 2/03/11 mid-day report - 'The China-based Medical - Biomed/Biotech firm has earned high ranks, but it sales and earnings increases have been erratic and below the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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CPSS - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Consumer Portfolio Svcs	$5.90	-0.26 -4.22%	$6.10	$6.19	-4.68%	49,605 62.55%	79,300
Most Recent Note for CPSS - 12/14/2012 12:12:48 PM Extended from any sound base pattern after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. 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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CTRX - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service Catamaran Corp	$48.90	-0.26 -0.53%	$49.43	$53.13	-7.96%	729,163 67.48%	1,080,500
Most Recent Note for CTRX - 12/14/2012 12:13:24 PM Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. There was a worrisome negative reversal after hitting a new 52-week high when 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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DISCK - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Discovery Com Inc Cl C	$56.04	-0.04 -0.07%	$56.83	$58.29	-3.86%	212,747 59.01%	360,500
Most Recent Note for DISCK - 12/14/2012 12:15:16 PM Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high while enduring distributional pressure since it rebounded above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while sales revenues growth decelerated. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 383 in Mar '12 to 400 in Sep '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria."
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EEFT - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Euronet Worldwide Inc	$23.60	+0.10 0.43%	$23.66	$23.80	-0.84%	123,036 57.68%	213,300
Most Recent Note for EEFT - 12/14/2012 12:16:09 PM Fundamental concerns remain today while perched at its 52-week high. It survived but failed to impress since noted in the 6/22/09 mid-day report - "Sales and earnings history is below guidelines."
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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$7.30	+0.60 8.96%	$7.42	$7.42	-1.62%	1,698,133 254.59%	667,000
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 12/14/2012 12:17:56 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain helping it rally from an orderly base. It undercut its 50 DMA line and rebounded again since last noted in the 11/05/12 mid-day report - "Reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior earnings history has not been strong and steady, leaving some fundamental concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based investment system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$16.33	+1.00 6.52%	$16.70	$17.55	-6.95%	53,180 97.22%	54,700
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/14/2012 12:19:24 PM Rebounding near its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven gain. That short-term average may act as resistance and it has recently been enduring distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $27 level. Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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INGR - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods Ingredion Inc	$64.32	+0.15 0.23%	$64.55	$66.37	-3.09%	451,019 95.51%	472,200
Most Recent Note for INGR - 12/14/2012 12:20:17 PM Consolidating near its 52-week and all-time highs hit last week, still encountering some distributional pressure following a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LMCA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Liberty Media Corp Sr A	$108.34	+0.35 0.32%	$108.62	$116.10	-6.68%	626,348 63.33%	989,100
Most Recent Note for LMCA - 12/14/2012 12:22:25 PM Enduring distributional pressure yet holding its ground near its 50 DMA line despite volume-driven losses. It was noted in 2 prior mid-day reports in early-December - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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MSG - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Sporting Activities Madison Square Garden Co	$45.01	+0.28 0.63%	$45.13	$45.13	-0.27%	195,397 68.37%	285,800
Most Recent Note for MSG - 12/14/2012 12:24:07 PM Inching to new 52-week highs this week. Held its ground stubbornly above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted in the 11/14/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings -7% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NDSN - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Nordson Corp	$61.80	-0.17 -0.27%	$64.74	$64.74	-4.54%	173,916 70.27%	247,500
Most Recent Note for NDSN - 12/14/2012 12:26:42 PM Reversed into the red after gapping up today and touching a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +24% on +33% sales revenues in the Oct '12 quarter. Encountering distributional pressure while making negligible headway above prior resistance in the $63 area since noted in recent mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +31% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior sales revenues and earnings increases were sub par and its annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '09 leaving fundamental concerns with regard to the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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NMRX - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Numerex Corp	$13.17	-0.19 -1.42%	$13.36	$13.65	-3.52%	22,905 81.80%	28,000
Most Recent Note for NMRX - 12/14/2012 12:28:33 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, holding its ground stubbornly after breaking a volume-driven streak of 9 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Found support at its 200 DMA line a few times during its consolidation in recent months. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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RUK - NYSE - MEDIA - Publishing - Newspapers Reed Elsevier Plc Adr	$40.56	-0.10 -0.25%	$40.78	$42.21	-3.91%	18,268 74.87%	24,400
Most Recent Note for RUK - 12/14/2012 12:29:30 PM Pulling back, enduring distributional pressure this week after recently wedging to new 52-week and multi-year highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This British Media - Periodicals firm does not have an earnings history matching the fact-based investment system's winning models."
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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$21.96	+0.22 1.01%	$22.08	$24.35	-9.82%	72,415 89.51%	80,900
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 12/14/2012 12:32:41 PM Held its ground at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation. It made limited headway since hitting new 52-week highs following its appearance in the 7/30/12 mid-day report noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +243% on only +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 5/24/12 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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SAM - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers Boston Beer Company	$131.92	-0.02 -0.02%	$131.94	$134.00	-1.55%	83,217 82.39%	101,000
Most Recent Note for SAM - 12/14/2012 12:42:25 PM Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain and new 52-week and all-time highs following encouraging guidance from the company. Reported earnings +29% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, an encouraging improvement after earnings were -3% on +10% sales revenues in the Jun '12 quarter. Last noted in the 7/09/12 mid-day report - "Its annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '08 followed by strong growth."
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SNFCA - NASDAQ - INSURANCE - Life Insurance Security Natl Finl Cl A	$8.20	-0.45 -5.20%	$8.64	$8.98	-8.69%	83,356 72.67%	114,700
Most Recent Note for SNFCA - 12/14/2012 12:43:46 PM Churning above average volume near its 52-week high this week, it is extended from any sound base pattern after a spurt of volume-driven gains in recent weeks. Reported earnings +322% on +54% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports 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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SSS - NYSE - REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial Sovran Self Storage Inc	$60.70	+0.61 1.02%	$60.81	$62.68	-3.16%	134,770 64.15%	210,100
Most Recent Note for SSS - 12/14/2012 12:45:59 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system.
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TEX - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Terex Corp	$25.73	-0.05 -0.19%	$26.05	$26.77	-3.88%	1,682,194 72.65%	2,315,500
Most Recent Note for TEX - 12/14/2012 12:47:07 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high since the 12/11/12 mid-day report noted - "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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TTS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Tile Shop Holdings Inc	$15.86	+0.10 0.63%	$16.18	$16.99	-6.65%	109,699 65.53%	167,400
Most Recent Note for TTS - 12/14/2012 12:49:04 PM Showing resilience after pricing a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12. The Sep '12 quarter showed greatly improved earnings, but it was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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VCI - NYSE - MEDIA - Marketing Services Valassis Communications	$27.22	-0.30 -1.09%	$27.93	$28.19	-3.44%	819,388 214.00%	382,900
Most Recent Note for VCI - 12/14/2012 12:52:57 PM Perched near its 52-week high today following a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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WDR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona Waddell & Reed Finl Cl A	$33.23	+0.17 0.51%	$34.01	$34.57	-3.88%	388,985 57.86%	672,300
Most Recent Note for WDR - 12/14/2012 12:54:17 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Last noted in the 11/16/12 mid-day report - "Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '08 and '09. Reported earnings +33% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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