12/28/2017 12:02:32 PM - Perched near its all-time high. supply. Recent quarterly comparisons through Sep '17 for this water utility firm showed accelerating sales and earnings increases greater than the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) growth history is a concern. Utility firms are not in the growth category.
2/12/2009 12:48:27 PM - Quietly consolidating near its 50 DMA line. It has failed to distance itself from the $45 level (its 2006-2007 highs), yet it faces little resistance from overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons for this water utility firm showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over its lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history - utility firms are not in the "growth" category.
1/2/2009 12:43:01 PM - Recent quarterly comparisons for this water utility firm showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over its lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history - utility firms are not in the "growth" category. Gains with above average volume helped it recently trade above the $45 level (its 2006-2007 highs), leaving no overhead supply. Insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria, as accumulation (or distribution) by insiders and institutional investors can give investors critical clues.
12/29/2008 12:35:28 PM - Recent quarterly comparisons for this water utility firm showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over its lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history - utilities are not "growth" companies. Gains with above average volume helped it recently reach the $45 level (its 2006-2007 highs) where has encountered long-term resistance, yet little overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can give investors critical clues.
12/23/2008 12:43:10 PM - Recent quarterly comparisons for this water utility firm showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over its lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history - utilities are not "growth" companies. Gains with above average volume in the past week helped it reach the $45 level (its 2006-2007 highs) where has encountered long-term resistance, yet little overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues.
12/22/2008 12:42:35 PM - Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm - not a "growth" company. Gains with above average volume last week helped it reach the $45 level (its 2006-2007 highs) where it may encounter resistance, yet little overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues.
12/19/2008 1:03:28 PM - Gains today have it trading above resistance at the $45 level (its 2006-2007 highs) with no overhead supply remaining to hinder its progress. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm - not a "growth" company.
12/18/2008 1:20:24 PM - Reaching a new 52-week high today, challenging resistance in the $45 area (its 2006-2007 highs) with little overhead supply remaining to hinder its progress. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however there are concerns over the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm - not a "growth" company.
11/24/2008 12:22:47 PM - Encountered distributional pressure last week after reaching a new 52-week high. Prior chart highs in the low $40 range have been a very stubborn resistance level. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm (not looked at as a "growth" company) is a concern.
11/21/2008 12:47:59 PM - Encountering distributional pressure this week after reaching a new 52-week high. Prior chart highs in the low $40 range have been a very stubborn resistance level. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm (not looked at as a "growth" company) is a concern.
11/20/2008 12:36:14 PM - Technically, this week it reached a new 52-week high, however prior chart highs in the low $40 range have been a very stubborn resistance level. Gains with above average volume helped it recently rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues! Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm (not looked at as a "growth" company) is a concern.
11/19/2008 12:44:33 PM - Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues! Technically, it is challenging its 52-week high and prior chart highs in the low $40 range which have been a very stubborn resistance level. Recent gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm (not looked at as a "growth" company) is a concern.
11/18/2008 1:11:11 PM - Some insider buying reported in recent months is reassuring concerning the I criteria. Accumulation or distribution by insiders and institutional investors can sometimes give investors some critical clues! Technicall, it is consolidating in close range of prior chart highs in the low $40 range which have been a very stubborn resistance level. Recent gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm (not looked at as a "growth" company) is a concern.
11/17/2008 12:34:01 PM - Consolidating after recent gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/14/2008 12:51:42 PM - Consolidating after recent gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/13/2008 12:59:32 PM - Consolidating after recent gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/12/2008 1:11:04 PM - Gains with above average volume recently helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/11/2008 12:31:16 PM - Gains with above average volume recently helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/10/2008 12:39:38 PM - Gains with above average volume recently helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/7/2008 12:25:14 PM - Gains with above average volume recently helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/6/2008 1:03:41 PM - Gains with above average volume recently helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/5/2008 12:30:51 PM - Five consecutive gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases (the C criteria), however the lackluster annual earnings (the A criteria) growth history for this water utility firm is a concern.
11/4/2008 12:40:37 PM - Four consecutive gains with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 & 200 DMA lines toward stubborn resistance in the low $40 range. Lackluster annual earnings growth history for this water utility firm is a concern, but recent quarterly comparisons showed accelerating sales and earnings increases.