7/17/2024 11:49:41 AM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($227) after recently wedging to new highs with gains lacking great volume conviction.  Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +5% on +0% sales revenues versus the year ago, its 9th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 830.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Mar &#39;24 it is owned by 4,420 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>5/17/2024 12:24:05 PM - Stalled this week after rallying to a new high. Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +5% on +0% sales revenues versus the year ago, its 9th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 830.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Mar &#39;24 it is owned by 4,278 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>2/16/2024 12:42:19 PM - Gapped up rallying to a new high. Reported Jan &#39;24 quarterly earnings +0% on +0% sales revenues versus the year ago, its 8th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 836.5 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec &#39;23 it is owned by 4,068 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>11/17/2023 12:07:43 PM - Gapped down toward its 50 DMA line with today&#39;s 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;23 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 836.5 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Sep &#39;23 it is owned by 3,889 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>10/19/2023 12:24:20 PM - Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($142.48). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - <i>&quot;Reported earnings -2% on -1% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 839.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;23 it is owned by 3,736 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>10/12/2023 12:26:05 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($143) with today&#39;s gain. Last noted with caution in the 9/15/23 mid-day report - <i>"Reported earnings -2% on -1% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 839.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;23 it is owned by 3,736 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria)."</i><br><hr>9/15/2023 12:23:42 PM - Gapped down today slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($144.77). Reported earnings -2% on -1% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 839.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;23 it is owned by 3,736 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>8/18/2023 12:26:57 PM - Today&#39;s gain has it rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($142) which recently has acted as resistance. Reported earnings -2% on -1% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 839.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;23 it is owned by 3,736 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>7/20/2023 12:21:51 PM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($135). Reported earnings +8% on +6% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;23 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 845.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;23 it is owned by 3,641 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>7/11/2023 12:20:04 PM - Slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($131). Reported earnings +8% on +6% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;23 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 845.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Mar &#39;23 it is owned by 3,558 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>4/20/2023 12:19:43 PM - Today&#39;s gain has it rebounding toward its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +7% on +7% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;23 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19. There is a large supply of 845.1 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Mar &#39;23 it is owned by 3,558 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>1/13/2022 2:10:32 PM - Today&#39;s early gain hit a new all-time high after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +55% on +31% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19.  There is a large supply of 888.5 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Sep &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,427 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>12/1/2021 12:15:24 PM - Today&#39;s big gain has it rebounding near its all-time high after finding support near prior highs in the $145 area. Reported earnings +55% on +31% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19.  There is a large supply of 902.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Sep &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,377 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>11/19/2021 12:44:22 PM - Hovering near its all-time high following volume-driven gains, extended from prior highs in the $145 area. Reported earnings +55% on +31% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;19.  There is a large supply of 902 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Sep &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,383 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>10/22/2021 12:08:40 PM - Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($133) and nearly challenging prior highs in the $146 area. Found support at its 200 DMA line since the 9/29/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +79% on +41% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;21 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 902 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,428 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>9/29/2021 12:12:43 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line ($136) on the prior session and today&#39;s loss has it slumping toward prior lows and its 200 DMA line defining important long-term support in the $124 area. The 9/10/21 mid-day report last cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +79% on +41% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;21 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 902 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,428 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>9/10/2021 12:15:35 PM - Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($135).  Reported earnings +79% on +41% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;21 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 902 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,428 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>8/20/2021 12:22:52 PM - Slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($136) with recent volume-driven losses.  Reported earnings +83% on +41% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;21 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,392 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>8/13/2021 12:15:21 PM - Slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($137) with volume-driven losses this week.  Reported earnings +83% on +41% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;21 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,394 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>8/12/2021 12:38:55 PM - Slumping below its 50 DMA line ($137).  Reported earnings +83% on +41% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;21 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,391 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>7/30/2021 12:18:02 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($136).  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Jun &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,307 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>5/21/2021 12:16:35 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($129) after rebounding from damaging volume-driven losses.