6/29/2021 1:00:41 PM - Reported earnings +59% with +12% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended April 30, 2021 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate decelerated in sequential comparisons. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 764 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.


4/16/2021 12:53:09 PM - Hitting new all-time highs with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +35% with +9% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended January 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate decelerated in sequential comparisons. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 750 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.


4/15/2021 12:28:01 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +35% with +9% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended January 31, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate decelerated in sequential comparisons. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 750 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.


5/24/2019 12:39:13 PM - Gapped down on the prior session retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +25% with +9% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended January 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sales revenues growth rate decelerated in sequential comparisons. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 789 million shares outstanding (S criteria) makes it an unlikely sprinter.


2/17/2012 12:05:31 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high today while on track for its 7th consecutive weekly gain. The 2/02/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +20% with +0% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases while sales revenues growth decelerated. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 1.79 billion shares outstanding makes it an unlikely sprinter."

2/3/2012 1:00:47 PM - At its 52-week high today while on track for its 6th consecutive daily gain and 5th consecutive weekly gain. The 2/02/12 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +20% with +0% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases while sales revenues growth decelerated. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 1.79 billion shares outstanding makes it an unlikely sprinter."

2/2/2012 12:05:06 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today while on track for a 5th consecutive daily and 5th consecutive weekly gain. Reported earnings +20% with +0% sales revenues growth for the latest quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases while sales revenues growth decelerated. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 1.79 billion shares outstanding makes it an unlikely sprinter.

8/16/2011 12:19:13 PM - Recent quarterly comparisons showed strong earnings increases while sales revenues growth decelerated. Its up and down annual earnings history is also a concern with respect to the A criteria. Large supply of 1.88 billion shares outstanding makes it an unlikely sprinter.