7/31/2018 12:42:09 PM - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $163 level. Reported +114% earnings on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. That marked a 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good.
11/17/2015 12:14:55 PM - Considerable gap down today. The 10/27/15 mid-day report last cautioned members - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $206 level. Reported +33% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good, but consensus estimates are calling for -7% lower earnings for FY '15."
10/27/2015 12:21:01 PM - Pulled back abruptly after a considerable gap up and new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $206 level. Reported +33% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good, but consensus estimates are calling for -7% lower earnings for FY '15."
10/26/2015 12:16:45 PM - Pulling back abruptly today. After a considerable gap up and new 52-week high the 10/23/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $206 level. Reported +33% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good, but consensus estimates are calling for -7% lower earnings for FY '15."
10/23/2015 12:15:05 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $206 level. Reported +33% earnings on +24% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good, but consensus estimates are calling for -7% lower earnings for FY '15.
10/2/2015 12:16:23 PM - Reported +0% earnings on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good, but consensus estimates are calling for -7% lower earnings for FY '15.
2/10/2014 12:51:16 PM - Up today following a considerable gap up on the prior session for a new 52-week high. Reported +97% earnings on +48% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system.
9/24/2013 12:06:40 PM - Gapped down today and it slumped below its 50 DMA line. Lost 8 cents per share versus earnings of 24 cents per share while sales revenues rose +41% for the quarter ended June 30 versus the year ago period. Following a 7/12/13 "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gains the 7/16/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +124% on +30% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system."
7/23/2013 12:34:47 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high. Recently reported a loss of 8 cents per share versus earnings of 24 cents per share on +41% sales for the quarter ended June 30 versus the year ago period. Following a 7/12/13 "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gains the 7/16/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +124% on +30% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system."
7/19/2013 12:28:02 PM - Pulling back from its 52-week high with a gap down today after reporting a loss of 8 cents per share versus earnings of 24 cents per share on +41% sales for the quarter ended June 30 versus the year ago period. Following a 7/12/13 "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gains the 7/16/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +124% on +30% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system."
7/16/2013 12:21:57 PM - Perched at its 52-week high following a 7/12/13 "breakaway gap" and considerable volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +124% on +30% sales for the Mar '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings growth has been erratic, not strong and steady enough to meet the guidelines for the C criteria of the fact-based investment system.
2/27/2013 12:09:14 PM - Fundamentals remain a concern after reporting earnings +12% on +26% sales for the Dec '12 quarter. Nearly challenging its 52-week high following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 7/20/12 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +9% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the prior session. Earnings were also below the +25% guideline int the 2 prior quarterly comparisons. Despite sub par fundamentals it rebounded impressively from deeper lows after dropped from the Featured Stock on 10/03/11. Today's gain has it hitting a new 52-week and all-time high."
7/20/2012 12:05:58 PM - Reported earnings +9% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the prior session. Earnings were also below the +25% guideline int the 2 prior quarterly comparisons. Despite sub par fundamentals it rebounded impressively from deeper lows after dropped from the Featured Stock on 10/03/11. Today's gain has it hitting a new 52-week and all-time high.
10/3/2011 5:04:34 PM - Technically it negated its recent breakout last week, and today's violation of its 50 DMA line raised greater concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stock tonight. Only a prompt rebound above its short-term average could help its outlook.
9/30/2011 6:58:15 PM - G - Gapped down today and finished below a significant prior high close ($60.00 on 8/03/11) which technically negated its recent breakout, raising concerns. Its 50 DMA line is the next nearest support level. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
9/29/2011 6:50:55 PM - G - Still quietly consolidating above prior highs in the $61 area previously noted as initial support on pullbacks. Its 50 DMA line is the next nearest support level. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
9/28/2011 6:53:27 PM - G - Quietly consolidating above prior highs in the $61 area previously noted as initial support on pullbacks. Its 50 DMA line is the next nearest support level.
9/26/2011 1:35:37 PM - G - Consolidating above prior highs in the $61 area previously noted as initial support on pullbacks. Its 50 DMA line is the next nearest support level.
9/22/2011 9:48:36 AM - G - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness, raising concerns. Abruptly pulling back to prior highs in the $61 area previously noted as initial support on pullbacks.
9/21/2011 6:31:49 PM - G - Finished near the session low today with a 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume. It is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $61 area define initial support on pullbacks.
9/21/2011 12:24:49 PM - G - Holding its ground perched near its all-time high after a recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume. It is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $61 area define initial support on pullbacks.
9/20/2011 12:22:45 PM - G - Recent spurt of gains backed by above average volume lifted it to an all-time high. It is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $61 area define initial support on pullbacks.
9/19/2011 12:25:06 PM - G - Big gain today backed by above average volume for another new all-time high, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $61 area define initial support on pullbacks.
9/16/2011 4:12:49 PM - G - A small gain today backed by above average volume led to yet another new all-time high, getting more extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors use a tactic called "pyramiding" to avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. Always minimize losses by selling if any stock falls -7% from their buy point.
