12/29/2022 12:31:56 PM - Pulled back after challenging its all-time high and slumped below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 12/05/22 mid-day report - <i>"Quarterly earnings rose +34% on +14% sales revenues for the the Aug &#39;22 quarter over the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down."</i><br><hr>12/5/2022 1:00:20 PM - Pulling back today after challenging its all-time high with last week&#39;s gains lacking volume. Quarterly earnings rose +34% on +14% sales revenues for the the Aug &#39;22 quarter over the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down.<br><hr>4/19/2021 12:52:02 PM - Perched at its all-time high with today&#39;s 4th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. Quarterly earnings comparisons for Feb &#39;21 and Nov &#39;20 versus year ago periods were greatly improved. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down.<br><hr>4/16/2021 1:01:08 PM - Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Quarterly earnings comparisons for Feb &#39;21 and Nov &#39;20 versus year ago periods were greatly improved. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has been up and down.<br><hr>6/13/2016 12:16:26 PM - Quarterly earnings comparisons through Feb &#39;16 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history included a downturn in FY &#39;14 and &#39;15.<br><hr>1/9/2014 12:22:25 PM - Making its <strong>6</strong>th consecutive mid-day report appearance while churning above average volume and enduring distributional pressure perched near its 52-week high. Found recent support near its 50 DMA line. Prior reports repeatedly cautioned members - <em>&quot;Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug &#39;13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;08.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/8/2014 12:30:54 PM - Making its <strong>5</strong>th consecutive mid-day report appearance while hovering at its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Prior reports repeatedly cautioned members - <em>&quot;Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug &#39;13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;08.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/7/2014 12:29:39 PM - Making its <strong>4</strong>th consecutive mid-day report appearance while hovering at its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Prior reports cautioned members - <em>&quot;Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug &#39;13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;08.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/6/2014 12:07:36 PM - Making its <strong>3</strong>rd consecutive mid-day report appearance while hovering at its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug &#39;13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;08.<br><hr>1/3/2014 12:26:55 PM - Making its <strong>2</strong>nd consecutive mid-day report appearance while hovering at its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug &#39;13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;08.<br><hr>1/2/2014 12:42:19 PM - Hovering at its 52-week high after finding recent support near its 50 DMA line. Quarterly earnings comparisons through Aug &#39;13 versus year ago periods were not strong and steady above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;08.<br><hr>2/11/2013 12:28:22 PM - Gapped up today with above average volume while rallying for a new 52-week high. Held its ground in a tight range since last noted in the 1/17/13 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;The <strong>2</strong> latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Nov &#39;12 were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY &#39;08, however much higher earnings in FY &#39;07 cause its <strong>5</strong>-year earnings &quot;Growth Rate&quot; to only be <strong>+5%</strong>.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/17/2013 12:15:34 PM - Considerable gain today with above average volume, rallying for a new 52-week high and getting extended from any sound base.  The <strong>2</strong> latest quarterly earnings comparisons through Nov &#39;12 were below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY &#39;08, however much higher earnings in FY &#39;07 cause its <strong>5</strong>-year earnings &quot;Growth Rate&quot; to only be <strong>+5%</strong>.<br><hr>6/26/2012 12:41:50 PM - Considerable gain today with above average volume, rebounding near its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance. It failed to make further progress, then slumped below its short-term average weeks after last noted in the 3/29/12 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Hitting a new 52-week high, rallying from a short &#39;square box&#39; base pattern above its 50 DMA line and well above prior highs in the <strong>$25</strong> area. Reported earnings <strong>+52%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings comparisons have reasonably satisfied the <strong>C</strong> criteria now. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY &#39;08, however much higher earnings in FY &#39;07 cause its <strong>5</strong>-year earnings &quot;Growth Rate&quot; to only be <strong>+3%</strong>.