Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, December 17th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 2012
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Time of Screening : 12/17/2012 11:52:48 AM Report Released : 12/17/2012 12:48:13 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 12% 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
NSR - NYSE Neustar Inc	$42.29	+0.59 1.41%	$42.78	301,173 88.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 338,700	$43.29 -2.31%	12/11/2012	$41.85	PP = $41.41 MB = $43.48
Most Recent Note - 12/17/2012 12:25:48 PM Y - Trading up today with higher volume, yet it remains below its "max buy" level. Clinched a technical buy signal on 12/11/12 as it rallied from a 10-week base. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed 3 consecutive increases of more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior highs near $41 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/11/2012. Click here.
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RAX - NYSE Rackspace Hosting Inc	$68.66	-0.07 -0.11%	$70.37	1,122,076 75.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,477,800	$70.37 -2.43%	11/26/2012	$66.26	PP = $67.18 MB = $70.54
Most Recent Note - 12/17/2012 12:33:48 PM Y - Touched a new 52-week high today but reversed into the red even while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent gains have lacked volume conviction as it inched its pivot point while it was repeatedly noted - "Confirming gains above its pivot point with at least +40%* above average volume would be a welcome reassurance. Disciplined investors may be wise to use a tactic called 'pyramiding' to allow the market action to dictate their weighting in new buys while always limiting losses by selling if any stock ever falls more than -7% from their purchase price."* >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/27/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$18.08	-0.71 -3.75%	$19.02	$19.71	-8.30%	130,507 91.14%	143,200
Most Recent Note for AGX - 12/17/2012 11:59:03 AM Retreating to its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Reported earnings +153% on +71% sales for the Oct '12 quarter. Recently churned above average volume and made only a little progress above prior highs in the $18 area, a sign of distributional pressure while prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Showed much better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jan, Apr, and Jul '12 quarters, but the Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ANCX - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks Access National Corp	$13.61	-0.02 -0.15%	$13.84	$14.40	-5.49%	29,672 145.45%	20,400
Most Recent Note for ANCX - 12/17/2012 12:05:33 PM Found support near its 50 DMA line during the consolidation from its 52-week high hit when last noted in the 11/27/12 mid-day report during a spurt of volume-driven gains from support near its 200 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25%* minimum guideline, however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."*
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AWRE - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Aware Inc	$6.76	+0.16 2.42%	$6.89	$7.50	-9.87%	175,438 323.09%	54,300
Most Recent Note for AWRE - 12/17/2012 12:07:29 PM Rising from a long and orderly flat base with today's gain backed by above average volume, however prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. Quarterly and annual earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines (C & A criteria)."
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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$5.75	+0.21 3.79%	$5.90	$5.94	-3.20%	20,631 79.05%	26,100
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 12/17/2012 12:08:40 PM Tallying a 4th consecutive gain today and trading near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports 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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CFI - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing Culp Inc	$14.04	+0.08 0.57%	$14.04	$14.76	-4.88%	28,967 93.74%	30,900
Most Recent Note for CFI - 12/17/2012 12:11:43 PM Retreating from its 52-week high after a gap down today following a special dividend. During a recent spurt of gains with volume above average it was noted in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals remain a concern. Erratic sales and earnings history, below guidelines of the investment system."
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DEST - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Apparel Stores Destination Maternity Cp	$21.92	+0.25 1.15%	$21.96	$22.52	-2.66%	44,128 81.87%	53,900
Most Recent Note for DEST - 12/17/2012 12:13:57 PM Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today after rallying from its 50 & 200 DMA lines with a spurt of gains. Last noted in the 12/07/12 mid-day report - "This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Acc firm's sales revenues in the past 2 quarters through Sep '12 were below the respective year ago periods, indicating no new growth in demand for its products or services (bad N criteria). Its small supply (S criteria) of only 12 million shares in the float could contribute to greater price volatility. Quarterly earnings history (C criteria) has not been strong, and its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is also a concern."
