5/18/2012 12:28:35 PM - Slumping below its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 4/18/12 mid-day report - Reported earnings +15% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

4/18/2012 12:20:27 PM - Considerable gap down for a loss today slumping near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +15% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 12/21/11 mid-day report - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

12/21/2011 12:26:25 PM - Considerable loss today erased the prior session's gain and has it promptly slumping even deeper below its 50 DMA line toward its recent lows in the $177 area. Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

12/16/2011 1:00:51 PM - Today's considerable loss on heavy volume has it violating its 50 DMA line. Chart readers know that deterioration raises concerns, and a weak close would clinch a technical sell signal while only a prompt rebound above that short-term average might help its outlook. Reported earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

10/18/2011 12:32:34 PM - Considerable gap down today after reporting earnings +15% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Pulling back from its all-time high under prior chart highs and slumping toward its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

8/8/2011 12:04:22 PM - Consolidating -8.4% from its all-time high and slumping below its 50 DMA line today. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

8/1/2011 12:36:26 PM - Consolidating from its all-time high. There was a considerable gap up on 7/19/11 for a new all-time high after reporting earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

7/29/2011 1:11:09 PM - Perched near its all-time high today, holding its ground in a tight range since a considerable gap up on 7/19/11 for a new all-time high after reporting earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

7/20/2011 1:18:57 PM - Perched near its all-time high today after a considerable gap up on 7/19/11 for a new all-time high after reporting earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. In the 2 prior mid-day reports it was noted - "Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines."

7/19/2011 1:00:45 PM - Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high after reporting earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth in prior periods has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines.

7/18/2011 12:57:19 PM - Consolidating quietly near its all-time high. Quarterly sales revenues and earnings increases have not met the investment system guidelines. It has maintained a solid annual earnings (A criteria) history since it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 9/05/08. Earnings growth has been slow and steady in the +13-18% range in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period, however sales revenue growth has been in the +2-8% range, farther below guidelines.

9/5/2008 - Sinking further below its 200 DMA line on 9/5/2008. Based on weak technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list that night. Distributional action raised concerns this week as it undercut its prior chart low ($116.60) completing a bearish "double top" type pattern, triggering a technical sell signal. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/02/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). First featured on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

9/5/2008 12:32:59 PM - G - Sinking further below its 200 DMA line today. Based on weak technical action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Distributional action raised concerns this week as it undercut its prior chart low ($116.60) completing a bearish "double top" type pattern, triggering a technical sell signal. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/02/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). First featured on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

9/4/2008 3:01:42 PM - G - Sinking under its 200 DMA line today. Distributional action raised concerns this week as it undercut its prior chart low ($116.60) completing a bearish "double top" type pattern, triggering a technical sell signal. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/02/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). First featured on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

9/3/2008 12:33:57 PM - G - Distributional action continues to raise concerns, with its loss today completing a bearish "double top" type pattern, triggering a technical sell signal - see the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/02/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). First featured on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

9/2/2008 5:05:28 PM - G - See the Featured Stock Update section of this evening's CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Distributional action has raised concerns that it may complete a bearish "double top" type pattern. First featured on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/31/2008 3:19:19 PM - G - Gapped down on 8/29/08 for a loss on lighter than average volume. Its 50 DMA line has acted as resistance. Color code is changed to green based on recent weakness. Technically it is also deteriorating under an upward trendline connecting its January-July chart lows, raising additional concerns. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/29/2008 2:36:50 PM - Y - Gapped down today for a loss on lighter than average volume as its 50 DMA line again served as resistance, and technically it is also deteriorating under an upward trendline connecting its January-July chart lows, raising additional concerns. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/27/2008 2:10:31 PM - Y - Gain today on light volume lifted it toward its 50 DMA line which has acted as resistance lately. Trading near an upward trendline connecting its January-July chart lows, and concerns were recently raised by its 50 DMA violation. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/25/2008 5:07:43 PM - Y - Encountered resistance at its 50 DMA line, falling today on lighter volume. Trading near an upward trendline connecting its January-July chart lows, and concerns were recently raised by its 50 DMA violation. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/21/2008 1:17:11 PM - Y - Trading near an upward trendline connecting its January-July chart lows, and concerns were recently raised by its 50 DMA violation. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/19/2008 4:56:48 PM - Y - Loss today on heavier volume raised concerns while sinking below its 50 DMA line, ending near an upward trendline connecting its January-July chart lows. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point and max buy levels noted. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/13/2008 3:23:35 PM - Y - Volume continues to dry up while basing above its 50 DMA line and only -3.3% from its 52-week high. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point and max buy levels noted. Gains above its 50 DMA line were recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement as it challenged prior highs. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/11/2008 5:04:26 PM - Y - Gapped down today, yet the loss was limited, meanwhile volume continues to dry up while basing above its 50 DMA line and only -3.3% from its 52-week high. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point and max buy levels noted. Gains above its 50 DMA line were recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement as it challenged prior highs. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/6/2008 3:26:50 PM - Y - Volume continues to dry up while basing above its 50 DMA line and less than -2% from its 52-week high. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point and max buy levels noted. Gains above its 50 DMA line were recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement as it challenged prior highs. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