&quot; </em><br><hr>3/29/2012 1:05:04 PM - Considerable gain today with above average volume, hitting a new 52-week high, rallying from a short &quot;square box&quot; base pattern above its 50 DMA line and well above prior highs in the <strong>$25</strong> area. Reported earnings <strong>+52%</strong> on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings comparisons have reasonably satisfied the <strong>C</strong> criteria now. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has steadily improving since a downturn in FY &#39;08, however much higher earnings in FY &#39;07 cause its <strong>5</strong>-year earnings &quot;Growth Rate&quot; to only be <strong>+3%</strong>.<br><hr>3/7/2012 12:24:03 PM - Consolidating after hitting a new 52-week high last week. It is extended from prior highs in the <strong>$25</strong> area. Reported earnings <strong>+33%</strong> on <strong>+21%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/27/2012 12:56:43 PM - Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with its <strong>15</strong>th gain in the span of <strong>16</strong> sessions, getting extended from prior highs in the <strong>$25</strong> area. Reported earnings <strong>+33%</strong> on <strong>+21%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/20/2012 12:08:07 PM - Hitting yet another new 52-week high today with its <strong>12</strong>th consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs in the <strong>$25</strong> area. Reported earnings <strong>+33%</strong> on <strong>+21%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/19/2012 12:01:54 PM - Up from earlier lows after gapping down today, pulling back from its 52-week high after <strong>9</strong> consecutive gains. Reported earnings <strong>+33%</strong> on <strong>+21%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/18/2012 12:46:44 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>9</strong>th consecutive gain. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/10/2012 12:19:54 PM - Gapped up today after holding its ground, now approaching its 52-week high. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/9/2012 12:53:25 PM - Holding its ground and churning heavy volume since last noted in the 1/03/12 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/3/2012 12:39:08 PM - Small gap up today. Last noted in the 12/23/11 mid-day report  - <em>&quot;Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>12/23/2011 12:21:14 PM - Holding its ground today following a negative reversal on the prior session. The 12/22/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>12/22/2011 12:32:29 PM - Reversed into the red after early gains today. Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high. The May and August &#39;11 quarters showed improved sales revenues and earnings increases but the prior quarterly and annual earnings history has been below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.<br><hr>9/26/2007 12:59:04 PM - Encountering resistance near its 2007 highs.  Sales history below guidelines and group is not a leading industry (poor L criteria).<br><hr>9/24/2007 1:19:10 PM - Pulling back after challenging its 2007 highs.  Sales history below guidelines and group is not a leading industry (poor L criteria).<br><hr>9/21/2007 12:57:20 PM - Challenging its 2007 highs.  Sales history below guidelines and group is not a leading industry (poor L criteria).<br><hr>1/16/2007 12:57:16 PM - Sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>1/12/2007 12:26:56 PM - Sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>1/11/2007 12:40:28 PM - Sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>11/17/2006 1:02:43 PM - No base.<br><hr>4/27/2006 12:52:00 PM - No base.<br><hr>4/25/2006 12:59:02 PM - As previously noted - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>4/19/2006 1:05:51 PM - As previously noted - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>4/11/2006 12:45:50 PM - As previously noted - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>4/5/2006 12:42:01 PM - As previously noted - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>4/4/2006 12:45:57 PM - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>4/3/2006 12:35:33 PM - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>3/31/2006 - Recent gap open puts price too extended.<br><hr>3/30/2006 12:37:20 PM - Recent gap open puts price too exentend.<br><hr>3/29/2006 - Gap open and gains today on earnings. Previously noted that base is questionable.<br><hr>3/20/2006 12:41:54 PM - Base questionable.<br><hr>3/17/2006 12:43:57 PM - Base questionable.<br><hr>3/2/2006 12:37:49 PM - Base questionable.<br><hr>2/27/2006 12:44:44 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/24/2006 12:29:06 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/22/2006 12:42:57 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/17/2006 12:49:18 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/9/2006 12:45:53 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/8/2006 12:28:51 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/7/2006 12:31:55 PM - No base.<br><hr>2/3/2006 12:11:54 PM - No base.<br><hr>