10/31/2011 12:19:39 PM - Holding its ground after a considerable gap up for a new all-time high on 10/24/11 news it will be acquired by Cigna for $3.8 billion. Based on damaging weakness the Medical - Managed Care firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/29/11, and it had subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line before rebounding.
10/26/2011 1:16:24 PM - Holding its ground after a considerable gap up for a new all-time high on 10/24/11 news it will be acquired by Cigna for $3.8 billion. Based on damaging weakness the Medical - Managed Care firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/29/11, and it had subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line before rebounding.
10/25/2011 12:32:15 PM - Holding its ground after a considerable gap up for a new all-time high on 10/24/11 news it will be acquired by Cigna for $3.8 billion. Based on damaging weakness the Medical - Managed Care firm was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/29/11, and it had subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line before rebounding.
10/24/2011 1:38:14 PM - Gapped up today for a new all-time high on news it will be acquired by Cigna for $3.8 billion. Based on damaging weakness it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/29/11, and it had subsequently slumped well below its 200 DMA line before rebounding.
7/29/2011 10:02:55 AM - Gapped down today, slumping under its May-June lows and raising more serious concerns after triggering technical sell signals. Based on damaging weakness it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Due to report earnings on the morning of Tuesday, August 2nd for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2011.
7/27/2011 5:35:54 PM - G - Finished near the session low after a gap down violated its 50 DMA line, raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive damaging loss. Color code is changed to green after slumping more than -7% below its latest pivot point. Due to report earnings on the morning of Tuesday, August 2nd for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2011.
7/27/2011 11:39:29 AM - Y - Up from earlier lows following a gap down violating its 50 DMA line, raising concerns with above average volume today behind its 4th consecutive loss. A close in the upper third of its intra-day range would be an encouraging sign of support, whereas a weak finish may not bode well. Due to report earnings on the morning of Tuesday, August 2nd for the latest quarter ended June 30, 2011.
7/26/2011 4:53:39 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating near prior highs and its 50 DMA line, and losses on light volume this week have it slipping just under its pivot point. Volume has been light behind all gains since 7/05/11.
7/20/2011 6:30:09 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating above prior highs and its pivot point. Volume has been light behind all gains since 7/05/11. Prior resistance near $45 coinciding with its 50 DMA line defines an important support level to watch.
7/15/2011 4:18:50 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating this week under its "max buy" level. Prior resistance near $45 coinciding with its 50 DMA line defines an important support level to watch.
7/13/2011 8:49:04 PM - Y - Still quietly consolidating under its "max buy" level while prior resistance near $45 defines support to watch.
7/11/2011 11:22:22 AM - Y - Quietly consolidating under its "max buy" level today and its color code is changed to yellow. Prior resistance near $45 defines support to watch.
7/5/2011 2:09:56 PM - G - Up again today with volume running at an above average pace while rising above its "max buy" level. Color code is changed to green after getting extended from its latest base. Prior resistance near $45 defines support after its recent streak of gains with above average volume to new all-time highs.
7/1/2011 3:58:38 PM - Y - Up today with near average volume, poised for its best-ever close. Held its ground stubbornly after its latest breakouts, and prior resistance defines support after its recent streak of gains with above average volume to new all-time highs.
6/29/2011 5:42:32 PM - Y - Holding its ground stubbornly, and prior resistance defines support after its recent streak of gains with above average volume to new all-time highs.
6/27/2011 5:56:31 PM - Y - Gain today with average volume for its second best close ever. Prior resistance defines support after its recent streak of gains with above average volume to new all-time highs.
6/24/2011 4:22:30 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating above prior resistance after a streak of gains with above average volume to new all-time highs. Any deterioration leading to a close under prior high closes would raise concerns.
6/22/2011 12:48:06 PM - Y - Gapped up today, rising to a new all-time high near its "max buy" level. Finished strong on the prior session following a gap up gain, rising above its new pivot point previously noted for a 4th consecutive gain backed by +91% above average volume, technically triggering a new (or add-on) buy signal.
