5/31/2017 12:34:14 PM - Rallying into new all-time high territory with 2 consecutive gaps up and big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +40% on +7% sales for the Mar '17 quarter, but prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
10/8/2015 12:55:31 PM - Adding to a streak of volume-driven gains and rallying further into new 52-week high territory, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter and prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
10/5/2015 12:44:33 PM - Rallied above prior highs last week and hit new 52-week highs, but prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter and prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
10/1/2015 12:41:20 PM - Making its 4th consecutive mid-day report appearance, clearly rallying above prior highs and hitting another new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter and prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
9/30/2015 12:49:31 PM - Making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance, clearly rallying above prior highs and also hitting a new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter and prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
9/29/2015 12:32:40 PM - Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance rebounding above prior highs today and challenging its 52-week high. The prior mid-day report noted - "Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter and prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
9/28/2015 12:24:56 PM - Rebounding toward prior highs and its 52-week high. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/10/15 mid-day report. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter and prior comparisons were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
8/10/2015 9:43:27 PM - Posted a big volume-driven gain today challenging its 52-week high. Reported earnings +12% on +7% sales for the Jun '15 quarter. Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since noted near its high in the 3/19/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9 on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
6/25/2015 12:48:08 PM - Found support at its 200 DMA line during its consolidation since last noted near its high in the 3/19/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +9 on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 versus the year ago period, below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
3/19/2015 12:19:59 PM - Challenging its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Technically it is very extended after rallying from a late-stage base. The 2/11/15 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +97% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). That helped make it a better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
2/24/2015 1:11:03 PM - Hitting new 52-week highs with above average volume behind today's 11th gain in the span of 12 sessions. Technically it is very extended after rallying from a late-stage base. Last noted in the 2/11/15 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +97% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). That helped make it a better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
2/11/2015 12:55:46 PM - Reported earnings +97% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). That helped make it a better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain from support near its 50 DMA line, however, technically it is extended after rallying from a late-stage base.
2/2/2015 12:56:33 PM - Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
1/8/2015 1:01:17 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 2nd consecutive gain after finding support at its 50 DMA line. The 12/26/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
12/26/2014 12:36:22 PM - Perched near its 52-week high after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +52% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2014 versus the year ago period, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11.
11/7/2014 12:19:36 PM - Considerable volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high after reporting Sep '14 earnings. Found support at its 50 DMA line and showed bullish action since last noted in the 10/16/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +69% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters had earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
10/16/2014 12:37:13 PM - Consolidating near support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 8/28/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +69% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters had earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
8/28/2014 12:18:44 PM - Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs. Previously found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +69% on +22% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarters had earnings increases below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11.
8/9/2013 12:44:50 PM - Retreating from 52-week and multi-year highs with today's gap down and volume-driven loss testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings -13% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. The 2 prior quarters had earnings increases above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11.
7/2/2013 12:49:44 PM - Hitting new 52-week and multi-year highs today's 6th consecutive gain after a brief consolidation above its 50 DMA line, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" after the 5/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
6/3/2013 12:51:07 PM - Holding its ground perched at 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" after the 5/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
5/30/2013 12:22:36 PM - Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" after the 5/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
5/28/2013 12:41:16 PM - Reversed into the red after early gains today. Perched near 52-week and multi-year highs, recently rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" after the 5/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
5/22/2013 12:34:49 PM - Tallying a 4th consecutive gain today for new 52-week and multi-year highs, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" after the 5/21/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
5/21/2013 12:26:50 PM - Enduring distributional pressure yet it rebounded after a gap down today and remains perched near 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +30% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period, a 2nd consecutive quarter with an earnings increase above the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) following sub par results in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11.
5/16/2013 12:25:46 PM - Perched at 52-week and multi-year highs with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Stubbornly holding its ground and edging higher since last noted in the 5/07/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Earnings were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11."
5/7/2013 12:30:49 PM - Perched at its 52-week high within striking distance of its 2011 high. Reported earnings +35% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Earnings were below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the prior 5 quarterly comparisons. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/30/11.
11/30/2011 12:29:52 PM - Gapped up today rallying back above its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 11/15/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +2% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The results were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines and marked its weakest increases in the span of at least 5 quarterly comparisons. Based on fundamental weakness, and no technical buy signal triggered in recent history, it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight."
11/15/2011 2:31:30 PM - Holding its ground 50 DMA line since last noted 11/08/11 - "Reported earnings +2% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The results were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines and marked its weakest increases in the span of at least 5 quarterly comparisons. Based on fundamental weakness, and no technical buy signal triggered in recent history, it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight."