8/1/2008 - Y - Volume has been drying up while it forms a handle after an 8-week cup shaped pattern. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point and max buy levels noted. Gains above its 50 DMA line were recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement as it challenged prior highs. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/26/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/29/2008 5:14:35 PM - Y - Volume has been drying up while it forms a handle after an 8-week cup shaped pattern. Its color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point and max buy levels noted. Gains above its 50 DMA line were recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement as it challenged prior highs. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/25/2008 7:36:42 PM - G - Hovering near its 52-week high with volume drying up after multiple gains on above average volume helped it rally above its 50 DMA line. Gains above that important short-term average were recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement as it challenged prior highs. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/24/2008 5:12:03 PM - G - Hit a new 52-week high earlier today. Multiple gains on above average volume helped it rally above its 50 DMA line, which was recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/23/2008 1:55:08 PM - G - Hit a new 52-week high earlier today. Multiple gains on above average volume helped it rally above its 50 DMA line, which was recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/22/2008 4:15:48 PM - G - Remains perched just below its 52-week high. Its rally above its 50 DMA line was recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/18/2008 12:33:58 PM - G - Just reached a new 52-week high today with a fourth consecutive gain on above average volume. Its rally above its 50 DMA line was recently noted as a very encouraging technical improvement. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/16/2008 7:03:05 PM - G - Considerable gain today with above average volume helped it rally above its 50 DMA line for the first time in about 3 weeks, a very encouraging technical improvement. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/16/2008 11:52:39 AM - G - Gain today has it trading above its 50 DMA line for the first time in about 3 weeks, which is a somewhat encouraging technical improvement. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/15/2008 5:40:31 PM - G - Positively reversed for a gain today on above average volume, but concerns remains while it struggles under its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/10/2008 6:00:42 PM - G - Gain today on above average volume helped it rally back up toward its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/9/2008 6:38:55 PM - G - Encoutered resistance at its 50 DMA line today and negated the prior session's big gain and more with a considerable loss on above above average volume. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/8/2008 5:29:40 PM - G - Today was its 3rd consecutive gain and its second on above above average volume. Rallying back up toward its 50 DMA line which may now act as a resistance level. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines.

7/2/2008 5:12:21 PM - G - Concerns were raised by its recent deterioration under its 50 DMA line and weakness that negated its April breakout. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

7/1/2008 7:27:34 PM - G - Positively reversed today after 3 consecutive losses on above average volume. Concerns were raised by its recent deterioration under its 50 DMA line. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/30/2008 10:59:49 PM - G - Third consecutive loss on above average volume raised more concerns after its recent deterioration under its 50 DMA line. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 6/27/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/27/2008 6:57:50 PM - G - Second consecutive loss on above average volume raised more concerns after its recent deterioration under its 50 DMA line. See the Featured Stock Update section of this evening's CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/26/2008 12:20:20 PM - G - Gapped down today, raising more concerns after its recent deterioration under its 50 DMA line. See the Featured Stock Update section of this evening's CANSLIM.net After Market Update for analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (read here). Its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady and quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration, however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/24/2008 4:47:45 PM - G - Recent deterioration under its 50 DMA line has raised some concerns. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/19/2008 5:58:16 PM - G - Positively reversed after an intra-day dip below its 50 DMA line, finding support near that important support level. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/18/2008 4:55:47 PM - G - Volume has been drying up while it has been testing its 50 DMA line, an important support level. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/12/2008 5:59:10 PM - G - Testing its 50 DMA line, an important support level. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/11/2008 4:40:24 PM - G - Loss on near average volume today has it testing its 50 DMA line, an important support level. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/10/2008 4:50:13 PM - G - Quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near its max buy level. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/6/2008 7:30:29 PM - G - Pulling back under its max buy level with a loss on average volume. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

