1/2/2024 12:14:04 PM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($186). Quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,864 in Sep '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

11/3/2023 12:29:40 PM - Gapped up on the prior session and now consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($176.58). Quarterly comparisons through Sep '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,802 in Sep '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/7/2023 12:15:11 PM - Gapped down today after slumping back below its 50 DMA line ($186.50) on the prior session with a big volume-driven loss. The prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,728 in Jun '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/6/2023 11:57:46 AM - Slumping back below its 50 DMA line with today's loss. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,728 in Jun '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/7/2023 1:02:00 PM - Sluping further below its 50 DMA line with today's loss after a damaging gap down on the prior session. Quarterly comparisons through Jun '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,555 in Jun '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

5/5/2023 1:08:59 PM - Gapped up today rebounding toward prior highs. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '23 have been well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,516 in Mar '23. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/20/2022 12:31:14 PM - Rebounding near its 50 and 200 DMA lines with today's 2nd gain after damaging volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings -8% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,445 in Jun '22. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/13/2022 12:15:48 PM - Abruptly reversing the prior gain and slicing back below its 200 DMA line ($161) with today's gap down and big loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings -8% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,438 in Jun '22. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/12/2022 12:17:17 PM - Rebounding above its 200 DMA line ($161) with today's gap up and solid gain. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings -8% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,438 in Jun '22. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/29/2022 12:23:48 PM - Slumping to its 200 DMA line ($161) today after wedging higher in recent weeks back to within striking distance of its all-time high. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings -8% on +2% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,421 in Jun '22. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

5/2/2022 12:31:34 PM - Volume-driven losses have it slumping below its 200 DMA line ($159) which has acted as support. Reported Mar '22 quarterly earnings +9% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,170 in Mar '22. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/29/2022 12:18:39 PM - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line and near its 200 DMA line ($159) which has acted as support. Reported Mar '22 quarterly earnings +9% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period, well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 6,168 in Mar '22. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

1/28/2022 11:48:39 AM - Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($169.54) with today's gain after a streak of 8 consecutive losses. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,996 in Dec '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/17/2021 12:30:15 PM - There was a noted "negative reversal" on 12/13/21 after hitting yet another new all-time high. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,890 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/16/2021 12:05:35 PM - There was a noted "negative reversal" on 12/13/21 after hitting yet another new all-time high. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,890 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/14/2021 12:28:44 PM - Reversed into the red on the prior session after hitting yet another new all-time high. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,890 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/13/2021 12:33:49 PM - Hit yet another new all-time high with today's early gain adding to recent volume-driven gains following. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,890 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/8/2021 11:47:45 AM - Rallying to yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain following recent days with a wider than usual intra-day price range and heavy volume. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,889 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/7/2021 12:17:09 PM - Rallying to yet another new all-time high today following recent days with a wider than usual intra-day price range and heavy volume. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,889 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/2/2021 12:11:45 PM - Reversed into the red on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high following a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,890 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/1/2021 12:09:33 PM - Hitting new all-time highs with today's gain adding to a noted spurt of volume-driven gains. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,889 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

11/30/2021 11:46:31 AM - Hovering near its all-time high following a spurt of volume-driven gains. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,905 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

11/22/2021 12:29:18 PM - Rallying to a new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive gain. The Dec '20, Mar, Jun, and Sep '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,918 in Sep '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/10/2021 12:11:08 PM - Retreating from its all-time high hit this week. The Dec '20, Mar and Jun '21 quarterly comparisons were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,971 in Jun '21. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/24/2020 11:12:29 AM - Gapped up on 12/22/20 challenging its all-time high but the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings -4% on +1% sales for the Sep '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,693 in Sep '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

12/22/2020 12:07:52 PM - Gapped up today challenging its all-time high. Reported earnings -4% on +1% sales for the Sep '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,693 in Sep '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/2/2020 12:22:29 PM - Reversed into the red today after hitting yet another new all-time high. On 8/31/20 a 4:1 share split impacted share price. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,507 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/31/2020 12:27:35 PM - Powering into new all-time high territory with today's gain following a 4:1 share split. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,507 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/25/2020 12:17:52 PM - Powered into new all-time high territory and well over the $2 trillion market cap threshold with 5 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,504 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/24/2020 12:03:36 PM - Powering to a new all-time high and well over the $2 trillion market cap threshold with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,504 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/21/2020 12:37:30 PM - Powering to a new all-time high and well over the $2 trillion market cap threshold. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,508 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/14/2020 11:57:54 AM - Perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,495 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/10/2020 12:10:37 PM - Perched near its all-time highs. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,481 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/3/2020 12:35:11 PM - Gapped up today for a 2nd consecutive session hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,428 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

7/31/2020 12:35:00 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales for the Jun '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,428 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

7/24/2020 12:31:37 PM - Pulling back abruptly this week, retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,386 in Jun '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

6/24/2020 12:19:02 PM - Pulling back today after hitting yet another new all-time high on the prior session. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,341 in Mar '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

6/12/2020 12:12:46 PM - Perched near its new all-time high hit this week. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,946 in Jun '19 to 5,327 in Mar '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

6/10/2020 12:19:17 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,220 in Dec '19 to 5,319 in Mar '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

5/1/2020 12:10:02 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +4% on +1% sales for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,220 in Dec '19 to 5,010 in Mar '20. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

3/3/2020 12:36:07 PM - Rebounded toward its 50 DMA line ($307) which may act as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses. Retreated from its all-time high hit when the 1/29/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

3/2/2020 12:20:58 PM - Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($306) which may act as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses. Retreated from its all-time high hit when the 1/29/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

2/27/2020 12:26:34 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses this week. Retreated from its all-time high hit when the 1/29/20 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

2/3/2020 12:33:41 PM - Retreated from a new all-time high hit when the 1/29/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

1/29/2020 11:45:42 AM - Hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +19% on +9% sales for the Dec '19 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 4,965 in Mar '19 to 5,097 in Dec '19. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/9/2019 12:23:38 PM - Rebounding after a deep pullback below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 11/05/18 mid-day report. Reported earnings +7% on -5% sales for the Dec '18 quarter, breaking a streak of 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,311 in Mar '18 to 5,128 in Dec '18. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

11/5/2018 12:16:03 PM - Gapped down for a 2nd consecutive session today, slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($221) with yet another damaging volume-driven loss. Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. Reported earnings +41% on +20% sales for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,311 in Mar '18 to 5,186 in Sep '18. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

11/2/2018 12:07:14 PM - Reported earnings +41% on +20% sales for the Sep '18 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Gapped down today slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($221) with another damaging volume-driven loss. Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 5,311 in Mar '18 to 5,186 in Sep '18. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

10/26/2018 12:14:58 PM - Endured distributional pressure in recent weeks and it is sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($221). Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/18/2018 12:15:56 PM - Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. Very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/12/2018 12:07:20 PM - Very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/10/2018 11:58:42 AM - Pulling back with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss after getting very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/6/2018 12:06:09 PM - Very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/31/2018 12:17:09 PM - Getting more extended from any sound base with today's 8th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 8/01/18. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/30/2018 12:29:30 PM - Getting more extended from any sound base with today's 7th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 8/01/18. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/20/2018 11:57:09 AM - Extended from any sound base, and it held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on 8/01/18. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/17/2018 12:22:54 PM - Hitting another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Held its ground stubbornly following a "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/2/2018 12:49:34 PM - Hitting another new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain followings a "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

8/1/2018 12:26:54 PM - Gapped up today, hitting another new all-time high. Reported earnings +40% on +17% sales for the Jun '18 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

5/7/2018 12:40:53 PM - Gapped up again today, hitting another new all-time high. Reported earnings +30% on +16% sales for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

12/26/2017 12:41:39 PM - Gapped down today, retreating near its 50 DMA line ($169) from the all-time high quietly touched last week. Last noted with caution in the 11/03/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +12% sales for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

11/3/2017 12:19:24 PM - Gapped up today rallying to new all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +24% on +12% sales for the Sep '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the Featured Stocks list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

10/30/2017 12:43:12 PM - Rallying to new all-time highs with big volume-driven gains. Rebounded from a slump below its 50 DMA line, and it was last noted with caution in the 9/22/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/22/2017 12:03:08 PM - Slumping even further today after violating its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses this week. The 9/13/17 mid-day report and prior reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Encountering distributional pressure while perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/21/2017 12:36:59 PM - Slumping further today after violating its 50 DMA line ($156.97) with a big volume-driven loss on the prior session. The 9/13/17 mid-day report and prior reports cautioned members - "Encountering distributional pressure while perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/20/2017 12:22:51 PM - Violating its 50 DMA line ($156.77) with today's volume-driven loss. The 9/13/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Encountering distributional pressure while perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/13/2017 1:40:39 PM - Encountering distributional pressure while perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +18% on +7% sales for the Jun '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

