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Volume-Driven Gain for New High Triggered Technical Buy Signal - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
CRA International (CRAI +$3.11or +1.53% to $207.04) was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 11/06/24 high plus 10 cents after a 6-week base. The thinly-traded Commercial Services - Consulting firm hit a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by +159% above average volume and it closed above the pivot point triggering a technical buy signal.
CRAI reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +57% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. It has a 97 Earnings Per Share Rating, well above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
CRAI reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +57% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. It has a 97 Earnings Per Share Rating, well above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
The company has a small supply of only 6.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 283 in Mar '24 to 306 in Sep '24, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has an A Accumulation/Distribution Rating and an A Timeliness Rating.
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| Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group | PRICE | CHANGE | Day High | Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol) | 52 Wk Hi | Featured Date | Price Featured | Pivot Featured |
| Max Buy | ||||||||
 USLM - NASDAQU.S. Lime & Minerals Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag | $141.40 | -2.78 -1.93% | $143.00 | 119,237 50 DAV is 96,000 | $159.53 -11.36% | 9/17/2024 | $71.26 | PP = $87.23 |
| MB = $91.59 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/16/2024 12:46:21 PM G - Consolidating in an orderly fashion near its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($128) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. It has been noted repeatedly as - "Very extended from any sound base". >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Any Sound Base After Impressive Rally - 11/12/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| GVA - NYSE Granite Construction Bldg-Heavy Construction | $91.78 | -1.48 -1.59% | $92.81 | 595,747 50 DAV is 665,000 | $105.20 -12.76% | 6/11/2024 | $59.76 | PP = $64.33 |
| MB = $67.55 | ||||||||
 Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 2:02:05 PMG - Testing its 50 DMA line ($91.17) today wit its 8th loss in the span of 9 sessions after a "negative reversal" at its all-time high. More damaging losses may trigger a technical sell signal. Reported Sep ''24 quarterly earnings +19% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, repeatedly noted as "below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Negative Reversal After Hitting New All-Time High - 12/6/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| TXRH - NASDAQ Texas Roadhouse Retail-Restaurants | $186.92 | -0.61 -0.33% | $188.12 | 536,581 50 DAV is 698,000 | $206.04 -9.28% | 7/26/2024 | $173.08 | PP = $175.82 |
| MB = $184.61 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 3:08:24 PM G - Quietly slumped below its 50 DMA line ($190) raising concerns with recent losses backed by light volume. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near High After Recent Volume-driven Gains - 11/15/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| HWM - NYSE Howmet Aerospace Aerospace/Defense | $111.93 | -1.35 -1.19% | $112.58 | 2,638,228 50 DAV is 2,304,000 | $120.71 -7.27% | 7/30/2024 | $93.95 | PP = $85.52 |
| MB = $89.80 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 1:57:05 PM G - Pulling back today for a 4th consecutive loss with lighter volume. Its 50 DMA line ($110.14) and prior high ($106.93 on 10/21/24) define near-term support levels to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base and Perched at High - 12/5/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| NGVC - NYSE Natural Grocers Retail-Super/Mini Mkts | $40.74 | -0.79 -1.90% | $41.86 | 125,891 50 DAV is 103,000 | $47.57 -14.36% | 11/5/2024 | $30.57 | PP = $30.42 |
| MB = $31.94 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/16/2024 4:18:47 PM G - Pulled back for a 3rd consecutive loss, retreating from its all-time high after getting very extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +50% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($34.23) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $30 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Considerable Rally to New Highs - 12/16/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group | PRICE | CHANGE | Day High | Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol) | 52 Wk Hi | Featured Date | Price Featured | Pivot Featured |
| Max Buy | ||||||||
| CLS - NYSE Celestica Elec-Contract Mfg | $97.79 | -1.22 -1.23% | $100.44 | 1,462,274 50 DAV is 2,524,000 | $100.51 -2.71% | 10/11/2024 | $57.62 | PP = $63.59 |
