12/19/2022 12:39:10 PM - Through the Sep '22 quarter results have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings have been up and down. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15.
12/3/2019 12:34:35 PM - Through the Sep '19 quarter results have been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep consolidation since last noted with caution near its 52-week high in the 7/13/18 mid-day report. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15.
7/13/2018 11:56:58 AM - Consolidating near its 52-week high. The 6/01/18 mid-day report last noted - "Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15."
6/1/2018 12:28:00 PM - Reported earnings +29% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter, but prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Went through a deep and choppy consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/21/15.
8/21/2015 4:28:22 PM - Violated its 200 DMA line today with a damaging volume-driven loss triggering another technical sell signal. Fundamental concerns were recently noted after it reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
8/18/2015 2:05:10 PM - G - Consolidating above its 50 and 200 DMA lines and perched only -3.5% off all-time highs. Fundamental concerns were recently noted after it reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It stalled after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/15 high plus 10 cents in the 7/29/15 mid-day report (read here).
8/12/2015 6:51:29 PM - G - Managed a "positive reversal" today after slumping near its 200 DMA line. Fundamental concerns were recently noted after it reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It stalled after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/15 high plus 10 cents in the 7/29/15 mid-day report (read here).
8/6/2015 1:41:35 PM - G - Pulling back today for a big loss with above average volume. Color code is changed to green due to fundamental concerns. Reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It stalled after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/15 high plus 10 cents in the 7/29/15 mid-day report (read here).
8/5/2015 8:33:49 PM - Y - Reported earnings +19% on +15% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising concerns. Members were previously reminded that volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Posted a gain today with above average volume. Held its ground since highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/15 high plus 10 cents in the 7/29/15 mid-day report (read here), following a technical breakout with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session.
7/29/2015 6:05:59 PM - Y - Pulled back today with above average volume. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here), following a technical breakout with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +25% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Due to report Jun '15 earnings on 8/05/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
7/29/2015 12:54:25 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/15 high plus 10 cents. Perched near its 52-week high today following a technical breakout with a considerable volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +25% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Due to report Jun '15 earnings on 8/05/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Found support near its 200 DMA line while making gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14.
3/23/2015 12:22:32 PM - Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's loss following 6 consecutive gains into new high territory lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +41% on +39% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support near its 200 DMA line while making gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14.
11/5/2014 12:30:05 PM - Hit a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +31% on +32% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Reported sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 and Mar '14 quarters. Found support near its 200 DMA line while making gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action.
9/16/2014 12:36:13 PM - Pulling back for a 4th consecutive loss today and slumping -9.5% off its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +43% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, an improvement after 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter."
9/8/2014 12:14:31 PM - Rallying today within -3.7% of its 52-week high. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +43% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, an improvement after 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter."
9/5/2014 12:36:22 PM - Consolidating -9.4% off its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 8/20/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +43% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, an improvement after 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter."
8/20/2014 12:05:25 PM - Approaching prior highs and within striking distance of its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gains. Reported earnings +43% on +40% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, an improvement after 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter.
7/7/2014 12:23:40 PM - Perched within striking distance of its 52-week high today following 4 consecutive gains. The 7/02/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter."
7/2/2014 12:26:41 PM - Rallying toward its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +18% on +26% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Found support above its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter.
3/12/2014 12:25:10 PM - Finding support near its 50 DMA line recently. Dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/28/14 due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define important support to watch where violations may trigger more worrisome technical sell signals.
2/28/2014 6:57:42 PM - Down considerably today on heavy volume. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list due to weak technical action and sub par earnings growth for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line ($145) and recent lows in the $135 area define important support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger more worrisome technical sell signals.
2/27/2014 12:43:05 PM - G - Very extended from any sound base and encountering distributional pressure this week. Reported earnings +12% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Its 50 DMA line ($145) and recent lows in the $135 area define important support to watch on pullbacks where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
2/26/2014 1:01:41 PM - G - Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high. It is very extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +12% on +28% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Its 50 DMA line ($144) and recent lows in the $135 area define important support to watch on pullbacks where violation s may trigger technical sell signals.