6/2/2008 6:55:14 PM - G - Pulling back after gains last week lifted it above its max buy level and its color code was changed to green. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/30/2008 7:05:58 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after gains this week lifted it above its max buy level. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/28/2008 6:16:14 PM - Y - Gain on slightly above average volume today for a new high close. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/23/2008 6:21:02 PM - Y - Consolidating on quiet volume above prior highs in the $120 area. Recent gains on above average volume helped it clear following a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/22/2008 - Y - Gain today on quiet volume. It edged above prior highs in the $120 area last week with gains on average volume following a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/19/2008 5:46:15 PM - Y - Loss today on quiet volume. It edged above prior highs in the $120 area last week with gains on average volume following a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/16/2008 6:15:20 PM - Y - Edged above prior highs in the $120 area this week with gains on average volume following a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/15/2008 6:08:10 PM - Y - Gain on below average volume today for yet another new high close, rallying recently above prior highs in the $120 area following a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/14/2008 4:41:32 PM - Y - Gain on near average volume today for yet another new high close. Recently consolidating above prior highs in the $120 area, forming a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/13/2008 6:30:10 PM - Y - Gain on near average volume today for another new high close. Recently consolidating above prior highs in the $120 area, forming a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/12/2008 5:29:04 PM - Y - Gain on average volume today for a new high close. Recently consolidating above prior highs in the $120 area, forming a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/9/2008 6:44:12 PM - Y - Consolidating above prior highs in the $120 area, forming a "3 weeks tight" type pattern. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/8/2008 4:06:03 PM - Y - Gain on average volume for a new high close today after consolidating quietly above prior highs in the $120 area for the past 3 weeks. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/7/2008 3:00:19 PM - Y - Consolidating quietly above prior highs in the $120 area for the past 3 weeks. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/6/2008 3:41:38 PM - Y - Consolidating quietly above prior highs in the $120 area for the past 3 weeks. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/5/2008 3:37:06 PM - Y - Consolidating quietly above prior highs in the $120 area for the past 3 weeks. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/2/2008 3:37:57 PM - Y - Consolidating quietly above prior highs in the $120 area for the past 2 weeks. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

5/1/2008 6:08:23 PM - Y - Consolidating quietly above prior highs in the $120 area for the past 2 weeks. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

4/30/2008 3:29:57 PM - Y - Pulling back on below average volume. Continues to stubbornly hold its volume-driven gains which lifted it above prior highs in the $120 area. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

4/29/2008 3:38:52 PM - Y - Stubbornly holding its volume-driven gains which lifted it above prior highs in the $120 area. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

4/28/2008 - Y - Stubbornly holding its volume-driven gains which lifted it above prior highs in the $120 area. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassurance for the I criteria.

4/25/2008 4:34:54 PM - Y - Stubbornly holding its volume-driven gains which lifted it above prior highs in the $120 area. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/24/2008 5:11:00 PM - Y - Stubbornly holding its volume-driven gains which lifted it above prior highs in the $120 area. Analysis with an annotated chart appeared on 4/20/08 in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/23/2008 6:12:40 PM - Y - Another small loss today on light volume, holding its recent gains. Recently updated with an annotated chart in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/22/2008 5:29:40 PM - Y - Small loss today on light volume, holding its recent gains. Recently updated with an annotated chart in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains on 4/17/08 and 4/18/08 with above average volume lifted it to a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/21/2008 6:24:32 PM - Y - Dipped earlier but recovered to end the session near its high for a small loss on light volume. Recently updated with an annotated chart in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains again on Friday on above average volume had it hitting a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/20/2008 - Y - Recently updated with an annotated chart in the CANSLIM.net Special Report Series (Part 3) - Expansion in Leadership Gives Rally a Better Footing (see here). Gains again on Friday on above average volume had it hitting a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/18/2008 4:29:01 PM - Y - Three consecutive gains on above average volume, hitting new 52-week highs and approaching its max buy level. Featured in the 4/17/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report as gains above its pivot point on high volume confirmed a technical buy signal (read here). Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/18/2008 1:23:09 PM - Y - Gains again on above average volume have it hitting a new 52-week high, approaching its max buy level. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.

4/17/2008 1:25:47 PM - Y - Gains on above average volume today have it hitting a new 52-week high, clear of all chart resistance. Quarterly earnings increases have shown acceleration however sales revenue growth has been lackluster and below guidelines. This is a technically strong big-cap stock and its annual earnings growth has been slow but steady. Institutional ownership by top funds has been increasing, a nice reassuance for the I criteria.