9/28/2023 12:30:52 PM - Gapped down today. Last noted in the 6/22/23 mid-day report -"Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

6/22/2023 12:10:11 PM - Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.

11/18/2021 11:51:22 AM - Last noted with caution in the 9/23/212 mid-day report - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

9/23/2021 12:00:19 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line after encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

9/24/2020 12:10:47 PM - Gapped down today slumping well below its 50 DMA line, encountering distributional pressure in recent weeks.Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

9/18/2020 11:52:58 AM - Perched near its all-time high, encountering some distributional pressure in recent weeks. Last noted with caution in the 1/07/20 mid-day report- "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

1/7/2020 12:18:37 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high, encountering some distributional pressure in the past week. Last noted with caution in the 12/19/19 mid-day report- "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

12/19/2019 12:18:24 PM - Perched at its 52-week and all-time high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

10/18/2019 12:22:28 PM - Recently sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

9/26/2019 12:24:42 PM - Recently sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($193). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.

6/27/2019 12:15:25 PM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($180). Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.

3/22/2018 11:56:37 AM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/31/12.

6/24/2016 12:16:37 PM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line. The 6/23/16 mid-day report cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/31/12."

6/23/2016 12:13:43 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/31/12.

5/31/2012 4:14:55 PM - Loss today led to a close below its longer-term 200 DMA line. Previously triggered technical sell signals when undercutting prior highs in the $62-63 area and violating its 50 DMA line. Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.

5/29/2012 4:00:32 PM - G - Consolidating just above support at its longer-term 200 DMA line. Triggered technical sell signals with its recent losses undercutting prior highs in the $62-63 area and violating its 50 DMA line.

5/22/2012 5:48:52 PM - G - Bounced from support at its longer-term 200 DMA line. Triggered technical sell signals with its recent losses undercutting prior highs in the $62-63 area and violating its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.

5/21/2012 4:30:15 PM - G - Bounced from support at its 200 DMA line today. Triggered technical sell signals with its recent losses undercutting prior highs in the $62-63 area and violating its 50 DMA line.

5/15/2012 8:05:20 PM - G - Halted its slide above its 200 DMA line after triggering technical sell signals while slumping under prior highs in the $62-63 area and violating its 50 DMA line.

5/7/2012 1:23:00 PM - G - Triggering a worrisome technical sell signal as it gapped down today, sinking under prior highs in the $62-63 area. A weak finish on the prior session led to a close just below its 50 DMA line. Its color code is changed to green.

4/30/2012 5:38:39 PM - Y - Recently consolidating above prior highs in the $62-63 area and its 50 DMA line defining important near-term support. A subsequent violation of its recent low would trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.

4/23/2012 11:51:09 AM - Y - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness. Slumping back below its pivot point near prior highs in the $62-63 area and its 50 DMA line defining important near-term support.

4/17/2012 5:35:28 PM - Y - Solid gain today with higher volume, rebounding back above its pivot point. Found support near prior highs in the $62-63 area and stayed well above its 50 DMA line.

4/13/2012 12:03:02 PM - Y - Gapped down today, and it has been sputtering since triggering a technical buy signal on 3/23/12 with a volume-driven gain. Prior highs in the $62-63 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line.

4/11/2012 11:43:47 AM - Y - Sputtering since the gain above the pivot point on 3/23/12 backed by +88% above average volume triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $62-63 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line.

4/4/2012 4:14:12 PM - Y - Holding its ground with volume totals cooling since the gain above the pivot point on 3/23/12 backed by +88% above average volume triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $62-63 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line.

3/28/2012 6:01:25 PM - Y - Pulled back today on lighter (near average) volume. Featured in yellow in the 3/23/12 mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point cited based on its 7/07/11 high plus 10 cents, and its convincing volume-driven gain above the pivot point was backed by +88% above average volume as it triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.

3/23/2012 8:55:59 PM - Y - Featured in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point cited based on its 7/07/11 high plus 10 cents. Its convincing finish with a volume-driven gain above the pivot point was backed by +88% above average volume as it clinched a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

3/23/2012 12:24:48 PM - Y - Inching into new all-time high territory this week while overcoming mild distributional pressure. Technically it is a bit extended after breaking out from an earlier base on 3/05/12. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/07/11 high plus 10 cents. A convincing volume-driven gain above the pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Reported earnings +29% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 and 3 of the 4 most recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline, however sales revenues increases show deceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds (I criteria) is reassuring, however it is already heavily owned by the institutional crowd.

9/28/2011 12:15:45 PM - Gapped up today with its 4th consecutive gain, rising above its converging 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +38% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. It has not formed a sound base pattern and still faces overhead supply that may act as resistance up through the $63 area. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress.