6/22/2011 9:54:20 AM - Y - Gapped up today for a new all-time high after finishing strong on the prior session. Following a small gap up on 6/21/11 and rising above its new pivot point previously noted, its 4th consecutive gain was backed by <strong>+91%</strong> above average volume as it triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.
6/21/2011 12:31:00 PM - Y - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today after a small gap up. Its 4th consecutive gain backed by above average volume has helped it rise above its pivot point. A powerful technical breakout could trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.
6/20/2011 12:53:22 PM - Y - Gain today has it possibly poised for a new high close while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. A powerful technical breakout could trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal, however the M criteria argues against new buying efforts without a follow-through day from at least one of the major averages confirming a new rally. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/17/2011 4:22:06 PM - Y - Small gap up gain today with above average volume. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. The M criteria argues against new buying efforts without a follow-through day confirming a new rally. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/16/2011 6:37:27 PM - Y - Small gain today with near average volume, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. The M criteria argues against new buying effort without a follow-through day confirming a new rally. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/14/2011 1:04:14 PM - G - Small gap up today after losses on higher (near average) while consolidating near its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average and recent lows define chart support to watch where violations would trigger technical sell signals.
6/10/2011 5:03:51 PM - G - Volume was near average while today's loss continued testing its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average defines chart support to watch where a violation would trigger a technical sell signal.
6/6/2011 7:11:14 PM - G - Volume totals have been below average and cooling in recent weeks. Today's loss has it testing its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average defines chart support to watch where a violation would trigger a technical sell signal.
6/3/2011 3:51:06 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. That important short-term average defines chart support to watch where a violation would trigger a technical sell signal.
6/1/2011 5:42:57 PM - G - Encountered mild distribuitional pressure today following 4 consecutive small gains on lighter volume. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support to watch where a violation would trigger technical sell signals.
5/31/2011 7:32:09 PM - G - Up on light volume today for a 4th consecutive small gain, finishing 42 cents off its best ever close. Its 50 DMA line define important chart support to watch where a violation would trigger technical sell signals.
5/31/2011 7:21:51 PM - G - Up on light volume today for a 4th consecutive small gain, finishing 42 cents off its best ever close. Its 50 DMA line define important chart support to watch where a violation would trigger technical sell signals.
5/24/2011 4:47:03 PM - G - Down on light volume today for a third consecutive loss, slumping toward prior highs closely coinciding with its 50 DMA line which define important chart support to watch. Violations would trigger technical sell signals.
5/20/2011 3:31:01 PM - G - Volume totals have cooled this week while hovering at its all-time high, extended from any sound base pattern. Prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line in the $39-40 area. Violations would trigger technical sell signals.
5/18/2011 4:56:15 PM - G - Finished at a new high close with a gain on light volume today. It is extended from any sound base pattern. Prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line in the $39-40 area. Violations would trigger technical sell signals.
5/17/2011 4:09:27 PM - G - Holding its ground quietly near its all-time high, extended from any sound base pattern. Prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line in the $39-40 area. Violations would trigger technical sell signals.
5/16/2011 2:46:03 PM - G - Hit a new all-time high with today's gain, getting more extended from any sound base pattern. Prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line in the $39-40 area. Violations would trigger technical sell signals.
5/13/2011 12:32:47 PM - G - Off its early highs after a small gap up today. It is extended from any sound base. Prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line in the $39-40 area, where subsequent violations would trigger technical sell signals.
5/13/2011 10:30:55 AM - G - Gapped up today following a mild distributional loss with above average volume on the prior session. It is extended from any sound base, and prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line.
5/12/2011 4:17:00 PM - G - Gapped down today for a small loss with above average volume. It is extended from any sound base, and prior highs define important chart support to watch along with its 50 DMA line.
