12/19/2011 12:39:53 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today. It made limited progress since last noted in the 11/03/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today with little overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Its annual earnings history (<strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings rose <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+91%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline but recently accelerating. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from <strong>495</strong> in Mar &#39;11 to <strong>443</strong> in Sep &#39;11.&quot; </em><br><hr>11/3/2011 12:45:29 PM - Still perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today with little overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Its annual earnings history (<strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings rose <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+91%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline but recently accelerating. Ownership by top-rated funds fell from <strong>495</strong> in Mar &#39;11 to <strong>443</strong> in Sep &#39;11.<br><hr>11/2/2011 1:09:46 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today with little overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Its annual earnings history (<strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings rose <strong>+26%</strong> on <strong>+91%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The <strong>3</strong> prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings increases below the +25% guideline but recently accelerating.  Ownership by top-rated funds fell from <strong>495</strong> in Mar &#39;11 to <strong>449</strong> in Sep &#39;11.<br><hr>2/25/2011 12:25:08 PM - Gapped up for a considerable gain and new 52-week high today, and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Leadership in the Oil and Gas industry (<strong>L</strong> criteria) is reassuring. Its annual earnings history (<strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings rose only  <strong>+3%</strong> on <strong>+64%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. The Street has earnings estimates for <strong>0%</strong> growth for FY &#39;11.<br><hr>10/26/2009 12:50:13 PM - Negatively reversed after an early rally today for a new 52-week high. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings have decelerated yet are still above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum despite lower sales revenues in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarters. The Street has poor earnings estimates for <strong>&#39;09 </strong>&amp;<strong> &#39;10</strong>.<br><hr>8/7/2009 1:08:59 PM - Gapped up today for a considerable gain with heavy volume, ralling toward its 52-week high. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings have decelerated yet are still above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum despite lower sales revenues in the <strong>3</strong> latest quarters.  The Street has poor earnings estimates for <strong>&#39;09 </strong>&amp;<strong> &#39;10</strong>.<br><hr>5/8/2009 12:40:22 PM - Considerable gain with heavy volume today for a new 52-week high, however there is additional overhead supply to act as resistance. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings have shown impressive increases in the <strong>2</strong> latest quarters, however lower sales revenues in the latest quarter reported and poor earnings estimates for <strong>&#39;09 </strong>&amp;<strong> &#39;10</strong> are causes for concern.<br><hr>4/30/2009 1:23:27 PM - Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings have shown impressive increases in the <strong>2</strong> latest quarters, however lower sales revenues in the latest quarter reported and poor earnings estimates for <strong>&#39;09 </strong>&amp;<strong> &#39;10</strong> are causes for concern.    It is quietly hovering near its 52-week high, however there is additional overhead supply to act as resistance.<br><hr>1/6/2009 12:46:50 PM - Gapped up today, however resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the <strong>$45</strong> area and higher - which is likely to continue hindering upward price progress. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Quarterly earnings have shown impressive acceleration, but the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons with an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline. With respect to the <strong>C</strong> criteria guidelines, it is best for a company to have shown <strong>3</strong> or <strong>4</strong> consecutive quarters of solid earnings increases.<br><hr>12/26/2008 1:04:55 PM - Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the <strong>$45</strong> area and higher - which is likely to continue hindering upward price progress. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great.   Quarterly earnings have shown impressive acceleration, but  the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons with an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline.   With respect to the <strong>C</strong> criteria  guidelines,  it is best for a company to have shown <strong>3</strong> or <strong>4</strong> consecutive quarters of solid earnings increases.<br><hr>12/16/2008 12:41:36 PM - Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the <strong>$45</strong> area and higher - which is likely to continue hindering upward price progress. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong while earnings have shown impressive acceleration, however, the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons with an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline - which is a big shortcoming with respect to the <strong>C</strong> criteria. The guidelines suggested are for a company to have shown <strong>3</strong> or <strong>4</strong> consecutive quarters of solid increases.<br><hr>12/9/2008 12:44:22 PM - Hit a  new 52-week high today while extending its winning streak of gains on above average volume.    Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the <strong>$45</strong> area and higher - which is likely to hinder upward price progress. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong while earnings have shown impressive acceleration, however, the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons with an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline - which is a big shortcoming with respect to the <strong>C</strong> criteria. The guidelines suggested are for a company to have shown <strong>3</strong> or <strong>4</strong> consecutive quarters of solid increases.<br><hr>12/8/2008 1:12:04 PM - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high, however it still faces a lot of resistance due to overhead supply up through the <strong>$45</strong> area and higher - which is  likely to hinder upward price progress. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong while earnings have shown impressive acceleration, however, the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons with an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline - which is a big shortcoming with respect to the <strong>C</strong> criteria. The guidelines suggested are for a company to have shown <strong>3</strong> or <strong>4</strong> consecutive quarters of solid increases.<br><hr>12/5/2008 12:52:30 PM - Pulled  back abruptly on a few occasions in recent weeks, and  it still faces  a lot of resistance due to overhead supply up through the <strong>$45</strong> area and higher - which  is very likely to hinder upward price progress. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great.    Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong while earnings have shown impressive acceleration, however, the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons with  an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline - which is a big shortcoming with respect to  the <strong>C</strong> criteria.  