12/28/2023 12:37:52 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high after a "negative reversal" on the prior session, violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +24% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
11/6/2023 1:52:11 PM - Perched at new 52-week and all-time highs today afetr 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +24% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
11/3/2023 1:07:48 PM - Powering to new 52-week and all-time highs with today's big 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +24% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
10/5/2023 12:58:22 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +19% on +5% sales revenues for the Jun '23 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
6/17/2022 12:49:19 PM - Slumping below its 200 DMA line with recent losses. Reported earnings +0% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '22 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
5/3/2022 12:35:20 PM - Undercutting its 50 DMA line with today's loss. Reported earnings +12% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
5/8/2019 12:53:54 PM - Today's considerable volume-driven loss undercut its 50 and 200 DMA lines. Reported earnings +7% on -28% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
11/13/2018 12:49:37 PM - Quickly rebounded and has been holding its ground after a gap down from its all-time high on 11/09/18 when early losses undercut its 50 DMA line ($117). Reported earnings +29% on -34% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
11/12/2018 12:41:48 PM - Gapped down from its all-time high on the prior session and early losses undercut its 50 DMA line ($117), yet it quickly rebounded. Reported earnings +29% on -34% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
11/9/2018 1:18:49 PM - Gapped down from its all-time high today and early losses undercut its 50 DMA line ($117), yet it quickly rebounded. Reported earnings +29% on -34% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
10/4/2018 12:40:34 PM - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line ($116) after slumping from its all-time high. Reported earnings +14% on +8% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
7/3/2018 11:19:40 AM - Reversed into the red after early gains today for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +31% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
5/4/2018 12:36:12 PM - Reported earnings +31% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '18 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
3/9/2018 12:42:32 PM - Found support above prior highs in the $95-96 area since noted in the 2/22/18 mid-day report. Rallying into new all-time high territory with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
3/6/2018 12:28:00 PM - Found support above prior highs in the $95-96 area since last noted in the 2/22/18 mid-day report as it gapped up hitting a new all-time high - "Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
2/22/2018 1:53:04 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new all-time high after finding support near its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
1/25/2018 12:42:30 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. Reported earnings +21% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system.
11/2/2017 12:50:41 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain after testing support at its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Reported earnings +21% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. The 3 prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
8/22/2017 12:18:50 PM - Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary-buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Recently encountered distributional pressure after hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain as the 8/02/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +41% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun'17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
8/18/2017 1:28:39 PM - Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary-buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Recently encountered distributional pressure after hitting a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain as the 8/02/17 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +41% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun'17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system."
8/2/2017 12:30:56 PM - Gapped up today but encountered distributional pressure after it touched a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +41% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun'17 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the winning models of the fact-based investment system.
5/9/2017 1:02:03 PM - Gapped up on 5/05/17 hitting new all-time highs with a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +26% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
5/5/2017 1:13:42 PM - Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs with a volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +26% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
3/15/2017 1:09:44 PM - Hitting new all-time highs with a streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
3/9/2017 12:30:41 PM - Perched near all-time highs following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
3/7/2017 12:23:33 PM - Perched near all-time highs following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
3/3/2017 1:27:04 PM - Perched near all-time highs following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
2/21/2017 12:21:50 PM - Reported earnings +25% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
11/7/2016 12:27:01 PM - Reported earnings -4% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter and fundamental concerns remain. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
5/10/2016 1:06:17 PM - Reported earnings +28% on +17% sales revenues for the Mar '16 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Based on weak action and previously noted fundamental concerns it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
5/1/2014 12:12:11 PM - Reported earnings +30% on +18% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Found support at its 200 DMA line and near prior lows in the $42 area. Based on weak action and previously noted fundamental concerns it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
1/8/2014 12:43:03 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive gain. Recent lows near $42 define the next important near-term support. Based on weak action and previously noted fundamental concerns it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/10/13.
12/10/2013 4:34:08 PM - Posted a gain on light volume today following a loss with above average volume. Halted its slide at the 50 DMA line, and the prior session low ($42.72) defines important near-term support. Due to weak action and previously noted fundamental concerns it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
12/3/2013 1:07:13 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line defining near-term support. Repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring."