5/11/2011 6:25:00 PM - G - Perched near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground. It is extended from any sound base, and prior highs define important chart support along with its 50 DMA line
5/6/2011 1:29:00 PM - G - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high following a positive reversal on the prior session after gapping down and slumping toward prior highs. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support.
5/4/2011 2:20:30 PM - G - Pulling back today on lighter volume, slumping toward prior highs after volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support.
5/2/2011 12:51:43 PM - G - Up today for a considerable gain with above average volume, getting more extended from a sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support.
4/29/2011 4:32:16 PM - G - Small gain today with above average volume, rising further above its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line ($37.99 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/28/2011 10:24:45 AM - G - Small gap up today, rising above its "max buy" level, and its color code is changed to green. Its 50 DMA line ($37.83 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/26/2011 4:33:29 PM - Y - Gapped up today for a gain with slightly below average volume for a new high close, approaching its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line ($37.52 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/21/2011 6:11:09 PM - Y - Gain today with below average volume for a new high close. Its 50 DMA line ($37.19 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
4/21/2011 10:31:13 AM - Y - Gapped up again today, rising within close striking distance of its 52-week high. It found support above its 50 DMA line after as pullback below its pivot point last week technically negated its 4/01/11 breakout. Its 50 DMA line ($37.19 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/20/2011 5:16:37 PM - Y - Small gap up gain today on very light volume. Its pullback below its pivot point last week technically negated its 4/01/11 breakout. Its nearby 50 DMA line ($37.03 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/18/2011 6:25:15 PM - Y - Small gap down today for loss on slightly higher volume was a sign of distributional pressure. Its pullback below its pivot point last week technically negated its 4/01/11 breakout. Its nearby 50 DMA line ($36.74 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/14/2011 5:20:46 PM - Y - It managed a positive reversal today for a gain on higher volume after a small gap down. Its pullback below its pivot point technically negated its 4/01/11 breakout. Its nearby 50 DMA line ($36.49 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/13/2011 5:25:17 PM - Y - Down again today on slightly higher volume, raising some concerns while sinking further below its pivot point and closing under prior high closes, technically negating its 4/01/11 breakout. Its nearby 50 DMA line ($36.36 now) defines important support above recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/12/2011 6:01:01 PM - Y - Down again today on higher (near average) volume, sinking further below its pivot point. Prior high closes define initial support above its 50 DMA line, with the next support at recent lows in the $35.50 area.
4/8/2011 6:25:27 PM - Y - Loss today on slightly higher volume led to a close back under its pivot point today after rallying to a new all-time high earlier this week following a technical buy signal noted on 4/01/11. Prior highs define support above its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $35.50 area. The Public Offering completed on 3/25/11 may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria).
4/7/2011 3:29:47 PM - Y - Hovering near its pivot point today after rallying to a new all-time high this week following a technical buy signal noted on 4/01/11. Prior highs define support above its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $35.50 area. The Public Offering completed on 3/25/11 may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria).
4/6/2011 1:53:34 PM - Y - Pulling back from its all-time high hit this week, slumping near its pivot point today. Prior highs define support above its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $35.50 area. The Public Offering completed on 3/25/11 may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria).
4/5/2011 12:33:35 PM - Y - Up today for a 7th consecutive gain, trading nearly +5% above its pivot point. Its 4/01/11 gain with above average volume cleared the previously cited pivot point triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The new Public Offering completed on 3/25/11 may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria).
4/4/2011 12:41:13 PM - Y - Gapped up today, hitting new highs near its "max buy" level. The prior gain with above average volume cleared the previously cited pivot point triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The new Public Offering completed on 3/25/11 may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria).
4/1/2011 9:01:31 PM - Y - Today's 5th consecutive gain came with +117% above average volume and cleared the previously cited pivot point triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal . The new Public Offering completed on 3/25/11 may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria).