7/22/2015 12:06:32 PM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and slumping toward important support at its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +45% on +33% sales for the Jun '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

6/24/2015 12:00:52 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's gain. Prior lows in the $121-123 area define the next important support level to watch. Reported earnings +40% on +27% sales for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

6/9/2015 12:05:25 PM - Encountered mild distributional pressure recently and slumped below its 50 DMA line today raising some concerns. Prior lows in the $121-123 area define the next important support level to watch. Reported earnings +40% on +27% sales for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/28/2015 12:17:51 PM - Reversed into the red after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today, a sign it has encountered some distributional pressure. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +40% on +27% sales for the Mar '15 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

1/30/2015 12:09:52 PM - Touching new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +48% on +30% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its first strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

1/28/2015 11:59:22 AM - Gapped up today for a considerable gain approaching its 52-week high and all-time highs. Reported earnings +48% on +30% sales for the Dec '14 quarter, its first strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system after many sub par quarters. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

1/2/2015 12:08:30 PM - Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive loss. Gains lacked volume conviction after enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating from its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

12/15/2014 12:35:14 PM - Testing support at its 50 DMA line today. Enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks while retreating from its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

12/2/2014 12:08:29 PM - Retreated from its 52-week and all-time highs with a volume-driven loss on the prior session. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter. Fundamental concerns remain and were repeatedly noted in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

12/1/2014 11:58:15 AM - Pulling back from its 52-week and all-time highs with a volume-driven loss today. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

10/21/2014 12:13:35 PM - Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line and challenging its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales for the Sep '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/25/2014 12:14:53 PM - Testing support at its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 9/10/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.'"

9/10/2014 12:16:27 PM - Retreated from its all-time high with volume-driven losses. Recently topped its 2012 high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and rallied since noted with caution in the 7/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.'"

9/4/2014 12:06:01 PM - Abruptly retreated from its all-time high with a considerable volume-driven loss on the prior session. Recently topped its 2012 high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and rallied since noted with caution in the 7/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.'"

9/3/2014 12:12:22 PM - Abruptly retreating from its all-time high today with a volume-driven loss after recently topping its 2012 high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation and rallied since noted with caution in the 7/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.'"

8/28/2014 11:59:59 AM - Hitting new all-time highs with recent gains topping the 2012 high. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 7/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - 'Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.'"

7/23/2014 12:27:43 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today, approaching its all-time high hit in 2012. Reported earnings +20% on +6% sales for the Jun '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

5/30/2014 12:06:46 PM - Rallying to new 52-week highs this week with volume-driven gains, getting extended from any sound base. Held its ground while consolidating above prior highs in the $575 area defining support. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

5/19/2014 12:07:22 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today. Held its ground while consolidating above prior highs in the $575 area defining support. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

5/9/2014 12:12:05 PM - Consolidating near its 52-week high above prior highs in the $575 area defining support. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

5/6/2014 12:14:55 PM - Perched at its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains following a considerable 4/24/14 gap up. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Earnings sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

4/28/2014 11:48:22 AM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain following a considerable 4/24/14 gap up. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales for the Mar '14 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 10/08/12 mid-day report - "Encountered distributional pressure this week, retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

10/8/2012 11:54:21 AM - Violated its 50 DMA line and closed near the session low with a loss on above average volume on the prior session, then it gapped down today suffering more damage while slumping under its April highs. Last noted in the 9/27/12 mid-day report - "Encountered distributional pressure this week, retreating from its all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/27/2012 12:14:48 PM - Encountered distributional pressure this week, retreating from its all-time high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

9/24/2012 11:52:50 AM - Small gap down today from its all-time high. Last noted in the 8/31/12 mi-day report - "Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

8/31/2012 12:07:57 PM - Quietly hovering near all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

8/27/2012 12:09:31 PM - Small gap up today for another new all-time high. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

8/23/2012 11:53:39 AM - Holding its ground near its all-time high hit 8/21/12 when there was a negative reversal for a loss with heavy volume following 3 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

8/22/2012 11:52:10 AM - Hit a new all-time high then reversed into the red for a loss with heavy volume on the prior session following 3 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

8/21/2012 11:58:59 AM - Hit another new all-time high today then reversed into the red following 3 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

8/20/2012 12:04:39 PM - Hitting new all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +20% on +23% sales for the Jun '12 quarter, sequentially decelerating and below the +25% minimum earnings guideline. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

7/23/2012 12:10:17 PM - Due to report earnings on Tuesday, and now perched -7.3% off its all-time high. It was noted in recent mid-day reports - "Prior notes acknowledged the well-known tech leader's considerable rally since the 'breakaway gap' on 1/25/12 from an advanced '3-weeks tight' base pattern. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

7/10/2012 11:56:18 AM - Recently wedging toward prior highs without great volume conviction behind its gains. It is now perched -4.5% off its all-time high. AAPL was noted in the 4/25/12 mid-day report when it reported another hugely profitable quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period and gapped up for a considerable gain - "Prior notes acknowledged the well-known tech leader's considerable rally since the 'breakaway gap' on 1/25/12 from an advanced '3-weeks tight' base pattern. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd."

7/5/2012 11:56:45 AM - Rallying toward its prior highs after consolidating below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 4/25/12 mid-day report when it had reported another hugely profitable quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period and gapped up for a considerable gain. Prior notes acknowledged the well-known tech leader's considerable rally since the 'breakaway gap' on 1/25/12 from an advanced '3-weeks tight' base pattern. Companies currently on the 'Featured Stocks' list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/25/2012 11:56:09 AM - Reported another hugely profitable quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period and it gapped up today for a considerable gain. Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line for a considerable gain after a streak of 10 losses marked by above average volume over the span of the 11 prior sessions. This well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Companies currently on the "Featured Stocks" list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/17/2012 12:01:37 PM - Rebounding for gains today following 5 consecutive losses. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Companies currently on the "Featured Stocks" list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/16/2012 11:46:33 AM - Retreating from its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive loss. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Companies currently on the "Featured Stocks" list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines before becoming too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/13/2012 12:00:55 PM - Retreating from its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive loss. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Companies currently on the "Featured Stocks" list are the most ideal candidates fitting the fact-based investment system's guidelines yet not too heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

4/3/2012 11:47:21 AM - Hitting another new all-time high today. Stubbornly held its ground after recent gains backed by average volume. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may study companies on the "Featured Stocks" list for current stocks resembling the winning models of the fact-based investment system.

3/30/2012 11:45:13 AM - Perched near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground after recent gains backed by average volume. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may study companies on the "Featured Stocks" list for current stocks resembling the winning models of the fact-based investment system.

3/20/2012 11:58:15 AM - Perched at its all-time high, up from the session's earlier lows. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may study companies on the "Featured Stocks" list for current stocks resembling the winning models of the fact-based investment system.

3/19/2012 12:05:38 PM - Perched at its all-time high today. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

3/16/2012 11:34:11 AM - Perched at its all-time high today. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

3/15/2012 12:07:45 PM - Up for a 7th consecutive gain today and yet another new all-time high. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

3/14/2012 11:22:34 AM - Up for a 6th consecutive gain today and yet another new all-time high. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

3/6/2012 11:51:08 AM - Following 7 consecutive gains it is pulling back from its all-time high. It could go on to produce more climactic gains, however, this well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

3/5/2012 12:18:24 PM - After 7 consecutive gains it is perched at its all-time high. This well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate now. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

3/1/2012 12:12:44 PM - After 5 consecutive gains it is perched at its all-time high. This well-known tech leader is very extended from any sound base pattern, making it a risky candidate now. Prior notes acknowledged the considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Members may use the "View All Notes" link to review the prior notes and any detailed analysis with annotated graphs previously published for any stock.

2/29/2012 11:52:13 AM - Up again today, on track for a 5th consecutive gain and another new all-time high. This well-known tech leader is extended from any sound base pattern after a considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern.

2/17/2012 11:41:52 AM - Holding its ground following a worrisome "negative reversal" for a loss with heavy volume on 2/15/12 that broke a streak of 8 consecutive gains into new high territory. This well-known tech leader is extended from any sound base pattern after a considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern.

