They don't all work out. After gapping up in June, Applied Signal Technology's (APSG ) stock chart has misbehaved, which is why I'm placing a hold on the company's shares, first recommended on June 22, 2009, at a price of $24.34. Despite a decent third quarter EPS performance of 25 cents, 1 cent below the First Call Q3 EPS estimate of 26 cents, institutional investors have continued to exit the stock, with the stock recording several dips below the key, 50-day moving average line.

It goes without saying that the tech-based intelligence, surveillance, and security systems sector is favored here, and with the aforementioned in mind 

