8/26/2024 12:01:13 PM - Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +24% on +11% sales for the Jun '24 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons did not show strong and steady earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
3/15/2024 12:12:54 PM - Perched at its all-time high. Reported earnings +8% on +4% sales for the Dec '23 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
4/27/2023 12:30:37 PM - Slumping well below its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +14% sales for the Dec '22 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) had a downturn in FY '20.
12/16/2019 12:28:55 PM - Inching into new all-time high territory with today's 10th consecutive gain. Sub par sales revenues growth rate remains a concern. Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales for the Sep '19 quarter, and three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been steady.
12/9/2019 12:15:20 PM - Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales for the Sep '19 quarter, and three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been steady.
10/8/2018 12:34:04 PM - Slumping to its 200 DMA line ($130) with a streak of 5 straight losses. Reported earnings +49% on +9% sales for the Jun '18 quarter. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '18 had earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been steady.
5/10/2018 12:34:59 PM - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($134.67) this week after a damaging streak of 11 losses. Reported earnings +53% on +5% sales for the Mar '18 quarter. Fundamentals are not a great match with winning models of the fact-based investment system.
2/8/2018 12:48:53 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses this week. Reported earnings +40% on +12% sales for the Sep '17 quarter. Fundamentals are not a great match with winning models of the fact-based investment system.
7/31/2014 11:54:02 AM - Challenging its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +26% on +9% sales for the Jun '14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system."
5/22/2014 12:09:40 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +44% on +8% sales for the Mar '14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system."
4/24/2014 12:23:51 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today while adding to a streak of consecutive gains. Reported earnings +20% on +19% sales for the Dec '13 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system."
4/21/2014 11:59:00 AM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +20% on +19% sales for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Last noted in the 3/03/14 mid-day report with caution - "Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system."
3/3/2014 12:22:03 PM - Pulling back from its new 52-week high hit last week. Reported earnings +20% on +19% sales for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 1/24/14 mid-day report with caution - "It is very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - 'Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area.'"
1/24/2014 12:16:58 PM - Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with today's considerable loss. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "It is very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - 'Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area.'"
1/7/2014 12:26:52 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high after gapping up today. Held its ground stubbornly following a streak of volume-driven gains, and it is very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
1/3/2014 12:12:01 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high following a streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
12/24/2013 11:14:29 AM - Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
12/23/2013 12:27:57 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today while adding to a recent streak of volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system although recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '13 showed better sales revenues and earnings increases. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
12/19/2013 12:26:15 PM - Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 9 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
12/18/2013 12:24:08 PM - Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 8 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
12/17/2013 12:13:44 PM - Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive volume-driven gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
12/16/2013 12:12:38 PM - Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
9/9/2013 12:14:36 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
9/6/2013 12:19:25 PM - Challenging its 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support while recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
9/4/2013 12:15:23 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
8/27/2013 12:56:20 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
8/23/2013 12:21:39 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since long ago noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
2/15/2012 12:27:09 PM - Gapped down today, abruptly pulling back from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. Fundamentals are not a match with winning models of the fact-based system. It survived but failed to impress since last noted in the 10/26/07 mid-day report - "Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area."
10/26/2007 1:06:27 PM - Gapped up for new all time highs after reporting earnings. Its earnings and sales growth history are below guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area.
10/22/2007 12:22:25 PM - Earnings and sales history are below the guidelines. Recently rallied above its prior 2007 high in the $49 area.
9/21/2007 12:45:47 PM - Earnings and sales history are below the guidelines. Recently rallied to challenge its prior 2007 high in the $49 area, where a future breakout may be of interest to some technical traders.
8/10/2007 12:40:20 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
8/9/2007 12:53:36 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
8/8/2007 12:42:57 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
7/16/2007 12:47:51 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
6/29/2007 12:32:41 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
6/15/2007 12:37:37 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
5/21/2007 12:26:48 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
5/15/2007 12:24:07 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
5/14/2007 12:27:12 PM - "C" and sales history are below the guidelines and no base to buy from.
10/11/2004 1:00:00 PM - L in pretty good group. BV BO recently froma short trem cup with handle like patern. Has pulled back since then.
10/5/2004 1:00:00 PM - L in pretty good group. BV BO yesturday froma short trem cup with handle like patern.
10/4/2004 1:00:00 PM - L in pretty good group. BV BO today froma short trem cup with handle like patern.