Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2013
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DOW 16549.83 45.54 (0.28%) | NASDAQ 4171.18 16.98 (0.41%) | S&P 500 1845.91 4.84 (0.26%)

Time of Screening : 12/31/2013 12:37:01 PM Report Released : 12/31/2013 1:12:07 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
ACET - NASDAQ - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Aceto Corp	$25.02	+0.65 2.67%	$25.06	$24.64	1.54%	174,192 60.69%	287,000
Most Recent Note for ACET - 12/31/2013 12:38:30 PM Reported earnings +122% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Held its ground and rallied further since the considerable "breakaway gap" on 11/08/13. This Chemicals - Specialty firm was noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - "Prior quarters have not shown strong and steady sales and earnings increases."
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AER - NYSE - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental &; Leasing Services Aercap Holdings Nv	$38.28	-0.25 -0.65%	$38.50	$39.10	-2.10%	581,011 62.04%	936,500
Most Recent Note for AER - 12/31/2013 12:40:00 PM Rising further since gapping up 12/16/13 for a considerable gain on news it was buying AIG's Jet Leasing Business. 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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AGX - NYSE - MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction Argan Inc	$27.24	+0.22 0.81%	$27.26	$27.50	-0.95%	51,748 70.21%	73,700
Most Recent Note for AGX - 12/31/2013 12:42:54 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +93% on -15% sales for the Oct '13 quarter.Held its ground and rallied since last noted with caution in the 12/09/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +98%* on -30% sales for the Jul '13 quarter. The Building -Heavy Construction firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."*
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ALG - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery Alamo Group Inc	$58.96	+2.49 4.41%	$59.09	$59.61	-1.09%	17,571 75.41%	23,300
Most Recent Note for ALG - 12/31/2013 12:43:59 PM Challenging its 52-week high after 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	$33.60	+1.52 4.74%	$33.74	$32.82	2.38%	832,714 83.36%	998,900
Most Recent Note for AMBA - 12/31/2013 12:45:39 PM Perched at its 52-week high while adding to its streak of volume-driven 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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DORM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Dorman Products Inc	$55.97	+0.28 0.51%	$56.51	$56.42	-0.79%	124,191 66.84%	185,800
Most Recent Note for DORM - 12/31/2013 12:48:35 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week high today. After volume-driven gains the 12/11/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings results for the the past 4 quarters missed the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system, yet it has earned high ranks including a 96 Earnings Per Share Rating."
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FNGN - NASDAQ - FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management Financial Engines Inc	$68.77	-0.49 -0.71%	$69.92	$71.08	-3.25%	277,324 80.81%	343,200
Most Recent Note for FNGN - 12/31/2013 12:50:08 PM Holding its ground near its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +54% on +28% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It may produce more climactic gains while rallying from a riskier "late stage" base, however prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It has earned high ranks, but its annual earnings history (A criteria) included a slight downturn in FY '11."
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GB - NYSE - MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipmen Greatbatch Inc	$44.83	+0.85 1.92%	$45.02	$44.21	1.39%	97,871 81.09%	120,700
Most Recent Note for GB - 12/31/2013 12:51:34 PM Hitting more new highs today after rallying free of all resistance due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports 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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GIII - NASDAQ - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear G Iii Apparel Group Inc	$74.29	+0.11 0.15%	$74.88	$74.75	-0.62%	159,349 89.02%	179,000
Most Recent Note for GIII - 12/31/2013 12:52:12 PM Perched at its 52-week high today, holding its ground following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - " Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress. Reported earnings +19% on +23% sales revenues for the Oct '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history has been erratic and below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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HTHT - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Lodging China Lodging Group Ads	$30.50	+0.13 0.43%	$30.96	$32.29	-5.54%	209,826 88.80%	236,300
Most Recent Note for HTHT - 12/31/2013 12:52:49 PM Reported earnings +30% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Perched at its 52-week and all-time high following volume-driven gains after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "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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INVN - NYSE - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Invensense Inc	$20.61	+0.54 2.69%	$20.84	$21.82	-5.55%	1,805,613 76.74%	2,352,900
Most Recent Note for INVN - 12/31/2013 12:54:15 PM Rallying further today after a gap up on the prior session cleared recent highs, and now approaching its 52-week high. Reported earnings +17% on +28% sales for the Sep '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). That fundamental flaw came to light since noted in the 10/07/13 mid-day report with caution. - "It faces a little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $22 level, highs hit in Mar '12. Reported earnings +40% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, a 3rd consecutive earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
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JST - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics Jinpan International Ltd	$8.39	-0.26 -3.00%	$8.90	$8.83	-4.98%	87,528 193.22%	45,300
Most Recent Note for JST - 12/31/2013 12:56:25 PM Hit yet another new 52-week high today before reversing into the red following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. The 12/30/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Faces resistance due to additional overhead supply. It survived but failed to impress since last noted with caution in the 12/29/09 mid-day report."