2/16/2012 11:40:07 AM - Small gap down today following a worrisome "negative reversal" for a loss with heavy volume on the prior session that broke a streak of 8 consecutive gains into new high territory. This well-known tech leader is extended from any sound base pattern after a considerable rally since the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern.

2/15/2012 11:59:07 AM - This well-known tech leader may produce more climactic gains, however it is extended from any sound base after having rallied considerably since the "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs.

2/13/2012 11:34:57 AM - This well-known tech leader may produce more climactic gains, however it is extended from any sound base after having rallied considerably since the "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs.

2/10/2012 11:40:37 AM - This well-known tech leader may produce more climactic gains, however it is extended from any sound base after having rallied considerably since the "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs.

2/9/2012 11:50:46 AM - This well-known tech leader may produce more climactic gains, however it is extended from any sound base after having rallied considerably since the "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs.

1/31/2012 12:06:40 PM - Stubbornly holding its ground and rising after a considerable "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs and rallying near the upper limit of a trading channel defined by connecting its Feb, Jul, Sep, Oct '11 highs. Reported earnings +116% on +73% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded to new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/18/11.

1/30/2012 12:02:25 PM - Held its ground after a considerable "breakaway gap" on 1/25/12 from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs and rallying near the upper limit of a trading channel defined by connecting its Feb, Jul, Sep, Oct '11 highs. Reported earnings +116% on +73% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded to new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/18/11.

1/25/2012 11:55:21 AM - Considerable breakaway gap today following an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern, hitting new all-time highs and rallying near the upper limit of a trading channel defined by connecting its Feb, Jul, Sep, Oct '11 highs. Reported earnings +116% on +73% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line and rebounded to new highs since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/18/11.

1/9/2012 12:18:35 PM - Quietly wedging to new 52-week and all-time highs today, rising from a 12-week saucer shaped base while on track for a 5th consecutive small gain without great volume conviction. Found support at its 200 DMA line and gradually rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/18/11.

11/18/2011 5:58:40 PM - Quietly slumped to a close -12.1% off its 52-week high today. Gains above its 50 DMA line are needed to help its outlook improve. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. In recent weeks lacked volume conviction while it has endured distributional pressure. Its 200 DMA line defines the next important chart support to watch.

11/16/2011 5:18:37 PM - G - Slumped to a close -9.8% off its 52-week high today. Gains in recent weeks lacked volume conviction while it has endured distributional pressure. Its 200 DMA line defines the next important chart support to watch.

11/11/2011 3:29:29 PM - G - Slumping below its 50 DMA line and raising concerns with a 3rd consecutive loss. Gains in recent weeks lacked volume conviction while it has endured distributional pressure. Its 200 DMA line defines the next important chart support to watch.

11/9/2011 7:09:23 PM - G - Loss today on higher (near average) volume led to a test of its 50 DMA line and recent lows defining an important chart support level.

11/4/2011 6:25:07 PM - G - It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some, as previously noted. Volume totals have recently been cooling while consolidating just above its 50 DMA line, and it is perched just -6.2% off its all-time high.

11/2/2011 5:40:52 PM - G - It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some, as previously noted. Volume totals have recently been cooling while consolidating just above its 50 DMA line, and it is perched just -6.9% off its all-time high after a tiny gain on light volume today.

10/31/2011 6:07:50 PM - G - Volume totals have recently been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and it is now perched just -5.1% off its all-time high. It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some.

10/28/2011 6:18:52 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and it is now perched just -5.1% off its all-time high. It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some.

10/25/2011 6:42:53 PM - G - Quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line with volume totals cooling following distributional losses last week. It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some.

10/24/2011 5:43:12 PM - G - Today it posted a gain on lighter than average volume following distributional losses last week. It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some.

10/20/2011 6:27:57 PM - G - It has not formed a sound base pattern and ownership by top-rated funds has fallen some. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

10/19/2011 12:06:54 PM - G - Gapped down today after reporting earnings +52% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, marking the tech leader's weakest increases in sales and earnings in any quarter since the Dec '09. It has not formed a sound base pattern.

10/18/2011 4:25:51 PM - G - Inched higher today with slightly above average volume, finishing at a best-ever close. It has not formed a sound base pattern.

10/14/2011 3:07:29 PM - G - On track for a 5th consecutive gain and poised to finish at a best-ever close after gapping up today. It has not formed a sound base pattern.

10/11/2011 5:57:29 PM - G - Rallied further above its 50 DMA line with near average volume today but it has not formed a sound base pattern. Found support at its longer-term 200 DMA line again last week.

10/10/2011 4:07:12 PM - G - Gain today with light volume helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line, helping its outlook. Damaging losses triggered a technical sell signal and it tested support at its longer-term 200 DMA line last week. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

10/7/2011 6:45:16 PM - G - Its 50 DMA line acted as a resistance level. Damaging losses triggered a technical sell signal and it tested support at its longer-term 200 DMA line this week. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

10/6/2011 12:16:33 PM - G - Rising near its 50 DMA line which may now act as a resistance level. Damaging losses triggered a technical sell signal and it tested support at its longer-term 200 DMA line this week.

10/5/2011 12:18:15 PM - G - Damaging distributional action in the past week violated its 50 DMA line and triggered a technical sell signal. It has tested support at its longer-term 200 DMA line this week, meanwhile gains above its 50 DMA line are needed for its outlook to improve.

10/4/2011 7:23:08 PM - G - Finished in the upper third of its intra-day range today with a small loss on heavy volume after trading near its 200 DMA line at the session lows. Gains above its 50 DMA line are needed for its outlook to improve.

9/30/2011 6:53:56 PM - G - Loss today with lighter than average volume violated its 50 DMA line raising concerns. Color code is changed to green, meanwhile a prompt rebound above that important chart support level is needed for its outlook to improve.

9/29/2011 5:10:29 PM - Y - Loss today with higher (near average) volume indicated mild distributional pressure while slumping further below its prior highs and pivot point and nearly testing its 50 DMA line that defines important chart support. Recent rally to a new all-time high was not marked by very heavy volume. It is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,371 in Mar '11 to 4,355 in Jun '11.

9/26/2011 12:44:02 PM - Y - Pulling back under its prior highs and pivot point, raising concerns. Recent rally to a new all-time high was not marked by very heavy volume. It is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,368 in Mar '11 to 4,347 in Jun '11.

9/22/2011 12:30:52 PM - Y - Pulling back near its prior highs and pivot point amid widespread market weakness today. Recent rally to a new all-time high was not marked by very heavy volume. It is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,367 in Mar '11 to 4,345 in Jun '11.

9/20/2011 12:14:05 PM - Y - Gapped up today following a finish near the session high on the prior session after rallying to a new all-time high with +36% above average volume behind a 6th consecutive gain. It is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,366 in Mar '11 to 4,343 in Jun '11. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

9/19/2011 9:24:38 PM - Y - Finished near the session high after rallying to a new all-time high with +36% above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. It is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,366 in Mar '11 to 4,343 in Jun '11. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

9/19/2011 12:23:15 PM - Y - Hit a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain after finding support near its 50 DMA line and prior chart highs during its 8-week consolidation. The 9/16/11 mid-day report (read here) included it highlighted in yellow with pivot point based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. A gain with at least +40% above average volume while rising above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Recently rallied after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. However, it is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,365 in Mar '11 to 4,347 in Jun '11.

9/16/2011 12:12:38 PM - Y - Approaching its 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain after finding support near its 50 DMA line and prior chart highs during its 8-week consolidation. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. Volume-driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal, but disciplined investors will watch for fresh proof of heavy buying demand before taking action. Recently rallied after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. However, it is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,365 in Mar '11 to 4,347 in Jun '11.

8/25/2011 12:19:26 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and testing support near prior chart highs. Recently rallied after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. Heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,361 in Mar '11 to 4,330 in Jun '11.

8/3/2011 11:43:03 AM - Still churning above average volume while hovering at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Recently rallied after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. Heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,336 in Mar '11 to 4,265 in Jun '11.

8/1/2011 12:16:28 PM - Still churning above average volume while hovering at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Recently rallied after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. Heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,336 in Mar '11 to 4,265 in Jun '11.

7/29/2011 12:07:05 PM - Churning above average volume while hovering at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Recently rallied after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. Heavily owned by the institutional crowd, and ownership by top-rated funds fell from 4,336 in Mar '11 to 4,264 in Jun '11.