4/1/2011 12:17:27 PM - Y - Today's 5th consecutive gain has it poised for a best-ever close. Recently completed Public Offering may hinder its upward progress for the near-term, however it has been attracting top-rated funds as owners (I criteria). Color code is changed to yellow after it has shown recent resilience, and a volume driven gain above its previously cited pivot point from its flat base pattern could help confirm a new (or add-on) technical buy signal .
3/28/2011 7:17:04 PM - G - Held its ground today. Gapped down on 3/25/11 after pricing a new Public Offering of 7.5 million shares, holding its ground near recent lows and well above its 50 DMA line. It failed to convincingly rally for a close above its pivot point after touching a new 52-week high on 3/22/11, and its color code was changed to green after slumping more than -7% below its pivot point.
3/25/2011 12:21:56 PM - G - Gapped down today after pricing a new Public Offering of 7.5 million shares, still holding its ground near recent lows and well above its 50 DMA line. Color code was changed to green after slumping more than -7% below its pivot point. It failed to convincingly rally for a close above its pivot point after touching a new 52-week high on 3/22/11. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
3/25/2011 10:28:51 AM - G - It failed to convincingly rally for a close above its pivot point after touching a new 52-week high on 3/22/11, and it gapped down today after pricing a new Public Offering of 7.5 million shares. Color code is changed to green after slumping more than -7% below its pivot point. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
3/23/2011 8:12:04 PM - Y - Pulled back today after failing to convincingly rally for a close above its pivot point. It touched a new 52-week high on the prior session and finished at a new high close with +69% above average volume behind its gain. After an orderly flat base near minimum length its color code was changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents when featured in the 3/22/11 mid-day report. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
3/22/2011 6:39:09 PM - Y - Touched a new 52-week high earlier today and finished at a new high close with +69% above average volume behind its gain. After an orderly flat base near minimum length its color code was changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents when featured in the mid-day report earlier today. However, the M criteria argues against new buying efforts until a follow-through day confirms a new rally. Also, Street earnings estimates calling for EPS growth in the +8% range in FY '11 and FY '12 were previously noted as a concern. It was extended from an ideal base when last noted in the 2/23/11 mid-day report - "It rebounded above its 50 DMA line and made an impressive rally after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/10 based on fundamental and technical concerns. Reported earnings +49% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period."
3/22/2011 12:54:24 PM - Y - Touched a new 52-week high earlier today after an orderly flat base near minimum length. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. However, the M criteria argues against new buying efforts until a follow-through day confirms a new rally. Also, Street earnings estimates calling for EPS growth in the +8% range in FY '11 and FY '12 were previously noted as a concern. It was extended from an ideal base when last noted in the 2/23/11 mid-day report - "It rebounded above its 50 DMA line and made an impressive rally after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/10 based on fundamental and technical concerns. Reported earnings +49% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period."
2/23/2011 12:24:58 PM - Perched near its 52-week high but gapped down today after posting 10 consecutive gains. It is extended from any sound base. If a secondary buy point or a sound new base pattern evolves, patient investors may see subsequent opportunities to accumulate shares within the investment system guidelines noted. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks! Street estimates calling for EPS growth in the +7% range in FY '11 and FY '12 are a cause for concern. The 2/18/11 mid-day report noted - "It rebounded above its 50 DMA line and made an impressive rally after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/10 based on fundamental and technical concerns. Reported earnings +49% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period."
2/22/2011 12:34:07 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 10th consecutive gain, it is extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. The 2/18/11 mid-day report noted - "It rebounded above its 50 DMA line and made an impressive rally after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/10 based on fundamental and technical concerns. Reported earnings +49% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period."
2/18/2011 1:16:11 PM - It hit a new 52-week high today with its 9th consecutive gain, extended from any sound base. It rebounded above its 50 DMA line and made an impressive rally after it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/10 based on fundamental and technical concerns. Reported earnings +49% on +30% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period.
