4/30/2014 11:59:59 AM - Still hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after a considerable gap up on 2/04/14 news it will be acquired by Entegris Inc for about $1.15 billion. Reported earnings +52% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 7/24/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

4/23/2014 12:32:05 PM - Still hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after a considerable gap up on 2/04/14 news it will be acquired by Entegris Inc for about $1.15 billion. Reported earnings +52% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 7/24/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

2/25/2014 12:08:04 PM - Still hovering at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after a considerable gap up on 2/04/14 news it will be acquired by Entegris Inc for about $1.15 billion. Reported earnings +52% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 7/24/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

2/7/2014 12:08:10 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high after a considerable gap up on 2/04/14 news it will be acquired by Entegris Inc for about $1.15 billion. Reported earnings +52% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. The 7/24/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

2/6/2014 2:32:42 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high after a considerable gap up on 2/04/14 news it will be acquired by Entegris Inc for about $1.15 billion. Reported earnings +52% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 7/24/13 mid-day report with caution- "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

7/24/2013 1:08:04 PM - Gapped down today for a damaging loss on heavy volume, retreating abruptly from its 52-week high and trading near its 50 DMA line and prior highs which may act as support. Reported earnings -17% on -4% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. The 7/15/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines."

7/15/2013 12:34:58 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 10th consecutive gain. Extended from any sound base. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.

11/15/2006 12:20:20 PM - Sales history below guidelines and no base.