7/28/2011 12:00:11 PM - Hovering near its all-time high today, extended from any sound base. Steadily rallying after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year.

7/27/2011 11:46:58 AM - Hovering at its all-time high today, extended from any sound base. Steadily rallying after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year.

7/26/2011 12:15:15 PM - Hit yet another new all-time high today, extended from any sound base. Steadily rallying after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year.

7/25/2011 1:03:05 PM - Hit another new all-time high today. Steadily rallying after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year.

7/21/2011 12:02:12 PM - Holding its ground today after a gap up on the prior session for yet another new all-time high after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year.

7/20/2011 12:13:35 PM - Gapped up today for yet another new all-time high after reporting very strong earnings +122% on +82% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year.

7/19/2011 12:12:05 PM - Hitting another new all-time high today ahead of earnings news. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year. The Company Profile page includes "View All Notes" and "Featured Articles and Graphs" links which now make it easier than ever to review previous analysis.

7/18/2011 12:27:05 PM - It hit another new all-time high today, bucking the broader market on a mostly negative session. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in multiple mid-day reports through 2010 as it rallied to new all-time highs, and it was also noted a handful of times earlier this year. The Company Profile page includes "View All Notes" and "Featured Articles and Graphs" links which now make it easier than ever to review previous analysis.

2/18/2011 12:15:32 PM - With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of a small growth firm unknown by the institutional crowd. It has a stellar earnings track record that solidly satisfies the C and A criteria. Technically, it is not near a sound base, and in recent weeks it has been wedging higher while shrugging off distributional pressure and staying well above support at its 50 DMA line. After its last appearance on 8/09/10 in the Featured Stock Update section (with detailed notes and an annotated graph) it was noted in 11 mid-day reports through 1020/10 as it rallied, and it was also noted a handful of times this year in mid-day reports. The Company Profile page includes "View All Notes" and "Featured Articles and Graphs" links which now make it easier than ever to review previous analysis.

1/24/2011 12:41:01 PM - Up today following 4 consecutive losses with above average volume. Wider than usual intra-day price volatility is a recent indication of uncertainty, and its 50 DMA line and prior highs define support to watch. With the second largest market cap of all publicly traded firms, AAPL does not fit the mold of small growth firms relatively unknown by the institutional crowd which would be more typical of the fact-based investment system's best winners. Prior mid-day reports have suggested that members see the Featured Stocks page - with detailed notes on most action-worthy ideas and best buy candidates under the fact-based investment system.

1/20/2011 1:09:31 PM - Down again today with high volume, and wider than usual price volatility is a recent indication of uncertainty. Its 50 DMA line and prior highs define support to watch. The leader of the company with the second largest market cap announced a leave of absence due to personal health reasons. Since late last year it found support above that important short-term average and wedged higher without great volume conviction in the interim since last noted in the 10/20/10 mid-day report - "If a proper base forms AAPL may be added to the Featured Stocks list again. Members should regularly review that page of most action-worthy ideas to stay abreast of the best buy candidates under the fact-based investment system."

1/19/2011 12:19:36 PM - Touched a new high earlier today. Closed in the upper third of its intra-day range after a gap down on the prior session led to it briefly testing support near prior highs and its 50 DMA line. The leader of the company with the second largest market cap announced a leave of absence due to personal health reasons. It found support above that important short-term average and wedged higher without great volume conviction in the interim since last noted in the 10/20/10 mid-day report - "If a proper base forms AAPL may be added to the Featured Stocks list again. Members should regularly review that page of most action-worthy ideas to stay abreast of the best buy candidates under the fact-based investment system."

1/18/2011 12:34:31 PM - Up from earlier lows following a gap down today, it traded toward prior highs and its 50 DMA line after the leader of the company with the second largest market cap announced a leave of absence due to personal health reasons. It found support above that important short-term average and wedged higher without great volume conviction in the interim since last noted in the 10/20/10 mid-day report - "If a proper base forms AAPL may be added to the Featured Stocks list again. Members should regularly review that page of most action-worthy ideas to stay abreast of the best buy candidates under the fact-based investment system."

10/20/2010 12:52:00 PM - Trading up today after finishing up from early lows on the prior session following a gap down. Results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 were very strong. Technically, it is extended from its April-June highs after a streak of 10 consecutive gains. If a proper base forms AAPL may be added to the Featured Stocks list again. Members should regularly review that page of most action-worthy ideas to stay abreast of the best buy candidates under the fact-based investment system.

10/19/2010 12:25:56 PM - Trading up from early lows after gapping down today following its latest strong earnings results for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. It is extended from its April-June highs after a streak of 10 consecutive gains. If a proper base forms AAPL may be added to the Featured Stocks list again. Members should regularly review that page of most action-worthy ideas to find the best buy candidates.

10/18/2010 12:04:45 PM - Up today for another new 52-week high, on track for a 10th consecutive gain. Noted in the 9/28/10 mid-day report and earlier reports - "Fundamentals are strong and it may go on to produce greater gains, however it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal recently. Found support above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the mid-day report on 8/20/10."

10/15/2010 12:36:27 PM - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, on track for a 9th consecutive gain. Noted in the 9/28/10 mid-day report and earlier reports - "Fundamentals are strong and it may go on to produce greater gains, however it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal recently. Found support above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the mid-day report on 8/20/10."

9/28/2010 12:25:05 PM - Early weakness today led to an abrupt decline to near its prior chart highs. Last noted in the 9/22/10 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are strong and it may go on to produce greater gains, however it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal recently. Found support above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the mid-day report on 8/20/10."

9/22/2010 12:43:15 PM - At a new all-time high today, it recently rallied above prior highs with gains backed by slightly above average volume. Fundamentals are strong and it may go on to produce greater gains, however it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal recently. Found support above its 200 DMA line since last noted in the mid-day report on 8/20/10 that - "A rally above its 50 DMA line and recent high near $266 is needed for its outlook to improve."

8/20/2010 - Consolidating -10.5% below its 52-week high, a rally above its 50 DMA line and recent high near $266 is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong, yet based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.

8/20/2010 4:17:08 PM - G - Consolidating -10.5% below its 52-week high, a rally above its 50 DMA line and recent high near $266 is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong, yet based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.

8/17/2010 4:35:52 PM - G - Small gain on light volume today. Slumped below its 50 DMA line recently and raised concerns. A rally above its recent high near $266 is needed for its outlook to improve, meanwhile the recent chart low ($239) defines an important support level.

8/13/2010 4:06:31 PM - G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line this week raising concerns and its color code was changed to green based on the deterioration. A rally above its recent high near $266 is needed for its outlook to improve, meanwhile the recent chart low ($239) defines an important support level.

8/11/2010 5:05:12 PM - G - Gapped down today amid broad-based market weakness, slumping below its 50 DMA line and raising concerns. Color code is changed to green based on the deterioration, and it would need to rally above its recent high near $266 for its outlook to improve. Recent chart low ($239) defines an important support level.

8/6/2010 5:46:29 PM - Y - Still quietly consolidating in a tight range just above its 50 DMA line. It has been 7 weeks since its negative reversal on 6/21/10 at its all-time high. Recent chart low ($239) defines an important support level.

8/4/2010 5:26:38 PM - Y - Still quietly consolidating in a tight range above its 50 DMA line, it has been 7 weeks since its negative reversal on 6/21/10 at its all-time high. Recent chart low ($239) defines an important support level.

7/30/2010 2:52:40 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating near its 50 DMA line, it has been 6 weeks since its negative reversal on 6/21/10 at its all-time high. Recent chart low ($239) defines an important support level.

7/27/2010 4:07:04 PM - Y - Gain today with light volume continues its recent rebound above its 50 DMA line. Consolidating for the 6th week since its negative reversal on 6/21/10 at its all-time high, its color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited.

7/23/2010 4:11:22 PM - G - Gains with light volume helped it close the week above its 50 DMA line. Its recent low near $240 defines an important chart support level to watch, where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and might trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.

7/22/2010 6:03:54 PM - G - Gain today with light volume helped it close above its 50 DMA line. Its recent low near $240 defines an important chart support level to watch, where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and might trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.

7/21/2010 5:22:18 PM - G - Gapped up today following strong earnings news but it encountered distributional pressure, closing near the session low and below its 50 DMA line. Its recent low near $240 defines an important chart support level to watch, where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and might trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.

7/20/2010 4:10:37 PM - G - Today's gain followed a streak of 3 losses with above average volume in a span of 5 sessions since slumping under its 50 DMA line again. It closed in the upper half of its intra-day range again today after it dipped below the $242-243 area on the prior session.