11/26/2013 7:15:11 PM - G - Its 50 DMA line defines support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. Repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring."
11/20/2013 1:39:09 PM - G - Consolidating since its considerable volume-driven gain on 10/30/13 for a new high. Repeatedly noted - "Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring."
11/13/2013 3:34:35 PM - G - Still holding its ground near all-time highs following a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/30/13. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring."
11/6/2013 4:08:10 PM - G - Still perched near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground following a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/30/13. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring."
10/31/2013 12:47:31 PM - G - Perched near its all-time high today following a gap up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring."
10/30/2013 1:13:29 PM - G - Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and another new all-time high. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
10/23/2013 5:56:30 PM - G - Volume-driven gain today for another new all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
10/16/2013 12:50:22 PM - G - Gapped up today hitting new all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
10/14/2013 6:08:39 PM - G - Perched near all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.
10/10/2013 7:11:11 PM - G - Perched near all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
10/3/2013 5:53:22 PM - G - Pulling back from new all-time high with small losses on light or average volume. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
9/25/2013 5:51:11 PM - G - Holding its ground near its all-time high while enduring mild distributional pressure. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
9/18/2013 7:39:16 PM - G - Surged to a new all-time high with today's gain backed by above average volume. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
9/17/2013 3:40:36 PM - G - Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain backed by light volume. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring.
9/12/2013 5:40:47 PM - G - Perched near its all-time high but fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
9/5/2013 6:53:55 PM - G - Rose to a best-ever close today and inched nearer to its 52-week high with another gain on light volume. Earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raised fundamental concerns, yet technical action has been somewhat reassuring.
9/4/2013 1:21:14 PM - G - Rising within close striking distance of a best-ever close and near its 52-week high, rebounding above its 50 DMA line with recent gains on light volume. Earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raised fundamental concerns, yet technical action has been somewhat reassuring.
8/28/2013 9:07:30 PM - G - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, an important support level for chart readers. Recently reported earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns.
8/21/2013 9:47:50 PM - G - Color code is changed to green as it has slumped below its 50 DMA line. Recently reported earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns.
8/14/2013 7:11:26 PM - Y - Consolidating above important near-term support. Reported earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
8/8/2013 5:26:10 PM - Y - Reported earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Consolidating below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $34 area define support along with its 50 DMA line.
7/30/2013 6:37:23 PM - Y - Reported its second quarter results following today's market close after enduring mild distributional pressure near its 52-week high. Finished still perched above its pivot point and below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $34 area define support along with its 50 DMA line.
7/24/2013 6:28:19 PM - Y - Reversed into the red for a loss with above average volume, ending just below its "max buy" level . Prior highs in the $34 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line. Reports its second quarter results after market close on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
7/23/2013 12:51:37 PM - Y - Trading up near its "max buy" level with today's gain backed by above average volume. Prior highs in the $34 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line. Reports its second quarter results after market close on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
7/22/2013 6:04:45 PM - Y - Consolidating quietly below its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to yellow. Prior highs in the $34 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line. Reports its second quarter results after market close on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
7/15/2013 6:56:54 PM - G - Inched further above its "max buy" level with today's 6th consecutive gain into new 52-week high territory. Volume-driven gains last week triggered a new technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $34 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line.
7/12/2013 6:15:29 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after rallying beyond its "max buy" level with today's 5th consecutive gain into new 52-week high territory. Volume-driven gains this week triggered a new technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $34 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line.
7/5/2013 6:36:54 PM - Y - Touched a new 52-week high but reversed into the red at the close. Subsequent volume driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define support in the $30-31 area.
7/2/2013 6:57:14 PM - Y - Finished at a best-ever close today with a gain backed by average volume. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define support in the $30-31 area. Subsequent volume driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
7/1/2013 1:11:54 PM - Y - Subsequent volume driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. Poised for a best-ever close today with a gain backed by below average volume. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define support in the $30-31 area.
6/28/2013 6:26:16 PM - Y - Tallied a gain today backed by above average volume. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and well above additional support at prior highs in the $27 area. Subsequent volume driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal.
6/25/2013 5:43:24 PM - Y - Gapped up today for a gain backed by above average volume. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and well above additional support at prior highs in the $27 area. Subsequent volume driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal.
