Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 27th, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 2013
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DOW 16479.82 -0.06 (0.00%) | NASDAQ 4159.51 -7.67 (-0.18%) | S&P 500 1841.62 -0.4 (-0.02%)

Time of Screening : 12/27/2013 12:05:15 PM Report Released : 12/27/2013 12:43:03 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 45% 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
ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$57.14	-0.65 -1.12%	$58.00	$59.61	-4.14%	11,253 47.48%	23,700
Most Recent Note for ALG - 12/27/2013 12:09:20 PM Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $53 area defining near-term support. Reported earnings +31% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain, yet it has rallied since noted in the 9/30/13 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings increases improved in recent quarters, but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down."
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AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$31.68	+1.03 3.36%	$32.82	$30.99	2.23%	1,387,066 139.10%	997,200
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/27/2013 12:10:41 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain adding to its recent spurt of gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +23% on +29% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation after violating prior lows near $15.50 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/13."
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BELFB - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Bel Fuse Inc Cl B	$21.56	-0.04 -0.19%	$21.77	$23.03	-6.38%	24,326 56.57%	43,000
Most Recent Note for BELFB - 12/27/2013 12:13:54 PM Found support above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $20 area while consolidating from its 52-week high since last noted in the 11/29/13 mid-day report with caution - "Held its ground stubbornly following a considerable 10/30/13 gap up gain, and.prior mid-day reports cautioned members - 'Showed better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons but prior 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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BIDU - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Baidu Inc Ads	$173.18	+5.90 3.53%	$173.62	$181.25	-4.45%	1,933,934 50.95%	3,795,900
Most Recent Note for BIDU - 12/27/2013 12:15:49 PM Reported earnings +6% on +46% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating from all-time highs hit when last noted in the 12/10/13 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals have deteriorated with earnings increases reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Mar (+15%) and Jun '13 (-1%) quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods while still maintaining very strong sales revenues growth. History includes a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. After noted on 8/06/11 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list it subsequently went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding."
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CCIX - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Coleman Cable Inc	$26.25	-0.01 -0.04%	$26.32	$26.50	-0.94%	78,450 58.76%	133,500
Most Recent Note for CCIX - 12/27/2013 12:17:07 PM Holding its ground after a considerable gap up gain challenging its 52-week high on 12/20/13 after news that it plans to be bought by Southwire Co in a cash deal valued at approximately $492 Million. Found support near prior highs in the $22 area and its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 11/12/13 mid-day report with caution - "This Electrical - Power/Equipment firm has an erratic earnings history (C and A criteria) below the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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CLFD - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment Clearfield Inc	$20.27	+0.48 2.43%	$20.32	$19.90	1.86%	63,189 68.91%	91,700
Most Recent Note for CLFD - 12/27/2013 12:18:20 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Found support well above its 50 DMA line and made gradual progress since noted in the 11/15/13 mid-day report with caution - "Its quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based system's fundamental guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied.'"
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DDD - NYSE - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Three D Systems Corp	$91.02	-1.04 -1.13%	$95.40	$92.68	-1.79%	3,538,333 68.73%	5,148,500
Most Recent Note for DDD - 12/27/2013 12:20:14 PM Slumped into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today as a recent streak of gains helped it rally into new high territory. Reported earnings +24% on +50% sales revenues for the Sep '13 period, improving after its Jun earnings comparison at +11% was noted -"Well below the +25%* minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."* Completed new Public Offerings on 5/09/13 and 6/13/12. Shares split 3/2 effective 2/25/13. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved greatly following losses in FY '06-08.
