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 MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 2011
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DOW 11711.01 169.23 (1.47%) | NASDAQ 2611.87 13.25 (0.51%) | S&P 500 1229.56 14.17 (1.17%)
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Time of Screening :
10/21/2011 12:19:44 PM Report Released :
10/21/2011 1:36:41 PM
Price is:
Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High
but within 5% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is:
At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at
the time of the screening.
More details about this report...
At around
mid-way through each trading day we run
a screen against our database of
high-ranked stocks, searching for
possible buy candidates that are trading
at or near their 52-week high on above
average volume. The results of that
screen are split into the two sections
you see below. The first, titled
"TODAY's FEATURED STOCKS" shows stocks
that our experts have recently
identified as among the strongest candidates to
consider. Stocks highlighted in yellow
are the most timely and noteworthy, so
particular attention and prompt action
may be appropriate. The second section,
titled "TODAY's BREAKOUT SCREEN" shows
the remainder of stocks meeting today's
screen parameters. Our experts have
reviewed and included notes on these
stocks as well, but found that they may
not match up as favorably.
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Y - Today's strongest
candidates
highlighted
by our staff
of experts.
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G - Previously featured in
this report as yellow and
now may no longer be buyable
under the guidelines.
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Company Name
Industry Group |
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52 Wk Hi
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Date
Featured |
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Featured |
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ADS
- NYSE
Alliance Data Sys Corp
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$97.94
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+3.20
3.38%
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$98.50
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735,334
78.82% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 932,900
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$101.51
-3.52%
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10/21/2011 |
$97.94
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PP = $101.15
MB = $106.21 |
Most Recent Note - 10/21/2011 12:32:51 PM
Y - On the rise today within close range of its all-time high. Found support at its 200 DMA line again during the latest consolidation. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 9/20/11 high plus 10 cents, and subsequent volume-driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. It has a good annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its past 3 quarterly comparisons (Mar, Jun, and Sep '11) showed earnings per share increases greater than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 731 in Mar '11 to 807 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 1/23/2007. Click here.
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ISRG
- NASDAQ
Intuitive Surgical Inc
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$417.84
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-0.57
-0.14%
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$420.00
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286,618
63.72% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 449,800
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$425.49
-1.80%
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10/19/2011 |
$424.69
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PP = $415.29
MB = $436.05 |
Most Recent Note - 10/21/2011 1:06:17 PM
Y - Holding its ground in a tight range since its 10/19/11 gap up gain on heavy volume triggered a technical buy signal. Prior highs define important support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/19/2011. Click here.
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OPNT
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$41.75
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+1.85
4.64%
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$42.18
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107,411
66.76% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 160,900
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$42.51
-1.79%
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10/11/2011 |
$38.45
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PP = $42.02
MB = $44.12 |
Most Recent Note - 10/21/2011 1:15:17 PM
Y - Gapped up today, posting a solid gain with volume running at an above average pace while approaching its pivot point. Disciplined investors still watch for gains above a stock's pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal before taking action. Due to report earnings on Wednesday, November 9th.
>>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 10/11/2011. Click here.
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% From Hi |
Volume
% DAV |
DAV |
ABT
- NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major
Abbott Laboratories
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$53.86 |
-0.20
-0.36%
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$54.65
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$55.61
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-3.16% |
6,222,518
63.55%
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9,791,800
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Most Recent Note for ABT - 10/21/2011 12:25:04 PM
Holding its ground and rising since a gap up on 10/19/11 for a new 52-week high after reporting earnings +12% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to separate into two companies. Found support near its long-term average after noted in the 9/22/11 mid-day report when violating its 50 DMA line and testing its 200 DMA line - "Sub par sales and earnings history."
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AGN
- NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
Allergan Inc
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$88.13 |
+1.55
1.79%
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$88.30
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$88.30
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-0.19% |
1,226,741
57.60%
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2,129,700
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Most Recent Note for AGN - 10/21/2011 12:44:24 PM
Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +13% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons have been below the +25% guideline. Due to report earnings for the latest quarter on Wednesday, October 26th. Rebounded impressively after undercutting its 200 DMA line during its latest consolidation.
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ATVI
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software
Activision Blizzard Inc
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$13.46 |
+0.19
1.43%
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$13.50
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$13.49
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-0.22% |
4,743,078
59.32%
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7,995,300
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Most Recent Note for ATVI - 10/21/2011 12:49:00 PM
Hitting another new 52-week high today after a solid volume-driven gain on the prior session. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Mar and Jun '11) show improving sales revenues and earnings increases, and it is due to report the September ended period's results on November 8th. Noted in the 10/20/11 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/02/08."
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BIIB
- NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology
Biogen Idec Inc
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$107.17 |
+5.50
5.41%
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$108.96
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$109.63
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-2.24% |
2,316,282
119.43%
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1,939,400
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Most Recent Note for BIIB - 10/21/2011 12:51:57 PM
Rallying near its 52-week high after a gap up today. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings and sales growth history is below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system, still. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in October 2007 mid-day reports after a huge gap up on news if had interested buyers including Carl Icahn."
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BKI
- NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial
Black Knight Inc
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$28.30 |
+1.07
3.93%
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$28.50
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$29.45
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-3.90% |
275,551
71.31%
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386,400
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Most Recent Note for BKI - 10/21/2011 12:57:47 PM
Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high today while building an orderly base. Reported earnings +162% on +25% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases. Insider buying reported in late 2010 was noted after clearing its 2007 high as a very reassuring sign, however its erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history falls short of the investment system's guidelines.