6/19/2013 8:23:07 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 5/22/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new technical buy signal. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and well above additional support at prior highs in the $27 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/14/2013 6:24:44 PM - G - Volume totals have still been cooling while holding its ground stubbornly, extended from its previous base. Its 50 DMA line defines initial support above prior highs in the $27 area.
6/7/2013 4:11:23 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while still holding its ground stubbornly perched at its 52-week high, very extended from its previous base. Prior highs in the $27 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Gains of greater than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks following its "breakaway gap" suggest holding for a minimum of 8 week under the fact-based investment system's rules.
6/3/2013 5:43:15 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground stubbornly perched at its 52-week high, very extended from its previous base. Prior highs in the $27 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Gains of greater than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks following its "breakaway gap" suggest holding for a minimum of 8 week under the fact-based investment system's rules. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/3/2013 2:56:05 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground stubbornly perched at its 52-week high, very extended from its previous base. Prior highs in the $27 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Gains of greater than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks following its "breakaway gap" suggest holding for a minimum of 8 week under the fact-based investment system's rules.
5/28/2013 5:50:07 PM - G - Perched at its 52-week high, very extended from its previous base. Prior highs in the $27 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Gains of greater than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks following its "breakaway gap" suggest holding for a minimum of 8 week under the fact-based investment system's rules.
5/22/2013 12:37:56 PM - G - Adding to its spurt of volume-driven gains with today's 7th consecutive gain, getting very extended from prior highs. Gains of greater than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks following its "breakaway gap" suggest holding for a minimum of 8 week under the fact-based investment system's rules. Prior highs in the $27 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
5/17/2013 4:50:31 PM - G - Added to its spurt of volume-driven gains with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting very extended from prior highs. Stubbornly held its ground since featured in the 5/10/13 mid-day report and in greater detail in the Featured Stock Update (FSU) section following a recent "breakaway gap". Prior highs in the $27 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
5/15/2013 4:34:04 PM - G - Added to its spurt of volume-driven gains today, getting very extended from prior highs. Stubbornly held its ground since featured in the 5/10/13 mid-day report and in greater detail in the Featured Stock Update (FSU) section following a recent "breakaway gap". Prior highs in the $27 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
5/14/2013 12:39:22 PM - G - Color code is changed to green while rallying for a considerable gain today, getting too extended from prior highs. Stubbornly held its ground since featured in the 5/10/13 mid-day report and in greater detail in the Featured Stock Update (FSU) section following a recent "breakaway gap". Prior highs in the $27 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
5/10/2013 6:24:10 PM - Y - Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) while consolidating following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 5/08/13. Its pivot point is based on its 2/20/13 high plus 10 cents. A breakaway gap is one noted exception where investors may chase a stock more than +5% above its pivot point. Reported earnings +34% on +21% sales revenues for the March '13 quarter, continuing its streak of strong earnings. Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above its 200 DMA line recently, proving resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/02/13. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
5/10/2013 12:18:13 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating following a considerable "breakaway gap" on 5/08/13. Its pivot point is based on its 2/20/13 high plus 10 cents. A breakaway gap is one noted exception where investors may chase a stock more than +5% above its pivot point. Reported earnings +34% on +21% sales revenues for the March '13 quarter, continuing its streak of strong earnings. Found support near its 50 DMA line and well above its 200 DMA line recently, proving resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/02/13.
4/2/2013 5:49:11 PM - Slumped to a weak close just below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's loss. Its Relative Strength Rating has also slumped to 74, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Volume-driven gains to new highs are needed for its technical stance to improve.
4/1/2013 6:13:05 PM - Slumped to a weak close just below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's loss. Its Relative Strength Rating has also slumped to 74, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Volume-driven gains to new highs are needed for its technical stance to improve.
3/27/2013 6:41:48 PM - G - Found support near its 50 DMA line however gains in recent weeks have been backed by below average volume. Its Relative Strength Rating has also slumped to 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
3/20/2013 5:20:00 PM - G - Rising from its 50 DMA line with light volume behind its recent gains. Volume totals have cooled in recent weeks after it quickly negated the prior technical breakout. It has not formed a sound new base.