2/21/2014 5:43:21 PM - G - Perched near all-time highs, very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $135 area define important support to watch on pullbacks. Earnings news is due on 2/25/14. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
2/18/2014 6:30:17 PM - G - Hit new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable volume-driven gain amid strength in the group inspired by M&A action. It is extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $135 area define important support to watch on pullbacks.
2/12/2014 1:29:08 PM - G - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. It is extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $135 area define important support to watch on pullbacks.
2/7/2014 12:21:19 PM - G - Rebounding near its 52-week high with a solid gain today. It is extended from any sound base and its 50 DMA line ($132.10 now) defines important support to watch on pullbacks.
2/3/2014 6:34:37 PM - G - Retreating from its 52-week high with 2 consecutive losses on above average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($129.39 now) defines important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/28/2014 12:52:33 PM - G - Rebounding toward its 52-week high with a gap up gain today following 2 consecutive big losses on above average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($125.973 now) defines important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/27/2014 12:39:08 PM - G - Abruptly retreating from its 52-week high with a 2nd consecutive big loss on above average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($125.03 now) defines important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/24/2014 12:21:10 PM - G - Pulling back today after 6 consecutive gains. Previously noted - "Very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines important support to watch on pullbacks."
1/21/2014 3:20:06 PM - G - Hitting another new 52-week high today with its 4th consecutive gain, very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/14/2014 5:15:53 PM - G - Perched at its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after considerable volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines important support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
1/13/2014 5:13:21 PM - G - Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line and prior low near $108 define important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/8/2014 12:40:50 PM - G - Hitting yet another new 52-week high with today's considerable gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line and prior low near $108 define important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/7/2014 4:27:00 PM - G - Hit a new 52-week high with today's solid gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line and prior low near $108 define important support to watch on pullbacks.
1/2/2014 1:16:14 PM - G - Still hovering at its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling. Heavy volume was behind considerable gains on 12/20/13 news it will buy Gentium Spa (GENT) for $1 Billion.
12/26/2013 6:32:38 PM - G - Hovering at its 52-week high after heavy volume behind considerable gains on 12/20/13 news it will buy Gentium Spa (GENT) for $1 Billion.
12/20/2013 12:23:16 PM - G - Extended from any sound base, it is off the session's earlier highs after gapping up for a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its considerable gain. Reported news it will buy Gentium Spa (GENT) for $1 Billion.
12/20/2013 10:48:27 AM - G - Gapped up today for a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its considerable gain following news it plans to buy Gentium Spa (GENT) for $1 Billion. It is extended from any sound base.
12/16/2013 12:37:13 PM - G - Enduring distributional pressure and retreating from its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's loss. Recently noted as "extended from any sound base" with near-term support to watch at its 50 DMA line (now $100.85).
12/11/2013 6:03:09 PM - G - Retreated from its 52-week high hit on the prior session. It is extended from any sound base and well above support at its 50 DMA line (now $99.45).
12/10/2013 8:14:56 PM - G - Still hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground while extended from any sound base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
12/6/2013 4:13:53 PM - G - Still hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground while extended from any sound base. Prior notes reminded members - "Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price."
12/3/2013 1:14:25 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground while extended from any sound base. Prior notes reminded members - "Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price."
11/27/2013 6:29:34 PM - G- Hovering near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Prior notes reminded members - "Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price."
11/20/2013 1:35:08 PM - G- Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive "wedging" gain average or lighter volume while getting even more extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
11/13/2013 2:34:51 PM - G- Powering to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume, getting more extended from prior highs. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
11/8/2013 6:26:25 PM - G- Powered to a new 52-week high today, getting extended from prior highs. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
11/7/2013 9:03:04 PM - G- Perched near its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains, and its color code is changed to green . Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs.
11/6/2013 12:39:58 PM - Y- Hit a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
10/31/2013 5:46:46 PM - Y- Color code is changed to yellow while quietly consolidating under its "max buy" level after a spurt of volume-driven gains into new high territory.
10/24/2013 5:48:33 PM - G- Rallied to a new 52-week high today with its 7th consecutive gain, and its color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level.
