8/25/2022 12:17:36 PM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line ($163.54) and undercutting its 200 DMA line ($150). Reported earnings +30% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior 3 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year ago periods, well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>7/21/2022 12:48:08 PM - Gapped up on 5/26/22 and made gradual progress toward its 52-week high. Reported earnings +48% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2022 versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year ago periods, well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>5/27/2022 12:31:42 PM - Gapped up on the prior session rebounding above its 50 DMA line after recently finding support near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +48% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2022 versus the year ago period. Prior 3 quarterly earnings comparisons were down from the year ago periods, well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>3/6/2019 12:09:05 PM - Finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +2% on -2% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2019 versus the year ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>11/22/2017 12:45:30 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +40% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2017 versus the year ago period and 3 of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>11/21/2017 12:41:13 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today&#39;s 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +40% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2017 versus the year ago period and 3 of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>11/20/2017 1:32:53 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time high. Reported earnings +38% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 30, 2017 versus the year ago period and 3 of the past 4 quarterly earnings comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its sub par sales revenues growth and its up and down annual earnings history (A criteria).<br><hr>8/31/2015 12:25:24 PM - Finding support at its 200 DMA line after volume-driven losses. due to report Jul &#39;15 quarterly earnings tomorrow. Noted with caution in the 5/22/15 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings +6% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/27/2015 12:21:28 PM - Finding support at its 200 DMA line after volume-driven losses. Last noted with caution in the 5/22/15 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings +6% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/22/2015 12:17:41 PM - Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance, it met resistance when challenging its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +6% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history.<br><hr>5/21/2015 12:34:42 PM - Challenging its 50 DMA line with today&#39;s volume-driven gain following damaging distributional action. Reported earnings +6% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Last noted with caution in the 2/25/15 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Great annual earnings (A criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>2/25/2015 12:18:57 PM - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line in January then steadily rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings <strong>+14%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>1/27/2015 12:17:58 PM - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line then rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/26/2015 12:25:31 PM - Pulling back today. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line then rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/23/2015 12:26:27 PM - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line then rallied to new 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/22/2015 12:12:40 PM - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line following a damaging spurt of volume-driven losses while retreating from 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/16/2015 12:18:38 PM - Slumped below its 50 DMA line with a damaging spurt of volume-driven losses while retreating from 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution repeatedly in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/15/2015 12:35:07 PM - Slumping below its 50 DMA line with a spurt of volume-driven losses while retreating from 52-week and all-time highs. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/14/2015 12:13:28 PM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line, retreating from its 52-week and all-time highs. Made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 11/20/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/12/2015 12:19:12 PM - Perched near its 52-week and all-time highs. Making gradual progress since last noted with caution in the 11/20/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>11/20/2014 12:28:17 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>11/21/2013 12:21:41 PM - Gapped down today, violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss. Reported earnings <strong>+14%</strong> on <strong>+10%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, its <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>10/10/2013 12:07:31 PM - Perched near its 52-week high. Reported earnings <strong>+10%</strong> on <strong>+9%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, its <strong>2</strong>nd consecutive quarterly earnings comparison below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>5/21/2012 12:37:53 PM - Trading below its 50 DMA line today following a damaging gap down on 5/17/12.  Reported earnings <strong>+22%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period and provided disappointing guidance. Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however the <strong>3</strong> most recent quarterly earnings increases have been below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline for the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> criteria.<br><hr>5/17/2012 12:52:06 PM - Gapped down today after reporting earnings <strong>+22%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period and providing disappointing guidance. Great annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however the <strong>3</strong> most recent quarterly earnings increases have been below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline for the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> criteria.<br><hr>5/15/2012 12:04:14 PM - Still holding its ground stubbornly just <strong>-2.1%</strong> off its 52-week high today after recently inching to new high territory without great volume conviction behind its gains. The 5/08/12 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+24%</strong> on <strong>+13%</strong> sales for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however recent quarterly earnings increases have been near or below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline for the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> criteria.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/14/2012 12:18:45 PM - Still holding its ground stubbornly just <strong>-2.9%</strong> off its 52-week high today after recently inching to new high territory without great volume conviction behind its gains. The 5/08/12 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+24%</strong> on <strong>+13%</strong> sales for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however recent quarterly earnings increases have been near or below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline for the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> criteria.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/8/2012 12:13:15 PM - Holding its ground stubbornly after recently inching to new high territory without great volume conviction behind its gains. Reported earnings <strong>+24%</strong> on <strong>+13%</strong> sales for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however recent quarterly earnings increases have been near or below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline for the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> criteria.<br><hr>2/22/2012 12:16:46 PM - Encountering distributional pressure and slumping near its 50 DMA line today. Recently inched into new high territory without great volume conviction behind its gains since last noted in the 12/19/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>12/19/2011 12:29:31 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line and inched into new high territory since noted in the 11/22/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>12/16/2011 12:45:21 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line which and inched into new high territory since last noted in the 11/22/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>11/22/2011 12:13:42 PM - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line which may now act as resistance after its recent slump below that important short-term average. Reported earnings <strong>+19%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>10/7/2011 12:14:34 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high after wedging higher without great volume conviction this week. Tight closes in on its weekly graph have formed a &quot;<strong>3</strong>-weeks tight&quot; type pattern while volume totals have recently cooled. However, it is a riskier &quot;late-stage&quot; setup and the <strong>M</strong> criteria remains a concern until a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages confirms a new rally. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/16/2011 12:51:57 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high after more volume-driven gains this week. Choppy action was noted in recent weeks as not a very sound looking base pattern. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/31/2011 12:31:00 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high after volume-driven gains following choppy action in recent weeks, not a very sound looking base pattern. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/30/2011 1:05:12 PM - Hit another new 52-week high with today&#39;s volume-driven gain, adding to its recent spurt of gains following choppy action in recent weeks, not a sound looking base pattern. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/29/2011 12:22:51 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today following choppy action in recent weeks, not a sound looking base pattern. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/21/2011 3:47:34 PM - Trading below its 50 DMA line following a negative reversal and <strong>3</strong> consecutive volume-driven losses. Its choppy action in recent weeks is not a sound looking base pattern. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. In several June mid-day reports it was noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/18/2011 12:23:05 PM - Up from the session&#39;s early lows after gapping down below its 50 DMA line today following a negative reversal. Its choppy action in recent weeks is not a sound looking base pattern. Reported earnings <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+12%</strong> sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. In several June mid-day reports it was noted - <em>&quot;Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>6/29/2011 12:53:17 PM - Hitting another new 52-week and all-time high today, wedging higher after forming a short flat base well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.<br><hr>6/21/2011 12:11:26 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today after forming a short flat base well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.