7/14/2011 12:13:02 PM - Consolidating -4.1% off its 52-week high after a streak of 13 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

7/11/2011 12:02:34 PM - Small gap down today, consolidating near its 52-week high after 13 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

7/7/2011 11:45:17 AM - Steadily advancing since its 6/28/11 breakaway gap from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high, on track for its 13th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

7/6/2011 11:58:43 AM - Holding its ground and inching higher since its 6/28/11 breakaway gap from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high, on track for its 12th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

7/5/2011 11:55:17 AM - Holding its ground and inching higher since its 6/28/11 breakaway gap from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high, on track for its 11th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

7/1/2011 12:03:31 PM - Holding its ground and inching higher since its 6/28/11 breakaway gap from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high, on track for its 10th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

6/30/2011 11:55:34 AM - Holding its ground since its 6/28/11 breakaway gap from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high, on track for its 9th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

6/29/2011 12:34:16 PM - Holding its ground today after a gap up on the prior session, breaking away from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high with a volume-driven 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

6/28/2011 12:10:04 PM - Gapped up today, breaking away from a sound base pattern for a new 52-week high with a volume-driven 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +32% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, and recent quarterly comparisons show encouraging acceleration. Recent mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

6/24/2011 12:14:08 PM - Gapped up today, rallying above its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with its 5th consecutive gain. The 6/14/11 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

6/21/2011 11:53:47 AM - The 6/14/11 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress."

6/14/2011 12:16:08 PM - Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines but showed recent improvement. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress.

4/14/2011 11:56:04 AM - Earnings history is below the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/11/08 it survived but failed to impress.

9/11/2008 - Gapped down 9/11/2008 and violated its 200 DMA line with a considerable loss on above average volume, triggering an ominous technical sell signal. Based on weakness it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list that night. Encountered distributional pressure after forming a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

9/11/2008 1:49:05 PM - G - Gapped down today and violated its 200 DMA line with a considerable loss on above average volume, triggering an ominous technical sell signal. Based on weakness it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Encountered distributional pressure after forming a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

9/9/2008 6:36:09 PM - G - Considerable loss today with above average volume pressured it near prior chart lows in the $38 area. Considerable loss on 9/03/08 triggered a technical sell signal by violating its 50 DMA line. Color code was changed to green based on weakness as it encountered distributional pressure after forming a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

9/5/2008 3:24:40 PM - G - Positively reversed after early losses today. Considerable loss on 9/03/08 triggered a technical sell signal by violating its 50 DMA line. Color code was changed to green based on weakness as it encountered distributional pressure after forming a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

9/4/2008 12:11:36 PM - G - Down today, and its considerable loss on 9/03/08 triggered a technical sell signal by violating its 50 DMA line. Color code was changed to green based on weakness as it encountered distributional pressure after forming a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

9/3/2008 10:40:42 AM - G - Color code is changed to green based on weakness as it is encountering distributional pressure after forming a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Its considerable loss today triggered a technical sell signal by violating its 50 DMA line. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/31/2008 1:25:44 PM - Y - Recent gains with light volume helped it rally above its 50 DMA line. It is perched less than -3% from its 52-week highs on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Disciplined investors may watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/27/2008 2:16:47 PM - Y - Gain today with light volume helped it rally above its 50 DMA line. It is perched less than -5% from its 52-week highs on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/25/2008 5:53:13 PM - Y - Considerable loss today with light volume, violating its 50 DMA line and raising concerns. It is still perched less than -8% from its 52-week highs on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/21/2008 3:16:01 PM - Y - On course today for a third consecutive small loss while edging under its 50 DMA line. It is still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/19/2008 5:07:20 PM - Y - Gapped down today for a small loss, closing just above its 50 DMA line. It is still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/13/2008 4:08:53 PM - Y - Pulled back near its 50 DMA line today, yet it is still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/11/2008 5:11:48 PM - Y - Holding its ground, still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs after basing above its 50 DMA line on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/6/2008 3:12:30 PM - Y - Holding its ground, perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs after basing above its 50 DMA line on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News with detailed analysis and an annotated graph (see here). Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. A blast of buying is critical proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

8/1/2008 - Y - Just featured in the August, 2008 CANSLIM.net News (see here). Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs after basing above its 50 DMA line on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Watch for a new proper technical buy signal to be triggered with convincing gains on high volume before initiating any new positions. You are wise to wait for that blast of buying as proof institutional demand (the I criteria) is truly present and capable of leading to a sustained advance. Recently featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

7/31/2008 1:48:29 PM - Y - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week highs after basing above its 50 DMA line on the right side of a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern. Featured in the 7/30/2008 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day Breakouts Report (read here). Good annual and quarterly earnings increases (good C & A criteria).

7/30/2008 1:40:18 PM - Y - Good annual and quarterly earnings increases. Basing above its 50 DMA line after a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern, its gain today has it only -2% from its 52 week high.

7/29/2008 1:50:08 PM - Good annual and quarterly earnings increases. Basing above its 50 DMA line and less than -5% from its 52 week high after a 9-month cup-with-handle type pattern.