ALK
- NYSE - TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines
Alaska Air Group Inc
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$76.00 |
+2.48
3.37%
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$76.27
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$76.02
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-0.03% |
350,804
83.21%
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421,600
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Most Recent Note for ALK - 12/16/2011 12:28:30 PM
Up considerably with today's gain adding to its streak of volume-driven gains to new 52-week highs. Its Relative Strength line has been leading the way into new high territory, which is recognized as a positive characteristic in buy candidates. Held its ground while enduring mild distributional pressure since noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons have shown sub par earnings increases in the June and September 2011 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period(s). Downturn in FY '08 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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AMSWA
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
American Software Inc A
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$8.89 |
-0.01
-0.11%
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$9.10
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$9.10
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-2.31% |
106,260
118.59%
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89,600
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Most Recent Note for AMSWA - 12/16/2011 12:30:50 PM
Early gain today helped it match its 52-week high hit last week. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings +71% on +22% sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 50 and 200 DMA lines when consolidating since noted in the 11/11/11 mid-day report - "The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Apr and Jul '11) showed better sales revenues and earnings increases but prior quarters and its annual earnings (A criteria) history fall short of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are considered riskier candidates and typically should be avoided unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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BLKB
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services
Blackbaud Inc
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$28.23 |
-0.12
-0.42%
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$29.00
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$30.39
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-7.11% |
156,918
88.75%
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176,800
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Most Recent Note for BLKB - 12/16/2011 12:33:45 PM
Found support near its 50 and 200 DMA lines when consolidating recently, and it is slumping near its 50 DMA line again today. The 12/05/11 mid-day report noted - "Its earnings and sales history remain below guidelines, leaving fundamental concerns. Last noted in the 9/28/09 mid-day report."
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CBM
- NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals
Cambrex Corp
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$7.69 |
+0.12
1.59%
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$7.78
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$7.84
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-1.91% |
166,141
126.54%
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131,300
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Most Recent Note for CBM - 12/16/2011 12:35:13 PM
Perched at its 52-week high today while on track for its 13th gain in the span of 15 sessions. This low-priced Medical - Products firm has steadily worked its way higher with above average volume behind its small gains, and it stubbornly held its ground while repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports- "Sales revenues increases showed modest acceleration in recent quarterly comparisons while earnings improved. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration as buy candidates under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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CRMT
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships
Americas Car-Mart Inc
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$39.78 |
+0.00
0.00%
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$40.73
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$40.73
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-2.33% |
36,486
76.17%
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47,900
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Most Recent Note for CRMT - 12/16/2011 12:39:28 PM
Technically it broke out above prior chart resistance in early December and has been wedging higher without great volume conviction in the past couple of weeks. It was noted in the 11/22/11 mid-day report - "Clearing a prior chart high and rallying to within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is an encouraging sign (I criteria). Recent quarters showed modest sales revenues increases and earnings improvement mostly below the +25% guideline. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good in recent years, however that is while FY '08 and '10 earnings figures include blue triangles beside the numbers via the data provider used by our experts which indicates pre-tax, non-recurring items were included (where possible, such items are normally removed to provide data better suited for comparison)."
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CZNC
- NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast
Citizens & Northern Corp
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$17.86 |
-0.14
-0.78%
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$18.11
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$18.11
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-1.38% |
30,102
125.95%
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23,900
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Most Recent Note for CZNC - 12/16/2011 12:42:51 PM
This week it quietly wedged to a new 52-week high without great volume conviction. Unimpressive annual earnings (A criteria) history and lack of sales revenues growth are fundamental concerns.
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DLTR
- NASDAQ - RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores
Dollar Tree Inc
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$82.50 |
+0.43
0.52%
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$82.75
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$83.99
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-1.77% |
1,339,165
91.14%
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1,469,400
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Most Recent Note for DLTR - 12/16/2011 12:45:21 PM
Rebounded above its 50 DMA line which and inched into new high territory since last noted in the 11/22/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the +25% meet the investment system's C and A guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the +12-14% range."