7/19/2010 5:21:00 PM - G - Today marked its 3rd loss with above average volume in a span of 5 sessions since slumping under its 50 DMA line again. It closed in the upper half of its intra-day range after trading below the $242-243 area defining important chart support.

7/16/2010 5:04:14 PM - G - Its 50 DMA line is now acting as resistance. Recent lows in the $242-243 area define important chart support to watch while the company's defective phone product fix competes with swirling headlines BP has finally plugged its leaking oil well. Disciplined investors ignore headlines and let technical analysis dictate their decision-making.

7/15/2010 4:31:56 PM - G - Holding its ground following a 7/13/10 loss on heavier than average volume and close below its 50 DMA line. Recent lows in the $242-243 area define important chart support to watch. Recent gains lacked volume after it failed to trigger a proper technical buy signal and then encountered heavy distributional pressure.

7/14/2010 4:52:13 PM - G - Held its ground today following a 7/13/10 loss on heavier than average volume and close below its 50 DMA line. Recent gains lacked volume after it failed to trigger a proper technical buy signal and then encountered heavy distributional pressure. Recent lows in the $242-243 area define important chart support to watch.

7/13/2010 4:42:05 PM - G - Down today on heavier than average volume, slumping back below its 50 DMA line. Recent gains lacked volume after it failed to trigger a proper technical buy signal and then encountered heavy distributional pressure. Recent lows in the $242-243 area define important chart support to watch.

7/12/2010 4:32:40 PM - G - Is consolidating just above its 50 DMA line. Recent gains lacked volume after it failed to trigger a proper technical buy signal and then encountered heavy distributional pressure. Recent lows in the $242-243 area define important chart support to watch.

7/9/2010 3:17:45 PM - G - Gains with below average volume this week helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line after encountering heavy distribution the week before. Recent lows in the $242-243 area define important support to watch.

7/7/2010 6:58:41 PM - G - Gain with below average volume today helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line. It struggled in a challenging market (M criteria) environment since featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here).

7/6/2010 4:37:36 PM - G - Small gain on light volume today halted a 4 session losing streak. Traded near prior chart lows in the $242 area last week after violating its 50 DMA line and triggering a technical sell signal. It was featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here).

7/2/2010 3:48:37 PM - G - Traded near prior chart lows in the $242 area late this week after violating its 50 DMA line and triggering a technical sell signal. It was featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here).

6/30/2010 5:23:33 PM - G - Down again today on lighter volume after a considerable loss on 6/28/10 with heavy volume while violating its 50 DMA line and triggering a technical sell signal. It was featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here).

6/29/2010 4:31:27 PM - G - Considerable loss on heavy volume today after gapping down. Color code is changed to green after violating its 50 DMA line and triggering a technical sell signal. It was featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here).

6/25/2010 4:56:57 PM - Y - Hovering -4.4% off its all-time high. It was featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here) with a new pivot point cited based upon its all-time high plus ten cents while "working on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution."

6/24/2010 4:54:01 PM - Y - Hovering near its all-time high since featured in the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here) with a new pivot point cited based upon its all-time high plus ten cents while "working on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution."

6/22/2010 6:17:21 PM - Y - Gapped up today for a small gain on lighter volume. Hit a new all-time high on 6/21/10 and then negatively reversed, breaking a streak of 7 consecutive gains. In the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here) it was featured again in yellow with a new pivot point cited based upon its all-time high plus ten cents while "working on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution."

6/21/2010 5:46:51 PM - Y - Gapped up today and marked a new all-time high, then it negatively reversed, breaking a streak of 7 consecutive gains. In the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here) it was featured again in yellow with a new pivot point cited based upon its all-time high plus ten cents while "working on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution."

6/18/2010 4:17:02 PM - Y - Gain today with average volume was its 7th consecutive gain as it marked a new all-time high. In the 6/17/10 mid-day report (read here) it was featured again in yellow with a new pivot point cited based upon its all-time high plus ten cents while "working on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution."

6/17/2010 6:21:35 PM - Y - In today's mid-day report (read here) it was featured again in yellow with a new pivot point cited based upon its all-time high plus ten cents. It gapped up and touched a new all-time high while posting its 6th consecutive gain, working on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution.

6/17/2010 12:54:46 PM - Y - Gapped up today and touched a new all-time high while on track for its 6th consecutive gain on the right side of a choppy 9-week consolidation marked by heavy distribution. Technically, any new breakout should be marked by heavy volume to be considered a tactically sound buy candidate guidelines of the fact-based system. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

6/1/2010 12:13:05 PM - Endured recent distributional pressure along with the broader market (M criteria), and it is currently consolidating above its 50 DMA line only -3.5% off its all-time high. Last noted on the very volatile 5/06/10 session and noted similarly in 4 mid-day report appearances in April - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

5/6/2010 12:23:16 PM - Enduring recent distributional pressure along with the broader market (M criteria), and it is currently extended from any sound base. Noted in 4 mid-day report appearances in April - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

4/28/2010 12:06:11 PM - Consolidating quietly after blasting to new all-time highs last week with gains on heavy volume following a strong financial report for the latest quarter. The 4/16/10 mid-day report described it as "extended from any sound base" while since its powerful breakaway gap on 3/05/10 it steadily climbed. Previously noted - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

4/23/2010 12:10:53 PM - Still rising since its 4/21/10 gap up for new all-time highs well above $250 following the release of strong results for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009. The 4/16/10 mid-day report described it as "extended from any sound base" while since its powerful breakaway gap on 3/05/10 it steadily climbed. Previously noted - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

4/21/2010 12:13:00 PM - Gapped up today for a new all-time high well above $250 following the release of strong results for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009. The 4/16/10 mid-day report described it as "extended from any sound base" while since its powerful breakaway gap on 3/05/10 it steadily climbed. Previously noted - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

4/16/2010 12:50:07 PM -

Reversed into the red after early gains today for a new all-time high above $250. It is extended from any sound base Since last noted in the mid-day report on 1/26/10 it produced a powerful breakaway gap on 3/05/10 and has been steadily climbing. Previously noted - "It showed accelerating sales and earnings increases for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 and rebounded impressively since 'Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!' headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book 'How to Make Money in Stocks' with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system."

1/26/2010 12:35:28 PM -

Rallying above its 50 DMA line toward all-time highs today after announcing accelerating sales and earnings increases for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2009. It has rebounded impressively since "Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!" headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite with a stellar annual earnings (A criteria) history. Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration that much more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved meaningfully, and it is again looking more like the big winning examples shown in the book "How to Make Money in Stocks" with regard to the C criteria of the proven investment system. However, the high-ranked leader has not formed a proper base, and the M criteria is an overriding concern as 3 out of 4 stocks follow the major averages' direction. Currently the market is in a correction, and odds are unfavorable for success without a follow-through day.

1/20/2010 12:39:09 PM - Pulling back from all-time highs, its high volume and lack of substantial price progress in the past couple of weeks smacks of distributional pressure. In prior weeks it rallied above resistance with light-hearted volume, however it has not significantly followed through after rising clear of all overhead supply. It has rebounded impressively since the "Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!" headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite. It has a stellar annual earnings history (the A criteria). Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration all the more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved, however this candidate falls short of the big winning examples shown in the book "How to Make Money in Stocks" which set the standard for the C criteria of the proven investment system.

1/13/2010 12:22:06 PM - Continues consolidating in a tight range near all-time highs with no resistance standing in its way from overhead supply. It has rebounded impressively since the "Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!" headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite. It has a stellar annual earnings history (the A criteria). Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration all the more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved, however this candidate falls short of the big winning examples shown in the book "How to Make Money in Stocks" which set the standard for the C criteria of the proven investment system.

1/12/2010 - Consolidating in a tight range near all-time highs with no resistance standing in its way from overhead supply. It has rebounded impressively since the "Apple, Once Sweet, Now Rotten!" headlined follow-up coverage of this previously featured favorite. It has a stellar annual earnings history (the A criteria). Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), making the fact that recent quarterly comparisons have shown impressive earnings and sales acceleration all the more impressive! Quarterly growth has improved, however this candidate falls short of the big winning examples shown in the book "How to Make Money in Stocks" which set the standard for the C criteria of the proven investment system.

