2/23/2011 12:06:35 PM - Pulling back with above average volume this week after recently wedging to new 52-week highs with gains on lighter than average volume. It found support near prior highs and then continued higher since last noted in the 1/28/11 mid-day report following a 1/26/11 breakout from an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."

1/28/2011 1:01:31 PM - Today it has reversed from the new 52-week high hit on the prior session after an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."

1/26/2011 1:18:19 PM - Rallying near its 52-week high after an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 12/06/10 mid-day report - "Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."

12/6/2010 12:52:17 PM - Consolidating after considerable gains with above average volume last week helped it spike to new 52-week highs. Prior highs in the $17 area acted as support on its pullback after noted in the 11/05/10 mid-day report - "Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."

12/3/2010 12:53:49 PM - Considerable gains with above average volume this week helped it spike to new 52-week highs. Prior highs in the $17 area acted as support on its pullback since noted in the 11/05/10 mid-day report - "Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."

11/30/2010 1:31:56 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today with a considerable gain with above average volume. Prior highs in the $17 area acted as support on its pullback since last noted in the 11/05/10 mid-day report - "Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."

11/5/2010 12:51:39 PM - Recent quarters shown improving sales and earnings but its prior earnings history is below guidelines. Hitting new 52-week highs this week with today marking its 7th consecutive gain with above average volume. Prior highs in the $17 area define chart support level to watch on pullbacks.

5/22/2008 - Hitting new 52-week highs after multiple gains on above average volume, now very extended. Prior highs near $20 are a key chart support level to watch on pullbacks. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.

5/19/2008 1:52:42 PM -

Hitting new 52-week highs and getting further extended above prior highs near $20 which now are a key chart support level. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



5/14/2008 12:47:59 PM -

Hitting new 52-week highs and getting further extended above prior highs near $20 which now are a key chart support level. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



5/13/2008 1:06:15 PM -

Gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs and getting extended above prior highs near $20 which now are a key chart support level. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



5/5/2008 12:40:03 PM -

Trading in a narrow range after a strong gap up on numbers. Prior chart highs near $20 should now act as support. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



5/2/2008 1:07:22 PM -

Trading in a narrow range after a strong gap up on numbers. Prior chart highs near $20 should now act as support. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



5/1/2008 1:02:24 PM -

Gapped up today after its latest earnings report, rallying further above stubborn resistance in the $20 area with heavy volume behind the gains. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



4/24/2008 1:42:06 PM -

Technically strong, it traded just above stubborn resistance in the $20 area today. Earnings increases have been very strong, well above the +25% guideline, however sales increases below guidelines are a concern. The Steel-Specialty Alloys group is ranked near the bottom of the 197 groups.



4/23/2008 12:38:18 PM -

Decelerating earnings and sales below guidelines are a concern. However, technical action impressive.



12/6/2007 12:59:22 PM - Gains for a second day in a row have lifted it above its 50 DMA line to quickly challenge prior chart highs at $20. Earnings have been strong but sales revenues increases have been below guidelines.

9/19/2007 12:55:31 PM - Hit a new all-time high, emerging from a choppy base with volume running at an above average pace today. Questionable fundamentals and poor industry group rank.

6/4/2007 12:45:43 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

6/1/2007 12:41:33 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/24/2007 12:34:41 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/18/2007 1:21:25 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/17/2007 12:51:17 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/15/2007 12:30:22 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/14/2007 12:31:34 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/11/2007 12:39:51 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/10/2007 12:39:38 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/9/2007 12:54:11 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/8/2007 12:34:18 PM - Price is now too extended form the base near $10.

5/7/2007 1:14:49 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

5/4/2007 12:43:19 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

5/3/2007 12:32:46 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

4/26/2007 12:41:53 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

4/17/2007 12:39:07 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

4/16/2007 12:33:44 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

4/12/2007 1:32:04 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

4/10/2007 1:36:00 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

3/22/2007 12:49:27 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

3/21/2007 12:39:55 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

3/20/2007 12:37:49 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

3/16/2007 12:49:21 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

3/9/2007 12:30:49 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

2/26/2007 1:32:22 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

2/21/2007 12:46:03 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines. Base questionable. Low priced.

4/2/2004 1:00:00 PM - Best in pretty good group. Great "C"