9/14/2011 6:00:39 PM - G - Posted a second consecutive gain today with above average volume for another new all-time high, getting more extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors use a tactic called "pyramiding" to avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. Always minimize losses by selling if any stock falls -7% from their buy point.
9/14/2011 11:55:35 AM - G - Holding its ground today after spiking to a new all-time high with more than 2 times average volume on the prior session. Color code was changed to green after it rose above its "max buy" level. Disciplined investors use a tactic called "pyramiding" to avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. Always minimize losses by selling if any stock falls -7% from their buy point.
9/13/2011 6:50:34 PM - G - Spiked to a new all-time high today with more than 2 times average volume. Color code is changed to green after it rose above its "max buy" level. Disciplined investors use a tactic called "pyramiding" to avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs. Always minimize losses by selling if any stock falls -7% from their buy point.
9/13/2011 12:45:46 PM - Y - Spiking to a new all-time high today. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always minimize losses by selling if any stock falls -7% from their buy point.
9/12/2011 5:04:15 PM - Y - Quiet gain today for its second-best finish ever, climbing back above the previously noted significant high close ($60.00 on 8/03/11). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.
9/9/2011 4:13:34 PM - Y - Broader market weakness weighed on this high-ranked leader as it abruptly reversed from its all-time high. It erased its prior gain with a loss on lighter but above average volume, finishing below a prior high close ($60.00 on 8/03/11). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.
9/8/2011 6:04:43 PM - Y - Finished strong today with a solid gain backed by nearly 2 times average volume as it hit new 52-week and all-time highs. Rising from a choppy 5-week consolidation, its color code was changed to yellow in the earlier mid-day report while noted - "It may be accumulated under the investment system guidelines up to +5% above its prior high after finding support near its 10-week moving average following an earlier breakout. It found support near prior highs in the $50 area and its 50 DMA line after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/08/11." See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.
9/8/2011 12:26:53 PM - Y - Gain today helped it hit a new 52-week and all-time high, rising from a choppy 5-week consolidation. Color code is changed to yellow and it may be accumulated under the investment system guidelines up to +5% above its prior high after finding support near its 10-week moving average following an earlier breakout. It found support near prior highs in the $50 area and its 50 DMA line after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/08/11.
8/8/2011 4:50:39 PM - Gapped down for another considerable loss today, violating prior highs in the $50 area that were noted as important chart support. Due to its technical deterioration more than -21% off its high it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
8/8/2011 1:21:38 PM - G - Down considerably today, trading near prior highs in the $50 area that define important chart support after its 7/22/11 breakaway gap.
8/4/2011 5:01:18 PM - G - Down considerably today with above average volume. Prior highs in the $50 area define important chart support after its 7/22/11 breakaway gap.
8/2/2011 12:14:22 PM - G - Up today, inching to another new all-time high, getting extended from prior highs in the $50 area that define support after its 7/22/11 breakaway gap.
8/1/2011 12:17:27 PM - G - Perched at its all-time high, extended from prior highs in the $50 area that define support after its 7/22/11 breakaway gap.
7/28/2011 6:03:38 PM - G - Gain today with above average volume for a new all-time high close. Extended from prior highs in the $50 area that define support after its 7/22/11 breakaway gap. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
7/27/2011 7:08:50 PM - G - Holding its ground stubbornly at all-time highs since highlighted in yellow in the 7/22/11 mid-day report (read here), a session marked by 11 times average volume as its considerable "breakaway gap" cleared previously noted resistance in the $50 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
7/26/2011 12:24:59 PM - G - Holding its ground stubbornly at all-time highs since highlighted in yellow in the 7/22/11 mid-day report (read here), a session marked by 11 times average volume as its considerable "breakaway gap" cleared previously noted resistance in the $50 area. Reported earnings +83% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The C criteria is satisfied by the past 4 quarterly comparisons showing solid sales and earnings increases above the +25% guideline. It rallied above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with considerable volume-driven gains in recent weeks during its long base pattern. Color code is changed to green. Disciplined investors are careful to not chase extended stocks, however a breakaway gap is one noted exception to the regular guidelines for buying stocks no more than 5% above a prior high or pivot point. Always limit losses if a stock falls -7% from your buy price.
7/25/2011 1:04:24 PM - Y - Up today with above average volume. It was highlighted in yellow in the 7/22/11 mid-day report (read here) and finished the session with 11 times average volume. Reported earnings +83% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The C criteria is satisfied by the past 4 quarterly comparisons showing solid sales and earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Its considerable "breakaway gap" up for a new all-time high helped it blast above previously noted resistance in the $50 area. It rallied above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with considerable volume-driven gains in recent weeks during its long base pattern. Disciplined investors are careful to not chase extended stocks, however a breakaway gap is one noted exception to the regular guidelines for buying stocks no more than 5% above a prior high or pivot point. Always limit losses if a stock falls -7% from your buy price.