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HSTM
- NASDAQ - INTERNET - Internet Service Providers
Healthstream Inc
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$14.55 |
+1.17
8.71%
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$14.69
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$14.85
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-2.05% |
186,549
200.59%
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93,000
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Most Recent Note for HSTM - 10/21/2011 1:02:30 PM
Gapped up today, rising from a cup-with-handle type base and challenging its 52-week high. Earnings improved in recent quarterly comparisons (Mar and Jun '11) and it is due to report the latest period's results on Tuesday, October 25th. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior quarterly and annual (C and A criteria) has been below the fact-based investment system guidelines."
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MANH
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software
Manhattan Associates Inc
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$41.18 |
+0.24
0.59%
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$41.36
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$41.74
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-1.34% |
118,090
86.96%
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135,800
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Most Recent Note for MANH - 10/21/2011 1:07:46 PM
Holding its ground at its 52-week high today after big gains on heavy volume this week helped it break out from a 13-week base. It rallied clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Quarterly and annual earnings increases (C and A criteria) have been up and down, not showing strong and steady growth matching the fact-based system's guidelines.
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MCD
- NYSE - LEISURE - Restaurants
Mcdonalds Corp
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$91.44 |
+2.43
2.73%
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$92.09
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$92.09
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-0.71% |
6,535,038
87.94%
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7,430,900
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Most Recent Note for MCD - 10/21/2011 1:10:24 PM
Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high. Reported earnings +12% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Rebounded from under its 50 DMA line when last noted in the 10/04/11 mid-day report - "The global burger giant's stock is viewed as a "safe haven" and longtime favorite for some institutional investors, however, with 1.04 billion shares outstanding it is unlikely to be a sprinter capable of many-fold price increases. Earnings increases in the quarterly comparisons have not met the +25% minimum guideline, and sales revenues increases have been sub par."
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NUAN
- NASDAQ - COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services
Nuance Communications
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$25.05 |
+1.06
4.42%
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$25.64
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$25.64
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-2.30% |
6,546,875
182.63%
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3,584,700
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Most Recent Note for NUAN - 10/21/2011 1:12:26 PM
Earnings history is below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It priced a $600 million convertible debenture offering this week, and a gap up today helped it hit another new 52-week high. It is unhindered by resistance after clearing all overhead supply with its impressive rebound. Failed to make progress then badly slumped and violated its 50 and 200 DMA lines with damaging volume-driven losses since noted in the 5/17/11 mid-day report - "It survived but failed to impress since last noted when weak action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/12/07."
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PM
- NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Tobacco Products
Philip Morris Intl Inc
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$69.87 |
+1.68
2.47%
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$70.37
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$72.74
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-3.94% |
5,710,162
61.71%
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9,252,800
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Most Recent Note for PM - 10/21/2011 1:21:33 PM
Rising toward its 52-week high today with a second consecutive gap up gain. It has been rebounding from a slump below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/16/11 mid-day report. Reported earnings +37% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. That marked its second consecutive quarter with an earnings increase of more than +25%, however prior quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady.
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PRA
- NYSE - INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance
Proassurance Corp
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$76.72 |
-0.08
-0.10%
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$77.86
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$77.86
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-1.46% |
166,447
87.10%
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191,100
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Most Recent Note for PRA - 10/21/2011 1:25:05 PM
Consolidating above prior highs, stubbornly holding its ground and rising following a technical breakout on 10/04/11 with heavy volume. Last noted in the 9/22/11 mid-day report - "Recently rallied above its 2008 high ($71.16) to reach new all-time high territory. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady but estimates are calling for -15% earnings for FY '11. Quarterly comparisons show earnings increases near the +25% guideline but sub par sales growth is a concern."
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SBH
- NYSE - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other
Sally Beauty Holdings
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$18.59 |
+0.56
3.11%
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$18.78
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$18.86
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-1.43% |
1,099,269
100.37%
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1,095,200
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Most Recent Note for SBH - 10/21/2011 1:29:19 PM
Hit a new all-time high today with a considerable gain backed by above average volume, rising from an orderly base pattern. Completed a Secondary Offering of 18 million shares priced at $16.75 on 10/12/11. The beauty supplies distributor and retailer itself received no proceeds related to the sale. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly earnings growth has been strong but its sales revenues increases and annual earnings (A criteria) history in the past 3-5 years were not especially strong."
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SIMO
- NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
Silicon Motion Tech Ads
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$16.20 |
+1.06
7.00%
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$16.31
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$16.50
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-1.82% |
470,555
84.16%
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559,100
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Most Recent Note for SIMO - 10/21/2011 1:32:38 PM
Gapped up today for another new 52-week high. Stubbornly held its ground following recent volume-driven gains, rising with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 1st. Reported earnings +233% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It slumped near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation since noted in the 5/27/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/26/07."
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TSCO
- NASDAQ - SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other
Tractor Supply Co
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$72.78 |
+1.14
1.59%
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$73.09
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$73.09
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-0.42% |
824,004
108.17%
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761,800
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Most Recent Note for TSCO - 10/21/2011 1:36:23 PM
It touched a new 52-week high today, adding to the prior session's considerable gap up gain with heavy volume. Yesterday it reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report it found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation is not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.
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