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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH, 2013
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DOW 15896.98 21.72 (0.14%) | NASDAQ 4005.23 -18.45 (-0.46%) | S&P 500 1779.31 -1.69 (-0.09%)
Time of Screening : 12/18/2013 12:08:34 PM         Report Released : 12/18/2013 12:52:39 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
AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services
Aercap Holdings Nv
$33.87 -1.10
-3.15%
$34.60 $36.03 -6.00% 784,981
113.42%
692,100
Most Recent Note for AER - 12/18/2013 12:10:00 PM
Gapped up 12/16/13 for a considerable gain on news it was buying AIG's Jet Leasing Business. Last week it powered to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains while the 12/13/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
Akorn Inc
$24.40 +0.21
0.87%
$24.53 $26.16 -6.73% 492,174
62.91%
782,400
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 12/18/2013 12:12:02 PM
Endured distributional pressure while retreating from its 52-week high with volume-driven losses last week. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +7% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales revenues and earnings increases which were waning. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the models of past great winners identified using the fact-based investment system."
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ARRS - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment
Arris Group Inc
$21.49 -0.55
-2.50%
$22.29 $22.48 -4.40% 1,559,894
76.54%
2,038,100
Most Recent Note for ARRS - 12/18/2013 12:13:04 PM
Perched near its 52-week high today, free of all resistance due to overhead supply. The 12/05/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Showed solid earnings increases in recent quarters through Sep '13. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) track record raises red flags with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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ARSD - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Refining/Mktg
Arabian American Devlpmt
$11.28 -0.11
-0.97%
$11.37 $11.55 -2.34% 38,479
69.71%
55,200
Most Recent Note for ARSD - 12/18/2013 12:13:32 PM
Hovering near new multi-year highs after recent volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +75% earnings on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. The prior quarterly comparisons showed waning sales revenues and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic. The 6/22/12 mid-day report cautioned - 'Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied. The prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.'"
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AVGO - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits
Broadcom Inc
$52.52 -0.79
-1.48%
$53.45 $50.55 3.90% 1,749,520
66.69%
2,623,300
Most Recent Note for AVGO - 12/18/2013 12:17:19 PM
Pulling back today following 2 consecutive big volume-driven gains for new 52-week and all-time highs after announcing plans to acquire microchip manufacturer LSI Corp (LSI) in a $6.6 billion deal. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +19% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
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BOFI - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans
B O F I Holding Inc
$77.60 -1.39
-1.76%
$79.06 $82.27 -5.68% 128,749
65.65%
196,100
Most Recent Note for BOFI - 12/18/2013 12:19:21 PM
Consolidating near its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +27% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 but fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "It has earned high ranks, however a downturn in its FY '11 earnings was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the A criteria."
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BWA - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Borg Warner Inc
$54.46 -0.93
-1.68%
$55.47 $55.45 -1.79% 982,584
68.98%
1,424,400
Most Recent Note for BWA - 12/18/2013 12:22:29 PM
Reversed into the red after touching new 52-week and all-time highs today following 4 consecutive gains backed by light or average volume, rising from support at its 50 DMA line. A 2:1 split impacted its share price as of 12/17/13. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This Auto/Truck -Original Equipment firm's fundamentals are not a match with the C and A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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CNBC - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks
Center Bancorp Inc
$19.24 +0.40
2.12%
$19.38 $18.73 2.72% 29,340
72.09%
40,700
Most Recent Note for CNBC - 12/18/2013 12:23:14 PM
Hitting yet another new 52-week high today, rallying with with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +15% on -4% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain as repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons show strong earnings increases however sub par sales revenues increases reveal no great growth in demand for its products or services. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down, not strong and steady."
