5/13/2021 12:51:50 PM - Testing its 50 DMA line ($113.60) with volume-driven losses this week after wedging to new all-time highs in recent weeks with gains lacking volume. Reported earnings +196% on +19% sales revenues for the Mar &#39;21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd very strong quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been slow and steady, not very strong.<br><hr>3/17/2021 12:34:24 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today&#39;s 6th consecutive gain backed by above average volume. Reported earnings +85% on +10% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history is not a great match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system. It was last noted with caution in the 2/17/17 mid-day report.<br><hr>2/17/2017 11:56:19 AM - Hovering in a tight range near its all-time high. Noted with caution in the 11/22/16 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +66% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;16 quarter. Sub par sales revenues and earnings in prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/30/2016 1:07:12 PM - Hovering in a tight range near its all-time high. Insider buying in recent weeks is a reassuring sign as it made progress since last noted with caution in the 11/22/16 mid-day report - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +66% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;16 quarter. Sub par sales revenues and earnings in prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</i><br><hr>11/22/2016 12:41:28 PM - Hitting new all-time highs with today&#39;s gains backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +66% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;16 quarter. Sub par sales revenues and earnings in prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.<br><hr>11/21/2016 12:30:20 PM - Recently wedging toward all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Due to report earnings after today&#39;s close. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +41% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</i><br><hr>11/7/2016 12:24:31 PM - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line which recently acted as resistance after slumping from all-time highs. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +41% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</i><br><hr>10/25/2016 12:27:16 PM - Met resistance near its 50 DMA line and today it gapped down for a 2nd consecutive session. Recently wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs with gains lacking great volume-conviction. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +41% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</i><br><hr>9/28/2016 12:29:09 PM - Violating its 50 DMA line today following a gap down on the prior session after recently wedging to new 52-week and all-time highs with gains lacking great volume-conviction. The 9/27/16 mid-day report cautioned members - <i>&quot;Reported earnings +41% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot;</i><br><hr>9/27/2016 12:33:18 PM - Pulling back with a gap down today after recently wedging to new 52-week and all-time highs with gains lacking great volume-conviction. Reported earnings +41% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;16 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.<br><hr>8/6/2015 12:40:19 PM - Pulling back today with above average volume after challenging its 52-week high with a streak of 7 consecutive gains. Reported earnings +15% on +3% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;15 quarter. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history do not match the guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system.<br><hr>9/26/2014 12:24:28 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings <strong>+59%</strong> on <strong>-1% </strong>sales revenues for the Jun &#39;14 quarter. Found support at its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 8/28/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/28/2014 12:14:38 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and <strong>-6%</strong> off its 52-week high. Reported earnings <strong>+59%</strong> on <strong>-1% </strong>sales revenues for the Jun &#39;14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 8/08/14 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/8/2014 12:27:19 PM - Gapped up on the prior session, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line to challenge its 52-week high. Reported earnings <strong>+59%</strong> on <strong>-1% </strong>sales revenues for the Jun &#39;14 quarter. Last noted with caution in the 5/16/13 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/16/2013 12:20:15 PM - Gapped down today, retreating from a new 52-week high hit on the prior session. Reported earnings <strong>+10%</strong> on <strong>-3% </strong>sales revenues for the Mar &#39;13 quarter.  Prior mid-day reports cautioned - <em>&quot;Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec &#39;12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/3/2013 12:40:12 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 4/25/13 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec &#39;12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>4/25/2013 12:11:14 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today. Held its ground stubbornly since noted in the 4/11/13 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec &#39;12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>4/19/2013 12:32:56 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly since last noted in the 4/11/13 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec &#39;12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>4/11/2013 11:55:42 AM - Hitting a new 52-week high today. Made gradual progress then held its ground since last noted in the 2/22/13 mid-day report with caution - <em>&quot;Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec &#39;12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.&quot; </em><br><hr>2/22/2013 12:35:35 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today with a <strong>2</strong>nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons in Sep and Dec &#39;12 showed improving earnings with sub par sales revenues growth. Prior quarters and its up and down annual earnings history is not a match with the guidelines (<strong>C</strong> and <strong>A</strong> criteria) of the fact-based investment system.<br><hr>