China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$0.65 or -1.55% to $41.34) retreated from its all-time high and quietly slumped below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($42.08). It has been testing prior highs in the $40-41 area which define important support. Recently the company changed its name from China Lodging Group, Ltd to Huazhu Group Ltd.

A gain on 5/15/18 backed by +323% above average volume triggered a technical buy signal. It was highlighted again in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 1/22/18 high plus 10 cents in the 5/15/18 mid-day report (read here) and last shown in this FSU section that evening with an annotated graph under the headline, "New Volume-Driven Breakout For All-Time High". HTHT traded up as much as +340% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 292 in Mar '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an B Timeliness rating, and a C Sponsorship rating. Its supply of 109.5 million shares (S criteria) in the public float was increased considerably by a 4:1 share split effective 5/25/18.

Fundamentals remain strong, as it reported earnings +79% on +42% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter versus the year ago period, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons have shown encouraging sales revenues growth acceleration, up +5% +18%, +34%, +42%, and +42% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '17, and Mar '18 quarter, respectively.

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China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +15.04 or +9.74% to $169.50) posted a gain today backed by +323% above average volume triggering a new technical buy signal. It was highlighted again in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 1/22/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here) while noted - "A strong finish above the pivot point may clinch a convincing new technical buy signal. A weak finish in the lower third of its intra-day range would be indicative of distributional pressure which may be likely near its prior highs. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/27/18."

It was last shown in this FSU section on 3/26/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Technical Damage and Slump Nears 200-Day Moving Average". It gradually repaired the damage after a big gap down on 3/14/18 triggered a technical sell signal.

HTHT traded up as much as +340% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 279 in Mar '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an B Timeliness rating, and an A Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$6.47 or+ 5.19% to $131.02) posted a gain today. Recently it has slumped below its February low ($128.60) and toward its 200-day moving average (DMA) line. It was last shown in this FSU section on 2/23/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Repaired Recent Technical Damage But Has Not Formed a New Base". It has not repaired the damage after a big gap down on 3/14/18 triggered a technical sell signal. As previously noted, a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($146.19) is needed for its outlook to improve.

HTHT traded up as much as +327% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 261 in Dec '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

Fundamentals remain strong, as it reported earnings +86% on +42% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter versus the year ago period, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons were previously noted to have shown encouraging sales revenues growth acceleration, up +4%, +18%, and +34% in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 quarters, respectively.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$3.08 or +1.96% to $159.91) repaired some recent technical damage and is now consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($145.40), but it has not formed a sound base. It went through a choppy consolidation since last shown in this FSU section on 1/24/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Found Support Above Prior High After Latest Breakout". Subsequent losses below the prior low ($128.60 on 2/09/18) the would raise greater concerns.

On 12/22/17 its color code was changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 10/25/17 high plus 10 cents. A considerable volume-driven gain for new highs on 1/02/18 triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. HTHT traded up as much as +327% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 248 in Dec '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

Fundamentals remain strong, as it reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +58% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons have also shown encouraging sales revenues growth acceleration, up +4%, +18%, and +34% in the Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 quarters, respectively.

Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating, and an A Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$4.34 or +2.85% to $156.72) posted a gain today on average volume. It abruptly retreated from its all-time high with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session after 4 consecutive gains. It found support above the prior high ($142.80 on 10/25/17) during the recent consolidation following a powerful breakout.

On 12/22/17 its color code was changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 10/25/17 high plus 10 cents. A considerable volume-driven gain for new highs on 1/02/18 triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. It was last shown in this FSU section on 12/22/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Sales Revenues Growth Rate Shows Acceleration".

HTHT traded up as much as +327% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 234 in Sep '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$0.68 or +0.49% to $138.07) color code was changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 10/25/17 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.

It has posted 7 consecutive gains while approaching prior highs. The rebound above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($125.36) helped its outlook to improve since last shown in this FSU section on 11/29/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Weak Technical Action Raises Concerns Despite Strong Fundamentals". There were "negative reversals" on 10/25/17 and 11/01/17 noted as it abruptly retreated from its all-time high after proposing a new Public Offering.