3/13/2013 7:49:45 PM - G - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line with volume totals cooling in recent weeks after it quickly negated the prior technical breakout. It has not formed a sound new base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/12/2013 1:50:39 PM - G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line with volume totals cooling in recent weeks after it quickly negated the prior technical breakout. It has not formed a sound new base.
3/5/2013 6:39:20 PM - G - Rebounded near its 50 DMA line with today's gain on lighter (near average) volume. That short-term average may now act as resistance. It quickly negated its recent technical breakout.
3/4/2013 3:48:28 PM - G - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's damaging loss. It quickly negated its recent technical breakout.
2/26/2013 12:30:57 PM - G - Down considerably today, raising concerns while slumping below its 50 DMA line, and its color code is changed to green. It quickly negated its recent technical breakout.
2/25/2013 4:43:15 PM - Y - Closed near the session low today and edged further below its pivot point raising concerns. It was featured in the 2/20/13 mid-day report (read here) and that evening more details and an annotated graph were included under the headline, "Follow Up Gains on Higher Volume Clinched Technical Breakout".
2/21/2013 5:40:05 PM - Y - Closed near the session low today as a damaging loss with 2 times average volume led to an abrupt reversal and close back below its pivot point raising concerns. It was featured in the 2/20/13 mid-day report (read here) and the latest FSU analysis included more details and an annotated graph.
2/21/2013 1:33:16 PM - Y - Retreating today near prior highs in the $25 area defining initial support to watch. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point based on its 11/02/12 high plus 10 cents in the 2/20/13 mid-day report (read here). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
2/20/2013 6:24:29 PM - Y - Finished strong today after highlighted in yellow with pivot point based on its 11/02/12 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
2/20/2013 12:41:07 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point based on its 11/02/12 high plus 10 cents. It had encountered resistance in the $25 area, then its volume-driven gain on the prior session clinched a technical buy signal, and it gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs while approaching its all-time high ($28.46 in April 2010). Reported earnings +35% on +25% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons. Traded above and below its 50 DMA line while consolidating since last noted in the 11/02/12 mid-day report with caution - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
11/2/2012 12:37:29 PM - Reported earnings +41% on +23% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline, improving from sub par earnings for the Jun '12 quarter. Gapped up today hitting new 52-week highs. It had slumped below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 9/12/12 mid-day report - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
9/12/2012 12:25:31 PM - Reported earnings +21% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter. Hitting new 52-week highs again today following a deep correction undercutting its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 7/10/12 mid-day report after a streak of 11 consecutive gains - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
7/10/2012 12:22:28 PM - Perched at its 52-week high today following a streak of 11 consecutive gains. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
7/2/2012 12:28:09 PM - Perched at its 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports noted - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
6/26/2012 12:45:41 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Last noted in the 5/30/12 mid-day report - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
5/30/2012 12:18:02 PM - Small gap down today after a strong finish for a gain with near average volume for a new 52-week high on the prior session. Last noted in the 5/25/12 mid-day report - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
5/25/2012 12:37:05 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today, holding its ground near its new 52-week high since last noted in the 5/09/12 mid-day report while tallying a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain - "It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
5/9/2012 12:54:14 PM - Perched near its new 52-week high hit on the prior session with a volume-driven gain. It found support near its 200 DMA line while forming an orderly base pattern in recent months. Additional overhead supply remains to act as resistance up through the $28 level. Reported earnings +52% on +15% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings increases in the past 4 comparisons have been above the +25% guideline concerning the C criteria. It has also maintained a good annual earnings (A criteria) history while it survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10.
2/28/2012 12:23:22 PM - Small gap down today after touching a new 52-week high on the prior session. It has formed an orderly flat base pattern since noted in the 1/17/12 mid-day report when capping a streak of 12 consecutive gains - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
2/24/2012 12:33:29 PM - It has formed an orderly flat base pattern since last noted in the 1/17/12 mid-day report when capping a streak of 12 consecutive gains - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10."
1/17/2012 12:00:58 PM - Up today while on track for a 12th consecutive gain. Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady enough to meet the fact-based investment system guidelines. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/14/10.
6/14/2010 - Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Quietly consolidating, it would need to rally back above its 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve.
6/14/2010 4:39:06 PM - G - Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Quietly consolidating, it would need to rally back above its 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve.