The guidelines suggested are  for a company to have shown <strong>3</strong> or <strong>4</strong> consecutive quarters of solid  increases.<br><hr>12/1/2008 1:00:32 PM - Pulling back today toward prior chart highs in the <strong>$30</strong> area, and it still faces some resistance due to overhead supply. The latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, which is poor concerning the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong.<br><hr>11/26/2008 12:56:57 PM - Trading up today near its prior chart high.   It reversed into its prior base after recently hitting a new 52-week high, encountering technical resistance due to overhead supply. The latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, which is poor concerning the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong.<br><hr>11/24/2008 12:29:24 PM - Reversed into its prior base  after  recently hitting a new 52-week high,  encountering technical resistance due to overhead supply. The latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, which is poor concerning the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong. The Oil &amp; Gas - Field Services industry group is weak, which is bad news concerning the <strong>L</strong> criteria. Group strength is critical, and investors should watch for leading stocks in a leading group.<br><hr>11/20/2008 12:40:24 PM - Recent gains with above average volume helped it hit a new 52-week high, however, it  still faces technical resistance due to overhead supply. The latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, which is poor concerning the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong. The Oil &amp; Gas - Field Services industry group is weak, which is bad news concerning the <strong>L</strong> criteria. Group strength is critical, and investors should watch for leading stocks in a leading group.<br><hr>11/18/2008 1:27:51 PM - The latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its first quarter in <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline, which is poor concerning the <strong>C</strong> criteria. Technically, it faces  resistance due to overhead supply. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong.   The Oil &amp; Gas - Field Services industry group is weak, which is bad news concerning the <strong>L</strong> criteria.   Group strength is critical, and  investors should watch  for leading stocks in a leading group.<br><hr>11/17/2008 12:47:29 PM - Technically, it faces a lot of resistance due to overhead supply. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong, but  the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was its  first quarter in  <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline.<br><hr>11/14/2008 12:58:09 PM - Technically, it faces a lot of resistance due to overhead supply. Its annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong, however the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was the first quarter in at least <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline.<br><hr>11/13/2008 - Technical it faces a lot of resistance due to overhead supply. Annual earnings history (the <strong>A</strong> criteria) has been great. Recent quarterly sales revenues increases have been strong however the latest quarter ended September 30, 2008 was the first quarter in at least <strong>8</strong> comparisons to show an increase above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline.<br><hr>6/6/2006 12:49:53 PM - "C" below guidelines and stock has no base to trade from.<br><hr>6/5/2006 12:52:05 PM - "C" below guidelines and stock has no base to trade from.<br><hr>6/2/2006 12:32:59 PM - "C" below guidelines and stock has no base to trade from.<br><hr>5/30/2006 12:39:44 PM - "C" below guidelines and stock has no base to trade from.<br><hr>5/17/2006 12:46:56 PM - "C" below guidelines and price is too extened.<br><hr>5/16/2006 12:42:40 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>5/11/2006 1:21:25 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>5/3/2006 1:08:09 PM - Last reported "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>5/2/2006 1:08:17 PM - Last reported "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>5/1/2006 12:52:14 PM - Last reported "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>4/3/2006 12:48:18 PM - Last reported "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>3/24/2006 12:38:11 PM - Last reported "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>11/17/2005 1:25:19 PM - Gap open today after announcing Q3 earnings. Ranks look good yet base is questionable.<br><hr>11/15/2005 1:20:12 PM - Gap open today after announcing Q3 earnings. Ranks look good yet base is somewhat questionable.<br><hr>9/7/2005 1:08:53 PM - Gap open today though base is questionable.<br><hr>9/6/2005 12:52:46 PM - Gap open today though base is questionable.<br><hr>9/1/2005 1:18:47 PM - Base questionable.<br><hr>4/7/2005 12:36:21 PM - L in excellent group (CLB, HAL, CDIS). "C" not as strong as guidelines suggest. Strong technical action.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            <br><hr>4/5/2005 12:37:18 PM - L in excellent group (CLB, HAL, CDIS). "C" not as strong as guidelines suggest. Strong technical action.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            <br><hr>4/4/2005 12:27:52 PM - L in great group. "C" not as strong as guidelines suggest. Strong technical action.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 <br><hr>4/1/2005 12:26:33 PM - L in great group. "C" not as strong as guidelines suggest. Strong technical action.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 <br><hr>3/31/2005 12:22:12 PM - L in good group. "C" not as strong as guidelines suggest.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           <br><hr>3/30/2005 12:23:13 PM - L in good group. "C" not as strong as guidelines suggest.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           <br><hr>2/15/2005 12:26:34 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Broke out of a six week base on below average volume. Now too ET.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <br><hr>2/14/2005 12:52:10 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Broke out of a six week base on below average volume. Now too ET.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <br><hr>2/1/2005 12:29:50 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Breaking out of a six week base on below average volume.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             <br><hr>1/27/2005 12:50:10 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Tracing out a six week base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         <br><hr>1/26/2005 12:23:21 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Tracing out a six week base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         <br><hr>1/25/2005 12:31:28 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Tracing out a six week base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         <br><hr>1/24/2005 12:44:29 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Tracing out a six week base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         <br><hr>1/21/2005 12:57:57 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Tracing out a six week base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         <br><hr>1/20/2005 12:40:50 PM - Good group. Decent "C" & "A".  Tracing out a six week base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         <br><hr>7/7/2004 1:00:00 PM - Good group. Decent base.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            <br><hr>5/3/2004 1:00:00 PM - Too ET form base at this point                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      <br><hr>