10/22/2013 4:04:03 PM - Y- Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain and its color code is changed to yellow as its technical stance has improved. Held its ground after a damaging loss and technical sell signal noted on 10/08/13.
10/15/2013 7:02:43 PM - G- Consolidating below its 50 DMA line, and a subsequent rebound is needed to help its outlook. That important short-term average acted as resistance after a damaging loss and technical sell signal on 10/08/13. Disciplined investors limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
10/8/2013 12:09:58 PM - G- Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on heavy volume today triggering a technical sell signal. Color code is changed to green. Disciplined investors limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
10/7/2013 6:38:26 PM - Y- Holding its ground near its highs. Stalled since last noted on 9/30/13 after a solid gain backed by +160% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point cited. Disciplined investors limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
9/30/2013 6:04:16 PM - Y- Finished strong today with a solid gain backed by +160% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point cited based its 9/03/13 high plus 10 cents after an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
9/30/2013 12:29:24 PM - Y- Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based its 9/03/13 high plus 10 cents after an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Reported earnings +31% on +68% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. It has not spent much time basing and recently wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Disciplined investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it showed resilience at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/01/13."
8/7/2013 1:22:31 PM - Reported earnings +31% on +68% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter. Hitting another new all-time high today, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Disciplined investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it showed resilience at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/01/13."
7/29/2013 12:57:35 PM - Hit a new all-time high earlier today but then abruptly reversed into the red. It is extended from prior highs in the $60 area after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Due to report earnings on August 6th. It has not formed a sound base since last noted in the 5/31/13 mid-day report - "Disciplined investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it showed resilience at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/01/13."
5/31/2013 12:36:41 PM - Getting extended from prior highs in the $60 area after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Disciplined investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it showed resilience at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/01/13.
4/1/2013 6:07:33 PM - Slid further below its 50 DMA line and its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 55, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Needs a rebound above its 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve. Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
3/28/2013 2:40:04 PM - G - Still lingering below its 50 DMA line. Its Relative Strength rating has also slumped to 59, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. It did not trigger a technical buy signal after its latest base.
3/22/2013 8:30:25 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after quietly slumping below its 50 DMA line this week raising concerns. Its Relative Strength rating has also slumped to 58, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. It did not trigger a technical buy signal after its latest base.
3/18/2013 5:52:46 PM - Y - Still holding its ground perched near its 52-week high since completing a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Disciplined investors may watch for a volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a technical buy signal before new buying efforts may be justified under the fact-based investment system.
3/15/2013 5:09:22 PM - Y - Small gain today with above average volume. Holding its ground since completing a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Disciplined investors may watch for a volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a technical buy signal before new buying efforts may be justified under the fact-based investment system.
3/11/2013 12:25:09 PM - Y - Holding its ground since completing a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Disciplined investors may watch for a volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a technical buy signal before new buying efforts may be justified under the fact-based investment system. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/7/2013 7:05:01 PM - Y - Pulled back with light volume today. On 3/05/13 it completed a Secondary Offering and was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents in the mid-day report (read here). Volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/5/2013 12:57:49 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Found support at its 200 DMA line in recent months and rebounded to its 52-week high before proposing yet another Secondary Offering on the prior session. Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria). Based on technical weakness it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/15/13.
5/15/2012 8:18:50 PM - Down again today with higher above average volume, encountering more worrisome distributional pressure while slumping toward its 200 DMA line and finishing -17% off its 52-week high. Prior lows in the $42 area define the next important support level to watch. Based on technical weakness it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
5/15/2012 12:46:55 PM - G - Down today, slumping below its 50 DMA line and raising concerns. It stalled after a considerable gap up gain on 4/27/12 backed by 4 times average volume technically cleared a "double bottom" base pattern. Prior lows and its 200 DMA line coincide in the $42 area defining the next important support level to watch.
5/14/2012 5:47:37 PM - G - Down today with above average volume closing just below its 50 DMA line, and its color code is changed to green. It stalled after a considerable gap up gain on 4/27/12 backed by 4 times average volume technically cleared a "double bottom" base pattern. Prior lows and its 200 DMA line coincide in the $42 area defining the next important support level to watch.
