5/3/2024 1:00:36 PM - Reversed into the red after hitting a new all-time high today following 6 consecutive gains marked by ever-increasing volume. Its 50 DMA line ($133) defines near-term support to watch. Reported earnings +51% on +7% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter, its 3rd quarterly earnings comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Subpar sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been up and down.
3/5/2024 12:22:09 PM - Gapped up for a new 52-week high today challenging its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($112.54) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +68% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
2/14/2024 1:00:45 PM - Gapped up for a new high today after consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($85.49). Reported earnings +68% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '23 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
9/14/2020 12:27:25 PM - Still consolidating near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($85.49). Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
9/11/2020 12:16:47 PM - Still consolidating near its 52-week high and above its 50 DMA line ($85.36). Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
9/4/2020 12:09:42 PM - Consolidating near its 52-week high. Reported earnings +60% on +1% sales revenues for the Jun '20 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
6/5/2020 12:48:23 PM - Rebounding toward its 52-week high with today's gap up and big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +101% on +4% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Sub par sales revenues growth rate is not indicative of a new product or service in great demand (N criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12.
3/6/2020 12:01:49 PM - Found support near its 50 DMA line while recently consolidating. Stalled after powering to a new 52-week high when last noted with caution in the 2/11/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +107% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12."
2/11/2020 12:47:55 PM - Powering to a new 52-week high today with a gap up and considerable gain. Reported earnings +107% on +3% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. Annual earnings (A criteria) sputtered after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12.
4/3/2013 12:32:10 PM - Perched at its 52-week high today following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session amid widespread strength in Healthcare-related issues. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line acted as support during its consolidation since last noted in the 3/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. It has shown resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 when details and an annotated graph were shown under the headline, 'Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action'".
3/7/2013 12:14:06 PM - Gapped down today, retreating from its 52-week high hit earlier this week with a spurt of volume-driven gains. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near-term support in the $116 area. Quarterly earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based system. It has shown resilience since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 when details and an annotated graph were shown under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
1/2/2013 11:47:20 AM - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line today with a volume-driven loss, bucking a mostly positive market. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 as the latest FSU analysis included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
12/4/2012 11:56:53 AM - It remains trading below its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses raised technical concerns. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 as the latest FSU analysis included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
11/30/2012 12:05:43 PM - Technical concerns were raised while slumping below its 50 DMA line. Above average volume is behind today's 5th consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 as the latest FSU analysis included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
11/29/2012 12:08:09 PM - Technical concerns were raised while slumping below its 50 DMA line. Above average volume is behind today's 4th consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/28/12 as the latest FSU analysis included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline, "Deteriorating Fundamentals and Technical Action".
11/28/2012 6:54:48 PM - Technical concerns were raised while slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
11/28/2012 12:42:23 PM - G - Technical concerns are raised while slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
11/27/2012 11:17:34 AM - G - Consolidating -6.4% off its 52-week high and near its 50 DMA line today. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
11/21/2012 12:03:41 PM - G - Consolidating -5% off its 52-week high today following a streak of 9 consecutive weekly gains. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
11/20/2012 1:55:45 PM - G - Still stubbornly holding its ground only -2.8% off its 52-week high today following a streak of 9 consecutive weekly gains. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
11/16/2012 2:03:01 PM - G - Holding its ground only -2.4% off its 52-week high today, on track for a 9th consecutive weekly gain. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
11/12/2012 4:03:21 PM - G - Holding its ground -3.2% off its 52-week high today. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
11/8/2012 5:25:57 PM - G - Pulled back with above average volume behind a 2nd consecutive loss while finishing -4% off its 52-week high. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
11/6/2012 1:03:29 PM - G - Hitting another new 52-week high today with volume running at an above average pace while getting more extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system.
10/31/2012 4:32:17 PM - G - Reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. Hit a new 52-week high today with a gain backed by above average volume, getting more extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/24/2012 4:03:29 PM - G - Hovering near its 52-week high, extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/18/2012 10:22:20 AM - G - Hitting another new 52-week high today, getting more extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/15/2012 4:08:54 PM - G - Reversed from its 52-week high today and closed near the session low with a loss on above average volume. Extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/12/2012 4:22:29 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high today, getting even more extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/10/2012 7:54:36 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high today with another volume-driven gain, getting even more extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
10/10/2012 1:43:30 PM - G - Hitting another new 52-week high today, getting even more extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/9/2012 1:58:20 PM - G - Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high after getting extended from its latest sound base. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/3/2012 1:31:59 PM - G - Gain today without great volume conviction helped it hit a new 52-week high above its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to green. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
10/2/2012 5:06:43 PM - Y - Gain today with average volume led to its best-ever close, yet it remains below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $100 and its 50 DMA line define near term support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
9/27/2012 3:55:19 PM - Y - Gain today with light volume has it poised for a best-ever close. Considerable gain on 9/21/12 above its pivot point was backed by more than 3 times average volume confirming a technical buy signal.
9/21/2012 4:09:41 PM - Y - Considerable gain today and new high close above its pivot point was backed by more than 3 times average volume confirming a technical buy signal.
9/14/2012 4:38:26 PM - Y - Enduring mild distributional pressure while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. A subsequent gain for a new high close above its pivot point backed by +40% above average volume is the bare minimum volume needed to trigger a technical buy signal.
