Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Friday, December 28th, 2012

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 2012
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DOW 13035.79 -60.52 (-0.46%) | NASDAQ 2979.87 -6.04 (-0.20%) | S&P 500 1412.44 -5.66 (-0.40%)

Time of Screening : 12/28/2012 12:05:43 PM Report Released : 12/28/2012 12:43:13 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% 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 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	$41.90	+0.27 0.65%	$41.95	256,159 68.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 374,900	$43.85 -4.45%	12/11/2012	$41.85	PP = $41.41 MB = $43.48
Most Recent Note - 12/28/2012 12:35:58 PM Y - Posting a small gain today. It found prompt support after dipping near its 50 DMA line on the prior session before finishing in the upper third of its intra-day range, an encouraging sign. Subsequent deterioration below its old high close ($41.05 on 10/05/12) could negate its recent breakout, a worrisome sign. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/11/2012. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AMBA - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized Ambarella Inc	$11.00	+0.57 5.47%	$11.00	$10.98	0.18%	135,738 78.24%	173,500
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/28/2012 12:09:03 PM Hitting a new 52 week high today with a 3rd consecutive gain following a brief consolidation. In 2 prior mid-day reports in December it was cautiously noted - "It has rallied considerably from its $6 IPO on 10/10/12. Limited history is a concern."
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AZZ - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Compone A Z Z Incorporated	$35.66	+0.14 0.39%	$35.80	$40.66	-12.30%	86,032 61.02%	141,000
Most Recent Note for AZZ - 12/28/2012 12:11:43 PM After slumping below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks that short-term average has acted as a resistance level. Its 52-week high was hit with a gap up gain when the 9/28/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +63% on +34% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarter with earnings up more than the +25% minimum. Prior earnings history is not a good match with the C or A criteria of the fact-based investment system."
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BEAV - NASDAQ - AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services B/E Aerospace Inc	$48.97	-0.04 -0.08%	$49.12	$49.50	-1.07%	710,680 93.67%	758,700
Most Recent Note for BEAV - 12/28/2012 12:15:35 PM Hovering near its 52-week high following last week's volume-driven gains. Reported +20% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, marking its first quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) since Dec '10. Prior reports noted - "A downturn in FY '09 earnings is a flaw with respect to the A criteria of the investment system."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$16.70	+0.86 5.43%	$16.85	$16.85	-0.89%	28,131 89.59%	31,400
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 12/28/2012 12:16:33 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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CCUR - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems Concurrent Computer Corp	$5.50	+0.04 0.73%	$5.50	$6.46	-14.86%	18,565 62.09%	29,900
Most Recent Note for CCUR - 12/28/2012 12:18:27 PM Trading near its 52-week high today, holding its ground following a special dividend. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly 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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EQM - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines E Q T Midstream Partners	$30.86	+0.36 1.18%	$30.99	$31.39	-1.69%	82,201 81.71%	100,600
Most Recent Note for EQM - 12/28/2012 12:20:06 PM This MLP in the Natural Gas business is perched near its 52-week high and consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 11/12/12 mid-day report - "Limited history is a concern and it has traded up considerably since its 6/27/12 IPO at $21."
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$27.68	-0.11 -0.40%	$27.74	$28.12	-1.56%	181,908 67.93%	267,800
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 12/28/2012 12:24:41 PM Hovering near its 52-week high while churning above average volume. Making no further progress and still trading below its May 2011 all-time highs since last noted in the 12/12/12 mid-day report - "Faces additional resistance due to overhead supply up through the $29 level. It has earned high ranks but its earnings history is not a good match with the investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."
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HCA - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals H C A Holdings Inc	$30.48	-0.12 -0.39%	$31.75	$34.32	-11.19%	3,474,785 73.91%	4,701,500
Most Recent Note for HCA - 12/28/2012 12:26:44 PM Encountering distributional pressure after paying out yet another Special Dividend (earlier was 10/31/12), and it completed a Secondary Offering on 12/12/12. Consolidating near its 52-week high after a negative reversal today, and it was last noted in the 12/13/12 mid-day report - "It still faces additional resistance due to overhead supply. Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 10/15/12 mid-day report - 'Earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria and its strong annual earnings (A criteria) history also helped it earn high ranks. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is reassuring concerning the I criteria.'"
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HOLI - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Hollysys Automation Tech	$11.83	-0.06 -0.50%	$12.20	$12.20	-3.03%	199,340 66.49%	299,800
Most Recent Note for HOLI - 12/28/2012 12:27:50 PM The China-based firm is hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain adding to its recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings (C criteria) guideline for buy candidates. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $18* level. Recent quarters through Jun '12 showed mostly strong earnings increases."*
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$15.74	+0.28 1.81%	$15.99	$17.55	-10.31%	122,954 197.68%	62,200
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/28/2012 12:30:38 PM Sputtering below its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance, it has endured distributional pressure since last noted in the 12/14/12 mid-day report - "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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NEOG - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances Neogen Corp	$44.94	-1.09 -2.36%	$45.75	$47.99	-6.35%	70,941 76.53%	92,700
Most Recent Note for NEOG - 12/28/2012 12:32:29 PM Since touching new 52-week and all-time highs last week it has encountered distributional pressure. Found support near its 50 DMA during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +27% on +13% sales revenues for the Nov '12 quarter. The 11/23/12 mid-day report noted - "Fundamentals are a concern due to sub par earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Aug '12. Its survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/21/11."
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PJC - NYSE - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Piper Jaffray Cos	$31.78	+0.44 1.40%	$31.83	$31.83	-0.16%	68,809 66.55%	103,400
Most Recent Note for PJC - 12/28/2012 12:37:57 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. The 11/13/12 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $44* area."*
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PRLB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories Proto Labs Inc	$37.70	+1.65 4.58%	$38.00	$41.10	-8.27%	144,315 61.33%	235,300
Most Recent Note for PRLB - 12/28/2012 12:40:13 PM Earnings improved in the Jun and Sep '12 quarters, but its prior growth was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Completed a new Public Offering on 11/15/12.
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PROV - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Provident Financial Hldg	$17.50	+0.51 3.00%	$17.51	$17.51	-0.06%	32,032 70.87%	45,200
Most Recent Note for PROV - 12/28/2012 12:42:29 PM Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Made gradual upward price progress and held its ground stubbornly since an 11/05/12 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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TM - NYSE - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major Toyota Motor Corp Adr	$92.17	-0.37 -0.40%	$92.45	$92.69	-0.56%	270,309 76.95%	351,300
Most Recent Note for TM - 12/28/2012 12:43:03 PM Holding its ground stubbornly while still perched near its 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Erratic earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Gapped up again today for a 3rd consecutive session and another new 52-week high after technically breaking out from an orderly base on 12/18/12 with a solid gap up gain."
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