11/18/2014 12:14:45 PM - Reported a strong earnings increase for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.

5/29/2013 12:18:02 PM - Holding its ground at its 52-week high and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation then rebounded to new highs since noted 1/24/13 mid-day report. Prior mid-day reports have cautioned - "Quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."

5/28/2013 12:27:48 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high today. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation then rebounded to new highs since noted 1/24/13 mid-day report. The 5/20/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."

5/20/2013 12:13:46 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its latest consolidation then rebounded to new highs since last noted 1/24/13 mid-day report. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.

1/24/2013 12:18:22 PM -

Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high after unveiling a $5.50 Special Dividend and $0.75 Quarterly Dividend. When last noted in the 1/17/13 mid-day report it had just priced a new IPO raising $600 Million as it was noted with caution - "It is extended from any sound base pattern after recently wedging to new 52-week highs. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."



1/17/2013 12:04:52 PM -

Priced a new IPO today raising $600 Million. It is extended from any sound base pattern after recently wedging to new 52-week highs. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. Abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria, as its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.



12/31/2012 12:14:33 PM -

Extended from any sound base pattern and perched near its 52-week high today. Recently encountering distributional pressure. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 show strong sales revenues and earnings increases satisfying the C criteria, but an abrupt downturn in FY '10 earnings is a flaw concerning the A criteria. Last noted in the 2/14/12 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings improvement but its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."



2/14/2012 12:19:47 PM -

Rebounded near its 52-week high with a streak of gains on lighter than average volume. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/14/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings improvement but its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."



9/14/2011 12:04:50 PM -

Slumping under its 50 DMA line today. The 9/13/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings improvement but its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines."



9/13/2011 12:50:59 PM -

Recent quarterly comparisons show strong sales revenues and earnings improvement but its annual earnings history has been erratic and below the fact-based system's guidelines.



10/20/2009 1:05:42 PM -

Sales and earnings history are below guidelines.