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DISCK - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Discovery Com Inc Cl C	$57.32	+0.99 1.76%	$57.42	$58.29	-1.66%	407,322 109.11%	373,300
Most Recent Note for DISCK - 12/17/2012 12:15:06 PM Holding its ground stubbornly perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after 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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EGHT - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Eight By Eight Inc	$7.43	+0.16 2.20%	$7.58	$7.58	-1.98%	579,549 82.56%	702,000
Most Recent Note for EGHT - 12/17/2012 12:16:42 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today making a 2nd consecutive appearance in the mid-day report with volume-driven gains helping it rally from an orderly base. It undercut its 50 DMA line and rebounded again since 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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FIS - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Fidelity Natl Info Svcs	$35.25	-0.24 -0.66%	$35.77	$37.14	-5.10%	1,690,764 83.45%	2,026,100
Most Recent Note for FIS - 12/17/2012 12:18:03 PM Above average volume is behind today's 5th consecutie loss while retreating from its 52-week high. Encountering distributional pressure since noted in prior mid-day reports - "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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$35.57	+3.05 9.38%	$35.57	$39.50	-9.95%	234,641 133.17%	176,200
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/17/2012 12:19:59 PM Rebounding today after 6 consecutive volume-driven losses and a deep slump under its 50 DMA line amid recently noted 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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LMCA - NASDAQ - MEDIA - CATV Systems Liberty Media Corp Sr A	$113.60	+3.10 2.80%	$114.34	$116.10	-2.16%	1,382,405 139.23%	992,900
Most Recent Note for LMCA - 12/17/2012 12:21:52 PM Rallying within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. It was noted in 3 prior mid-day reports in December - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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NNI - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services Nelnet Inc	$29.86	+1.01 3.50%	$29.98	$29.98	-0.40%	105,154 85.42%	123,100
Most Recent Note for NNI - 12/17/2012 12:22:45 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today. Held its ground while enduring distributional pressure after a recent streak of volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed earnings increases below the +25%* minimum guideline with sub par sales revenues growth, which reveals no great growth in demand for its services."*
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OMAB - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Air Services Grupo Aero Cent Nort Ads	$23.70	+0.71 3.09%	$24.51	$24.51	-3.30%	18,158 88.58%	20,500
Most Recent Note for OMAB - 12/17/2012 12:27:27 PM Extended from any sound base. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are below the guidelines.
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PII - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles Polaris Industries Inc	$79.14	-1.49 -1.85%	$81.57	$89.83	-11.90%	697,297 76.58%	910,500
Most Recent Note for PII - 12/17/2012 12:29:55 PM Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line after a spurt of volume-driven losses while retreating further from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +40% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons now show earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), however its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, leaving some fundamental concerns.
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$16.15	+0.06 0.40%	$16.30	$16.67	-3.09%	108,764 346.38%	31,400
Most Recent Note for PROV - 12/17/2012 12:31:04 PM Perched near its 52-week high today while tallying a volume-driven gains. Held its ground stubbornly while consolidating in a tight range since a recent gap up to new high territory. Prior mid-day reports noted - "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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SAIA - NASDAQ - TRANSPORTATION - Trucking Saia Inc	$22.40	+0.39 1.77%	$22.61	$24.35	-8.01%	90,198 110.27%	81,800
Most Recent Note for SAIA - 12/17/2012 12:36:18 PM Held its ground at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation. Reported earnings +87% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. 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	$137.34	+4.96 3.74%	$137.50	$137.50	-0.12%	171,363 163.98%	104,500
Most Recent Note for SAM - 12/17/2012 12:39:23 PM Up again today, rallying further after holding its ground after a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on 12/13/12 for 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. The 7/09/12 mid-day report noted- "Its annual earnings (A criteria) showed a downturn in FY '08 followed by strong growth."
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SCL - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Stepan Co	$52.69	+2.27 4.49%	$52.95	$52.95	-0.50%	41,476 75.69%	54,800
Most Recent Note for SCL - 12/17/2012 12:41:51 PM Hitting new 52-week highs today. Do not be confused by a 2:1 share split impacting prices today. Found support near its 200 DMA line and reported earnings +10% on -12% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter since last noted in the 9/06/12 mid-day report - "This thinly traded Chemicals- Specialty firm's quarterly and annual earnings history (C & A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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TIS - AMEX - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper &; Paper Products Orchids Paper Products	$20.24	+0.03 0.15%	$20.26	$22.07	-8.29%	20,583 80.09%	25,700
Most Recent Note for TIS - 12/17/2012 12:44:22 PM Halting its slide today with a small gain on higher volume after 6 consecutive losses. The 11/28/12 mid-day report noted - "Recently hit a new 52-week high with volume-driven gains while challenging 2009-10 highs in the $22 area. Its small supply of only 5.46 million shares in the public float could contribute to greater price volatility. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 have shown sub par sales revenues growth even while recent earnings increases have been strong and well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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TTS - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores Tile Shop Holdings Inc	$16.09	+0.28 1.77%	$16.48	$16.99	-5.30%	152,622 89.46%	170,600
Most Recent Note for TTS - 12/17/2012 12:46:44 PM Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high and poised for a best-ever close. 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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