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LION - NASDAQ - BANKING - Savings & Loans Fidelity Southern Corp	$16.55	-0.18 -1.08%	$17.03	$17.91	-7.59%	33,571 61.26%	54,800
Most Recent Note for LION - 12/31/2013 12:56:44 PM Reported earnings -32% on -2% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/05/13. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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MNTX - NASDAQ - Machinery-Gen Industrial Manitex International	$15.89	+0.61 3.99%	$16.01	$15.42	3.05%	127,480 88.04%	144,800
Most Recent Note for MNTX - 12/31/2013 12:59:35 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with its 12th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +10% on +8 sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, a 2nd consecutive report below the +25% minimum. Found support near its 200 DMA line the rallied since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when noted on 4/18/13.
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PDFS - NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software P D F Solutions Inc	$25.72	+0.52 2.07%	$25.90	$25.48	0.95%	99,640 83.73%	119,000
Most Recent Note for PDFS - 12/31/2013 1:01:03 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line in recent months and it is perched at its 52-week high, rising with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +14%* on +10% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady."*
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PRCP - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Perceptron Inc	$13.87	-0.54 -3.75%	$14.40	$14.89	-6.85%	154,267 120.43%	128,100
Most Recent Note for PRCP - 12/31/2013 1:02:42 PM Rallied near its 52-week high with gains this week backed by ever-increasing volume. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation from highs hit when noted with caution in the 11/04/13 mid-day report - "Held its ground well above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line since powering higher with a "breakaway gap" on 8/29/13. Reported greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases for the Jun '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and below the guidelines of the fact-based system."
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PRIM - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services Primoris Services Corp	$31.18	+0.61 2.00%	$31.39	$31.31	-0.42%	134,248 63.62%	211,000
Most Recent Note for PRIM - 12/31/2013 1:03:50 PM Hitting another new 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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PTC - NASDAQ - Computer Sftwr-Design P T C Inc	$35.29	+0.99 2.89%	$35.46	$34.40	2.59%	459,087 67.47%	680,400
Most Recent Note for PTC - 12/31/2013 1:06:36 PM Perched at its 52-week high today with its 7th consecutive gain. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system (C criteria).
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RUTH - NASDAQ - LEISURE - Restaurants Ruths Hospitality Group	$14.16	-0.69 -4.62%	$14.75	$15.30	-7.48%	581,049 247.78%	234,500
Most Recent Note for RUTH - 12/31/2013 1:08:29 PM Retreating from its 52-week high to its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Last noted in the 12/12/13 mid-day report with caution while consolidating after rallying from an orderly base - "Reported earnings +150% on +5% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Sub par sales revenues growth and annual earnings (A criteria) history were previously noted as concerns. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration under the fact-based system unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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THRM - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Gentherm Inc	$26.82	+1.49 5.88%	$26.90	$26.52	1.13%	272,652 73.35%	371,700
Most Recent Note for THRM - 12/31/2013 1:10:15 PM Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Held its ground when consolidating above its prior highs in the $25 area since noted in the 12/19/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +129% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. That marked its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain after a drastic downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings (A criteria)."
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VOXX - NASDAQ - WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale Voxx Intl Corp Cl A	$16.70	+0.10 0.60%	$16.79	$18.00	-7.22%	81,660 60.35%	135,300
Most Recent Note for VOXX - 12/31/2013 1:11:40 PM Trading near its 50 DMA line which has been acting as support while it endured distributional pressure in recent weeks. Reported earnings +25% on -4% sales revenues for the Aug '13 quarter. After rallying above its 2012 high with a streak of impressive volume-driven gains prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported 9 cents per share earnings versus a year-ago loss of 20 cents per share but with -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31. Bullish action has continued since noted in the 6/25/13 mid-day report with caution- 'Reported earnings -7% on +17% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 28, 2013 versus the year ago period. Its prior earnings history has been erratic and not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
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