S V B Financial Group (SIVB -$37.63 or -5.28% to $674.57) slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($707) with another volume-driven loss on Friday hurting its technical stance again. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Recently it reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings -14% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Its current Earnings Per Share Rating is 86.

SIVB has a great annual earnings history (A criteria). It completed new Public Offerings on 8/11/21 and on 3/24/21. It was last shown in this FSU section on 10/29/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Latest Quarter Raised Fundamental Concerns". The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,892 in Sep '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It currently has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 58.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB +$6.91 or +0.97% to $717.40) is very extended from the previously noted base. Recently it reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings -14% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($636) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.

Its Earnings Per Share Rating has slumped to 85. Jun '21 quarterly earnings rose +106% on +69% sales revenues versus the year ago period, but that capped a streak of 4 strong comparisons above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

SIVB completed new Public Offerings on 8/11/21 and on 3/24/21. It was last shown in this FSU section on 9/28/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Pullback After 5 Straight Gains into New High Territory". The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,864 in Sep '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.9 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It currently has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of A. There are only 56.4 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB -$20.41 or -3.03% to $654.00) pulled back today after 5 consecutive gains into new all-time high territory. Its color code was changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($580) defies important near-term support to watch.

Its Earnings Per Share Rating is 99. Recently it reported Jun '21 quarterly earnings +106% on +69% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

SIVB completed new Public Offerings on 8/11/21 and on 3/24/21. It was last shown in this FSU section on 8/09/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Consolidating Near Prior Highs Facing Little Resistance". The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,836 in Jun '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It currently has a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of A. There are only 56.4 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB -$2.68 or -0.45% to $587.02) pulled back today with lighter volume. Last week's rebound above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($566.50) helped its outlook improve. A new pivot point was cited based on its 6/08/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new technical buy signal. Prior lows in the $531-529 area define important near-term support to watch.

SIVB was last shown in this FSU section on 6/25/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Consolidating Near 50-Day Average After Distributional Pressure". The company completed a new Public Offering on 3/24/21. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,834 in Jun '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB +$3.67 or +0.65% to $564.71) a has shown resilience after damaging volume-drive losses. It is consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($566). More damaging losses below the recent low ($529.30) would raise greater concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.

SIVB was highlighted in yellow in the 4/23/21 mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point cited based on its 3/18/21 high plus 10 cents. It wedged higher and then encountered distributional pressure since last shown in this FSU section on 5/20/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Sputtering Since Featured Without Confirming Gains".

Its Earnings Per Share Rating is 99. Earnings rose +293% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

The company completed a new Public Offering on 3/24/21. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,713 in Mar '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB -$3.13 or -0.56% to $559.81) was highlighted in yellow in the 4/23/21 mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point cited based on its 3/18/21 high plus 10 cents. At that time it spiked up to touch a new all-time high with a volume-driven gain but did not close above the pivot point. Since then it did not produce confirming volume-driven gains for new highs to help clinch a proper technical buy signal. Meanwhile, its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($535) defines important near-term support to watch.

SIVB was last shown in this FSU section on 4/23/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Hit New High But Closed Below Pivot Point". Bullish action came after it reported earnings +293% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

The company completed a new Public Offering on 3/24/21. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,679 in Mar '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been neutral concerning accumulation/distribution over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB +$45.23 or +8.72% to $564.22) was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point cited based on its 3/18/21 high plus 10 cents. It spiked up to touch a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain but did not close above the pivot point. Confirming volume-driven gains for new highs may help clinch a proper technical buy signal.

Bullish action came after it reported earnings +293% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

SIVB completed a new Public Offering on 3/24/21. It went through a deep consolidation and made impressive progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/23/18 following its last appearance in this FSU section on 10/11/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Weak Action Amid Broader Market Declines".

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,634 in Mar '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 0.8 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight distributional pressure over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB -$8.25 or -2.74% to $292.89) slumped near its 200-day moving average (DMA) line ($287) earlier today before rebounding. It suffered a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($319.83) is needed for its outlook to improve

Fundamentals remain strong. It reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and earnings rose +91% on +40% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 6th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

SIVB last appeared in this FSU section on 8/27/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Bank Posted Quiet Gain for a Best-Ever Close". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the 3/12/18 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,366 in Jun '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 0.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53.2 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB +$4.71 or +1.44% to $331.24) posted a gain today on light volume for a best-ever close. It has met resistance in recent weeks near prior highs. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a convincing new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($311) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks.

SIVB last appeared in this FSU section on 7/10/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Still Sputtering Below 50-Day Moving Average". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the 3/12/18 mid-day report (read here).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,252 in Jun '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 0.9 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB -$2.33 or -0.77% to $301.92) has been sputtering after damaging losses. A rebound above the 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($312) is still needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals are strong.

There was a big "breakaway gap" for a new high on 4/27/18. Bullish action came after it reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and earnings rose +90% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 5th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

SIVB was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the 3/12/18 mid-day report (read here). It last appeared in this FSU section on 5/22/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Wedging Higher Following Big Breakaway Gap".

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,143 in Mar '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of B. There are only 53 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

S V B Financial Group (SIVB +$2.11 or +0.65% to $324.31) has been stubbornly holding its ground and quietly edging higher after a big "breakaway gap" for a new high on 4/27/18. Bullish action came after it reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 and earnings rose +90% on +34% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 5th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

SIVB was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the 3/12/18 mid-day report (read here). It last appeared in this FSU section on 4/12/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Rebounded Above its 50-Day Moving Average".

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 1,085 in Mar '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volut me ratio of 2.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. There are only 52.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria).

S V B Financial Group (SIVB +$6.97 or +2.86% to $250.56) found support when recently sputtering near the prior low ($226.61 on 2/06/18). Today's rebound above its downward sloping 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($249.19) helped its outlook improve.

SIVB was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the 3/12/18 mid-day report (read here) and last appeared in this FSU section on 3/12/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Endured Distributional Pressure After Wedging Higher".

Recently it reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 978 in Mar '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 2.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. There are only 52.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria).

S V B Financial Group ( SIVB -$3.24 or -1.20% to $267.48) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It wedged to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction after a short flat base. Subsequent gains above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume may clinch a proper technical buy signal.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 984 in Dec '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. There are only 52.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria).

Technical and Fundamental Concerns Hurt Outlook - Friday, December 3, 2021

Latest Quarter Raised Fundamental Concerns - Friday, October 29, 2021

Pullback After 5 Straight Gains into New High Territory - Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Consolidating Near Prior Highs Facing Little Resistance - Monday, August 9, 2021

Consolidating Near 50-Day Average After Distributional Pressure - Friday, June 25, 2021

Sputtering Since Featured Without Confirming Gains - Thursday, May 20, 2021

Hit New High But Closed Below Pivot Point - Friday, April 23, 2021

Weak Action Amid Broader Market Declines - Thursday, October 11, 2018

Bank Posted Quiet Gain for a Best-Ever Close - Monday, August 27, 2018

Still Sputtering Below 50-Day Moving Average - Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Wedging Higher Following Big Breakaway Gap - Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Rebounded Above its 50-Day Moving Average - Thursday, April 12, 2018

Endured Distributional Pressure After Wedging Higher - Monday, March 12, 2018