6/14/2010 4:28:30 PM - G - Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Quietly consolidating, it would need to rally back above its 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve.
6/10/2010 5:02:50 PM - G - Still holding its ground quietly, sitting -17% off its 52-week high today. The violation or prior chart lows on 6/07/10 raised concerns.
6/9/2010 3:52:35 PM - G - Holding its ground quietly today -17% off its 52-week high after the violation or prior chart lows on 6/07/10 raised concerns.
6/8/2010 4:20:26 PM - G - Held its ground quietly today -18% off its 52-week high after violating prior chart lows on 6/07/10, raising concerns.
6/7/2010 5:16:04 PM - G - Loss today on higher volume led to its close just a penny below its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 previously noted as "important technical chart support."
6/4/2010 5:07:28 PM - G - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. Pulling back near its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 which is the next important technical chart support.
6/3/2010 3:55:12 PM - G - Still struggling below its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. Now -12% off its 52-week high, it has been consolidating for an 8-week period since peaking on 4/13/10. Technically, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
6/2/2010 4:39:27 PM - G - Small gain on light volume today after heavy distributional pressure last week led to another close below its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. Now -12% off its 52-week high, it has been consolidating for a 7-week period since peaking on 4/13/10. Technically, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
6/1/2010 4:04:01 PM - G - Small gain on light volume today after heavy distributional pressure last week led to a close below its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. Now -13% off its 52-week high, it has been consolidating for a 7-week period since peaking on 4/13/10. Technically, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/28/2010 4:17:38 PM - G - Heavy distributional pressure this week led to a close below its 50 DMA line which is now acting as a resistance level. Now -13% off its 52-week high, it has been consolidating for a 7-week period since peaking on 4/13/10. Technically, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/27/2010 3:14:45 PM - G - Heavy volume and lack of price progress indicates distributional pressure as it pulls back near its 50 DMA line today, now -10% off its 52-week high. Consolidating for a 7-week period since peaking on 4/13/10. Technically, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/26/2010 3:32:22 PM - G - Gain today helped it rise above its 50 DMA line. It is -7% off its 52-week high and has been consolidating for a 7-week period since peaking on 4/13/10. Technically, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/24/2010 4:26:38 PM - G - Held its ground today after a positive reversal and rally for a close above its 50 DMA line on 5/21/10 were encouraging signs. Its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/21/2010 4:00:34 PM - G - Positive reversal today and rally for a close above its 50 DMA line were very encouraging signs after a small gap down. Its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/18/2010 4:01:35 PM - G - Gapped up today but negatively reversed and closed near the session low as its 50 DMA line acted as resistance. Its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support.
5/17/2010 4:07:31 PM - G - Gain today with near average volume. Its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support. Meanwhile, its 50 DMA line has recently been acting as resistance.
5/14/2010 2:25:53 PM - G - Down again today, its 4/29/10 low of $23.66 is the next important chart support. Meanwhile, its 50 DMA line has recently been acting as resistance.
5/13/2010 6:06:12 PM - G - Its 50 DMA line has recently been acting as resistance. Many for-profit schools have encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/11/2010 4:22:05 PM - G - Its outlook is increasingly questionable the longer it remains below its 50 DMA line. Many for-profit schools have encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/10/2010 4:17:03 PM - G - Small gain today, remaining below its 50 DMA line. Many for-profit schools have encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/7/2010 4:15:53 PM - G - Closed below its 50 DMA line today with its 11th loss in 13 sessions. Many for-profit schools have encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/6/2010 4:59:28 PM - G - Making a stand today near its 50 DMA line. Many for-profit schools have encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/5/2010 2:54:29 PM - G - Its gain today suggests that support is being found near its 50 DMA line after a recent streak of 8 consecutive losses. Many for-profit schools have encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/4/2010 4:42:04 PM - G - Holding its ground near its 50 DMA line after a recent streak of 8 consecutive losses. Like many for-profit schools, it encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
5/3/2010 6:08:54 PM - G - Gain on average volume today helped it close back above its 50 DMA line while ending a streak of 8 consecutive losses. Like many for-profit schools, it encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
4/30/2010 6:24:15 PM - G - Closed below its 50 DMA line for an 8th consecutive loss. Like many for-profit schools, it encountered distributional pressure in the wake of recently proposed regulatory changes.