| MB = $66.77 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 3:09:50 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling after rallying with above-average volume to a new all-time high. It is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($76) defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back After Considerable Rally - 11/13/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| PAY - NYSE Paymentus Holdings Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr | $35.71 | -0.04 -0.11% | $35.98 | 462,158 50 DAV is 412,000 | $38.94 -8.29% | 10/17/2024 | $26.15 | PP = $25.31 |
| MB = $26.58 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/16/2024 12:49:32 PM G - Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line ($29.68) which defines important near-term support to watch. It is extended from any sound base. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base After Considerable Spike Higher - 11/14/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| RMD - NYSE Resmed Inc HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances and Equipment | $242.62 | +1.60 0.66% | $245.19 | 710,028 50 DAV is 906,500 | $260.49 -6.86% | 10/25/2024 | $256.64 | PP = $255.28 |
| MB = $268.04 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 1:59:06 PM G - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($242.78) with today''s gain following a "positive reversal" on the prior session after undercutting the prior low ($231.17). Its Relative Strength Rating has slumped to 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates, raising concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent Slump Below 50-Day Moving Average Raised Concerns - 11/18/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| ATGE - NYSE Adtalem Global Education Consumer Svcs-Education | $90.24 | -1.23 -1.34% | $91.99 | 343,281 50 DAV is 351,000 | $92.93 -2.89% | 10/30/2024 | $83.34 | PP = $80.28 |
| MB = $84.29 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/16/2024 12:44:56 PM G - Consolidating in an orderly fashion near its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($83.20) defines initial support above prior highs in the $80 area. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near High With Volume Totals Cooling - 12/4/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| TW - NASDAQ Tradeweb Markets Financial Svcs-Specialty | $133.25 | -0.29 -0.22% | $134.20 | 580,481 50 DAV is 882,000 | $141.69 -5.96% | 11/19/2024 | $134.41 | PP = $136.23 |
| MB = $143.04 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 3:07:38 PM Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($132) after encountering distributional pressure. Since recently featured it has not produced a volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/15/24 high plus 10 cents. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Tradeweb Markets Perched Near High - 11/19/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group | PRICE | CHANGE | Day High | Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol) | 52 Wk Hi | Featured Date | Price Featured | Pivot Featured |
| Max Buy | ||||||||
| ATAT - NASDAQ Atour Lifestyle Hldgs ADR Leisure-Lodging | $28.23 | +1.26 4.67% | $28.66 | 1,269,950 50 DAV is 1,301,000 | $29.90 -5.59% | 12/9/2024 | $29.34 | PP = $29.25 |
| MB = $30.71 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 12:11:57 PM Y - Rallying near prior highs with today's big gain backed by higher volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($26.66). A violation would trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Above Average Behind Breakout Gain - 12/9/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| VEEV - NYSE Veeva Systems Inc Cl A Computer Sftwr-Medical | $226.41 | +1.72 0.77% | $227.13 | 1,339,739 50 DAV is 1,088,200 | $258.93 -12.56% | 12/9/2024 | $250.70 | PP = $240.68 |
| MB = $252.71 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/16/2024 12:48:00 PM Y - It has slumped back well into the prior base raising concerns following a noted 12/06/24 "breakaway gap". Reported Oct '24 quarterly earnings +31% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth has been strong. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Veeva Systems Consolidating After "Breakaway Gap" - 12/10/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||
| CRAI - NASDAQ CRA International Comml Svcs-Consulting | $207.04 | +3.11 1.53% | $210.70 | 78,601 50 DAV is 36,000 | $208.38 -0.64% | 12/17/2024 | $208.34 | PP = $208.48 |
| MB = $218.90 | ||||||||
| Most Recent Note - 12/17/2024 5:01:30 PM Y - Color code was changed to yellow in the earlier mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 11/06/24 high plus 10 cents after a 6-week base. Hit a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain backed by +159% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Reported Sep '24 quarterly earnings +57% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd strong quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong and steady. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain for New High Triggered Technical Buy Signal - 12/17/2024 | View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note | ||||||||