10/27/2021 12:38:45 PM - Gapped down today after reporting Sep '21 quarterly earnings -24% on -27% sales revenues versus the year ago period. There was M&A news on 4/26/21. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/20/21 after sputtering below its 50 DMA line for weeks while its Relative Strength Rating slumped below the 80+ minimum guideline.
4/27/2021 12:28:52 PM - Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/20/21 after sputtering below its 50 DMA line for weeks while its Relative Strength Rating slumped below the 80+ minimum guideline.
4/20/2021 5:48:01 PM - Today it slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($45.59) which has acted as resistance in recent weeks. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Near-term support to watch is prior lows. Relative Strength Rating is 71, below the 80+ minimum guideline.
4/19/2021 2:39:50 PM - G - Still hovering below its 50 DMA line ($45.63) which has acted as resistance in recent weeks. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Near-term support to watch is prior lows. Relative Strength Rating is 72, below the 80+ minimum guideline.
4/13/2021 5:42:02 PM - G - Still sputtering just below its 50 DMA line ($45.63) which has acted as resistance in recent weeks. Near-term support to watch is prior lows. Relative Strength Rating is 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
4/12/2021 5:46:30 PM - G - Sputtering just below its 50 DMA line ($45.61) with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. Near-term support to watch is prior lows. Relative Strength Rating is 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline.
4/5/2021 6:10:47 PM - G - Sputtering near its 50 DMA line ($45.68) with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. Near-term support to watch is prior lows.
3/29/2021 5:20:46 PM - G - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($45.70) Only a prompt rebound would help its outlook improve. Near-term support to watch is prior lows.
3/23/2021 4:21:06 PM - G - Suffered a 4th consecutive loss today with lighter volume and violated its 50 DMA line ($45.59) raising greater concerns. Color code is changed to green. Only a prompt rebound would help its outlook improve. Near-term support to watch is prior lows. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
3/22/2021 5:32:15 PM - Y - Suffered a 3rd consecutive loss today, slumping below its pivot point and falling further into the prior base, raising concerns. Its 50 DMA line ($45.54) defines important near-term support to watch above the prior low. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/19/2021 5:16:49 PM - Y - Suffered a loss today with heavier volume, slumping below its pivot point and falling back into the prior base raising concerns. Its 50 DMA line ($45.45) and recent low define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
3/15/2021 5:34:06 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow after pulling back below its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line ($44.80) and recent low define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
3/11/2021 5:32:47 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after triggering a technical buy signal with a volume-driven gain and hitting a new 52-week high, closing above its "max buy" level with today's 4th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line ($44.38) and recent low define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
3/10/2021 5:55:16 PM - Y - Challenged its 52-week high as it rose above its pivot point with a big 3rd consecutive gain today with near average volume. At its 50 DMA line ($44.18) it found prompt support. Featured in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/26/21 high plus 10 cents in the 3/04/21 mid-day report and repeatedly noted - "Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal."
3/9/2021 5:42:40 PM - Y - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high, it posted a big gain today with near average volume. Near its 50 DMA line ($44) it found prompt support. Featured in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/26/21 high plus 10 cents in the 3/04/21 mid-day report and repeatedly noted - "Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal."
3/8/2021 5:25:26 PM - Y - After a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high it undercut its 50 DMA line and found prompt support. Featured in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/26/21 high plus 10 cents in the 3/04/21 mid-day report and repeatedly noted - "Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal."
3/4/2021 6:18:34 PM - Y - There was a "negative reversal" today at its 52-week high after featured in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/26/21 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report. Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/4/2021 12:41:58 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/26/21 high plus 10 cents. Found support at its 50 DMA line and hit a new 52-week high with today's early gain. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Last noted in the 2/16/21 mid-day report - "Reported very strong quarterly earnings results through Dec '20 well above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good."
2/16/2021 12:51:44 PM - Well above its 50 DMA line, hovering near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported very strong quarterly earnings results through Dec '20 well above the +25% minimum (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been good.
10/30/2019 12:18:42 PM - Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Reported good Sep '19 results, however, the 5 prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum (C criteria).
4/16/2019 12:37:28 PM - Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Three most recent quarters through Dec '18 show decelerating sales revenues growth rate and earnings increases below the +25% minimum (C criteria).
1/10/2013 12:26:55 PM - Pulling back near its 50 DMA with today's loss on higher volume, retreating from its 52-week high. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
1/4/2013 12:22:21 PM - Pulling back from a new 52-week high hit earlier this week. Held its ground since last noted in the 12/06/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
12/6/2012 12:00:42 PM - Pulling back today after inching steadily into new 52-week high territory with 7 consecutive gains. Held its ground and showed more bullish action since last noted in the 11/08/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
12/4/2012 11:58:57 AM - Inching up for another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Held its ground and showed more bullish action since last noted in the 11/08/12 mid-day report - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
11/8/2012 12:12:59 PM - Touched a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly following 6 consecutive gains, but prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
11/7/2012 12:10:37 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high today following 6 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
11/6/2012 12:14:32 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 6th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
11/5/2012 12:07:30 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive gain. The 11/01/12 mid-day report noted - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11."
11/1/2012 12:37:05 PM - Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Recent quarters show improving sales and earnings following a severe downturn and massive losses in FY '07 through FY '11.