12/2/2021 11:11:39 AM - Azenta Inc. (AZTA), formerly Brooks Automation Inc., is now trading under a new ticker. The previous ticker was "BRKS." The company had said on Nov. 16 that it was changing its name to Azenta, following the launch of the Azenta Life Sciences brand, and after announcing in September that it was selling its semiconductor automation business to Thomas H. Lee Partners. Consolidating above the prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line which define important near-term support to watch where violations may trigger technical sell signals. Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
12/1/2021 9:49:05 AM - Y - Azenta Inc. (AZTA), formerly Brooks Automation Inc., is now trading under a new ticker. The previous ticker was "BRKS." The company had said on Nov. 16 that it was changing its name to Azenta, following the launch of the Azenta Life Sciences brand, and after announcing in September that it was selling its semiconductor automation business to Thomas H. Lee Partners. Consolidating above the prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line which define important near-term support to watch where violations may trigger technical sell signals. Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
11/30/2021 5:36:27 PM - Y - Today's loss with above average volume led to a pullback below its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to yellow. Prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support to watch where violations may trigger technical sell signals. Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
11/24/2021 5:08:28 PM - G - Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line ($109.56) after today's 4th consecutive loss, still above its "max buy" level. Prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
11/22/2021 5:21:02 PM - G - Reversed an early gain for a loss today with higher (near average) volume. Color code was changed to green after rallying back above its "max buy" level. Prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line ($108) define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
11/16/2021 12:41:40 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after rallying back above its "max buy" level with today's early gain. Prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line ($106.42) define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
11/11/2021 12:36:53 PM - Y - Reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code is changed to yellow while pulling back below its "max buy" level with volume-driven losses. Prior high in the $110 area defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($104.66).
11/10/2021 1:45:24 PM - G - Due to report Sep 21 quarterly results. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Extended from any sound base, it recently wedged into new all-time high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Prior high in the $110 area defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($104).
11/8/2021 6:15:01 PM - G - Today's 9th consecutive gain with below average volume helped it hit another new all-time high. Prior high in the $110 area defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
11/1/2021 5:03:10 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after today's 4th consecutive gain with near average volume, rallying beyond its "max buy" level for a new high. Prior high in the $110 area defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
10/28/2021 4:52:00 PM - Y - Gapped up and hit a new high today with near average volume, not above average volume indicative of great institutional buying demand. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. It has been repeatedly noted - "Subsequent gains above the pivot point or prior highs backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a convincing technical buy signal."
10/27/2021 6:10:28 PM - Y - Posted a small gain today with lighter than average volume, leaving it perched at its 52-week high. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. It has been repeatedly noted - "Subsequent gains above the pivot point or prior highs backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a convincing technical buy signal."
10/20/2021 5:28:10 PM - Y - Posted a 5th consecutive gain today with lighter than average volume. Still perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point or prior highs backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a convincing technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
10/14/2021 6:15:05 PM - Y - Posted a gain today with lighter than average volume. Still perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point or prior highs backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a convincing technical buy signal.
10/7/2021 5:57:10 PM - Y - Posted a gain today with higher volume. Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high hit last week. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a convincing technical buy signal.
10/5/2021 5:50:17 PM - Y - Stalled after quietly touching a new 52-week high last week. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a convicing technical buy signal.
9/28/2021 5:42:35 PM - Y - Pulled back from its 52-week high with today's loss on average volume after a streak of 8 consecutive gains. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal.
9/23/2021 5:23:03 PM - Y - Challenged to 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal.
9/21/2021 12:21:25 PM - Y - On track for a 4th consecutive gain. Pivot point cited was based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal.
9/20/2021 5:25:12 PM - Y - Posted a big gain today and it was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Rallied toward its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
9/20/2021 12:43:59 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Nearly challenging its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Rebounding after a slump below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/07/21. Fundamentals remain strong.
7/7/2021 2:57:01 PM - Its 50 DMA line ($96) acted as resistance. On track today for a 6th consecutive loss, and it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Slumping near the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) where a violation would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.
7/1/2021 4:22:35 PM - G - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($96.90) which acted as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses. A rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.
6/24/2021 3:51:08 PM - G - Rebounding toward its 50 DMA line ($97.17) which may act as resistance after damaging volume-driven losses. A rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.