11/8/2011 2:14:31 PM - Reported earnings +2% on +13% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. The results were below the fact-based investment system's guidelines and marked its weakest increases in the span of at least 5 quarterly comparisons. It is now slumping near recent lows and its 50 DMA line defining support to watch where any violation would raise more serious concerns. Based on fundamental weakness, and no technical buy signal triggered in recent history, it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
11/7/2011 10:59:57 AM - Y - Slumping near its 50 DMA line today with quiet volume, now -8.8% off its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Recent lows near its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns. Due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 8th before the opening bell.
11/3/2011 2:26:49 PM - Y - Quietly hovering only -3.6% off its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Recent lows near its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns. Due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 8th before the opening bell.
11/2/2011 6:00:06 PM - Y - Small gain today on lighter volume, finishing -6.3% off its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Recent lows near its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns. Due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 8th before the opening bell.
11/1/2011 5:20:15 PM - Y - Down today on slightly higher volume, finishing -7.1% off its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Recent lows near its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns. Due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 8th before the opening bell.
10/31/2011 6:25:08 PM - Y - Quietly perched only -5.3% off its 52-week high. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Last week's low near its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns. Due to report earnings on Tuesday, November 8th before the opening bell.
10/28/2011 6:38:40 PM - Y - Quietly perched only -3.8% off its 52-week high. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Last week's low near its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns.
10/26/2011 5:43:10 PM - Y - Up today with light volume, finishing perched only -2.9% off its 52-week high. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Last week's low near its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns.
10/25/2011 6:56:22 PM - Y - Volume totals continue to cool and it is now perched -6.4% off its 52-week high. Very little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Last week's low near its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch where any violation would raise concerns.
10/24/2011 5:58:30 PM - Y - Volume totals have recently cooled and it is now perched -3.0% off its 52-week high. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight dip in FY '09 earnings.
10/21/2011 5:42:48 PM - Y - Posted a solid gain today on light volume finishing -3.6% off its 52-week high. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight dip in FY '09 earnings.
10/19/2011 4:17:08 PM - Y - Closed near the session low today with a second consecutive loss on below average volume, finishing -6.8% off its 52-week high. During a choppy 10-week consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight dip in FY '09 earnings.
10/18/2011 4:41:37 PM - Y - Pulled back today on light volume, finishing the session -2.8% off its 52-week high. During a choppy 10-week consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight dip in FY '09 earnings. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
10/17/2011 5:34:47 PM - Y - Perched near its 52-week high after today's gain with above average volume. During a choppy 10-week consolidation its 200 DMA line acted as support. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. In the mid-day report its color code was changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight dip in FY '09 earnings. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
10/17/2011 12:29:44 PM - Y - Perched near its 52-week high today, quietly wedging higher after a choppy 10-week consolidation during which its 200 DMA line acted as support. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains into new high ground may trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Annual earnings (A criteria) history included a slight dip in FY '09 earnings.
8/30/2011 1:12:12 PM - Still holding its ground near its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
8/29/2011 12:27:14 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
8/24/2011 12:49:24 PM - Touched a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
8/2/2011 12:56:31 PM - Pulling back today after an impressive rally from below its 50 DMA line to new 52-week highs with considerable volume-driven gains noted on the 3 prior sessions. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
8/1/2011 12:48:39 PM - Rallied from below its 50 DMA line to new 52-week high with considerable volume-driven gains noted on the 2 prior sessions. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
7/29/2011 1:25:30 PM - Rallied from below its 50 DMA line to a new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain noted on the prior session. Reported earnings +65% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, however prior mid-day reports noted - "Prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
7/28/2011 12:58:37 PM - Rallying from below its 50 DMA line toward its 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Little overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales and earnings increases. However, its prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
7/5/2011 12:48:59 PM - Today it is at its 52-week high after a streak of 9 consecutive gains on mostly average volume, and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Last noted in the 6/27/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales and earnings increases. However, its prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
6/27/2011 12:15:26 PM - Today's 5th consecutive gain has it challenging its 52-week high. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Last noted in the 5/12/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales and earnings increases. However, its prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
5/12/2011 1:24:30 PM - Gapped up again today, rallying for another considerable volume-driven gain and technically breaking out to a new 52-week high. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. The 5/11/11 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales and earnings increases. However, its prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines."
5/11/2011 12:56:37 PM - Gapped up today, rallying for a considerable volume-driven gain challenging its 52-week high. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Recent quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales and earnings increases. However, its prior earnings history is has not been strong and steady enough to match the fact-based investment system guidelines.
11/29/2010 12:36:45 PM - It has no recent base, yet has rallied to new multi-year highs since last noted in the 11/05/10 mid-day report - "Latest quarter ended September 30, 2010 showed strong sales and earnings increases but its prior earnings history is below guidelines."
11/5/2010 1:06:52 PM - Latest quarter ended September 30, 2010 showed strong sales and earnings increases but its prior earnings history is below guidelines. It has no recent base but is rallying to multi-year highs.