12/24/2009 11:09:32 AM - Gapped up today, rallying near all-time highs on the right side of a near 9-week flat base formed since its 10/20/09 gap up when reporting stronger earnings and sales revenues. Comparisons have shown impressive acceleration after having been under the +25% guideline in the three prior quarters. Fundamentals have improved, but this candidate still falls short of the examples which set the standard for the C criteria of the investment system, while it has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria). Its 900 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), whereas the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south.

10/27/2009 12:17:32 PM - Consolidating this week after three consecutive gains on heavy volume for new all-time highs including a big gap up on 10/20/09 when reporting stronger earnings and sales revenues. Comparisons have shown impressive acceleration after having been under the +25% guideline in the three prior quarters. Fundamentals have improved, but this candidate still falls short of the examples which set the standard for the C criteria of the investment system, while it has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria). Its 896 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), whereas the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south.

10/22/2009 12:47:47 PM - Consolidating today after three consecutive gains on heavy volume for new all-time highs including a big gap up on 10/20/09 when reporting stronger earnings and sales revenues. Comparisons have shown impressive acceleration after having been under the +25% guideline in the three prior quarters. Fundamentals have improved, but this candidate still falls short of the examples which set the standard for the C criteria of the investment system, while it has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria). Its 896 million shares outstanding is a huge supply (S criteria), whereas the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south.

10/21/2009 11:53:57 AM - Gaining more ground today for a new all-time high after a gap up on 10/20/09 when reporting stronger earnings and sales revenues. Comparisons had been under the +25% guideline in the three prior quarterly comparisons. While its fundamentals have improved, this candidate still falls short of the examples which set the standard for the C criteria of the investment system. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south.

10/20/2009 1:01:38 PM - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high while challenging its 2007 all-time $202 high.today after reporting stronger earnings and sales revenues. Comparisons had been under the +25% guideline in the three prior quarterly comparisons. While its fundamentals have improved, this candidate still falls short of the examples which set the standard for the C criteria of the investment system. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south.

10/6/2009 12:07:54 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today and it has rebounded impressively from its lows, rallying toward historic highs. Earnings and sales revenues have been under the +25% guideline in the three latest quarterly comparisons, which clearly fails to meet the C criteria. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south.

10/2/2009 12:34:02 PM - Earnings and sales revenues have been under the +25% guideline in the three latest quarterly comparisons, which clearly fails to meet the C criteria. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south. Nonetheless, it has rebounded impressively from its lows, rallying toward historic highs.

9/25/2009 12:41:38 PM - Earnings and sales revenues have been under the +25% guideline in the three latest quarterly comparisons, which clearly fails to meet the C criteria. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south. Nonetheless, it has rebounded impressively from its lows, rallying toward historic highs.

9/24/2009 12:23:39 PM - Earnings and sales revenues have been under the +25% guideline in the three latest quarterly comparisons, which clearly fails to meet the C criteria. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south. Nonetheless, it has rebounded impressively from its lows, rallying toward historic highs.

9/18/2009 12:34:51 PM - Earnings and sales revenues have been under the +25% guideline in the three latest quarterly comparisons, which clearly fails to meet the C criteria. It has a great annual earnings history (the A criteria), however there are 895 million shares outstanding, which is a huge supply (S criteria). The investment system's models proved that the market's biggest winners typically had only 30 million shares outstanding or less. Based on weak technical action AAPL was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/27/08, shortly after being featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News. It subsequently fell from $170 to $79 in about 5 months, and its fundamentals later turned south. Nonetheless, it has rebounded impressively from its lows, rallying toward historic highs.

6/27/2008 - Positively reversed today after pulling back to near its 200 DMA line. Based on recent weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. It has been repeatedly noted that no volume conviction was behind its recent gains. Color code was changed to green after recent deterioration pressured it from its highs. Signs of weakness, especially due to poor market conditions, make it a less compelling buy candidate. Concerns were raised by recent distributional pressure and noted several times since it was featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Since that appearance, disciplined investors smartly avoided buying AAPL because it failed to trigger a fresh technical buy signal and the major averages began a correction.

6/27/2008 4:40:49 PM - G - Positively reversed today after pulling back to near its 200 DMA line. Based on recent weak technical action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. It has been repeatedly noted that no volume conviction was behind its recent gains. Color code was changed to green after recent deterioration pressured it from its highs. Signs of weakness, especially due to poor market conditions, make it a less compelling buy candidate. Concerns were raised by recent distributional pressure and noted several times since it was featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Since that appearance, disciplined investors smartly avoided buying AAPL because it failed to trigger a fresh technical buy signal and the major averages began a correction.

6/26/2008 2:32:33 PM - G - Gapped down today after encountering resistance at its 50 DMA line, and it has been repeatedly noted that no volume conviction was behind its recent gains. Color code is changed to green since recent deterioration has pressured it from its highs. Signs of weakness, especially due to poor market conditions, make it a less compelling buy candidate. Concerns were raised by recent distributional pressure and noted several times since it was featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Since that appearance, disciplined investors smartly avoided buying AAPL because it failed to trigger a fresh technical buy signal and the major averages began a correction.

6/25/2008 6:00:25 PM - Y - Second consecutive gain on very quiet volume, still lingering below its 50 DMA line without great volume conviction behind recent gains. Concerns were raised by recent distributional pressure and noted several times since it was featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). AAPL has failed to trigger a fresh technical buy signal by rising above its latest pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/24/2008 5:04:14 PM - Y - Small gain on very quiet volume today, still lingering below its 50 DMA line without great volume conviction behind recent gains. Concerns were raised by recent distributional pressure and noted several times since it was featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). AAPL has failed to trigger a fresh technical buy signal by rising above its latest pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/20/2008 4:11:34 PM - Y - Loss on quiet volume today, ending the week below its 50 DMA line. Concerns were raised and repeatedly noted while it has struggled since featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). AAPL has failed to trigger a fresh technical buy signal by rising above its latest pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/18/2008 5:23:56 PM - Y - Loss on quiet volume today leaves it perched just above its 50 DMA line. Concerns were raised after considerable losses with above average volume as it sank under its 50 DMA and recent chart lows in the $172 area. These were previously noted as support levels where violations would trigger technical sell signals. It violated an upward trendline on 6/09/08 and raised concerns as it gapped down for a considerable loss on heavy volume. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/17/2008 6:17:48 PM - Y - Gain today on below average volume, rising a bit more above its 50 DMA line. Concerns were raised after considerable losses with above average volume as it sank under its 50 DMA and recent chart lows in the $172 area. These were previously noted as support levels where violations would trigger technical sell signals. It violated an upward trendline on 6/09/08 and raised concerns as it gapped down for a considerable loss on heavy volume. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/16/2008 6:46:35 PM - Y - Gain today on near average volume helped repair its recent 50 DMA line violation. Concerns were raised after considerable losses with above average volume as it sank under its 50 DMA and recent chart lows in the $172 area. These were previously noted as support levels where violations would trigger technical sell signals. It violated an upward trendline on 6/09/08 and raised concerns as it gapped down for a considerable loss on heavy volume. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/12/2008 2:55:21 PM - Y - Violated its 50 DMA line today with a considerable loss with volume running above average as also eclipsed recent chart lows in the $172 area. These were previously noted as support levels where violations would trigger technical sell signals. It violated an upward trendline on 6/09/08 and raised concerns as it gapped down for a considerable loss on heavy volume. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/11/2008 3:36:14 PM - Y - Pulling back toward important support to watch - its 50 DMA line and recent chart lows in the $172 area, where violations would trigger technical sell signals. It violated an upward trendline on 6/09/08 and raised concerns as it gapped down for a considerable loss on heavy volume. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/10/2008 4:26:15 PM - Y - Gain on lighter (but above average) volume today repaired the prior session's loss. It violated an upward trendline on 6/09/08 and raised concerns as it gapped down for a considerable loss on heavy volume. Important support to watch is its 50 DMA line and recent chart lows in the $172 area, where violations would trigger technical sell signals. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume at least +50% above average. High volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/9/2008 3:41:34 PM - Y - Gapped down today while falling with a considerable loss on heavy volume toward important chart support at its 50 DMA line and recent chart lows in the $172 area. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume of at least 50.5 million shares. Volume needs to be at least +50% above average when the stock manages to close above its pivot point in order to trigger a proper technical buy signal - the high volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/6/2008 7:39:59 PM - Y - Consolidating near highs with volume drying up in recent weeks. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume of at least 50.5 million shares. Volume needs to be at least +50% above average when the stock manages to close above its pivot point in order to trigger a proper technical buy signal - the high volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/5/2008 3:45:25 PM - Y - Gain today on light volume leave it still perched near highs, with volume drying up in recent weeks. Featured in the June 2008 issue of CANSLIM.net News (read here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume of at least 50.5 million shares. Volume needs to be at least +50% above average when the stock manages to close above its pivot point in order to trigger a proper technical buy signal - the high volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria).