5/9/2012 10:54:55 AM - Y - Reported earnings +54% on +113% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Gapped down today, trading near its 50 DMA line. It stalled after a considerable gap up gain on 4/27/12 backed by 4 times average volume technically cleared a "double bottom" base pattern.
5/8/2012 11:38:55 AM - Y - Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive loss amid widespread market weakness, testing support at its 50 DMA line. It stalled after a considerable gap up gain on 4/27/12 backed by 4 times average volume technically cleared a "double bottom" base pattern.
5/7/2012 1:13:08 PM - Y - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground near its pivot point and near its 52-week high. A considerable gap up gain on 4/27/12 backed by 4 times average volume technically cleared a "double bottom" base pattern.
4/27/2012 6:07:32 PM - Y - Considerable gap up gain today backed by 4 times average volume, rising from a "double bottom" base and touching a new all-time high. Color code was changed to yellow and pivot point cited is based on its 4/10/12 high in the mid-day report. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
4/27/2012 12:35:51 PM - Y - Considerable gap up gain today, rising from a "double bottom" base and touching a new all-time high. Color code is changed to yellow and pivot point cited is based on its 4/10/12 high. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons through Dec '11 have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases. Its big FY '10 and '11 earnings followed losses in prior years. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/12.
4/10/2012 12:45:18 PM - Consolidating -6.1% off its all-time high today. Proposed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/12 and it was last noted in the 3/06/12 mid-day report - "Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
3/6/2012 12:21:59 PM - Small gap down today, encountering distributional pressure after inching to new all-time highs last week. Its 97 Relative Strength rank is well above the 80+ guideline for buy candidates, however its Relative Strength line had been plotted higher in September '11. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
3/1/2012 1:15:27 PM - Quietly pulling back today after inching to new all-time highs this week with small gains backed by above average volume. Its 98 Relative Strength rank is well above the 80+ guideline for buy candidates, however its Relative Strength line had been plotted higher in September '11. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
2/28/2012 12:20:05 PM - Up today with volume running at a slightly above average pace while touching another new all-time high. Its 98 Relative Strength rank is well above the 80+ guideline for buy candidates, however its Relative Strength line had been plotted higher in September '11. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
2/24/2012 12:28:12 PM - Up today with volume running at a slightly above average pace while touching another new all-time high. Stayed in a tight trading range in recent weeks while trading above average volume without making meaningful price progress, action indicative of distributional pressure. Prior resistance in the $46-47 area acted as a support level. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
2/6/2012 12:41:45 PM - Up today with volume running at an above average pace while hitting another new all-time high. Stayed in a tight trading range in recent weeks. Multiple gains with above average volume without making meaningful price progress indicated recent distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior resistance in the $46-47 area may now act as a support level. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
1/30/2012 12:23:07 PM - Reversed into the red after an early gain today for another new all-time high. Stayed in a tight trading range for the past few week. Multiple gains with above average volume without making meaningful price progress indicate that it has been recently encountering some distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior resistance in the $46-47 area may now act as a support level. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
1/27/2012 1:12:47 PM - Holding its ground near all-time highs, staying in a tight trading range for the past few week. Multiple gains with above average volume without making meaningful price progress indicate that it has been recently encountering some distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior resistance in the $46-47 area may now act as a support level. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
1/26/2012 12:37:28 PM - Holding its ground near all-time highs with volume totals cooling following volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior resistance in the $46-47 area may now act as a support level. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
1/18/2012 1:03:05 PM - Overcame early weakness today and managed a positive reversal. Holding its ground near all-time highs following volume-driven gains into new high territory. The 1/12/12 mid-day report noted - "Prior resistance in the $46-47 area may now act as a support level. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years."
1/12/2012 12:03:45 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high today following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior resistance in the $46-47 area may now act as a support level. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years.
1/10/2012 12:27:35 PM - Perched at an all-time high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains into new high territory above previous resistance in the $46-47 area. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years.
1/9/2012 1:14:25 PM - Following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain has it probing new high territory above previous resistance in the $46-47 area. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years.
