9/21/2012 12:01:38 PM - Rallying to a new 52-week high today after encountering distributional pressure this week. Rebounded after slumping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 5/07/12 mid-day report. Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+29%</strong> sales revenues for the Jul &#39;12 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons have not been a good match with the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY &#39;08 and &#39;09.<br><hr>9/19/2012 12:14:18 PM - Encountering distributional pressure this week. Rebounded after slumping below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 5/07/12 mid-day report. Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+29%</strong> sales revenues for the Jul &#39;12 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons have not been a good match with the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY &#39;08 and &#39;09.<br><hr>5/7/2012 12:07:29 PM - Perched near its 52-week high after an impressive rebound above its 50 DMA line with <strong>2</strong> consecutive volume-driven gains following news it will acquire Charming Shoppes Inc (CHSI). The 5/03/12 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+42%</strong> on <strong>+15%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons were clearly below the minimum <strong>+25%</strong> earnings guideline, missing the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down, not steady and strong.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/4/2012 12:07:54 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with <strong>2</strong> consecutive volume-driven gains following news it will acquire Charming Shoppes Inc (CHSI). Reported earnings <strong>+42%</strong> on <strong>+15%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons were clearly below the minimum <strong>+25%</strong> earnings guideline, missing the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down, not steady and strong.<br><hr>5/3/2012 11:53:11 AM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with a <strong>2</strong>nd consecutive volume-driven gain following news it will acquire Charming Shoppes Inc (CHSI). Reported earnings <strong>+42%</strong> on <strong>+15%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons were clearly below the minimum <strong>+25%</strong> earnings guideline, missing the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down, not steady and strong.<br><hr>3/2/2012 11:56:14 AM - Considerable gap up today for its <strong>5</strong>th consecutive gain and hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings <strong>+42%</strong> on <strong>+15%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons were clearly below the minimum <strong>+25%</strong> earnings guideline, missing the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down, not steady and strong.<br><hr>6/17/2011 12:18:56 PM - Quarterly and annual earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines. Recent comparisons show deceleration in sales revenues and earnings increases.<br><hr>