6/2/2008 12:26:51 PM - Y - Just featured in the June, 2008 CANSLIM.net News (see here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume of at least 52.5 million shares. Volume needs to be at least +50% above average when the stock manages to close above its pivot point in order to trigger a proper technical buy signal - the high volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria) .

6/1/2008 - Y - Just featured in the June, 2008 CANSLIM.net News (see here). Look for AAPL to trigger a fresh technical buy signal, which could come if it rallies and closes above its pivot point with gains backed by volume of at least 52.5 million shares. Volume needs to be at least +50% above average when the stock manages to close above its pivot point in order to trigger a proper technical buy signal - the high volume behind a breakout's gains is a critical sign of institutional buying demand (the I criteria) .

10/23/2007 12:21:56 PM - Gapped up to new all-time highs after another strong earnings report. Extended from any sound base.

7/27/2007 12:31:41 PM - There remains no base to buy from.

7/26/2007 12:25:29 PM - Gap open and solid gains today yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/24/2007 12:33:02 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/16/2007 12:37:43 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/10/2007 12:26:29 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/6/2007 12:20:05 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/5/2007 12:19:58 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/3/2007 11:10:48 AM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

7/2/2007 12:15:44 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

6/29/2007 12:21:30 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

6/21/2007 12:19:32 PM - Group rank has improved yet there remains no base to buy from.

6/11/2007 12:27:02 PM - Group rank has improved yet there is no base to buy from.

6/8/2007 12:19:12 PM - Group rank has improved yet there is no base to buy from.

6/7/2007 12:26:50 PM - Group rank has improved yet there is no base to buy from.

6/6/2007 12:19:04 PM - Group rank remains below the guidelines and base is questionable. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

6/5/2007 12:23:04 PM - Group rank remains below the guidelines and base is questionable. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

6/4/2007 12:31:21 PM - Group rank remains below the guidelines and base is questionable. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

6/1/2007 12:33:06 PM - Group rank remains below the guidelines and base is questionable. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

5/31/2007 12:27:38 PM - Group rank remains below the guidelines and base is questionable. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

5/30/2007 12:22:31 PM - Group rank remains well below the guidelines and base is questionable. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

5/16/2007 12:22:49 PM - Group rank remains well below the guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

5/10/2007 12:19:12 PM - Group rank is well below the guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

5/8/2007 12:18:12 PM - Group rank is well below the guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

5/7/2007 12:57:24 PM - Group rank is well below the guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

4/26/2007 12:28:43 PM - Group rank is well below the guidelines. Studies of the greatest stock market winners show the best stocks generally come from the top 22% of industry groups.

1/17/2007 12:43:06 PM - Above average volume declines today. As previously noted - base remains questionable at this point.

1/16/2007 12:31:55 PM - Continued declines today. As previously noted - base remains questionable at this point.

1/12/2007 12:21:04 PM - Continued declines today. As previously noted - base remains questionable at this point.

1/11/2007 12:31:02 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

1/10/2007 12:31:51 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

12/14/2006 12:38:28 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

12/8/2006 12:41:54 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

12/1/2006 12:21:19 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

11/30/2006 12:35:52 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

11/29/2006 12:25:41 PM - Ranks strong yet base remains questionable at this point.

11/28/2006 12:35:34 PM - Gap down today and as previously noted - Base questionable.at this point.

11/27/2006 12:27:56 PM - Base questionable.at this point.

11/9/2006 12:27:34 PM - Base questionable.

2/10/2006 - As of 2/9/2006, APPL was dropped from the CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks list.

2/9/2006 3:33:18 PM - G - New recent lows today�after recently breaking support of $70 and triggering its third recent sell signal. As of tonight it will be dropped from the CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks list.

2/7/2006 - G - Holding up after breaking support of $70 and triggering its third recent sell signal.

2/6/2006 4:00:43 PM - G - Breaking support of $70! As previously mentioned a break below there would be a concern.

2/6/2006 1:29:03 PM - G - Breaking support�of $70! As previously mentioned a�break below there would be a concern.

2/3/2006 3:21:43 PM - G - Closing below its 50 DMA with support at $70. A break below there would be a concern.

2/2/2006 3:42:32 PM - G - Closing below its 50 DMA with support at $70.

1/31/2006 - G - More gains after yesterday's solid advance from noted support at $70.

1/30/2006 3:30:31 PM - G - Solid advance from noted support at $70. As previously noted support is at $70 and a break below there would be a serious sell signal.

1/26/2006 - G - Breaking below its 50 DMA and as previously noted, that would be a more serious concern. Next support is at $70 and a break below there would be a serious sell signal.

1/25/2006 3:39:33 PM - G - Has dipped into support of previous Dec highs yet is currently holding above its 50 DMA ($72.69). A break below there would be a further concern as the support is at $70..

1/24/2006 3:48:31 PM - G - Continues to hold near support of previous Dec highs. A break below there would be a concern.

1/23/2006 2:55:43 PM - G - Traded up from support of previous Dec highs. A break below there would be a concern.

1/20/2006 3:28:14 PM - G - Continued declines on well above average volume approaching several areas of support.

1/19/2006 3:16:17 PM - G - Even more declines today on above average volume to support near its upward trendline. Next support near $75 then more solid at $70.

1/18/2006 12:32:37 PM - G - More declines today on above average volume. Support near $75 then more solid at $70.

1/17/2006 12:24:18 PM - G - Declines today on above average volume. Support near $75 then more solid at $70. Scheduled to release earnings on Jan 18th (TOMORROW). Earnings releases can cause volitity.

1/13/2006 3:23:45 PM - G - New highs again today. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82. Scheduled to release earnings on Jan 18th. Earnings releases can cause volitity.

1/13/2006 12:21:48 PM - G - Even more new highs today on well above average volume. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82. Scheduled to release earnings on Jan 18th. Earnings releases cam cause volitity.

1/12/2006 12:18:42 PM - G - Even more new highs today on well above average volume. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82. Scheduled to release earnings.

1/11/2006 3:10:21 PM - G - New high close today on well above average volume. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82. Scheduled to release earnings.

1/11/2006 12:24:19 PM - G - New highs today on well above average volume. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82. Scheduled to release earnings.

1/10/2006 12:26:47 PM - G - New highs today on above average volume. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

1/9/2006 3:19:16 PM - G - Remains near all-time highs. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

1/6/2006 4:47:34 PM - G - Decent advance today to new highs. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

1/4/2006 3:55:55 PM - G - Decent advance today. A break below $70 would be a concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

1/3/2006 3:50:07 PM - G - Nice advance today. A break below $70 would be a concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

1/3/2006 12:17:44 PM - G - Below average volume declines today. A break below $70 would be a concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/29/2005 3:28:49 PM - G - Below average volume declines today. A break below $70 would be a concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/22/2005 3:01:54 PM - G - Drifting back towards new highs after recent gap down that triggered its first sell signal. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/21/2005 5:24:26 PM - G - Continues holding up after recent gap down that triggered its first sell signal. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/19/2005 3:32:44 PM - G - Continues holding up after recent gap down that triggered its first sell signal. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/16/2005 5:24:52 PM - G - Holding up after recent gap down that triggered its first sell signal. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/15/2005 - G - Holding up after yesterday's gap down that triggered its first sell signal. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/14/2005 11:30:19 AM - G - Gap down this morning triggering its first sell signal. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/13/2005 3:54:00 PM - G - Remains poised near all-time highs with not many willing sellers at this point. A break below its upward trendline (connecting lows) would be a concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/9/2005 - G - Remains poised near all-time highs with not many willing sellers at this point. A break below its upward trendline (connecting lows) would be a concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/8/2005 3:51:44 PM - G - Continues in uptrend. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/6/2005 12:27:18 PM - G - Gap open and more gains today. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/5/2005 3:46:56 PM - G - Remains near all-time highs and above support of its upward trendline. Of course a break below there would be the first concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/2/2005 4:27:08 PM - G - New high close on above average volume. Remains near all-time highs and above support of its upward trendline. Of course a break below there would be the first concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/2/2005 1:04:23 PM - G - Remains near all-time highs and above support of its upward trendline. Of course a break below there would be the first concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

12/1/2005 4:58:03 PM - G - Above average volume gains and a close at new highs after a couple of days of declines. Remains above support of its upward trendline. Of course a break below there would be the first concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

11/29/2005 - G - Pulled back today on above average volume yet remains above support of its upward trendline. Of course a break below there would be the first concern. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

11/29/2005 12:26:40 PM - G - Remains near all-time highs without many willing sellers at this point. Featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

11/28/2005 12:33:09 PM - G - More above average volume gains today adding to gains since featured on 8/24/05 at $46.82.