2/4/2011 1:06:53 PM - Wider than usual intra-day price swings is a sign of uncertainty while recently rallying above resistance in the $29 area. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/22/10 based on technical weakness and concerns raised by the weaker sales and earnings increases in its latest quarterly report.
12/22/2010 - Its 6th consecutive loss today led to further deterioration below the previously noted low ($26.47 on 11/29/10), raising greater concerns. Gains above its 50 DMA line are needed for its outlook to improve. Meanwhile its short-term average may act as resistance. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight based on technical weakness and concerns raised by the weaker sales and earnings increases previously noted following its latest quarterly report.
12/17/2010 5:50:17 PM - G - It rebounded to close near the session high today after an intra-day violation of its recent low ($26.47 on 11/29/10) raised greater concerns and triggered a more worrisome technical sell signal. Gains above its 50 DMA line are needed for its outlook to improve. Meanwhile its short-term average may act as resistance.
12/17/2010 10:07:56 AM - G - It has slumped under its 50 DMA line this week, and today's loss after gapping down has led to a violation of its recent low ($26.47 on 11/29/10) which raises greater concerns and triggers a more worrisome technical sell signal.
12/13/2010 3:46:33 PM - G - Higher volume is behind today's considerable loss following a small gain on very light volume. It is slumping toward its 50 DMA line previously noted as a chart support level to watch. A violation of its recent low ($26.47 on 11/29/10) would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
12/10/2010 4:34:22 PM - G - See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. Volume totals have been cooling since spiking higher in late October. It has built an orderly base above support at its 50 DMA line, however its color code remains green and a new pivot point is not being cited. Recent low near $26.50 defines chart support to watch just below its short-term average. Earnings increased by +23% in the latest quarter, just under the +25% guideline. Sales revenues growth has shown sequential deceleration from +25%, +18%, +13%, to +10% in the Dec '09 and Mar, Jun, Sep '10 quarters, respectively, raising some fundamental concerns.
12/9/2010 4:57:42 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling since spiking higher in late October. It has built an orderly base above support at its 50 DMA line, however its color code remains green and a new pivot point is not being cited. Recent low near $26.50 defines chart support to watch just below its short-term average. Earnings increased by +23% in the latest quarter, just under the +25% guideline. Sales revenues growth has shown sequential deceleration from +25%, +18%, +13%, to +10% in the Dec '09 and Mar, Jun, Sep '10 quarters, respectively, raising some fundamental concerns.
12/3/2010 5:55:25 PM - G - Finished at its second-best close ever today after gains with light volume this week helped it rally from support at its 50 DMA line. It tested that important short-term average for the first time since August, meanwhile any more damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
12/1/2010 5:35:55 PM - G - Gain today with below average volume helped it promptly repair a 50 DMA line violation. It tested that important short-term average for the first time since August, meanwhile any more damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
11/29/2010 1:12:23 PM - G - Small gap down today for a loss, trading below its 50 DMA line for the first time since August. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
11/24/2010 4:06:44 PM - G - Hovering -7% off its 52-week high, and volume totals are still cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support.
11/23/2010 5:17:31 PM - G - Hovering -8.3% off its 52-week high, and volume totals are still cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support.
11/17/2010 3:11:50 PM - G - Hovering -6.6% off its 52-week high, and volume totals have recently been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support.
11/15/2010 4:33:24 PM - G - Finished near the session low today -8.7% off its 52-week high, and volume totals have recently been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support.
11/10/2010 6:25:19 PM - G - Finished -6.1% off its 52-week high and closed at the session high after a positive reversal today. Near its 50 DMA line it recently found prompt support.
11/5/2010 11:33:06 PM - G - Finished the week -6.6% off its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. After recently dipping near its 50 DMA line it found prompt support.