HTHT traded up as much as +267.4% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 230 in Sep '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$11.68 or -10.20% to $102.80) suffered another damaging volume-driven loss today. Recent volume driven losses triggered technical sell signals as it has slumped well below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($125.84). A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. There were "negative reversals" on 10/25/17 and 11/01/17 noted as it abruptly retreated from its all-time high after proposing a new Public Offering.

It was last shown in this FSU section on 11/02/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Testing 50-Day Moving Average Line After Proposed Offering". Fundamentals remain strong, as it reported Sep '17 quarterly earnings +58% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons have also shown encouraging sales revenues growth acceleration. Earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).

HTHT traded up as much as +267.4% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 227 in Sep '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a C Timeliness rating, and an A Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$3.91 or -3.06% to $123.68) suffered recent volume-driven losses and yet found prompt support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($122.39) today after violating that important short-term average and undercutting the recent low, raising concerns. There were "negative reversals" on 10/25/17 and 11/01/17 noted as it abruptly retreated from its all-time high after proposing a new Public Offering. It is very extended from any sound base.

It is due to report Sep '17 earnings on 11/13/17. Earnings rose +19% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It was last shown in this FSU section on 10/05/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Holding Ground Stubbornly After Considerable Rally". HTHT traded up as much as +267.4% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 210 in Sep '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating and an A Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$1.98 or +1.76% to $114.38) is stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high, still very extended from any sound base. Recently reported earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line ($109.80) defines near-term support.

Bullish action has continued since last shown in this FSU section on 9/12/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Considerable Rally However Fundamental Concerns Were Raised". HTHT traded up as much as +224.9% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 194 in Jun '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating and a C Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$1.98 or +1.76% to $114.38) is perched near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($99.67) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $88 area. Recently it reported earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Nonetheless, bullish action has continued after it was last shown in this FSU section on 8/09/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Extended From Sound Base With Earnings News Due Next Week".

HTHT traded up as much as +203.5% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 177 in Jun '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating and a C Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$0.53 or +0.50% to $105.83) quietly touched yet another new all-time high today. It is very extended from any sound base and on track for a 5th consecutive weekly gain. During its consolidations in recent months it found prompt support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

It is due to report Jun '17 quarterly results before the open on Thursday, 8/17/17. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It previously reported earnings +74% on +4% sales revenues for first quarter ended March 31, 2017, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its waning sales revenues growth rate was noted as a fundamental concern. Nonetheless, bullish action has continued after it was last shown in this FSU section on 6/28/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "China-Based Hotel Firm is Extended From Any Sound Base". HTHT was first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 166 in Jun '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating but a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$0.39 or -0.46% to $83.98) is extended from any sound base. During its recent consolidation it found support above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($76.15) defining important near-term support to watch.

Recently it reported earnings +74% on +4% sales revenues for first quarter ended March 31, 2017. The Sep '16 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its waning sales revenues growth rate was also noted as a fundamental concern. Nonetheless, bullish action has continued after it was last shown in this FSU section on 5/18/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Traded Up 108% in 10 Months Since First Highlighted". HTHT was first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 162 in Mar '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating but a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$1.50 or -1.98% to $74.27) is perched near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $64 area and its 50-day moving average (DMA) line define near-term support to watch.

Recently it reported earnings +74% on +4% sales revenues for first quarter ended March 31, 2017, whereas the 2 prior quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '16) were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its waning sales revenues growth rate was also noted as a fundamental concern. Nonetheless, bullish action has continued after it was last shown in this FSU section on 4/19/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Support Shown Promptly After 50-Day Moving Average Violation". HTHT traded up as much as 108% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 160 in Mar '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating but a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$0.67 or +1.06% to $63.60) posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with higher volume for its second-best close ever. It found prompt support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($59.23) after damaging losses last week raised concerns and undercut the 50 DMA line. Subsequent losses below the 50 DMA line and recent low ($57.89 on 4/11/17) would raise even greater concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.

HTHT is up +63.6% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in this FSU section on 3/17/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Bullish Action Led to +54% Rally Since First Featured". It has been repeatedly noted with caution - "The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '16) were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its waning sales revenues growth rate was also noted recently as a fundamental concern.

Disciplined followers of the fact-based investment system know that buying efforts should only be made in fundamentally superior stocks and only after after a technical buy signal has been triggered. Selling should not be based upon a change fundamentals, but should strictly be based upon the technical action in a stock or market. Some investors with solid profits in HTHT may still be electing to give it the benefit of the doubt until more worrisome technical sell signals raise concerns.