6/18/2021 3:20:54 PM - G - Gapped down today slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($97.31) with a big loss raising concerns. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.
6/15/2021 4:02:21 PM - G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($97.52) which defines important near-term support. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise serious concerns.
6/9/2021 6:11:02 PM - G - Pulled back with below average volume testing its its 50 DMA line ($96.56) which defines important near-term support. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise serious concerns.
6/3/2021 5:59:07 PM - G - Pulled back today with below average volume, still consolidating above its "max buy" level and above its 50 DMA line ($94.92) which defines near-term support. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise serious concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
5/28/2021 5:39:37 PM - G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with light volume and its color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($94) where it found prompt support. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise serious concerns.
5/25/2021 5:43:05 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow after pulling back below its "max buy" level. Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($93.21) where it found prompt support. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise serious concerns.
5/20/2021 5:49:11 PM - G - Rebounded further above its 50 DMA line with light volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. It has not formed a sound base. More damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise greater concerns.
5/19/2021 2:56:41 PM - G - It has not formed a sound base but found prompt support after undercutting prior highs in the $91 area and its 50 DMA line ($92.26). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
5/13/2021 5:56:47 PM - G - Posted a volume-driven gain today but it is still sputtering below prior highs in the $91 area and also below its 50 DMA line ($91.12). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
5/11/2021 12:37:04 PM - G - Halting its slide with today's gain, finding prompt support after violating prior highs in the $91 area and also undercutting its 50 DMA line ($90.93). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
5/10/2021 2:42:14 PM - G - Violating prior highs in the $91 area and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($90.84) with today's damaging loss raising concerns and triggering technical sell signals. Only a prompt rebound would help its outlook improve.
5/7/2021 11:54:09 AM - G - Color code is changed to green after rising back above the previously noted "max buy" level. Tested support near prior highs in the $91 area and its 50 DMA line ($90.71). More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals.
5/4/2021 5:41:59 PM - Y - Volume was above average behind today's 4th consecutive loss. Color code is changed to yellow while testing support near prior highs in the $91 area and its 50 DMA line ($89.92). More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals.
5/3/2021 6:10:24 PM - G - Pulled back toward its "max buy" level with lighter volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($89.69).
4/30/2021 5:31:16 PM - G - Extended from the prior base, it pulled back from its all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive loss. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($89.46). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
4/29/2021 3:12:46 PM - G - Pulling back from its all-time high with today's big loss. Extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($89.08).
4/23/2021 5:04:03 PM - G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with average volume for a best-ever close, getting extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($87.72).
4/21/2021 6:00:34 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after today's gain and rebound back above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($87).
4/20/2021 5:39:35 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow as it pulled back below its "max buy" level on lighter (near average) volume today after a "negative reversal" on the prior session at its all-time high. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($86.78).
4/19/2021 5:13:59 PM - G - There was a "negative reversal" today after hitting a new all-time high. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($86.50).
4/15/2021 5:40:29 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after quietly rising back above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($84)
4/9/2021 5:38:09 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow after quietly consolidating back below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($84)
4/6/2021 12:18:21 PM - G - Edging higher today and its color code is changed to green. Finished strong on the prior session after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new all-time high with heavier volume behind its 4th consecutive gain while clearing a 6-week base, but quickly getting extended. Found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($83.13) in recent weeks. Reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18.
4/5/2021 6:07:20 PM - Y - Finished strong today after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new all-time high with heavier volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain while clearing a 6-week base and quickly getting extended. Found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($82.80) in recent weeks. Reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18.
4/5/2021 12:41:24 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new all-time high with heavier volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain while clearing a 6-week base. Found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($82.83) in recent weeks. Reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18.
3/22/2021 12:18:59 PM - Has not formed a sound base but it is perched within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($81.93). Reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18.
12/31/2020 12:48:58 PM - Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line ($65.75) with a volume-driven loss. Last noted in the 11/11/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +104% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18."
11/11/2020 12:07:46 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +104% on +24% sales revenues for the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
7/31/2020 12:44:12 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +60% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Went through a choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
12/17/2019 12:23:25 PM - Reported earnings +41% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big gain after slumping from its all-time high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported negative earnings comparisons in the Mar and Jun '19 quarters versus the year ago periods. Erratic fundamentals since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18."