9/12/2012 5:03:40 PM - Y - Today's gain helped it make a stand near its 50 DMA line and the color code is changed to yellow. A subsequent gain above its pivot point backed by +40% above average volume is the bare minimum volume needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Featured in the 9/05/12 mid-day report (read here) while hitting a new high with a considerable volume-driven gain.
9/11/2012 12:17:03 PM - G - Today's pullback below its 50 DMA line hurts its outlook and the color code is changed to green while more distributional pressure raises concerns. A subsequent gain above its pivot point backed by +40% above average volume is the bare minimum volume needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Featured in the 9/05/12 mid-day report (read here) while hitting a new high with a considerable volume-driven gain.
9/10/2012 4:44:35 PM - Y - Today's pullback with higher volume indicates distributional pressure. A subsequent gain above its pivot point backed by +40% above average volume is the bare minimum volume needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Featured in the 9/05/12 mid-day report (read here) while hitting a new high with a considerable volume-driven gain.
9/6/2012 5:13:04 PM - Y - Today's gain above its pivot point was backed by only +26% above average volume. Featured in the 9/05/12 mid-day report (read here) while hitting a new high with a considerable volume-driven gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
9/5/2012 6:08:48 PM - Y - Finished just below its pivot point today after highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) while hitting a new high with a considerable volume-driven gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
9/5/2012 12:18:17 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new high today with a considerable volume-driven gain, rising from an orderly flat base with no overhead supply to act as resistance. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) and it has shown steady annual earnings growth. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from 1,005 in Dec '11 to 950 in Jun '12, a slightly disconcerting sign concerning the I criteria.
8/7/2012 12:18:12 PM - Perched near its 52-week high encountering recent distributional pressure, but no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline (C criteria) and it has shown steady annual earnings growth. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from 1,009 in Dec '11 to 970 in Jun '12, a slightly disconcerting sign concerning the I criteria.
8/29/2006 12:36:51 PM - "C" below guidelines and base is questionable.
3/7/2005 12:31:27 PM - G - L in great group. Highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $31.44 (adjusted for 3/2 stock split). Has since consolidating and is building a 6 week base. If it falls below $40.00 lower prices may follow.
2/17/2005 12:32:14 PM - G - L in excellent group. Very highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $31.44 (adjusted for 3/2 stock split). Has since consolidating and built a 5 week base. If it falls below $40.00 lower prices may follow.
2/11/2005 12:27:36 PM - G - L in excellent group. Very highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $31.44 (adjusted for 3/2 stock split). Has since consolidating and built a 5 week base. Now moving higher.
2/10/2005 12:25:59 PM - G - L in excellent group. Very highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $31.44 (adjusted for 3/2 stock split). Has since consolidating and built a 5 week base. Now moving higher.
2/9/2005 12:46:29 PM - G - L in excellent group. Very highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $31.44 (adjusted for 3/2 stock split). Has since consolidating and built a 5 week base. Now moving higher.
12/14/2004 12:15:50 PM - G - Best in good group. Very highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $47.16. Too ET from a sound base of support at this point to be considered buyable under the guidelines.
5/3/2004 1:00:00 PM - G - Best in good group. Very highly ranked by IBD. Nice "A", "S", "I". Decent "C" Made noteworthy on this report 03/26/04 at $47.16
5/19/2004 4:15:00 PM - Still trending downward. Eclipsed recent lows and breaking support. (Daily CANSLIM.net coverage will be suspended.)
5/18/2004 4:15:00 PM - Still trending downward though did not eclipse yesterday's low. The stock is in support area now. Files SEC and other required quarterly papers.
5/17/2004 4:15:00 PM - Gap down and considerable loss on slightly above average volume. Declares 3 for 2 split with distribution on June 15
5/14/2004 4:15:00 PM - Close below 50 DMA on above average volume. Continued 2-week downtrend (see story above).
5/13/2004 4:15:00 PM - Loss on above average volume. Right at 50 DMA.
5/12/2004 4:15:00 PM - Above average volume day as price dips below 50 DMA then closes above it.
5/11/2004 4:15:00 PM - Nice up day up from support level on good volume.
5/10/2004 4:15:00 PM - Breaks 50 DMA and uptrend on about average volume. Support at March highs.
5/7/2004 4:15:00 PM - Like others, attempted gains intra-day then closed lower. Initial support at yesterday's low ($48.70), then 50 DMA at $47.17. Filed SEC and quarterly report yesterday
5/6/2004 4:15:00 PM - Somewhat uneventful session. Initial support at yesterday's low ($48.70), then 50 DMA at $47.17. Filed SEC and quarterly report yesterday
5/5/2004 4:15:00 PM - Traded in a fairly tight range today after recently announcing positive earnings. Initial support at yesterday's low ($48.70), then 50 DMA at $47.17. Filed SEC and quarterly report today.
5/4/2004 4:15:00 PM - Traded in a fairly tight range today after announcing positive earnings. Initial support at yesterday's low ($48.70), then 50 DMA at $47.17
5/3/2004 4:15:00 PM - Announced positive earnings and closed down on 4 times average volume and testing initial support and ending well above its low ($48.70)