11/25/2005 8:22:55 PM - G - New highs today. Not many willing sellers at this point.

11/25/2005 12:55:01 PM - G - New highs today. Not many willing sellers at this point.

11/22/2005 3:23:26 PM - G - Remains near all-time highs while volume cools with not many willing sellers at this point.

11/18/2005 - G - Remains near all-time highs. Continues to remain in uptend. Great example.

11/17/2005 4:18:13 PM - G - Had new highs intra-day yet closed with a slight loss. Continues to remain in uptend. Great example.

11/16/2005 - G - Slight gap open today and new highs on above average volume. Continues to remain in uptend and adding to gains since featured. great example.

11/15/2005 3:36:43 PM - G - New highs today on above average volume. Still in uptrend since featured.

11/11/2005 4:14:42 PM - G - May be starting a healthy consolidation phase.

11/10/2005 3:21:16 PM - G - May be in a healthy consolidation phase.

11/8/2005 4:28:19 PM - G - Declines continue yet volume is decreasing. Company's fundementals are still strong and price remains in uptrend.

11/7/2005 4:44:21 PM - G - Second day of declines since recent advance yet remains in uptrend. Initial support at $55.

11/4/2005 - G - Gapped down this morning yet recovered somewhat during the day.

11/3/2005 3:36:31 PM - G - More new highs on above average volume adding to gain since featured at $46.82 on 8/24/05.

11/2/2005 3:42:51 PM - G - New high close today on above average volume adding to gain since featured at $46.82 on 8/24/05.

10/28/2005 3:07:40 PM - G - Declines today yet price is still well above support.

10/28/2005 3:06:32 PM - G - Declines today yet volume about average and price is still well above support.

10/28/2005 - G - Remains perched near highs.

10/26/2005 - G - Moved into new high territory, yet volume could be stronger.

10/21/2005 12:28:50 PM - G - Had gains in the morning session yet now sits with a loss while trading above average volume. Still well above support.

10/20/2005 12:30:50 PM - G - Another solid advance today to new highs with volume conviction adding to gains since featured.

10/19/2005 4:07:38 PM - G - Solid advance today with volume conviction puts price near all-time highs.

10/18/2005 4:01:56 PM - G - Declines today although still near all-time highs.

10/14/2005 12:30:18 PM - G - Holding on to yesterday's gains from a rally from support near its 50 DMA with volume conviction. This is a good sign especially considering the recent dip below support of its 50 DMA and recent break of support of its upward trendline.

10/13/2005 12:49:55 PM - G - Rallying from support near its 50 DMA with volume conviction. This is a good sign especially considering the recent dip below support of its 50 DMA and recent break of support of its upward trendline. A close above the upward trendline would be even better.

10/12/2005 5:02:47 PM - G - Dipped below support of its 50 DMA yet managed to close above it. As previously noted on 10/6/2005 - 'Dipping into support of its upward trendline. This may be the initial sign of more declines.'

10/11/2005 - G - Gains today on above average volume yet still remains under its upward trendline. Announced earnings after close.

10/11/2005 12:53:05 PM - G - Gains today on above average volume.

10/10/2005 4:17:08 PM - G - Again continues dipping into support of its upward trendline. This may be the initial sign of more declines. Next support near $49.

10/7/2005 3:35:21 PM - G - Continues dipping into support of its upward trendline. This may be the initial sign of more declines. Next support near $49.

10/6/2005 4:18:10 PM - G - Just dipping into support of its upward trendline. This may be the initial sign of more declines.

10/6/2005 12:25:29 PM - G - Still above support of its upward trendline.

10/5/2005 4:01:27 PM - G - Down a bit today yet still well above support of its upward trendlime.

10/5/2005 12:28:51 PM - G - Down a bit today yet still well above support of its upward trendlime.

10/4/2005 5:11:11 PM - G - Had new highs intra-day yet closed with a loss. Still remains in solid uptrend since featured.

10/3/2005 4:26:18 PM - G - Decent price progress with a new high close yet volume could have been better.

9/30/2005 - G - Continues moving up from support of its upward trendline. That is a good sign. (See story above)

9/29/2005 12:18:00 PM - G - Moving up from support of that upward trendline with volume. That is a good sign.

9/28/2005 1:19:13 PM - G - Gap down and declines today on above average volume. For some investors this is a sell signal. At this point price is still above support of upward trendline (connecting lows on a daily chart) and a breach of that (today near $50) would be a more serious concern.

9/27/2005 5:03:24 PM - G - Continues performing well with price in uptrend since recently featured on 8/24 at $46.82.

9/26/2005 12:34:37 PM - G - Gap open and new highs today. Continues performing well with price in uptrend since recently featured on 8/24 at $46.82.

9/22/2005 3:58:47 PM - G - Remains above support of upward trendline.

9/21/2005 4:10:10 PM - G - Declined a bit today yet still remains in uptrend since featured.

9/20/2005 12:23:44 PM - G - Again new highs today on above average volume since recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/19/2005 12:13:44 PM - G - New highs today on above average volume since recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/16/2005 4:24:07 PM - G - Continues holding up well since recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/15/2005 4:17:18 PM - G - Continues holding up well since recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/12/2005 3:39:41 PM - G - Holding up well since recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/9/2005 12:18:36 PM - G - More new highs today! Recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/8/2005 12:31:31 PM - G - New highs on a strong advance today! Just (Tuesday 9/6) broke above the pivot point we gave of ($45.54) on above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Now it is above the max buy price so CANSLIM.net Status has been changed to green. Recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/7/2005 12:24:38 PM - G - Down a bit today on above average volume. Just (Tuesday 9/6) broke above the pivot point we gave of ($45.54) on above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Now it is above the max buy price. Recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/6/2005 - Y - Breaking above the pivot point we gave of ($45.54) on above average volume triggering a technical buy signal! Recently featured in a CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report on Wed 8/24/05 with a DailyGraph(R) here.

9/6/2005 12:25:57 PM - Y - Breaking above the pivot point we gave of ($45.54) on above average volume triggering a technical buy signal!

8/31/2005 4:18:30 PM - Y - Still waiting for a high volume (+50%) advance that would trigger a technical buy signal.

8/30/2005 12:35:01 PM - Y - A high volume advance would trigger a technical buy signal.

8/25/2005 4:25:36 PM - Y - A high volume advance would trigger a technical buy signal.

8/24/2005 12:39:24 PM - Y - Group rank has recently improved. That along with other strong ranks and its recent breakout from a nice base make this issue now worthy to feature.

8/24/2005 12:28:21 PM - Technically a nice breakout recently though group is poorly ranked. With CANSLIM (TM) you should focus on leading stocks in leading groups.

8/17/2005 12:21:47 PM - Technically a nice breakout recently though group is poorly ranked. With CANSLIM (TM) you should focus on leading stocks in leading groups.

8/16/2005 12:23:44 PM - Technically a nice breakout yesterday though group is poorly ranked. With CANSLIM (TM) you should focus on leading stocks in leading groups.

8/15/2005 12:34:43 PM - Technically a nice breakout though group is poorly ranked. With CANSLIM (TM) you should focus on leading stocks in leading groups.

1/13/2005 12:15:41 PM - Best in pretty good group. Last four "C"s are very impressive.

8/27/2004 1:00:00 PM - Best in pretty good group. Last four "C"s are very impressive.

6/28/2004 1:00:00 PM - Best in just ok group though Recnt BV BO from cup with handle like pattern. Not very highly ranked by IBD. Last three "C"s are very impressive. Base questionable at this point to be buyable.

6/17/2004 1:00:00 PM - Best in just ok group though Recnt BV BO from cup with handle like pattern. Not very highly ranked by IBD. Last three "C"s are very impressive. xxx

6/8/2004 1:00:00 PM - Best in poor group though BV BO today from cup with handle like pattern. Not very highly ranked by IBD. Last three "C"s are very impressive.