11/1/2010 11:11:38 AM - G - Down today, erasing most of the prior session's gain for a new 52-week high. A "positive reversal" on 10/28/10 followed earnings news after dipping near its 50 DMA line, and the prompt support near its short-term average was impressive. Earnings were +23% with sales revenues +10% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 versus the year ago period, marking its weakest earnings increase in 5 quarterly comparisons with a worrisome deceleration in sales revenues growth.
10/29/2010 1:17:30 PM - G - Up today for a new 52-week high following a "positive reversal" on the prior session after earnings news. After dipping near its 50 DMA line, the prompt support near that important short term average has been impressive. Earnings were +23% with sales revenues +10% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 versus the year ago period, marking its weakest earnings increase in 5 quarterly comparisons with a worrisome deceleration in sales revenues growth.
10/29/2010 10:21:57 AM - G - Up today for a new 52-week high following a "positive reversal" on the prior session after earnings news. After dipping near its 50 DMA line, the prompt support near that important short term average has been impressive. Earnings were +23% with sales revenues +10% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 versus the year ago period, marking its weakest earnings increase in 5 quarterly comparisons with a worrisome deceleration in sales revenues growth.
10/28/2010 12:58:03 PM - G - Gapped down today following its latest earnings report. It briefly traded near its 50 DMA line, yet it has rebounded back into positive ground from its early lows, a sign of prompt support near that important short term average. Earnings were +23% with sales revenues +10% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 versus the year ago period. That marks its weakest earnings increase in 5 quarterly comparisons, and the deceleration in sales raises concerns too.
10/28/2010 10:02:40 AM - G - Gapped down today following its latest earnings report. It briefly traded near its 50 DMA line, yet it has rebounded considerably from its early lows, a sign of prompt support near that important short term average.
10/27/2010 11:18:24 AM - G - Pulling back on light volume after recently wedging up to new all-time highs with gains on light volume. After 5 consecutive weekly gains, it has not formed a recent sound base. Support to watch is its 50 DMA line (now $23.90). Earnings news is due on Thursday, October 28, 2010.
10/25/2010 5:01:43 PM - G - Hit a new all-time high today with a gain on light volume. After 5 consecutive weekly gains, it has not formed a recent sound base. Earnings news is due on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/22/2010 7:18:40 PM - G - Near all-time highs after 5 consecutive weekly gains. It has not formed a recent sound base. Earnings news is due on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/21/2010 2:36:10 PM - G - Hovering in a fairly tight range near all-time highs with volume totals cooling in recent weeks and no overhead supply to hinder its progress. It has not formed a recent sound base. Earnings news is due on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/20/2010 2:11:38 PM - G - Perched near all-time highs, but wider intra-day swings in recent sessions are a sign of uncertainty. Earnings news is due on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/19/2010 3:51:43 PM - G - Gapped down today suffering a considerable loss with light volume after finishing the prior session at a new all-time high. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/18/2010 4:15:02 PM - G - Gain today with light volume for a new all-time high. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/15/2010 6:32:39 PM - G - Small gain today with light volume matched its best-ever close. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/8/2010 4:19:55 PM - G - Gain today with light volume for its second best close ever. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
10/5/2010 5:39:40 PM - G - Consolidating after a recent streak of 9 consecutive gains. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area. Disciplined investors do not chase stocks that are extended from a sound base.
9/30/2010 3:16:13 PM - G - Hit a new 52-week high and all-time high today then reversed into the red following 9 consecutive gains. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area. Disciplined investors do not chase stocks that are extended from a sound base.
9/24/2010 12:40:41 PM - G - Hit a new 52-week high and all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area. Disciplined investors do not chase stocks that are extended from a sound base.
9/23/2010 12:45:12 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high and matched its 2007 all-time high ($25.33) today. Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area. Disciplined investors do not chase stocks that are extended from a sound base.
9/22/2010 1:05:13 PM - G - Support to watch is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area. Disciplined investors do not chase stocks that are extended from a sound base.
