7/3/2024 12:34:19 PM - Held its ground well above prior highs in the $1,445 area after pulling back from its all-time high. The 7/01/24 mid-day report noted - <i>"Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong."</i><br><hr>7/1/2024 1:22:53 PM - Halted its slide and holding its ground well above prior highs in the $1,445 area after pulling back from its all-time high with a noted streak of 5 consecutive losses backed by above-average volume.  Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/28/2024 12:33:46 PM - halted its slide after pulling back from its all-time high with a noted streak of 5 consecutive losses backed by above-average volume. Near-term support to watch is prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($1,418). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/26/2024 12:02:21 PM - Pulled back from its all-time high with 5 consecutive losses backed by above-average volume. Near-term support to watch is prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($1,407). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/25/2024 12:47:23 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high with today&#39;s 5th consecutive loss backed by above-average volume. Near-term support to watch is its 50 DMA line ($1,401). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/24/2024 12:10:03 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high with today&#39;s 4th consecutive loss backed by above-average volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,397). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/21/2024 12:06:09 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive loss backed by above-average volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,393). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/20/2024 11:55:03 AM - Perched at its all-time high following anoted streak of gains backed by above-average volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,386). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/18/2024 12:13:14 PM - Gapped up hitting another new all-time high on the prior session with a 7th consecutive gain backed volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,377). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/17/2024 12:29:03 PM - Gapped up hitting another new all-time high with today&#39;s 7th consecutive gain backed volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,368). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/14/2024 12:06:03 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting another new all-time high and rising today for a 6th consecutive gain backed volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,358). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/13/2024 1:00:54 PM - Gapped up today hitting another new all-time high with a big 5th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,350). Reported Apr &#39;24 quarterly earnings +6% on +43% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 6th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/12/2024 12:27:47 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a 4th consecutive gain. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line ($1,343). Due to report Apr &#39;24 quarterly results. Reported earnings +6% on +34% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;24 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>3/21/2024 1:02:41 PM - Gapped up today rallying toward its all-time high. after finding upport near its 50 DMA line ($1,250). Reported earnings +6% on +34% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;24 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>3/8/2024 12:00:36 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high. Near-term support is its 50 DMA line ($1,216). Reported earnings +6% on +34% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;24 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/15/2023 12:12:36 PM - Found support above its 50 DMA line ($924) and rallied to new all-time highs with today&#39;s 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/13/2023 12:40:44 PM - Found support above its 50 DMA line ($912) and rallying to new all-time highs with today&#39;s 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/12/2023 12:14:36 PM - Found support above its 50 DMA line ($906.77) and rallying to new all-time highs with today&#39;s 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/11/2023 12:26:47 PM - Found support above its 50 DMA line ($902) and rallying to a new all-time high with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/8/2023 12:26:31 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($898) enduring distributional pressure after recently wedging to new all-time highs. Reported earnings +6% on +4% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>11/28/2023 12:13:14 PM - Consolidating after recently wedging to new all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>"Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong."</i><br><hr>11/27/2023 12:29:03 PM - Consolidating after recently wedging to a new 52-week high. The 11/22/23 mid-day report noted - <i>"Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong."</i><br><hr>11/22/2023 12:15:58 PM - Consolidating after wedging to a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>11/21/2023 12:04:03 PM - Consolidating after wedging to a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>10/17/2023 12:18:12 PM - Consolidating after rallying near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>10/12/2023 12:28:11 PM - Rallying near its 52-week high with today&#39;s 7th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>9/21/2023 12:02:14 PM - Gapped down today for a volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +8% on +5% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/16/2023 12:12:20 PM - Holding its ground stubbornly near its new all-time high following volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>"Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong."</i><br><hr>6/12/2023 12:35:12 PM - On track today for a 4th consecutive gain and possibly a new high close. Held its ground following a noted "negative reversal" on 5/30/23 after hitting a new all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>"Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong."</i><br><hr>6/2/2023 12:12:23 PM - Very extended from any sound base and there was a "negative reversal" on 5/30/23 after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period, its 2nd subpar quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>6/1/2023 12:13:47 PM - Very extended from any sound base and there was a "negative reversal" on 5/30/23 after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>5/31/2023 12:39:10 PM - Very extended from any sound base and there was a "negative reversal" on the prior session after hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>5/30/2023 2:14:59 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with its 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>3/3/2023 12:11:00 PM - Gapped up today. Some overhead supply remains to act as resistance up to the $677 level. Reported earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;23 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>1/10/2023 11:56:35 AM - There was a "negative reversal" on the prior session and overhead supply remains to act as resistance up to the $677 level. Reported earnings +34% on +21% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;22 quarter versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>3/4/2022 12:45:19 PM - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($600) which has acted as resistance. Reported earnings +27% on +16% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;22 quarter versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/21/2021 12:27:04 PM - Extended from any sound base, it held its ground and hit another new all-time high today following  2 consecutive gains backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/20/2021 12:16:27 PM - Extended from any sound base, it held its ground and hit another new all-time high today with a 2nd consecutive gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/16/2021 12:12:10 PM - Extended from any sound base, holding its ground after a hitting a new all-time high on 12/10/21 with a big gap up gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/14/2021 12:34:48 PM - Extended from any sound base, pulling back after a hitting a new all-time high on 12/10/21 with a big gap up gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/10/2021 12:10:58 PM - Extended from any sound base and it gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +23% on +15% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong.<br><hr>12/11/2020 12:08:57 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive loss backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Nov &#39;20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.<br><hr>9/4/2020 12:02:00 PM - Abruptly reversed from its all-time high with a big loss on the prior session following 4 consecutive gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings -1% on +4% sales revenues for the May &#39;20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.<br><hr>9/3/2020 12:27:42 PM - Abruptly reversing from a new all-time high with today&#39;s big loss following 4 consecutive gains backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings -1% on +4% sales revenues for the May &#39;20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.<br><hr>9/2/2020 12:25:20 PM - Hitting another new all-time high with today&#39;s 4th consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings -1% on +4% sales revenues for the May &#39;20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.<br><hr>9/1/2020 12:05:19 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Reported earnings -1% on +4% sales revenues for the May &#39;20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.<br><hr>6/5/2020 12:31:35 PM - Rebounding near its all-time high after a deep pullback. Reported earnings -1% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar &#39;20 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) with sub par sales revenues growth noted.<br><hr>12/13/2019 12:13:52 PM - Retreating abruptly today after touching a new all-time high on the prior session. Reported earnings -8% on +6% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;19 quarter. Undercut its 200 DMA line and then rebounded impressively since noted with caution in the 9/13/19 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +4% on +9% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons showed worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/12/2019 12:17:33 PM - Hitting a new all-time high today. Due to report earnings news. Undercut its 200 DMA line and then rebounded impressively since last noted with caution in the 9/13/19 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +4% on +9% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons showed worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>9/13/2019 12:26:01 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($284). Reported earnings +4% on +9% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons showed worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.<br><hr>7/15/2019 12:21:01 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($280) again after finding support near its 200 DMA line. The 7/03/19 mid-day report last cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +7% on +10% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons showed worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted. &quot;</i><br><hr>7/3/2019 11:38:20 AM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($285). Found support near its 200 DMA line and it has been rebounding. Reported earnings +7% on +10% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons showed worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.<br><hr>6/11/2019 12:23:52 PM - Found support near its 200 DMA line and it has been rebounding. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>5/20/2019 12:34:51 PM - Gapped down today. Slumped below its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses last week and it was noted with caution in the prior mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>5/17/2019 12:36:35 PM - Slumping below its 50 DMA line recently with volume-driven losses. It wedged into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction after last noted with caution in the 3/28/19 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>3/28/2019 12:36:26 PM - Touched another new high today. Held its ground stubbornly after 3 consecutive volume-driven gains including a big gap up 3/15/19. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line recently.  Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show worrisome deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate which has been noted.<br><hr>3/19/2019 12:16:52 PM - Tallying a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain since a big gap up 3/15/19 hitting a new all-time high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line last week.  Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - <i>&quot;Deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>3/18/2019 12:09:20 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new all-time high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line last week.  Reported earnings +8% on +9% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;19 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Last noted with caution in the 1/03/19 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>1/3/2019 12:40:52 PM - Abruptly pulling back near its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Prior mid-day reports noted - <i>&quot;Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/21/2018 12:42:25 PM - Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines after 5 consecutive losses marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - <i>&quot;Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/20/2018 12:26:46 PM - Slumping back toward its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 5 consecutive losses marked by above average volume. Prior mid-day reports noted - <i>&quot;Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/19/2018 12:02:29 PM - Consolidating after a rebound above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.<br><hr>12/18/2018 12:33:19 PM - Stubbornly holding its ground after a rebound above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.<br><hr>12/17/2018 12:12:09 PM - Went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18, and it still faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $285 level. Stubbornly holding its ground after a rebound above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume. Earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18, but deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate has been noted.<br><hr>12/14/2018 12:09:35 PM - Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines during a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume helping its outlook improve. Quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18 showed deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate however earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18.<br><hr>12/13/2018 12:38:17 PM - Rebounded above its 50 and 200 DMA lines during a streak of 5 consecutive gains marked by above average volume helping its outlook improve. Quarterly comparisons through Oct &#39;18 showed deceleration in its sales revenues growth rate however earnings increases have been mostly above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It went through a choppy consolidation after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/25/18.<br><hr>1/25/2018 5:42:14 PM - Ended near the session low with a big loss today on heavy volume violating the recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) and also violating its 200 DMA line ($248.82) triggering technical sell signals. Only a rebound above its 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.<br><hr>1/22/2018 5:28:57 PM - G - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($266.82) again. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 67, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.  The recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) defines important support where a damaging violation would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>1/12/2018 7:16:30 PM - G - Color code is changed to green as its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Also sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($267.10) this week. The recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) defines important support below its short-term average. Damaging violations would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>1/9/2018 2:08:10 PM - Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($266.86). The recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) defines important support below its short-term average. Damaging violations would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>1/5/2018 7:16:32 PM - Y - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($265.83) with a streak of gains this week marked by near average volume. The recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) defines important support where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>1/2/2018 7:15:25 PM - G - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($264.32) with today's gain on near average volume. The recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) defines important support where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>12/26/2017 11:19:59 AM - G - Gapped down today slumping below its 50 DMA line ($262.96) toward the recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>12/19/2017 4:23:50 PM - G - Recently finding support near its 50 DMA line ($261.91). More damaging losses beyond the recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>12/13/2017 5:41:22 PM - G - Recently finding support near prior highs in the $259 area and its 50 DMA line ($260.41). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.<br><hr>12/8/2017 5:04:14 PM - G - Testing support near prior highs in the $259 area and its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>12/7/2017 12:09:14 PM - G - Found prompt support near prior highs in the $259 area and its 50 DMA line ($258.95). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Reported earnings +32% on +17% sales revenues for the Oct &#39;17 quarter. Recently made bids to acquire Qualcomm Inc (QCOM).<br><hr>12/4/2017 5:46:12 PM - G - Fell with above average volume for a 3rd time in the span of 4 sessions. Prior highs in the $259 area and its 50 DMA line ($257.38) define near-term support to watch. Due to report earnings on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 after the close of the market. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.  Recently made bids to acquire Qualcomm Inc (QCOM).<br><hr>11/27/2017 3:33:31 PM - G - Quietly hitting another new high today, getting more extended from its prior base. Found support while quietly consolidating above prior highs in the $259 area and above its 50 DMA line ($254). Fundamentals remain strong. Recently made bids to acquire Qualcomm Inc (QCOM).<br><hr>11/20/2017 7:47:27 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after rising back above its &quot;max buy&quot; level with today's gain on near average volume. Found support while quietly consolidating above prior highs in the $259 area and above its 50 DMA line ($252). Fundamentals remain strong. Pulled back from its all-time high following 11/06/17 news it made a bid for Qualcomm Inc (QCOM).<br><hr>11/13/2017 5:17:18 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating above prior highs in the $259 area defining initial support to watch. Pulled back from its all-time high following 11/06/17 news it made a bid for Qualcomm Inc (QCOM). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>11/13/2017 10:28:20 AM - Y - Consolidating above prior highs in the $259 area defining initial support to watch. Pulled back from its all-time high following 11/06/17 news it made a bid for Qualcomm Inc (QCOM).<br><hr>11/6/2017 12:26:28 PM - G - Trading near its &quot;max buy&quot; level, it triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal with volume-driven gains noted last week. Churning above average volume today while hitting another new all-time high and reversing into the red following news it made a bid for Qualcomm Inc (QCOM).  Its current Relative Strength rating of 86 is above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Subsequent losses below the 50 DMA line and recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>11/3/2017 5:57:43 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after powering to new all-time highs above its "max buy" level with today&#39;s big volume-driven gain. Triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal with volume-driven gains this week. Its current Relative Strength rating of 86 is above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Subsequent losses below the 50 DMA line and recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>10/30/2017 12:59:39 PM - Y - Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today&#39;s 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/24/17 high plus 10 cents. A gain above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Prior session&#39;s gain above its 50 DMA line ($246) helped its outlook improve, however its current Relative Strength rating of 78 remains below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>10/26/2017 4:01:55 PM - G - Still quietly sputtering near its 50 DMA line ($245.95). Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 73, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>10/19/2017 12:25:54 PM - G - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($246.24), and its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 76, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. A rebound above that short-term average is needed for its outlook to improve. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>10/17/2017 5:11:28 PM - G - Slumped back below its 50 DMA line ($246) with today's loss on higher (near average) volume.  Subsequent losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>10/16/2017 4:12:36 PM - G - Still sputtering near its 50 DMA line ($246.73).  Damaging losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>10/10/2017 5:52:09 PM - G - Met resistance today, meanwhile, a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($246.88) is needed for its outlook to improve. Damaging losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>10/3/2017 8:52:01 PM - G - A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($247.59) is needed for its outlook to improve. More damaging losses below the recent low ($231.53 on 9/25/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.<br><hr>9/26/2017 6:15:21 PM - G - Halted its slide with a volume-driven gain today. Found support after undercutting recent lows in the $238-240 area with volume-driven losses triggering more worrisome technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($248) is needed for its outlook to improve.<br><hr>9/26/2017 6:14:25 PM - G - Halted its slide with a volume-driven gain today. Found support after undercutting recent lows in the $238-240 area with volume-driven losses triggering more worrisome technical sell signals.<br><hr>9/21/2017 4:34:36 PM - G - Raised more concerns today while slumping further below its 50 DMA line ($249) and enduring distributional pressure, and its color code is changed to green. Recent lows define the next important support in the $238-240 area. Subsequent violations would trigger more worrisome technical sell signals. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>9/20/2017 12:30:55 PM - G - Raising concerns today while slumping below its 50 DMA line ($249) and enduring distributional pressure, and its color code is changed to green. Recent lows define the next important support in the $238-240 area. Subsequent violations would trigger more worrisome technical sell signals.<br><hr>9/19/2017 7:04:13 PM - Y - Still consolidating in a tight range near its 50 DMA line ($249) after enduring distributional pressure. Recent lows define the next important support in the $238-240 area. Subsequent violations would trigger more worrisome technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. It has not produced volume-driven gains since  highlighted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal.&quot;</i><br><hr>9/12/2017 7:02:40 PM - Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($248) after enduring distributional pressure. Recent lows define the next important support in the $238-240 area. Subsequent violations would trigger more worrisome technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. It has not produced volume-driven gains since  highlighted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal.&quot;</i><br><hr>9/5/2017 7:27:53 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($247) after enduring distributional pressure. Recent lows define the next important support in the $238-240 area. Subsequent violations would trigger more worrisome technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. It has not produced volume-driven gains since  highlighted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal.&quot;</i><br><hr>8/29/2017 12:34:23 PM - G - Prior low ($238.70) on 8/11/17) defines the next technical support level to watch. Volume-driven losses violated its 50 DMA line ($246) raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal. Reported earnings +42% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter.  Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It was highlighted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.&quot;</i> See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.<br><hr>8/25/2017 6:10:35 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after it pulled back and closed below its 50 DMA line ($246.59) today raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal. Reported earnings +42% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter.  Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It was highlighted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.&quot;</i> See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>8/25/2017 12:11:48 PM - Y - Pulling back and testing support at its 50 DMA line ($246.62) today after reporting earnings +42% on +18% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;17 quarter.  Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code was changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/05/17 high plus 10 cents as it was noted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.&quot;</i><br><hr>8/24/2017 12:17:46 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/05/17 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Due to report July &#39;17 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.  Reported Apr &#39;17 earnings +46% on +18% sales revenues. Meeting resistance recently in the $256-258 area and pulling back from its all-time high, slumping toward its 50 DMA line where it recently found prompt support. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.<br><hr>7/5/2017 11:44:57 AM - Pulled back from its all-time high and slumped below its 50 DMA line with recent losses backed by above average volume, action indicative of distributional pressure. Last noted in the 6/05/17 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Apr &#39;17 earnings +46% on +18% sales revenues. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.&quot;</i><br><hr>6/5/2017 12:16:06 PM - Perched at its all-time high following a considerable volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Apr &#39;17 earnings +46% on +18% sales revenues. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.<br><hr>6/2/2017 12:44:51 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain, getting extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported Apr &#39;17 earnings +46% on +18% sales revenues. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines.<br><hr>6/1/2017 12:13:18 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss. Due to report Apr &#39;17 earnings news after the close today, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>5/31/2017 12:07:46 PM - Perched at all-time highs, extended from its prior base. Due to report Apr &#39;17 earnings news on 6/01/17, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>5/30/2017 12:37:46 PM - Perched at all-time highs. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>5/19/2017 12:25:31 PM - Wedged to new all-time highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>4/13/2017 12:25:42 PM - Retreated from all-time highs and slumped below its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss as the 4/12/17 mid-day report cautioned members - <i>&quot;A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($215) is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.&quot;</i><br><hr>4/12/2017 12:20:09 PM - Retreating from all-time highs and slumping below its 50 DMA line with today&#39;s volume-driven loss. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($215) is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>3/2/2017 11:58:50 AM - Hitting new all-time highs today, extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +49% on +134% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;17 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is a good match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>11/2/2016 12:24:40 PM - Consolidating near all-time highs. Reported earnings +31% on +119% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings history (C criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>9/2/2016 12:16:24 PM - Retreating from all-time highs this week with losses on higher volume. Reported earnings +40% on +119% sales revenues for the Jul &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings history (C criteria) is not a great match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s fundamental guidelines. Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>6/3/2016 12:25:52 PM - No resistance remains due to overhead supply after gapping up today hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +26% on +119% sales revenues for the Apr &#39;16 quarter. Its Jan &#39;16 earnings rose +15%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Price progress has been choppy since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>6/2/2016 12:12:52 PM - Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the Jan &#39;16 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Previously noted deceleration in its sales and earnings growth rate remains a concern.  Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>1/29/2016 12:43:04 PM - Found support above prior lows after damaging volume-driven losses. Rebounding above its 200 DMA line today. Met resistance near its June highs and endured distributional pressure since the 12/04/15 mid-day report cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings +26% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;15 quarter. Great quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) but deceleration in its sales and earnings growth rate is a concern.  Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line and sputtered since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.&quot;  </em><br><hr>1/8/2016 12:07:31 PM - Testing its 200 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses.  Met resistance near its June highs and endured distributional pressure since the 12/04/15 mid-day report last cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings +26% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;15 quarter. Great quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) but deceleration in its sales and earnings growth rate is a concern.  Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line and sputtered since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.&quot;  </em><br><hr>1/6/2016 12:35:10 PM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line.  Met resistance near its June highs and endured distributional pressure since the 12/04/15 mid-day report last cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings +26% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;15 quarter. Great quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) but deceleration in its sales and earnings growth rate is a concern.  Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line and sputtered since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.&quot;  </em><br><hr>12/4/2015 12:21:21 PM - Trading up today after a considerable gap up on the prior session challenging its 52-week high. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply.  The 12/03/15 mid-day report cautioned - <em>&quot;Reported earnings +26% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;15 quarter. Great quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) but deceleration in its sales and earnings growth rate is a concern.  Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line and sputtered since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.&quot;  </em><br><hr>12/3/2015 12:17:10 PM - Gapped up today nearly challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +26% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;15 quarter. Great quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) but deceleration in its sales and earnings growth rate is a concern.  Went through a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line and sputtered since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/09/15.<br><hr>7/9/2015 6:16:46 PM - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line today with another damaging loss on higher volume. Prior losses were noted as it triggered a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.  It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.<br><hr>7/8/2015 8:21:26 PM - G - Slumped below the 50 DMA line with damaging losses on higher volume triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.<br><hr>7/7/2015 9:24:50 AM - G - Hovering around the 50DMA.  Damaging losses on higher volume raising concerns when leading to a close below its old high close ($134.44 on 3/23/15).<br><hr>6/26/2015 3:58:01 PM - Y - Pulling back with higher volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss. Slumping near previously noted support at prior highs in the $136 area. Damaging losses on higher volume would raise concerns if leading to a close below its old high close ($134.44 on 3/23/15).<br><hr>6/25/2015 11:42:23 AM - Y - Volume totals have been below average while consolidating in a tight trading range above support at prior highs in the $136 area. Damaging losses on higher volume would raise concerns if leading to a close below its old high close ($134.44 on 3/23/15).<br><hr>6/18/2015 6:22:26 PM - Y - Consolidating near its "max buy" level.  Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above support at prior highs in the $136 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.<br><hr>6/17/2015 3:21:56 PM - Y - Remains above its pivot point and below its max buy level.  Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above support at prior highs in the $136 area.<br><hr>6/15/2015 5:34:47 PM - Y - Still consolidating just below its "max buy" level. Found support and above prior highs in the $136 during its recent consolidation.<br><hr>6/8/2015 1:22:17 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating below its "max buy" level and above prior highs in the $136 area defining initial support to watch on pullbacks.<br><hr>6/1/2015 12:26:28 PM - G - Reversed into the red after hitting yet another new high today. Prior highs in the $136 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs.<br><hr>5/29/2015 12:14:47 PM - G - Gapped up today and rallied above its &quot;max buy&quot; level for a new 52-week high and its color code was changed to green. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the 5/28/15 mid-day report (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/premium/MD.aspx?D=052815">here</a>). This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high, technically breaking out of a riskier &quot;late stage&quot; base. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/Premium/AMR.aspx?D=052715">here</a>). The Apr &#39;15 quarter marked its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs.<br><hr>5/29/2015 10:00:54 AM - G - Gapped up today and rallied above its &quot;max buy&quot; level for a new 52-week high and its color code is changed to green. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the 5/28/15 mid-day report (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/premium/MD.aspx?D=052815">here</a>). This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high, technically breaking out of a riskier &quot;late stage&quot; base. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/Premium/AMR.aspx?D=052715">here</a>). The Apr '15 quarter marked its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs.<br><hr>5/28/2015 5:44:56 PM - Y - Rose today after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/premium/MD.aspx?D=052815">here</a>). This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high on the prior session, technically breaking out of a riskier &quot;late stage&quot; base with a considerable volume-driven gain. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/Premium/AMR.aspx?D=052715">here</a>). The Apr '15 quarter marked its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.<br><hr>5/28/2015 12:23:59 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents. This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high on the prior session, technically breaking out of a riskier &quot;late stage&quot; base with a considerable volume-driven gain. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read <a href="http://factbasedinvesting.com/Premium/AMR.aspx?D=052715">here</a>). The Jan &#39;15 quarter marked its 5th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Undercut its 50 DMA line then rebounded since last noted in the 3/26/15 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Strong earnings making it a better match with the fact-based investment system, however it did not form a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.&quot;</em><br><hr>3/26/2015 12:22:12 PM - Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm is extended from any sound base. Abruptly retreated from its 52-week high. Traded near its 50 DMA line yet rebounded from the session&#39;s early lows. Reported earnings <strong>+149% </strong>on<strong> +131% </strong>sales revenues for the Jan &#39;15 quarter. That marked its <strong>5</strong>th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong. Prior reports noted  - <em>&quot;Strong earnings making it a better match with the fact-based investment system, however it did not form a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.&quot;</em><br><hr>2/26/2015 12:15:57 PM - Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm gapped up for new 52-week and all-time highs today, getting more extended from any sound base. Reported earnings <strong>+149% </strong>on<strong> +131% </strong>sales revenues for the Jan &#39;15 quarter. That marked its <strong>5</strong>th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong. Last noted in the 12/05/14 mid-day report with strong earnings making it a better match with the fact-based investment system, however it did not form a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.<br><hr>12/5/2014 12:16:27 PM - Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm gapped up for new 52-week and all-time highs on prior sessions and today it is adding to a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings <strong>+124% </strong>on<strong> +115% </strong>sales revenues for the Oct &#39;14 quarter. That marked its <strong>4</strong>th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong. It did not form a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.<br><hr>12/4/2014 12:07:49 PM - Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm gapped up for new 52-week and all-time highs today following a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings <strong>+124% </strong>on<strong> +115% </strong>sales revenues for the Oct &#39;14 quarter. That marked its <strong>4</strong>th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong. It did not form a sound base, and patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.<br><hr>9/5/2014 12:16:59 PM - Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm is perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today while adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Rallying from a riskier &quot;late-stage&quot; base. Reported earnings <strong>+70% </strong>on<strong> +97% </strong>sales revenues for the July &#39;14 quarter. That marked its <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong.&quot;</em><br><hr>9/3/2014 12:24:31 PM - Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm is perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today following considerable volume-driven gains. Noted with caution in recent mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Rallying from a riskier &quot;late-stage&quot; base. Reported earnings <strong>+70% </strong>on<strong> +97% </strong>sales revenues for the July &#39;14 quarter. That marked its <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong.&quot;</em><br><hr>9/2/2014 12:12:43 PM - Holding its ground today and hitting new 52-week and all-time highs while adding to its considerable volume-driven gain from the prior session after noted with caution in the 8/29/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Rallying from a riskier &quot;late-stage&quot; base. Reported earnings <strong>+70% </strong>on<strong> +97% </strong>sales revenues for the July &#39;14 quarter. That marked its <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong.&quot;</em><br><hr>8/29/2014 12:22:25 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with its considerable volume-driven gain, rallying from a riskier &quot;late-stage&quot; base. Reported earnings <strong>+70% </strong>on<strong> +97% </strong>sales revenues for the July &#39;14 quarter. That marked its <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria), making it a better match with the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been strong.