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Mar &#39;21 it is already owned by 3,213 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>4/7/2021 11:57:44 AM - Extended from any sound base and perched at its all-time high.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec &#39;20 it is already owned by 2,987 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>4/6/2021 12:07:04 PM - Extended from any sound base and rallying to yet another new all-time high with today&#39;s 5th consecutive volume-driven gain.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec &#39;20 it is already owned by 2,979 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>4/5/2021 12:29:21 PM - Extended from any sound base and rallying to yet another new all-time high with today&#39;s 4th consecutive volume-driven gain.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec &#39;20 it is already owned by 2,979 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>4/1/2021 12:11:07 PM - Extended from any sound base and rallying to yet another new all-time high with today&#39;s 2nd consecutive gap up and volume-driven gain.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec &#39;20 it is already owned by 2,977 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>3/31/2021 12:09:00 PM - Rallying to yet another new all-time high with today&#39;s gap up and volume-driven gain.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and as of Dec &#39;20 it is already owned by 2,977 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>3/24/2021 12:23:29 PM - Rallying to another new all-time high with today&#39;s 3rd volume-driven gain in the span of 4 sessions.  Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 917.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,953 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>3/16/2021 12:16:15 PM - Rebounding near its all-time high after a brief consolidation well above its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 2/26/21 mid-day report - <i>&quot;A lot of volume and no great price progress in recent weeks is indicative of distributional pressure. Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,897 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>2/26/2021 12:19:11 PM - Churning near its all-time high today. A lot of volume and no great price progress in recent weeks is indicative of distributional pressure. Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,897 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>2/19/2021 12:17:22 PM - Gapped up today powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain adding to a recent streak of gains. Reported earnings +42% on +24% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;21 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,871 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>1/14/2021 12:25:48 PM - Gapped up today powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with a big volume-driven gain adding to a recent streak of gains. Reported earnings +56% on +25% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;20 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 914.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,796 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>2/18/2020 12:14:24 PM - Pulling back after powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with big volume-driven gains last week. Reported earnings +21% on +11% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, an improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons below the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 918.6 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,434 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>2/13/2020 12:22:51 PM - Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today&#39;s big volume-driven gain adding to a recent spurt. Reported earnings +21% on +11% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, an improvement after 5 consecutive quarterly earnings comparisons below the year ago periods. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.  There is a large supply of 918.6 million shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,434 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>3/6/2018 11:57:08 AM - Challenging its 52-week and all-time highs with today&#39;s gain. Reported earnings +58% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;17 quarter, its 7th consecutive quarterly earnings increase well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.05 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,323 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>1/17/2018 12:09:59 PM - Sales revenues and earning growth rates have shown deceleration.  Sales rose by +45%, +45%, +33%, and +20% in the Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct &#39;17 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, respectively, while earnings rose +158%, +132%, +72%, and +41% during the same span. Rebounding after a choppy consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 11/17/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +41% earnings on +20% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;17 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,262 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>11/17/2017 11:55:52 AM - Hit a new all-time high today then reversed into the red. Reported +41% earnings on +20% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;17 quarter, its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,262 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>10/2/2017 11:31:48 AM - Hitting new multi-year highs recently and approaching its April 2000 all-time high ($57.50) with consecutive volume-driven gains. Showed bullish action since noted with caution in the 8/18/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +72% earnings on +33% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,219 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>9/29/2017 12:19:59 PM - Hitting new multi-year highs and approaching its April 2000 all-time high ($57.50) with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Showed bullish action since noted with caution in the 8/18/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +72% earnings on +33% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,219 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>9/28/2017 12:13:39 PM - Hitting new multi-year highs with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Showed bullish action since last noted with caution in the 8/18/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +72% earnings on +33% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,219 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>8/18/2017 1:13:22 PM - Consolidating near multi-year highs and near its 50 DMA line. Reported +72% earnings on +33% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,219 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>6/12/2017 12:14:54 PM - Abruptly retreated from new multi-year highs and tested support at its 50 DMA line. Reported +132% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,181 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>5/19/2017 11:54:09 AM - Perched at multi-year highs, extended from any sound base. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its prior consolidation. Reported +132% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;17 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12-13.  There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,180 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>5/18/2017 12:22:39 PM - Perched at multi-year highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its prior consolidation. Due to report Apr &#39;17 quarterly earnings news today. Reported +158% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady. There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2,178 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>5/17/2017 11:49:19 AM - Gapped down today retreating from multi-year highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its prior consolidation. Due to report Apr &#39;17 quarterly earnings news tomorrow. Last noted with caution in the 4/19/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +158% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady. There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2028 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>4/19/2017 12:15:26 PM - Gapped up today challenging multi-year highs. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation from new highs hit since last noted with caution in the 2/16/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +158% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady. There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2028 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).&quot;</i><br><hr>2/16/2017 12:16:24 PM - Perched at multi-year highs. Reported +158% earnings on +45% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady. There is a large supply of 1.07 billion shares outstanding (S criteria) and it is already widely held, owned by 2028 top-rated mutual funds (I criteria).<br><hr>2/1/2017 12:06:10 PM - Perched at multi-year highs. Made gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 12/01/16 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +128% earnings on +39% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/1/2016 12:09:09 PM - Retreating from multi-year highs with today&#39;s big volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 11/18/16 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported +128% earnings on +39% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady.&quot;</i><br><hr>11/18/2016 12:11:43 PM - Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today while adding to a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported +128% earnings on +39% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) were not strong and steady.<br><hr>10/13/2016 10:33:22 AM - <p>Slumped from 52-week high and violated 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. Noted with caution in the 8/23/16 mid-day report - <em>&quot;</em> <i>Reported +52% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. </i><em>Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>9/22/2016 12:23:09 PM - <p>Held its ground since it gapped up 8/19/16 and hitting new 52-week highs with additional volume-driven gains. Last noted with caution in the 8/23/16 mid-day report - <em>&quot;</em> <i>Reported +52% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. </i><em>Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>8/23/2016 12:05:46 PM - <p>Gapped up 8/19/16 and hitting new 52-week highs with additional volume-driven gains. Reported +52% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports  - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>8/22/2016 12:09:25 PM - <p>Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week highs. Reported +52% earnings on +13% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria) and fundamental concerns remain. Last noted with caution in the 1/16/15 mid-day report  - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>1/16/2015 12:13:13 PM - <p>Recent quarterly earnings increases through Oct &#39;14 were above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Slumped below its 50 DMA line this week, consolidating from new highs hit since noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>1/15/2015 12:22:04 PM - <p>Recent quarterly earnings increases through Oct &#39;14 were above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Slumped below its 50 DMA line this week, consolidating from new highs hit since noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>1/14/2015 12:02:30 PM - <p>Recent quarterly earnings increases through Oct &#39;14 were above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Slumping below its 50 DMA line this week. Consolidating from new highs hit since noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>1/7/2015 12:18:29 PM - <p>Recent quarterly earnings increases through Oct &#39;14 were above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Halted its slide this week near its 50 DMA line. Consolidating from new highs hit since last noted in the 10/24/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>10/24/2014 12:15:09 PM - <p>Rebounding after undercutting its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 8/15/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>8/15/2014 1:45:32 PM - <p>Gapped up above its 50 DMA line with today&#39;s considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings <strong>+56%</strong> on <strong>+15%</strong> sales revenues for the Jul &#39;14 quarter. Endured distributional pressure when last noted in the 7/25/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarterly comparisons through Apr &#39;14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>7/25/2014 12:09:07 PM - <p>Violated its 50 DMA line with today&#39;s <strong>5</strong>th consecutive loss, slumping near prior highs in the <strong>$21</strong> area, enduring distributional pressure while retreating from its 52-week high. Last noted in the 7/22/14 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarterly comparisons through Apr &#39;14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>7/22/2014 12:01:30 PM - <p>Enduring distributional pressure while perched near its 52-week high. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 6/05/14 mid-day report cautioned members - <em>&quot;The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarterly comparisons through Apr &#39;14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>6/5/2014 12:28:01 PM - <p>Perched at its 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>4</strong>th consecutive gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 6/03/14 mid-day report cautioned members - <em>&quot;The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarterly comparisons through Apr &#39;14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>6/3/2014 12:12:05 PM - <p>Hitting a new 52-week high with today&#39;s big gain. The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm reported strong sales revenues and earnings increases in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarterly comparisons through Apr &#39;14. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) were not strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.</p><br><hr>4/15/2014 12:02:56 PM - <p>Slumping below its 50 DMA line with losses this week. The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm was noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;The Oct &#39;13 and Jan &#39;14 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>4/3/2014 12:12:16 PM - <p>Hitting another new 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>5</strong>th consecutive gain. The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm was noted with caution in <strong>2</strong> mid-day reports in Mar &#39;14 - <em>&quot;The Oct &#39;13 and Jan &#39;14 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>3/21/2014 11:58:11 AM - <p>Hitting a new 52-week high again with today&#39;s <strong>5</strong>th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. The 3/20/14 mid-day report cautioned members - <em>&quot;The Oct &#39;13 and Jan &#39;14 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>3/20/2014 12:13:24 PM - <p>Hitting a new 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>4</strong>th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. The Oct &#39;13 and Jan &#39;14 quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.</p><br><hr>3/1/2011 11:34:30 AM - <p>Touched a new 52-week high today. The 1/31/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>1/31/2011 12:48:37 PM - <p>Recent quarters showed much better sales and earnings increases versus the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.</p><br><hr>8/10/2007 12:33:10 PM - No base.<br><hr>8/6/2007 12:33:21 PM - No base.<br><hr>8/3/2007 12:18:27 PM - No base.<br><hr>8/2/2007 12:14:27 PM - No base.<br><hr>8/1/2007 12:34:53 PM - No base.<br><hr>