3/10/2011 10:30:00 AM - Down today, raising concerns while slumping further below its 50 DMA line and violating prior lows in the $8.60-8.80 range. Based on technical weakness it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
3/9/2011 4:41:21 PM - G - Down today with higher and slightly above average volume, slumping further below its 50 DMA line near prior lows in the $8.60-8.80 range previously noted as important chart support. A rally and strong close above its 2/18/11 close ($9.78) would help its outlook following its damaging 2/22/11 gap down.
3/7/2011 5:19:04 PM - G - Violated and closed below its 50 DMA line today, raising concerns while slumping near prior lows in the $8.60-8.80 range that define important chart support. A rally and strong close above its 2/18/11 close ($9.78) would help its outlook following its damaging 2/22/11 gap down.
3/7/2011 10:50:49 AM - G - Slumping near its 50 DMA line, and prior lows in the $8.60-8.80 range define important chart support. A rally and strong close above its 2/18/11 close ($9.78) would help its outlook following its damaging 2/22/11 gap down.
3/3/2011 4:05:05 PM - G - Small gap up gain today on very light volume. Recently halted its slide at its 50 DMA line, an important chart support level. A subsequent rally for a close above its 2/18/11 close ($9.78) would help its outlook following its gap down on 2/22/11 and damaging losses on higher volume.
2/28/2011 6:23:56 PM - G - Holding its ground after gains on lighter volume halted its slide at its 50 DMA line last week. A subsequent rally for a close above its 2/18/11 close ($9.78) would help its outlook following its gap down on 2/22/11 and damaging losses on higher volume.
2/25/2011 5:23:35 PM - G - Gains on lighter volume halted its slide at its 50 DMA line this week. A subsequent rally for a close above last week's close ($9.78) would help its outlook following its gap down on 2/22/11 and damaging losses on higher volume.
2/24/2011 5:09:48 PM - G - Gain today on lighter volume halted its slide at its 50 DMA line. Gapped down on 2/22/11 amid widespread market weakness and its color code was changed to green after erasing the prior session's gain. Closed the 2/18/11 session in the middle of its intra-day range with a gain backed by more than 4 times average volume, and disciplined investors should note that it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for details and an annotated graph.
2/23/2011 2:41:51 PM - G - Down again today with above average volume, raising serious concerns and trading near 4-week lows while testing support at its 50 DMA line. Gapped down on 2/22/11 amid widespread market weakness and its color code was changed to green after erasing the prior session's gain. Closed the 2/18/11 session in the middle of its intra-day range with a gain backed by more than 4 times average volume, and disciplined investors should note that it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for details and an annotated graph.
2/22/2011 2:34:01 PM - G - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness. Color code is changed to green after erasing the prior session's gain raises concerns. It closed the 2/18/11 session in the middle of its intra-day range with a gain backed by more than 4 times average volume, and disciplined investors should note that it did not trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported earnings +186% on +51% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Pivot point cited was based on its 1/18/11 high plus 10 cents. A convincing volume-driven close above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for details and an annotated graph. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
2/18/2011 5:07:48 PM - Y - Closed in the middle of its intra-day range with a solid gain backed by more than 4 times average volume. On the right side of an orderly flat base near minimum length. Reported earnings +186% on +51% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code was changed to yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 1/18/11 high plus 10 cents. A convincing volume-driven close above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
2/18/2011 1:05:52 PM - Y - Touched a new 52-week high today with above average volume behind its gain after an orderly flat base near minimum length. Reported earnings +186% on +51% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Color code is changed to yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 1/18/11 high plus 10 cents. A convincing volume-driven close above its pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
1/12/2011 12:52:26 PM - Touched another new 52-week high today with its 6th consecutive gain, extended from a sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.'"
1/11/2011 1:44:50 PM - Hit another new 52-week high today with its 5th consecutive gain, extended from a sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.'"
1/10/2011 12:18:18 PM - Gapped up today for a new 52-week high, extended from a sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.'"
12/20/2010 12:32:55 PM - Enduring distributional pressure while consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining chart support in the $7 area. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This low-priced stock has failed to make meaningful progress after it was in 2 earlier November mid-day reports (and in August reports) noted - 'Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.'"
12/14/2010 12:25:32 PM - Pulling back this week after recently inching to a new highs without great volume conviction. Prior mid-day reports noted - "This low-priced stock has failed to make meaningful progress after it was in 2 earlier November mid-day reports (and in August reports) noted - 'Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.'"
11/19/2010 1:11:04 PM - Inching to a new high today with a second consecutive gain marked by above average volume. The 11/18/10 mid-day report noted - "This low-priced stock has failed to make meaningful progress after it was in 2 earlier November mid-day reports (and in August reports) noted - 'Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.'"
11/18/2010 12:53:15 PM - This low-priced stock has failed to make meaningful progress after it was in 2 earlier November mid-day reports (and in August reports) noted - "Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
11/5/2010 12:48:13 PM - This low-priced stock has touched new 52-week and all-time highs this week. Its old chart high coincides with when it was noted in the 8/03/10 mid-day report, and in the interim it found support at its longer-term 200 DMA line. No overhead supply exists to act as resistance. Noted in earlier mid-day reports - "Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
11/1/2010 12:30:53 PM - This low-priced stock touched a new 52-week high and all-time high today, then reversed into the red. Its old high coincides with the last time it was noted in the mid-day report on 8/03/10, and in the interim it found support at its longer-term 200 DMA line. No overhead supply exists to act as resistance. Noted in earlier mid-day reports - "Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
8/3/2010 12:46:31 PM - This low-priced stock is holding its ground near its 52-week high and all-time high today after 2 consecutive gains with above average volume helped it rally up from its 50 DMA line. No overhead supply exists to act as resistance. Noted in the 2 previous mid-day reports - "Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
8/2/2010 12:52:38 PM - This low-priced stock touched a new 52-week high and all-time high today after finishing strong on the prior session. No overhead supply exists to act as resistance. Noted in the 7/30/10 mid-day report - "Encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks."
7/30/2010 1:02:11 PM - This low-priced stock encountered resistance when approaching the $7 threshold in recent months while forming an orderly base-on-base type pattern. It has now strung together 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons showing strong sales and earnings increases (C criteria) after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Leadership (L criteria) in the Semiconductor group is also reassuring. Caution is called for, as the investment system guidelines discourage buying low-priced stocks.
6/21/2010 12:26:45 PM - This low-priced stock gapped up today for a second consecutive gain on heavy volume, reaching a new 52-week high after an orderly base-on-base type pattern. The 2 latest quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings increases after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period.
4/29/2010 12:21:07 PM - This low-priced stock gapped up today for a 52-week high after a brief consolidation, marking its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Recently rallying from a base-on-base type pattern, it is due to report earnings on May 6th. Quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 showed sales and earnings increases after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period.
4/28/2010 12:27:21 PM - Latest quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 showed sales and earnings increases after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. This low priced stock has been stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high after recently rallying from a base-on-base type pattern.
4/27/2010 1:20:58 PM - Latest quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 showed sales and earnings increases after a streak of negative quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. This low priced stock has been recently rallying form a base-on-base type pattern.