<br><hr>6/7/2011 12:02:14 PM - Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line since a considerable gap up on 5/19/11 for new 52-week and all-time highs. Technically, it is extended from any sound base, while no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.<br><hr>6/3/2011 12:54:15 PM - Consolidating since a considerable gap up on 5/19/11 for new 52-week and all-time highs. Technically, it is extended from any sound base, while no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period.  Good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s <strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-14%</strong> range.<br><hr>6/1/2011 12:06:55 PM - Holding its ground since a considerable gap up on 5/19/11 for new 52-week and all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;Technically, it is extended from any sound base, while no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation since noted in the 11/18/10 mid-day report - &#39;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&#39;&quot; </em><br><hr>5/20/2011 12:03:31 PM - Pulling back today after a considerable gap up on 5/19/11 for new 52-week and all-time highs Technically, it is extended from any sound base, while no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation since noted in the 11/18/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/19/2011 12:34:25 PM - Gapped up today for new 52-week and all-time highs with its considerable gain on heavy volume. Technically, it is extended from any sound base, while no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+14%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation since noted in the 11/18/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/5/2011 9:59:40 AM - Wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs recently without great volume conviction, yet no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation since last noted in the 11/18/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>11/18/2010 12:48:03 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today but it has reversed most of its early gain, It is not near a sound base, and prior mid-day reports noted - <em>&quot;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>10/8/2010 1:06:06 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high, it is not near a sound base. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/24/2010 12:44:54 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today, it was last noted on 8/19/10 when rallying above its 50 DMA with heavy volume behind a considerable gain. It is clear of resistance due to overhead supply now. As noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/19/2010 12:11:33 PM - Gapped up today, rallying above its 50 DMA toward its 52-week high. It is clear of resistance due to overhead supply now but endured distributional pressure since noted in the 7/02/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;rising from an ascending base type of pattern. Stock split <strong>3:2</strong> effective on 6/25/10 while it found great support near its 50 DMA line. It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>7/7/2010 12:56:00 PM - Down today after a negative reversal on 7/06/10 after gapping up for a new all-time high. Noted in the 7/02/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;rising from an ascending base type of pattern. Stock split <strong>3:2</strong> effective on 6/25/10 while it found great support near its 50 DMA line. It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>7/6/2010 12:56:44 PM - It has reversed into the red after gapping up for a new all-time high today. Noted in the 7/02/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;rising from an ascending base type of pattern. Stock split <strong>3:2</strong> effective on 6/25/10 while it found great support near its 50 DMA line. It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.&quot; </em><br><hr>7/2/2010 12:31:32 PM - Hit a new all-time high today, rising from an ascending base type of pattern. Stock split <strong>3:2</strong> effective on 6/25/10 while it found great support near its 50 DMA line. It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.<br><hr>5/24/2010 12:25:45 PM - Challenging its all-time highs today. It found great support near its 50 DMA line recently while building a new base. It has a good annual earnings history and quarterly earnings increases above the <strong>+25%</strong> meet the investment system&#39;s guidelines, however sales revenues have shown just steady increases in the <strong>+12-13%</strong> range.<br><hr>5/7/2009 12:40:01 PM - Small gap up today.    Volume has dried up while consolidating in a very tight range for the past <strong>6</strong>-weeks, staying  just above its 50 DMA line, yet  shy of  multi-year resistance near  <strong>$45</strong> area. Sales revenues and quarterly earnings increases have been below the investment system&#39;s  guidelines.<br><hr>3/10/2009 11:18:01 AM - Small gap up today,  rising further  above its 50 DMA line toward stubborn multi-year resistance in the <strong>$44</strong> area. Multiple gains with above average volume recently helped it rally above its 200 DMA line. On 2/04/09 and 2/05/09 it gapped down, then it found support near prior chart lows in the low <strong>$30</strong>s. Sales revenues and quarterly earnings increases have been below guidelines.<br><hr>3/5/2009 12:18:17 PM - Gain today with volume running at an above average pace has it  trading above  its 50 DMA line.    Multiple gains with above average volume recently  helped it rally above its 200 DMA line. On 2/04/09 and 2/05/09 it gapped down, then it found support near prior chart lows in the low <strong>$30</strong>s. Sales revenues and quarterly earnings increases have been below guidelines.