1/6/2012 1:17:28 PM - Today's gap up for a 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain has helped it rebound to nearly challenge prior highs. Working up through overhead supply, it still faces previous resistance in the $46-47 area. Poor technical action prompted it to be dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/03/11, and it subsequently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is limited, however quarterly comparisons have shown strong sales revenues and earnings (good C criteria) increases and its FY '10 earnings followed losses in prior years.
10/3/2011 5:09:51 PM - A damaging loss today with higher (slightly above average) volume indicated distributional pressure as it violated its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal. Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Only a prompt rebound above that short-term average would help its outlook improve.
10/3/2011 4:54:04 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after a damaging loss today with higher (slightly above average) volume indicated distributional pressure as it violated its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above that short-term average would help its outlook improve.
9/30/2011 7:10:32 PM - Y - Quiet loss today inching further below its pivot point raising concerns. It is testing near its 50 DMA line that defines important chart support to watch.
9/29/2011 4:38:25 PM - Y - Loss today with slightly above average volume led to a slump under its pivot point raising concerns. It finished near the middle of its intra-day range after testing its 50 DMA line that defines important chart support to watch.
9/28/2011 6:58:47 PM - Y - Down today on light volume, ending near the session low. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support to watch.
9/27/2011 8:21:23 PM - Y - Gain today with below average volume broke a streak of 4 consecutive losses. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support to watch.
9/26/2011 1:31:12 PM - Y - Down today for a 4th consecutive loss. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support to watch.
9/22/2011 9:56:23 AM - Y - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness. Its 50 DMA line defines important chart support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated weekly graph.
9/20/2011 5:54:07 PM - Y - Hit a new all-time high today with more than 3 times average volume after news it plans to take over Dublin-based Azur Pharma Ltd in a deal to add a new (N criteria) pain drug and diversify its product portfolio. It was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) while rising from a "3-weeks tight" pattern, and its strong finish for a solid gain into new high territory triggered a technical buy signal. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 246 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated weekly graph.
9/20/2011 1:12:42 PM - Y - Hitting another new all-time high today after news it plans to take over Dublin-based Azur Pharma Ltd in a deal to add a new (N criteria) pain drug and diversify its product portfolio. Color code is changed to yellow while its recent consolidation may be considered a "3-weeks tight" pattern following the previously noted choppy 5-week consolidation not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +193% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 80-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 246 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
9/7/2011 12:25:12 PM - Touching another new all-time high today following a choppy 5-week consolidation that was not recognized as a sound base pattern. There is no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Reported earnings +193% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Technically it found support near prior highs during its quiet consolidation after noted in the 7/14/11 mid-day report when rising from a cup-with-handle pattern. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose 80-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 246 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
9/2/2011 12:22:05 PM - Holding its ground after reaching a new all-time high this week following a choppy 5-week consolidation that was not recognized as a sound base pattern. There is no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Reported earnings +193% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Technically it found support near prior highs during its quiet consolidation after noted in the 7/14/11 mid-day report when rising from a cup-with-handle pattern. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose 80-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 244 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
8/31/2011 12:45:51 PM - Hitting another new 52-week and all-time high today after a choppy 5-week consolidation that is not recognized as a sound base pattern. There is no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Reported earnings +193% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Technically it found support near prior highs during its quiet consolidation after noted in the 7/14/11 mid-day report when rising from a cup-with-handle pattern. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose 80-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 243 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
8/1/2011 12:38:20 PM - Hit another new 52-week and all-time high today, quickly getting extended from its prior base with a 2nd consecutive considerable volume-driven gain. There is no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Reported earnings +193% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Technically it found support near prior highs during its quiet consolidation after noted in the 7/14/11 mid-day report when rising from a cup-with-handle pattern which included a slump under its 50 DMA line. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose 80-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 216 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
