1/19/2022 12:28:09 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive small volume-driven gain. Reported strong Jun and Sep '21 quarterly results versus the year ago periods. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
5/1/2013 7:32:14 PM - Gapped down today and its 4th consecutive loss was backed by heavier above average volume indicating more worrisome distributional pressure. Did not trigger a technical buy signal from the "double bottom" base pattern previously noted. May find support at its 200 DMA line, but due to damaging action it is -14.8% off its 52-week high and it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
4/30/2013 5:56:32 PM - G - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line today and its color code is changed to green after 3 consecutive losses backed by above average volume indicating distributional pressure. A prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal from the "double bottom" base pattern noted before disciplined investors may consider taking action. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
4/26/2013 5:35:58 PM - Y - Finished below its 50 DMA line today after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/20/13 high mid-point in an 11-week "double bottom" base pattern. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal before disciplined investors may consider taking action. Little resistance from overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Reported earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '09. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
4/26/2013 12:25:40 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/20/13 high mid-point in an 11-week "double bottom" base pattern. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal before disciplined investors may consider taking action. It is pulling back below its 50 DMA line today after volume-driven gains helped it nearly challenge its 52-week high on the prior session. Little resistance from overhead supply remains to hinder its progress. Reported earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarter above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been improving since a downturn in FY '09.
12/13/2012 12:02:49 PM - Trading at new 52-week and multi-year highs today with no resistance remaining to hinder its progress. Fundamentals remain a concern as its prior quarterly earnings (C criteria) history is below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
2/1/2011 1:12:55 PM - Enduring distributional pressure while perched near 52-week and multi-year highs today. Stubbornly held its ground since prior mid-day report noted - "Sales and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period showed great improvement, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
1/12/2011 12:50:06 PM - Hit new 52-week and multi-year highs with today's considerable gap up gain following previously noted volume-driven gains. The 1/05/11 mid-day report noted - "Sales and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period showed great improvement, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
1/5/2011 1:33:22 PM - Hit new 52-week and multi-year highs with this weeks gains. Sales and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period showed great improvement, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
10/25/2010 12:34:42 PM - Gapped up today and hit new 52-week and multi-year highs. Sales and earnings increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period showed great improvement, but its prior quarterly and annual earnings (A criteria) history are below guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
2/2/2010 12:22:04 PM - Sales and earnings history are below guidelines.