<br><hr>5/7/2014 12:15:25 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs again with today&#39;s <strong>2</strong>nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>5/6/2014 12:18:08 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Last noted with caution in the 4/07/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>4/7/2014 12:32:15 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line <strong>-8.3%</strong> off its 52-week and all-time highs. Enduring distributional pressure since last noted with caution in the 3/13/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>3/13/2014 12:11:15 PM - Hitting a new 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>3/12/2014 12:09:00 PM - Hovering near its 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>3/4/2014 12:10:34 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today&#39;s <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive gain. The 2/26/14 mid-day report cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>2/26/2014 12:36:35 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with another volume-driven gain today. Reported earnings <strong>+29%</strong> on <strong>+23%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).<br><hr>1/28/2014 12:37:11 PM - Consolidating from new 52-week and all-time highs after more volume-driven gains since last noted with caution in the 12/18/13 mid-day report as it announced plans to acquire microchip manufacturer LSI Corp (<a href="/StockProfiles/StockProfile.asp?symbol=LSI">LSI</a>) in a <strong>$6.6</strong> billion deal. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+16%</strong> on <strong>+19%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>12/18/2013 12:17:19 PM - Pulling back today following <strong>2</strong> consecutive big volume-driven gains for new 52-week and all-time highs after announcing plans to acquire microchip manufacturer LSI Corp (<a href="/StockProfiles/StockProfile.asp?symbol=LSI">LSI</a>) in a <strong>$6.6</strong> billion deal. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+16%</strong> on <strong>+19%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>12/17/2013 12:12:10 PM - Gapped up again today for a <strong>2</strong>nd consecutive big volume-driven gain for new 52-week and all-time highs. The 12/16/13 mid-day report cautioned members - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+16%</strong> on <strong>+19%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).&quot; </em><br><hr>12/16/2013 12:09:36 PM - Gapped up today for new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings <strong>+16%</strong> on <strong>+19%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, and prior quarterly comparisons were persistently below the fact-based system&#39;s <strong>+25%</strong> minimum earnings guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria).<br><hr>10/13/2011 12:16:39 PM - The 10/10/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+11%</strong> on <strong>+10%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based system&#39;s guidelines. Since noted in the 6/24/11 mid-day report it surged to a new 52-week high in July, then slumped under its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings.&quot; </em><br><hr>10/10/2011 12:21:39 PM - Reported earnings <strong>+11%</strong> on <strong>+10%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based system&#39;s guidelines. Since noted in the 6/24/11 mid-day report it surged to a new 52-week high in July, then slumped under its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>9/19/2011 12:25:49 PM - Reported earnings <strong>+11%</strong> on <strong>+10%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since noted in the 6/24/11 mid-day report it surged to a new 52-week high in July, then slumped under its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation, and it is now rebounding toward its high. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>9/15/2011 12:14:28 PM - Reported earnings <strong>+11%</strong> on <strong>+10%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since noted in the 6/24/11 mid-day report it surged to a new 52-week high in July, then slumped under its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation, and it is now rebounding toward its high. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>9/14/2011 11:59:48 AM - Reported earnings <strong>+11%</strong> on <strong>+10%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since last noted in the 6/24/11 mid-day report it surged to a new 52-week high, then slumped under its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>6/24/2011 12:18:47 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground after a volume-driven gain on 6/22/11. Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>6/23/2011 12:01:11 PM - Hit a new 52-week high on the prior session with a volume-driven gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>6/7/2011 11:58:52 AM - Found support near its 50 DMA line throughout its ongoing ascent. Proposed yet another Secondary Offering on 5/31/11. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>2/8/2011 1:07:55 PM - Gapped up today and hit another new 52-week high. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>1/27/2011 12:25:31 PM - Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high after recently slumping near support at its 50 DMA line. During 2010 it completed a Public Offering and two Secondary Offerings. Last noted in the 1/18/10 mid-day report and earlier reports - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines.&quot;</em><br><hr>1/18/2011 12:59:39 PM - Gapped down today, slumping near its 50 DMA line.  Last noted in the 12/16/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;It has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines. During 2010 it has done a Public Offering and Secondary Offering.&quot;</em><br><hr>12/16/2010 12:25:48 PM - Found support above its 50 DMA line while consolidating since noted in the 12/02/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Extended from a sound base and hitting as new 52-week hight today, it has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines. During 2010 it has done a Public Offering and Secondary Offering.&quot;</em><br><hr>12/2/2010 12:51:35 PM - Extended from a sound base and hitting as new 52-week hight today, it has shown good sales revenues and earnings increases in recent quarters satisfying the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its prior earnings history is below guidelines. During 2010 it has done a Public Offering and Secondary Offering.<br><hr>