<br><hr>3/3/2009 12:22:31 PM - Encountering resistance near its 50 DMA line after multiple gains with above average volume last week helped it rally above its 200 DMA line. On 2/04/09 and 2/05/09 it gapped down, then it found support near prior chart lows in the low <strong>$30</strong>s. Sales revenues and quarterly earnings increases have been below guidelines.<br><hr>3/2/2009 1:01:44 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume last week helped it rally above its 200 DMA line. On 2/04/09 and 2/05/09 it gapped down, then it found support near prior chart lows in the low <strong>$30</strong>s. Sales revenues and quarterly earnings increases have been below guidelines.<br><hr>2/27/2009 12:17:36 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume this week  helped it rally above its 200 DMA line.  On 2/04/09 and 2/05/09 it gapped down, then it found support near prior chart lows in the low <strong>$30</strong>s. As previously mentioned, its lackluster sales revenues and  quarterly earnings increases make is a sub par candidate.<br><hr>2/4/2009 12:46:45 PM - Gapped down today, falling near its 50 DMA line with higher volume after an analyst downgrade.   Its 50 DMA  recently acted as a support level.   On 2/03/09 it  posted a small gain on average volume, edging to  a new 52-week  high. As previously mentioned, its  lackluster sales revenues growth history and borderline  with minimum guidlines quarterly earnings  increases make is a sub par  candidate, yet DLTR was one  the  holdings  in a  certain mutual fund portfolio of interest.  The market (the <strong>M</strong> criteria) that has been encountering distributional pressure, and <strong>3</strong> out of <strong>4</strong> stocks tend to follow the direction of the broader market.<br><hr>1/15/2009 12:56:36 PM - Recently found support near its 50 DMA line,  and it is up today with above average volume  within close striking distance of multi-year highs. DLTR  was one of only <strong>2</strong> reported holdings not  long ago in a certain fund portfolio based  (albeit loosely) on the investment system.  Gapped up on 1/07/09  after rival, Family Dollar (FDO), reported its earnings and gave stronger guidance. The lackluster sales revenues and earnings growth history of DLTR makes one believe it should be considered a sub-par candidate at best, especially in a market (the <strong>M</strong> criteria) that has been encountering distributional pressure.<br><hr>1/7/2009 12:51:37 PM - It  was  one of only 2 reported holdings not very long ago in a certain fund portfolio based, albeit loosely,  on the investment system. It  recently found support near its 50 DMA line, which is  encouraging news. Its gain has it still within close striking distance of multi-year highs today, as it gapped up  after  rival, Family Dollar (FDO), reported its earnings and gave stronger guidance.   The lackluster sales revenues and earnings growth history of DLTR makes  one believe it should be considered a sub-par candidate at best, especially in a market (the M criteria) that has been encountering distributional pressure.<br><hr>12/3/2008 1:12:05 PM - Encountered some distributional pressure and fell into its prior base since its 11/25/08 gap up when  reporting earnings and giving an optimistic outlook. Found great support near its 200 DMA line. Recently traded up with above average volume, rising above its 50 DMA line after a positive reversal on 11/21/08.<br><hr>12/2/2008 12:34:35 PM - Gapped down yesterday, falling toward prior highs, but still trading within 8<strong>% </strong>of its 52-week high. Gapped up on 11/25/08 after reporting earnings and giving an optimistic outlook. Found great support near its 200 DMA line. Recently traded up with above average volume, rising above its 50 DMA line after a positive reversal on 11/21/08.<br><hr>12/1/2008 12:47:46 PM - Gapped down today, falling toward prior highs, but still trading within <strong>7% </strong>of  its 52-week high.    Gapped up on 11/25/08 after reporting earnings and giving an optimistic outlook. Found great support near its 200 DMA line. Recently traded up with above average volume, rising above its 50 DMA line after a positive reversal on 11/21/08.<br><hr>11/26/2008 12:51:45 PM - Trading near its 52-week high today following  a gap up on 11/25/08  after reporting earnings and giving an optimistic outlook.  Found great support near its 200 DMA line.  Recently  traded up with above average volume, rising  above its 50 DMA line after a positive reversal on 11/21/08, rallying from an intra-day shakeout below its 200 DMA line. Earnings increases have been near the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, however sales revenues increases have been lackluster.<br><hr>11/25/2008 12:46:50 PM - Gapped up today after reporting earnings and giving an optimistic outlook.   Yesterday it traded up above its 50 DMA line after a positive reversal on 11/21/08, rallying from an intra-day shakeout below its 200 DMA line. Earnings increases have been near the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, however sales revenues increases  have been lackluster.<br><hr>11/24/2008 12:25:36 PM - Trading up above its 50  DMA line today after a positive reversal on 11/21/08, rallying from  a deep intra-day shakeout below its 200 DMA and prior chart lows.  Earnings and sales increases have been below the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline.<br><hr>11/20/2008 12:37:46 PM - Consolidating near  its 50 DMA line, it recently found support near its 200 DMA line. Earnings and sales increases have been below the +25% guideline.<br><hr>11/19/2008 12:45:50 PM - Consolidating  above its 50 DMA line, it  recently found  support near its 200 DMA line. Earnings and sales increases have been below the +25% guideline.<br><hr>10/29/2008 1:03:29 PM - Rallying above its 50 DMA line today after finding recent support near its 200 DMA line.     Earnings and sales increases have been below the +25% guideline.<br><hr>