9/21/2010 12:43:07 PM - G - Solid gain today for a new 52-week high, getting very extended from its prior base. Support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/20/2010 2:29:59 PM - G - Still holding its ground and trading in a tight range near its 52-week high. Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/14/2010 5:22:22 PM - G - Holding its ground near its 52-week high and all-time high. Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/13/2010 5:22:21 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high today traded above its 2008 high, then negatively reversed. Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/8/2010 5:36:32 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high today and challenged its 2008 high. Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/7/2010 5:20:11 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high today, then reversed to close with a small loss. Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/3/2010 6:06:33 PM - G - Hit another new 52-week high today. Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/2/2010 12:35:51 PM - G - Extended from its prior base, support to watch now is prior chart highs in the $19-20 area.
9/1/2010 1:02:04 PM - G - Gapped up today and hit another new 52-week high, and its color code is changed to green after rallying beyond its "max buy" level. Gapped up on 8/27/10 after announcing news that it will acquire Bravo Health for $545 million, rallying from a short flat base as it was featured in the mid-day report.
8/31/2010 6:16:34 PM - Y - Hit a new 52-week high today with a gain on above average volume, closing near its "max buy" level. Gapped up on 8/27/10 after announcing news that it will acquire Bravo Health for $545 million, rallying from a short flat base as it was featured in the mid-day report.
8/30/2010 12:42:00 PM - Y - Pulling back today following a considerable gap up gain on 8/27/10 after announcing news that it will acquire Bravo Health for $545 million. Rallied from a short flat base as it was featured in the mid-day report (read here) and then went on to close strong and hit a new 52-week high with more than 3 times average volume behind its gain. It found support above its 50 and 200 DMA lines during its light volume pullback following an earlier (7/29/10) breakout. The M criteria remains a concern until a follow-through day emerges. Quarterly and annual earnings comparisons have showed strong +25%. or greater increases (good C and A criteria) history.
8/27/2010 5:56:53 PM - Y - Gapped up today after announcing news that it will acquire Bravo Health for $545 million, rallying from a short flat base. After featured in the mid-day report (read here) it went on to close strong and hit a new 52-week high with more than 3 times average volume behind its gain. It found support above its 50 and 200 DMA lines during its light volume pullback following an earlier (7/29/10) breakout. The M criteria remains a concern until a follow-through day emerges. Quarterly and annual earnings comparisons have showed strong +25%. or greater increases (good C and A criteria) history.
8/27/2010 12:54:53 PM - Y - Gapped up today after announcing news that it will acquire Bravo Health for $545 million. It is rallying from a short flat base after finding support above its 50 and 200 DMA lines during its light volume pullback following an earlier (7/29/10) breakout. It faces resistance at its 52-week high and the M criteria remains a concern until a follow-through day emerges. Quarterly and annual earnings comparisons have showed strong +25%. or greater increases (good C and A criteria) history.
1/20/2010 1:14:21 PM - Reversed into the red after today's gap up and early gains helped it briefly reach a new 52-week high. Quarterly results improved in the latest period but have not shown strong steady earnings increases of at least +25%. Earned high ranks and has maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history. Low earnings estimates and low P/E Ratio of 9 (40% X S&P 500) raise concerns about its earnings outlook and fundamentals.
1/19/2010 12:31:36 PM - Rallying toward multi-year highs, but extended from any recent sound base. Quarterly results have not shown strong steady earnings increases of at least +25%, yet it has earned high ranks.
4/9/2007 1:47:09 PM - Price is too extended from a sound base of support at this point to be considered buyable under the guidelines.
4/4/2007 1:58:42 PM - Price is too extended from a sound base of support at this point to be considered buyable under the guidelines.
4/3/2007 1:55:56 PM - Price is too extended from a sound base of support at this point to be considered buyable under the guidelines.
3/22/2007 12:52:50 PM - Price is getting too extended from a sound base of support at this point to be considered buyable under the guidelines.