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CW - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
Curtiss-Wright Corp
$58.77 -0.53
-0.89%
$59.73 $56.10 4.76% 346,899
147.62%
235,000
Most Recent Note for CW - 12/18/2013 12:24:08 PM
Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
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FTEK - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen
Fuel Tech Inc
$8.78 -0.31
-3.41%
$9.30 $9.27 -5.29% 331,185
103.62%
319,600
Most Recent Note for FTEK - 12/18/2013 12:32:36 PM
Hovering near its 52-week high today following 3 consecutive gains. Held its ground and rallied 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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HEI - NYSE - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services
Heico Corp
$58.30 +0.29
0.50%
$62.30 $58.53 -0.39% 146,275
94.13%
155,400
Most Recent Note for HEI - 12/18/2013 12:35:04 PM
Hit another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its gradual ascent since noted with caution in the 10/02/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul '13 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain with respect to the C and A criteria. Weak technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08."
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JCI - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Johnson Controls Inc
$50.11 -1.21
-2.36%
$51.19 $51.90 -3.45% 2,954,140
66.92%
4,414,300
Most Recent Note for JCI - 12/18/2013 12:37:20 PM
Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high hit when last noted with caution in the 11/21/13 mid-day report following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain.- "Earnings and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up +25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up +18-25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters."
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
Netease Inc Adr
$72.44 +0.80
1.12%
$73.48 $77.48 -6.50% 658,642
86.22%
763,900
Most Recent Note for NTES - 12/18/2013 12:38:31 PM
Wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 12/11/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +34% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria). Rebounded following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/17/12."
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PFG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance
Principal Finl Group Inc
$47.61 +0.00
0.00%
$47.92 $50.97 -6.59% 808,989
63.91%
1,265,800
Most Recent Note for PFG - 12/18/2013 12:40:12 PM
Testing support at its 50 DMA line today. Earnings and sales revenues growth history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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PRGO - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Related Products
Perrigo Co Plc
$155.15 +1.90
1.24%
$155.71 $157.47 -1.48% 1,140,201
97.58%
1,168,500
Most Recent Note for PRGO - 12/18/2013 12:41:12 PM
Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance today, consolidating well above its 50 DMA line and only -1.7% off its 52-week high. The 2 prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +20% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline. Despite fundamental concerns it has made good progress in recent weeks following choppy action since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/13/12."
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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services
Primoris Services Corp
$28.88 +0.57
2.01%
$29.79 $29.10 -0.76% 188,622
94.98%
198,600
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/18/2013 12:44:18 PM
Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Found support at its 50 DMA line while continuing higher in recent months. Reported earnings +24% on +28% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a 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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SPR - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed-End Fund - Debt
Spirit Aerosystems Hldgs
$32.04 +0.07
0.22%
$32.62 $33.13 -3.29% 792,135
70.62%
1,121,700
Most Recent Note for SPR - 12/18/2013 12:45:44 PM
Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high for the past few weeks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."

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UHAL - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services
Amerco
$222.25 -1.45
-0.65%
$223.50 $234.12 -5.07% 17,471
57.66%
30,300
Most Recent Note for UHAL - 12/18/2013 12:47:51 PM
Holding its ground in a tight range for the past 6 weeks near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +26% on +12% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly sales and earnings increases were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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URI - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services
United Rentals Inc
$73.80 -0.30
-0.40%
$75.60 $74.75 -1.27% 967,033
62.81%
1,539,600
Most Recent Note for URI - 12/18/2013 12:49:24 PM
Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 8 gains in the prior 9 sessions. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks then rallied to new highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +21% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarterly comparison versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) after stronger results in prior quarters. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been erratic."
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VC - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Visteon Corporation
$78.54 -0.06
-0.08%
$79.05 $79.62 -1.36% 311,237
62.01%
501,900
Most Recent Note for VC - 12/18/2013 12:51:04 PM
Hovering above its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Reported earnings +255% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Showed better results in the Mar and Jun '13 quarters but fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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WAB - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts
Wabtec
$72.00 +0.39
0.54%
$72.65 $71.71 0.40% 345,037
71.04%
485,700
Most Recent Note for WAB - 12/18/2013 12:52:25 PM
Volume-driven gains 6 days in a row helped it rally into new 52-week high territory. 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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