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 164 in Mar '17 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$2.24 or -3.60% to $59.98) pulled back today after powering to new all-time highs with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains, getting more extended from any sound base. A "positive reversal" was noted on 3/15/17 after early lows near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($54.93) defining important near-term support.

HTHT reported earnings +0% on +4% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter versus the year ago period, marking a 2nd comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its waning sales revenues growth rate has also been noted as a concern. It reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter..

HTHT is up +54.3% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). Disciplined followers of the fact-based investment system know that buying efforts should only be made in fundamentally superior stocks and only after after a technical buy signal has been triggered. Selling should not be based upon a change fundamentals, but should strictly be based upon the technical action in a stock or market. Therefore, those investors with solid profits in HTHT may still be electing to give it the benefit of the doubt until any worrisome technical sell signals raise concerns.

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 164 in Dec '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a C Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$0.12 or +0.22% to $55.50) is consolidating above prior highs after hitting a new all-time high on 2/03/17. Prior highs in the $54 area define near-term support above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($51.25). It has been repeatedly noted with caution in prior reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising concerns."

HTHT is up +42.8% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in this FSU section on 1/06/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Slump Below 'Max Buy' Level But Fundamental Concerns Were Raised". Disciplined followers of the fact-based investment system know that buying efforts should only be made in fundamentally superior stocks and only after after a technical buy signal has been triggered. Selling should not be based upon a change fundamentals, but should strictly be based upon the technical action in a stock or market. Therefore, those investors will solid profits in HTHT may still be electing to give it the benefit of the doubt until any worrisome technical sell signals raise concerns.

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 154 in Dec '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$0.73 or -1.48% to $48.49) is quietly consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($47.89) and prior low ($45.61 on 12/20/16) which define important near-term support levels to watch on pullbacks. Violations would trigger technical sell signals. It has retreated below the previously cited "max buy" level, however it remains color coded green and it was repeatedly noted with caution in prior reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising concerns."

It was last shown in this FSU section on 12/09/16 with an annotated graph under the headline, " Mostly Bullish Action Continues to Bode Well for China Lodging". Disciplined followers of the fact-based investment system know that buying efforts should only be made in fundamentally superior stocks and only after after a technical buy signal has been triggered. Selling should not be based upon a change fundamentals, but should strictly be based upon the technical action in a stock or market. Therefore, those investors will solid profits in HTHT may still be electing to give it the benefit of the doubt until any worrisome technical sell signals raise concerns. HTHT has traded up as much as +39.5% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 148 in Sep '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$0.45 or -0.87% to $51.56) has held its ground stubbornly after a "negative reversal" noted on 12/06/16 for a loss with heavy volume after touching another new 52-week high. It is extended from its prior base and was repeatedly noted with caution in prior reports - "Reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising concerns."

Disciplined followers of the fact-based investment system know that buying efforts should only be made in fundamentally superior stocks and only after after a technical buy signal has been triggered. Selling should not be based upon a change fundamentals, but should strictly be based upon the technical action in a stock or market. Therefore, those investors will solid profits in HTHT may still be electing to give it the benefit of the doubt until any worrisome technical sell signals raise concerns.

HTHT has traded up as much as +38.6% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in this FSU section on 11/18/16 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Perched Near Highs After Finding Support Above 50-Day Average". The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 149 in Sep '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$1.11 or +2.47% to $46.02) found support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($45.24) this week. A damaging violation would raise concerns, and deterioration below recent lows in the $41 area would raise more serious concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal. Subsequent gains for another new 52-week high (N criteria) could signal the beginning of another substantial leg up. However, it recently reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising concerns. Its color code was changed to green.

HTHT was last shown in this FSU section on 10/25/16 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Still Building on New Base Pattern". It has traded up as much as +23.8% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 143 in Sep '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$0.28 or +0.62% to $45.28) has been quietly consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($45.12) and above its prior low ($43.50 on 9/12/16) which defines near term support. Damaging violations would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.

