2/2/2015 12:38:01 PM - Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive session after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs last week, encountering distributional pressure. Reported earnings +17% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Made gradual progress and found support at its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
1/30/2015 12:39:12 PM - Pulling back for a 2nd consecutive session after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs this week, encountering distributional pressure. Made gradual progress and found support at its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
1/27/2015 12:16:53 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs following an analyst upgrade. Made gradual progress and found support at its 50 DMA line since noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
12/24/2014 11:20:53 AM - Wedging to new 52-week and multi-year highs today while tallying a 6th consecutive gain without great volume conviction. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
12/18/2014 12:03:18 PM - Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/28/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
10/28/2014 12:08:54 PM - Powering near its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 6th consecutive gain. Rebounded after slumping below its 200 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 7/28/14 mid-day report. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 5 quarterly comparisons through Sep '14. Downturn in FY '12 was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11.
7/28/2014 12:14:12 PM - Perched near its 52-week high hit on the prior session, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '14, but a downturn in FY '12 is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. Noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
7/25/2014 12:23:03 PM - Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '14, but a downturn in FY '12 is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. Approaching its 52-week high today following a brief pullback near its 50 DMA line. Noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
6/26/2014 12:20:11 PM - Reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons through Mar '14, but a downturn in FY '12 is a flaw with respect to the fact-based investment system's A criteria. Approaching its 52-week high following a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 12/20/13 mid-day report with caution - "It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
12/20/2013 12:03:31 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain clearing an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 12/05/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
12/5/2013 12:22:58 PM - Finding support at its 50 DMA line with today's gain following 3 consecutive losses. Last noted in the 11/26/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
11/26/2013 1:13:56 PM - Stubbornly holding its ground in a tight range since gapping up on 10/25/13. Still perched near its 52-week high, yet prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
11/11/2013 12:51:21 PM - Holding its ground since gapping up on 10/25/13, still perched near its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
11/5/2013 12:11:16 PM - Holding its ground since gapping up on 10/25/13, still perched near its 52-week high. The 10/28/13 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11."
10/28/2013 1:22:28 PM - Holding its ground today after gapping up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +45% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list when last noted on 4/28/11.
4/28/2011 6:57:24 PM - After the close today it reported earnings -33% on +27% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago. Still lingering below its 50 DMA line since triggering worrisome technical sell signals with damaging losses on heavy volume just over a week ago. Based on technical and fundamental concerns it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
4/27/2011 5:18:28 PM - G - Still lingering below its 50 DMA line since triggering worrisome technical sell signals with damaging losses on heavy volume just over a week ago. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th.
4/20/2011 5:42:52 PM - G - Small gain today with light volume following 2 damaging losses with heavy volume in prior 3 sessions. Concerns were raised as it completely negated its recent breakout, slumping below its 50 DMA line again and triggering worrisome technical sell signals. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th. See the latest FSU analysis for details and a new annotated graph.
4/19/2011 4:55:53 PM - G - Down considerably today with its 2nd damaging loss with heavy volume in the span of 3 sessions, it completely negated its recent breakout, slumping below its 50 DMA line again and triggering worrisome technical sell signals. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th. See the latest FSU analysis for details and a new annotated graph.
4/19/2011 3:54:57 PM - G - Down considerably today with its 2nd damaging loss with heavy volume in the span of 3 sessions. Slumping below its 50 DMA line again, raising concerns and triggering worrisome technical sell signals. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th.
4/18/2011 11:43:27 AM - G - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness, testing its 50 DMA line and prior highs near $32. Following an analyst downgrade Friday it gapped down and violated prior highs and its 50 DMA line, trading -13.9% before rebounding to close near the session high. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th.
4/15/2011 12:49:32 PM - G - After an analyst downgrade it gapped down today for a considerable loss on heavy volume, violating prior highs in the $32 area and slicing below its 50 DMA line. It found prompt support and has rebounded above the old highs and its 50 DMA line, now -3.7% and at the session high after trading -13.9% earlier. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th.
4/15/2011 10:27:42 AM - G - Gapped down today for a considerable loss on heavy volume, violating prior highs in the $32 area and slicing below its 50 DMA line, raising concerns. Now up from the session's early lows, trading near that important short-term average line recognized as a chart support level to watch. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th.