7/29/2011 1:19:50 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today, quickly getting extended from its prior base with a considerable volume-driven gain and no overhead supply remaining to act as resistance. Reported earnings +193% on +59% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Technically it found support near prior highs during its quiet consolidation after last noted in the 7/14/11 mid-day report when rising from a cup-with-handle pattern which included a slump under its 50 DMA line. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose 80-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 216 in Jun '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
7/14/2011 1:09:32 PM - Hit new 52-week and all-time highs today and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Technically it is rising from a cup-with-handle pattern which included a slump under its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted in the 4/14/11 mid-day report. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 60-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 209 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
7/5/2011 12:45:45 PM - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today with its 14th gain in the span of 15 sessions. It formed a 12-week cup shaped pattern without a handle which included a slump under its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted in the 4/14/11 mid-day report. FY '10 was its first ever profitable year, while the A criteria calls for a strong 3-5 year earnings growth history. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 60-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 117 in Jun '10 to 216 in Mar '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
4/14/2011 12:52:15 PM - Recently holding its ground and quietly wedging to new all-time highs. It is extended from any sound base pattern and trading more than +100% above its 200 DMA line, which typically calls for caution. Last noted in the 3/29/11 mid-day report - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
3/29/2011 12:58:24 PM - Spiking to a new another new all-time high today, extended from any sound base pattern and trading more than +100% above its 200 DMA line. Last noted in the 3/16/11 mid-day report - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
3/16/2011 1:36:52 PM - Touched another new all-time high today with its 14th gain in 16 sessions. When hitting a new high following an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line, the 2/15/11 mid-day report noted - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
3/8/2011 12:26:21 PM - Powering to another new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 2/15/11 mid day report when hitting a new high following an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
2/15/2011 12:16:34 PM - Powered to a new all-time high today following an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
2/1/2011 1:28:42 PM - Perched near its all-time high today. Holding its ground stubbornly since volume driven gains helped it rally from an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
1/13/2011 12:43:11 PM - Touched another new all-time high today then reversed into the red. Volume driven gains this week helped it rally from an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
1/10/2011 12:19:18 PM - Hit another new 52-week high today. November mid-day reports noted - "It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
11/19/2010 1:21:18 PM - Hit another new 52-week high today following a gain on above average volume that helped it rally out of a tight range. Earlier November mid-day reports noted - "Gains this week with heavy volume helped it break out above recent chart highs in the high $11 range. It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
11/18/2010 1:08:30 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today with a gain on above average volume following a quiet consolidation in a tight range. Earlier November mid-day reports noted - "Gains this week with heavy volume helped it break out above recent chart highs in the high $11 range. It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
11/8/2010 12:45:02 PM - Gapped up again today for another new 52-week high. The 11/05/10 mid-day report noted - "Gains this week with heavy volume helped it break out above recent chart highs in the high $11 range. It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - 'Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.'"
11/5/2010 1:01:08 PM - Gapped up today and touched a new 52-week high. Gains this week with heavy volume helped it break out above recent chart highs in the high $11 range. It doesn't have any profitable years (A criteria) in its past, yet recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm went through a deep consolidation since last noted in the 3/19/10 mid-day report that it - "Rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009."
3/19/2010 12:37:43 PM - Quickly getting extended, it hit yet another new 52-week high with today's third consecutive gain backed by heavy volume. The gains follow a healthy consolidation since noted in recent mid-day report appearances after clearing a cup-with-handle type base on 3/04/10. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.
3/18/2010 12:28:33 PM - Quickly getting extended, it hit yet another new 52-week high with today's second consecutive gain backed by heavy volume. The gains follow a healthy consolidation since noted in recent mid-day report appearances after clearing a cup-with-handle type base on 3/04/10. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.
3/17/2010 1:54:33 PM - Quickly getting extended, it hit another new 52-week high today with a considerable gain backed by heavy volume following a healthy consolidation since noted in recent mid-day report appearances after clearing a cup-with-handle type base on 3/04/10. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.
3/10/2010 12:40:47 PM - Perched near its 52-week high, consolidating in a healthy fashion since recently noted in the mid-day reports after clearing a cup-with-handle type base on 3/04/10. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses. The Medical - Ethical Drugs firm rose more than 20-fold from its low of $0.52 in April 2009.
3/8/2010 12:27:10 PM - Pulling back after hitting a fresh 52-week high on Friday. Recently broke out of a cup-with-handle type base on 3/04/10. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses.
3/5/2010 2:01:21 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today after breaking out of a cup-with-handle type base on 3/04/10. Recent quarterly comparisons showed greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year ago losses.