HTHT was last shown in this FSU section on 9/20/16 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Possibly Forming New Base While Holding Ground Near Highs". It has traded up as much as +22.7% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). Gains for another new 52-week high (N criteria) may signal the beginning of another substantial leg up.

Recently it reported earnings +71% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '16 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record of increases greater than +25% versus the year-ago periods. The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 138 in Sep '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 27 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$0.43 or +0.95% to $45.58) finished near the session low with a small gain on light volume after challenging its all-time highs. It has traded up as much as +22.7% since first featured in yellow in the 7/13/16 mid-day report (read here). Prior highs and its 50-day moving average (DMA) line in the $41 area define near term support to watch on pullbacks.

It has been trading in a tight range and may be forming a new base. HTHT was last shown in this FSU section on 8/17/16 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Volume-Driven Gains for New Highs Signal Institutional Demand", after rallying above its "max buy" level for a new 52-week high (N criteria).

Recently it reported earnings +71% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '16 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record of increases greater than +25% versus the year-ago periods. The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 125 in Jun '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has a B Timeliness rating and a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 26.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT +$1.75 or +4.18% to $43.66) rallied to new highs with another big volume-driven gain today and its color code was changed to green after again rallying above its "max buy" level.

HTHT was last shown in this FSU section on 7/13/16 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Negative Reversal After Touching New High". It had reversed into the red after touching a new 52-week high (N criteria). Members were cautioned - "Gains for new highs and a strong close backed by at least +40% above average volume may help clinch a convincing technical buy signal." A volume-driven gain on 7/15/16 triggered a technical buy signal, but it sputtered back near prior highs and its 50-day moving average line before any further signs of heavy institutional buying demand showed up.

Recently it reported earnings +71% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '16 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record of increases greater than +25% versus the year-ago periods. The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 123 in Jun '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating but a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 26.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

China Lodging Group Ads (HTHT -$0.76 or -1.92% to $38.81) reversed into the red after touching a new 52-week high (N criteria) today. Members were cautioned - "Gains for new highs and a strong close backed by at least +40% above average volume may help clinch a convincing technical buy signal."

It has reported earnings increases more than +25% (C criteria) in the past 3 quarterly comparisons through Mar '16 while sales revenues increases were in the +11-14% range. Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved after a downturn in FY '11.

The number of top-rated funds owing its shares rose from 87 in Sep '15 to 108 in Jun '16, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Currently the high-ranked Leisure- Lodging firm has an A Timeliness rating but a D Sponsorship rating. Its small supply of 16.2 million shares (S criteria) in the public float may contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

At Prior High and Slumping Below 50-Day Average After 4:1 Split - Monday, July 2, 2018

New Volume-Driven Breakout For All-Time High - Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Technical Damage and Slump Nears 200-Day Moving Average - Monday, March 26, 2018

Repaired Recent Technical Damage But Has Not Formed a New Base - Friday, February 23, 2018

Found Support Above Prior High After Latest Breakout - Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Sales Revenues Growth Rate Shows Acceleration - Friday, December 22, 2017

Weak Technical Action Raises Concerns Despite Strong Fundamentals - Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Testing 50-Day Moving Average Line After Proposed Offering - Thursday, November 2, 2017

Holding Ground Stubbornly After Considerable Rally - Thursday, October 5, 2017

Considerable Rally However Fundamental Concerns Were Raised - Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Extended From Sound Base With Earnings News Due Next Week - Wednesday, August 9, 2017

China-Based Hotel Firm is Extended From Any Sound Base - Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Traded Up 108% in 10 Months Since First Highlighted - Thursday, May 18, 2017

Support Shown Promptly After 50-Day Moving Average Violation - Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Bullish Action Led to +54% Rally Since First Featured - Friday, March 17, 2017

Mostly Bullish Action Continues Since Latest Earnings Report - Thursday, February 9, 2017

Slump Below "Max Buy" Level But Fundamental Concerns Were Raised - Friday, January 6, 2017

Mostly Bullish Action Continues to Bode Well for China Lodging - Friday, December 9, 2016

Perched Near Highs After Finding Support Above 50-Day Average - Friday, November 18, 2016

Still Building on New Base Pattern - Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Possibly Forming New Base While Holding Ground Near Highs - Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Volume-Driven Gains for New Highs Signal Institutional Demand - Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Negative Reversal After Touching New High - Wednesday, July 13, 2016