4/14/2011 1:37:42 PM - G - Consolidating near its all-time high with volume totals cooling. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Due to report earnings after the close on Thursday, April 28th.
4/8/2011 6:15:05 PM - G - Holding its ground near its all-time high after enduring distributional pressure this week. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
4/5/2011 7:01:17 PM - G - Churned above average volume today and closed in the red, enduring distributional pressure. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
4/4/2011 3:29:37 PM - G - Hit another new high today then reversed into the red. Color code was changed to green while getting extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Approximately 40% of successful winners pull back and test support at their prior resistance level before continuing higher. Disciplined investors always limit losses if a stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
3/30/2011 11:41:04 AM - G - Rising again today, its color code is changed to green while getting extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Approximately 40% of successful winners pull back and test support at their prior resistance level before continuing higher. Disciplined investors always limit losses if a stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
3/29/2011 5:33:02 PM - Y - Traded up today after early weakness following a worrisome negative reversal previously noted on the prior session. Color code was changed to yellow after the pullback near its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Approximately 40% of successful winners pull back and test support at their prior resistance level before continuing higher. Disciplined investors always limit losses if a stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
3/29/2011 12:41:00 PM - Y - Trading up today after early weakness following a worrisome negative reversal on the prior session. Color code is changed to yellow after the pullback near its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Approximately 40% of successful winners pull back and test support at their prior resistance level before continuing higher. Disciplined investors always limit losses if a stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
3/28/2011 7:07:46 PM - G - Finished near the session low today after a negative reversal for a considerable loss on above average volume. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
3/28/2011 12:26:44 PM - G - Hovering at its all-time high, holding its ground stubbornly after a spurt of 3 consecutive gains with above average volume last week. Prior highs in the $32 area define support to watch above its 50 DMA line.
3/25/2011 11:11:34 AM - G - Perched at its all-time high, holding its ground stubbornly after a spurt of 3 consecutive gains with above average volume. Color code was changed to green after getting extended from its latest base. The M criteria remains an overriding concern until a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages confirms a new rally.
3/23/2011 6:17:44 PM - G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain for a new high today following a technical breakout. Color code is changed to green after rallying beyond the "max buy" level. The bullish action warrants attention, however the M criteria remains an overriding concern until a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages confirms a new rally.
3/22/2011 6:34:11 PM - Y - Posted a second consecutive gain for a new high today following a technical breakout and strong finish on the prior session with 3 times average volume. Color code was changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its prior high plus 10 cents. The bullish action warrants attention, however the M criteria remains an overriding concern until a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages confirms a new rally. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
3/22/2011 12:05:54 PM - Y - Off today's earlier highs immediately following a technical breakout and strong finish on the prior session with 3 times average volume. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its prior high plus 10 cents. The bullish action warrants attention, however the M criteria remains an overriding concern until a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages confirms a new rally. The 3/16/11 mid-day report noted - "Sales revenues increases show steady sequential deceleration from +55%, +49%, +47%, +43%, +40%, +37%, +34%, to +30% from the Mar '09 through the latest Dec '10 quarterly comparison(s) versus the respective year(s) earlier. It has shown good annual earnings increases since FY '08 and (A criteria) and great earning improvement in recent quarterly comparisons. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $32 level, meanwhile it has been enduring distributional pressure while building a choppy 13-week base. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is a reassuring sign (I criteria), rising from 241 in Mar '10 to 293 in Dec '10."
3/16/2011 1:24:51 PM - Sales revenues increases show steady sequential deceleration from +55%, +49%, +47%, +43%, +40%, +37%, +34%, to +30% from the Mar '09 through the latest Dec '10 quarterly comparison(s) versus the respective year(s) earlier. It has shown good annual earnings increases since FY '08 and (A criteria) and great earning improvement in recent quarterly comparisons. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $32 level, meanwhile it has been enduring distributional pressure while building a choppy 13-week base. Increasing ownership by top-rated funds is a reassuring sign (I criteria), rising from 241 in Mar '10 to 293 in Dec '10.