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GNRC
- NYSE - Electrical-Power/Equipmt
Generac Hldgs Inc
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$28.27 |
+0.54
1.95%
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$28.50
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$28.58
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-1.08% |
182,415
88.04%
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207,200
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Most Recent Note for GNRC - 12/16/2011 12:49:39 PM
Today's gain has it rising near the high hit when the previously noted "negative reversal" at an all-time high broke a streak of 4 consecutive small gains with above average volume. Technically, it is extended from any sound base pattern. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Found support above prior highs and its 50 DMA line when consolidating since rallying above prior resistance in the $21 area. Sales and earnings increases in the Sep '11 quarter improved, but its prior history has been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HEI
- NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
Heico Corp
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$57.52 |
-1.00
-1.71%
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$61.97
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$61.97
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-7.18% |
197,555
90.08%
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219,300
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Most Recent Note for HEI - 12/16/2011 12:54:07 PM
Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, then abruptly reversed into the red. Trading near its 50 DMA line that defines important near-term chart support to watch above prior lows and its 200 DMA line coinciding in the $52 area. The 10/06/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters showed improving sales revenues and earnings but a downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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IBM
- NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems
Intl Business Machines
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$183.17 |
-4.31
-2.30%
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$188.01
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$194.90
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-6.02% |
6,697,799
104.64%
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6,400,600
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Most Recent Note for IBM - 12/16/2011 1:00:51 PM
Today's considerable loss on heavy volume has it violating its 50 DMA line. Chart readers know that deterioration raises concerns, and a weak close would clinch a technical sell signal while only a prompt rebound above that short-term average might help its outlook. Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."
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LKFN
- NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks
Lakeland Financial Corp
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$25.42 |
+0.24
0.95%
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$25.82
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$25.82
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-1.55% |
56,350
84.36%
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66,800
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Most Recent Note for LKFN - 12/16/2011 1:05:48 PM
Touched a new 52-week high today. It found support at it 200 DMA line during an abrupt pullback from prior highs after the previously noted breakout from a 15-week cup shaped based without a handle. The 10/27/11 mid-day report noted -"Sales revenues have shown no growth in recent quarterly comparisons and its prior earnings history has not met the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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LTM
- NYSE - LEISURE - Sporting Activities
Life Time Fitness Inc
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$42.82 |
+1.18
2.83%
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$43.24
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$45.41
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-5.70% |
351,398
77.03%
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456,200
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Most Recent Note for LTM - 12/16/2011 1:07:36 PM
Considerable volume-driven gains this week helped it rally back above its 50 DMA line helping its outlook, technically. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales increases remain below the guidelines of the investment system."
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PRIM
- NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services
Primoris Services Corp
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$14.78 |
+0.07
0.48%
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$14.89
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$15.90
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-7.04% |
213,691
136.28%
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156,800
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Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/16/2011 1:08:55 PM
Still hovering near its 52-week high today. Held its ground above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted in the 11/14/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +111% on +63% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It rallied from a 17-week cup shaped base during which it found support near its 200 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong sales and earnings increases. A downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. The Building - Heavy Construction firm is one of the largest specialty contractors and engineering companies in the Western United States primarily serving the growing power and energy sectors."
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PZZA
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants
Papa Johns Intl Inc
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$36.68 |
-0.07
-0.19%
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$37.11
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$38.92
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-5.76% |
156,889
98.18%
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159,800
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Most Recent Note for PZZA - 12/16/2011 1:11:13 PM
Hovering -5.8% off its 52-week high today, still holding its ground stubbornly. Reporting +38% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The Louisville, KY based pizza firm's lack of sales revenues growth in previous quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period is a concern. Superior buy candidates under the investment system's guidelines always showed strong sales revenues increases indicative of great demand for their products or services.