11/15/2019 11:49:39 AM - Reported earnings +41% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Holding its ground stubbornly after blasting to a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain on 11/07/19 when the mid-day report noted - "Reported negative earnings comparisons in the Mar and Jun '19 quarters versus the year ago periods. Erratic fundamentals since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18."
11/7/2019 12:29:47 PM - Reported earnings +41% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Blasting to a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain today. Reported negative earnings comparisons in the Mar and Jun '19 quarters versus the year ago periods. Erratic fundamentals since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
8/29/2018 12:22:58 PM - Pulling back today after gapping up and blasting to a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session following news it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its semiconductor cryogenics business to Edwards Vacuum LLC (a member of the Atlas Copco Group) for $675 million in cash. Found support at it 200 DMA line during the consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/31/18.
7/31/2018 2:56:36 PM - Subsequent gains and a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($32.60) is needed for its outlook to improve. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 79, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
7/25/2018 6:22:56 PM - G - Color code is changed to green while slumping well below its 50 DMA line ($32.50) with today's 5th consecutive loss. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 74, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
7/18/2018 5:39:10 PM - Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($32.31) with recent gains backed by light volume. Stalled after featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report.
7/11/2018 12:36:54 PM - Y - Pulling back on higher volume today after wedging toward the prior high with gains backed by light volume. Stalled after featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report, yet found support well above its 50 DMA line ($31.82) during the recent consolidation.
7/9/2018 5:18:28 PM - Y - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with light volume. Stalled after featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report, yet found support well above its 50 DMA line ($31.44) during the recent consolidation.
7/2/2018 6:15:00 PM - Y - Posted a gain today with light volume. Stalled after featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report as it clinched a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
6/25/2018 5:44:34 PM - Y - Pulled back today for a 3rd consecutive loss. Stalled after featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report as it clinched a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
6/18/2018 12:25:46 PM - Y - Pulling back today. First featured in the 6/15/18 mid-day report as it clinched a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
6/15/2018 6:01:29 PM - Y - Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/01/17 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report, it clinched a technical buy signal with heavy volume behind today's big 5th consecutive gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/15/2018 12:13:58 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/01/17 high plus 10 cents. A strong close may clinch a technical buy signal as it is hitting new multi-year highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. The 7 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following a large drop in FY '12-13 its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
5/31/2018 12:26:10 PM - Rebounding near multi-year highs after a choppy consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 9/15/17 mid-day report. The 7 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Following a large drop in FY '12-13 its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
9/15/2017 12:02:37 PM - Rebounding near multi-year highs after a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 4/28/17 mid-day report. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a large drop in FY '12-13, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
9/14/2017 12:38:44 PM - Rebounding near multi-year highs after a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 4/28/17 mid-day report. The 4 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '17 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a large drop in FY '12-13, making it not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
4/28/2017 1:00:54 PM - Perched at multi-year highs after a spurt of gains. The 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '17 show strong earnings increases. Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a large drop in FY '12-13, not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
3/29/2017 12:19:07 PM - Perched near multi-year highs, but the prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
3/24/2017 12:06:36 PM - Perched near multi-year highs, but the 3/23/17 mid-day report cautioned - "Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
3/23/2017 12:15:47 PM - Perched at multi-year highs following volume-driven gains. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) are not a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.
3/3/2011 11:46:04 AM - Gapped up and hit another new 52-week high today, making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 2/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus losses the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
3/2/2011 12:00:38 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 2/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus losses the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
2/7/2011 12:41:47 PM - Held its ground and continued higher following a considerable volume-driven gain on 1/14/11 with heavy volume for a new 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus losses the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
2/4/2011 12:30:04 PM - Held its ground and continued higher following a considerable volume-driven gain on 1/14/11 with heavy volume for a new 52-week high. The 1/18/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus losses the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
1/18/2011 1:02:32 PM - Holding its ground today following a considerable volume-driven gain on 1/14/11 with heavy volume for a new 52-week high. Recent quarters showed better sales and earnings increases versus losses the year earlier. Prior quarterly comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) growth have not been strong and steady, so it is fundamentally below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
6/28/2007 12:27:34 PM - Base questionable.