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GB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Greatbatch Inc	$42.98	-0.59 -1.35%	$44.10	$44.18	-2.72%	88,355 73.94%	119,500
Most Recent Note for GB - 12/27/2013 12:23:42 PM Pulling back today from new highs hit over the past week after rallying free of all resistance due to overhead supply. The 11/25/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +24% on +4% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, just below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HNH - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication Handy & Harman Ltd	$23.55	+0.09 0.38%	$24.03	$25.24	-6.70%	20,820 76.54%	27,200
Most Recent Note for HNH - 12/27/2013 12:26:58 PM Rebounded after undercutting prior lows today. A volume-driven loss violated its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Reported earnings +42% on +19% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarters showed sup par sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has not been strong and steady. Fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$32.09	+1.17 3.78%	$32.29	$31.00	3.51%	212,157 93.92%	225,900
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/27/2013 12:27:48 PM Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Powering to yet another new 52-week high with a volume-driven 5th consecutive gain today following an orderly consolidating above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported strong sales and earnings increases in the Jun '13 quarter, and earnings in Mar '13 versus a year-ago loss, however prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history included a downward turn in FY '11, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
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HVT - NYSE - RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores Haverty Furniture Inc	$30.97	+0.05 0.16%	$31.20	$31.67	-2.21%	73,651 80.49%	91,500
Most Recent Note for HVT - 12/27/2013 12:29:46 PM Perched near its 52-week high today, stubbornly holding its ground after recent volume-driven gains. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation and it technically broke out with a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/31/13. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sales and earnings history remains below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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MNRO - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Auto Parts and Sercices Monro Muffler Brake	$54.91	-0.43 -0.78%	$56.00	$55.93	-1.82%	136,397 71.90%	189,700
Most Recent Note for MNRO - 12/27/2013 12:31:42 PM Perched at its all-time high with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Not a good match, fundamentally, with the investment system's winning models.
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MWIV - NASDAQ - HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments &; Supplies M W I Veterinary Supply	$177.06	+0.74 0.42%	$177.79	$184.00	-3.77%	39,403 67.70%	58,200
Most Recent Note for MWIV - 12/27/2013 12:32:42 PM Rallied after finding support near its 50 DMA line, now perched only -4.1% off its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported +13% earnings on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/30/13."
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NTES - NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Information Providers Netease Inc Adr	$79.66	+3.48 4.56%	$79.68	$77.48	2.81%	353,442 48.33%	731,300
Most Recent Note for NTES - 12/27/2013 12:35:06 PM Hit a new 52-week high today while on track for a 9th consecutive gain. Gains have lacked great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 12/18/13 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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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$30.81	+0.08 0.24%	$30.99	$31.31	-1.60%	103,848 49.90%	208,100
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/27/2013 12:36:27 PM Perched at its 52-week high today after tallying additional gains since the 12/19/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "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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PSMT - NASDAQ - RETAIL - Drug Stores Pricesmart Inc	$116.51	-0.34 -0.29%	$118.00	$126.64	-8.00%	64,445 47.70%	135,100
Most Recent Note for PSMT - 12/27/2013 12:39:06 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line recent while consolidating from new highs hit while wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/14/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19%* on +14% sales revenues for the Aug '13 quarter. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons also showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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PZN - NYSE - Finance-Investment Mgmt Pzena Invstmnt Mgmt Cl A	$11.63	+0.45 4.03%	$11.80	$11.22	3.65%	34,481 57.85%	59,600
Most Recent Note for PZN - 12/27/2013 12:39:42 PM Powering to another new 52-week high today. Stubbornly held its ground following a spurt of volume-driven gains. Recently cleared an orderly base yet prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history is 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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PZZA - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Papa Johns Intl Inc	$90.62	-0.30 -0.33%	$92.23	$91.28	-0.72%	59,736 45.39%	131,600
Most Recent Note for PZZA - 12/27/2013 12:41:05 PM Hovering at 52-week and all-time highs. Stubbornly held its ground and rallied further after prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "The Louisville, KY based pizza firm's up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history, lack of great sales revenues growth, and quarterly earnings comparisons mostly below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) leave fundamental concerns. 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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SCBT - NASDAQ - BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks First Financial Hldgs	$67.16	-1.09 -1.60%	$68.63	$68.69	-2.23%	45,717 55.35%	82,600
Most Recent Note for SCBT - 12/27/2013 12:42:47 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high today following a streak of 6 consecutive gains. While 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 have shown earnings increases above the +25% minimum, its annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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