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ROIC
- NASDAQ - Finance-Property REIT
Retail Opportunity Inv
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$11.45 |
-0.02
-0.17%
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$11.52
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$11.86
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-3.46% |
316,891
128.30%
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247,000
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Most Recent Note for ROIC - 12/16/2011 1:12:20 PM
Gradually rebounding toward its 52-week high. Found support near its 50 DMA line since completing a new Public Offering on 12/01/11. It was perched near its all-time high when noted in the 11/18/11 mid-day report after a near 7-month flat base - "This REIT's recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings up from minuscule year-ago numbers."
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SPPI
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
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$14.36 |
+0.35
2.50%
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$14.46
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$15.09
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-4.84% |
758,369
77.05%
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984,200
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Most Recent Note for SPPI - 12/16/2011 1:15:04 PM
Holding its ground after a 12/09/11 gap down, still hovering near its 52-week high. The 12/12/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent volume-driven gains helped it rally up the right side of a deep 15-week cup shaped base. After years of operating losses (bad A criteria) it has reported solid earnings backed by huge sales revenues increases versus much smaller revenues and year-ago losses in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '11. "
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SXL
- NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines
Sunoco Logistics Ptnr Lp
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$35.97 |
+0.80
2.27%
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$35.98
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$37.98
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-5.29% |
77,700
88.10%
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88,200
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Most Recent Note for SXL - 12/16/2011 1:17:04 PM
This MLP is hovering near its all-time high and staying above its 50 DMA line since the previously noted "negative reversal" occurred. Its shares split 3:1 on 12/05/11. Earnings improved in the Jun and Sep '11 comparisons, but prior history has been sub par. It rebounded from below its 50 and 200 DMA lines and steadily climbed since noted in the 9/06/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings growth (C and A criteria) have been below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TAST
- NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants
Carrols Restaurant Group
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$10.72 |
+0.06
0.56%
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$10.75
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$10.97
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-2.28% |
47,935
92.90%
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51,600
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Most Recent Note for TAST - 12/16/2011 1:18:47 PM
The 12/09/11 mid-day report noted - "Sales and earnings history is below the investment system's guidelines. Its 50 DMA line and 200 DMA lines recently converged. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance."
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TISI
- NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services
Team Inc
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$29.10 |
+0.71
2.50%
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$29.30
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$29.30
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-0.68% |
110,391
117.94%
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93,600
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Most Recent Note for TISI - 12/16/2011 1:22:11 PM
Small gap up today with above average volume while hitting a new 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases. A downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria, so prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are below guidelines now. Based on weak action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/08."
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TRGP
- NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Targa Resources Corp
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$38.35 |
+0.58
1.54%
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$38.53
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$40.29
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-4.82% |
152,188
76.90%
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197,900
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Most Recent Note for TRGP - 12/16/2011 1:24:28 PM
Holding its ground near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "It found support above its 50 and 200 DMA lines when recently consolidating. The June and September quarters showed improving sales revenues and earnings increases but its prior earnings history is not a match with the investment system's guidelines."
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TYPE
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software
Monotype Imaging Hldgs
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$16.27 |
+0.02
0.12%
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$16.39
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$16.39
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-0.73% |
315,237
142.71%
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220,900
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Most Recent Note for TYPE - 12/16/2011 1:32:34 PM
Recently inching to new 52-week highs, clear of resistance due to overhead supply. Slumped way below its 50 and 200 DMA lines since last noted in the 5/13/11 mid-day report, "Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high", then rebounded impressively. Annual earnings history included a downturn in FY '09, a flaw with respect to the A criteria. Quarterly comparisons show that its sales revenues and earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to satisfy the investment system's guidelines after reporting earnings +4% on +8% sales revenues for the latest quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period.
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VVC
- NYSE - UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities
Vectren Corporation
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$28.79 |
-0.05
-0.17%
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$29.00
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$29.54
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-2.54% |
318,261
75.06%
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424,000
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Most Recent Note for VVC - 12/16/2011 1:34:33 PM
Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Found support near its 200 DMA line during an abrupt pullback when last noted in the 11/22/11 mid-day report - "Showed improved sales revenues and earnings in the latest quarter ended September 30, 2011, but 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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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2011