7/22/2011 7:58:07 PM - Y - It was highlighted in yellow in today's mid-day report (read here) and finished the session with 11 times average volume. Reported earnings +83% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The C criteria is satisfied by the past 4 quarterly comparisons showing solid sales and earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Its considerable "breakaway gap" up today for a new all-time high helped it blast above previously noted resistance in the $50 area. It rallied above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with considerable volume-driven gains in recent weeks during its long base pattern. Disciplined investors are careful to not chase extended stocks, however a breakaway gap is one noted exception to the regular guidelines for buying stocks no more than 5% above a prior high or pivot point. Always limit losses if a stock falls -7% from your buy price.
7/22/2011 12:28:36 PM - Y - Reported earnings +83% on +33% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The C criteria is satisfied by the past 4 quarterly comparisons showing solid sales and earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Its considerable "breakaway gap" up today for a new all-time high helped it blast above previously noted resistance in the $50 area. It rallied above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with considerable volume-driven gains in recent weeks during its long base pattern. Disciplined investors are careful to not chase extended stocks, however a breakaway gap is one noted exception to the regular guidelines for buying stocks no more than 5% above a prior high or pivot point. Always limit losses if a stock falls -7% from your buy price.
7/20/2011 12:28:45 PM - Pulling back into the red after early gains today challenged previously stubborn resistance in the $50 area. It rallied above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a streak of volume-driven gains when last noted in the 7/06/11 mid-day report - "Showed strong quarterly sales and earnings increases in the Sept 2010 quarter, but prior earnings history has been below guidelines."
7/6/2011 12:16:34 PM - Rising above its 50 and 200 DMA lines toward previously stubborn resistance in the $48-50 area today with its 3rd consecutive considerable gain with volume running at an above average pace. It had stalled and slumped below its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since the 2/08/11 mid-day report after reaching new all-time highs when it was last noted - "Showed strong quarterly sales and earnings increases in the Sept 2010 quarter, but prior earnings history has been below guidelines."
2/8/2011 1:02:31 PM - Gapped up today and touched a new all-time high. The 1/18/11 mid-day report noted - "Considerable gain with above average volume has it trading above a recent high and challenging the January 2010 and late 2007 all-time highs. Showed strong quarterly sales and earnings increases in the Sept 2010 quarter, but prior earnings history has been below guidelines."
1/19/2011 12:34:02 PM - Today's gain helped it reach a new all-time high. The 1/18/11 mid-day report noted - "Considerable gain with above average volume has it trading above a recent high and challenging the January 2010 and late 2007 all-time highs. Showed strong quarterly sales and earnings increases in the Sept 2010 quarter, but prior earnings history has been below guidelines."
1/18/2011 12:57:10 PM - Considerable gain with above average volume has it trading above a recent high and challenging the January 2010 and late 2007 all-time highs. Showed strong quarterly sales and earnings increases in the Sept 2010 quarter, but prior earnings history has been below guidelines.
2/25/2009 12:00:09 PM - Quietly rallying back above its 50 DMA line this week. Gains with above average volume in late January helped it reach a new 52-week high, then it encountered distributional pressure and reversed back below stubborn resistance near $37. It also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
2/4/2009 12:23:23 PM - Holding its ground after gains with above average volume in late January helped it reach a new 52-week high. Recently basing above its 50 & 200 DMA lines, it encountered distributional pressure and stubborn resistance near $37. It also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
1/26/2009 12:55:16 PM - Gain with volume running at an above average pace helped it reach a new 52-week high today. Recently basing above its 50 & 200 DMA lines, it previously encountered distributional pressure and stubborn resistance near $37. It also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
1/23/2009 12:20:58 PM - Consolidating above its 50 & 200 DMA lines, it recently encountered distributional pressure and pulled back under prior highs ($37). It also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
1/21/2009 12:29:58 PM - Consolidating above its 50 & 200 DMA lines and above its prior base, it recently encountered distributional pressure and pulled back under prior highs ($37). It also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
1/16/2009 1:00:44 PM - Consolidating above its 50 & 200 DMA lines and above its prior base, it recently encountered distributional pressure and pulled back under prior highs ($37). It also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
1/7/2009 12:31:11 PM - Finished near its high yesterday after a deep pullback intra-day, yet it has encountered distributional pressure and pulled back under prior highs ($37). Meanwhile, it also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $47. Technically broke out from a double bottom pattern on 12/05/08. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
1/2/2009 12:35:32 PM - Pulling back after trading above prior highs ($37) with light volume behind gains earlier this week. Faces resistance due to additional overhead supply up through $47. Technically broke out from a double bottom pattern on 12/05/08. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
12/23/2008 12:31:03 PM - Negatively reversed after trading above prior highs ($37) earlier today, and it faces resistance due to additional overhead supply up through $47. Technically broke out from a double bottom pattern on 12/05/08. Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern.
12/22/2008 12:30:59 PM - Strong quarterly sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), but limited annual earnings history (the A criteria) is a concern. Nearly challenging prior chart highs in the $37 area now, and it faces resistance due to additional overhead supply up through $47. Technically broke out from a double bottom pattern on 12/05/08.