4/29/2010 5:40:53 PM - G - Intra-day it violated its 50 DMA line, then rebound to close above its short-term average and in the upper third of its wide trading range. Its encouraging finish was a sign of prompt support, yet it still posted a 7th consecutive loss. Many for-profit schools have seen recent distributional pressure in the wake of proposed regulatory changes.
4/29/2010 10:17:57 AM - G - Slumping amid fears that for-profit schools could be hurt by proposed regulatory changes, it has violated its 50 DMA line, raising more serious concerns. Appears on track for its 7th consecutive loss, and now only a prompt rebound above its short-term average would help its outlook.
4/28/2010 5:14:52 PM - G - Down again today for a 6th consecutive loss, near important support at its 50 DMA line. Closed under its prior chart lows as distributional pressure negated its breakout from an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern, raising concerns.
4/27/2010 7:11:22 PM - G - Down today on above average volume for a 5th consecutive loss. Closed under its prior chart lows as distributional pressure negated its breakout from an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern, leaving it just above important support at its 50 DMA line.
4/26/2010 6:26:53 PM - G - Down today on light volume for a 4th consecutive loss. Its color code is changed to green as it has slumped further below its pivot point and closed below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10), raising more concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/23/2010 5:34:59 PM - Y - Down today on lighter volume, slumping further below its pivot point and closing below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10), raising more concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/22/2010 5:19:43 PM - Y - Today it gapped down and slumped into its prior base intra-day, yet rebounded to close near its session high. The weakness below its pivot point raised concerns, yet it found some prompt support on the session and narrowly avoided a close below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10). Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/21/2010 7:01:48 PM - Y - Holding its ground in a tight trading range this week, and recently consolidating below its pivot point. Subsequent weakness leading to a close below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10) would raise concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/20/2010 6:42:44 PM - Y - Holding its ground this week, and recently consolidating below its pivot point. Subsequent weakness leading to a close below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10) would raise concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/19/2010 4:51:40 PM - Y - Small gain today, but it ended near the session low. Recently consolidating below its pivot point, any subsequent weakness leading to a close below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10) would raise concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/16/2010 5:56:03 PM - Y - Third consecutive small loss today, closing below its pivot point. Subsequent weakness leading to a close below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10) would raise concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/15/2010 5:11:44 PM - Y - Second consecutive small loss today, closing below its pivot point. Subsequent weakness leading to a close below its old high close ($26.64 on 3/25/10) would raise concerns. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern.
4/14/2010 6:11:00 PM - Y - Small loss today, closing just below its pivot point. Featured in the 4/13/10 mid-day report (read here), its gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern. Leadership in the Commercial Services - Schools group is a nice reassurance for the L criteria. As noted in the 3/24/10 mid-day report appearance, "Patient investors may watch for an ideal entry point on pullbacks toward prior highs, of whenever a new base forms."
4/13/2010 7:39:12 PM - Y - It was featured in today's mid-day report (read here) and finished the session near the middle of its intra-day range with a gain above its pivot point backed by more than 4 times average volume. The considerable gain triggered a technical buy after an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern. Leadership in the Commercial Services - Schools group is a nice reassurance for the L criteria. As noted in the 3/24/10 mid-day report appearance, "Patient investors may watch for an ideal entry point on pullbacks toward prior highs, of whenever a new base forms."
4/13/2010 1:31:10 PM - Y - Considerable gain today with heavy volume after forming an advanced "3-weeks tight" type pattern. Leadership in the Commercial Services - Schools group is a nice reassurance for the L criteria. As noted in the 3/24/10 mid-day report appearance, "Patient investors may watch for an ideal entry point on pullbacks toward prior highs, of whenever a new base forms."
3/24/2010 12:34:31 PM - Pulling back today from its 52-week high after 6 consecutive gains. It is extended from a sound base like the others in the group that have recently been noted. Leadership in the Commercial Services - Schools group is a nice reassurance for the L criteria. Patient investors may watch for an ideal entry point on pullbacks toward prior highs, of whenever a new base forms.
3/23/2010 12:42:04 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today with a 6th consecutive gain. Leadership in several other issues in the Commercial Services - Schools group is a nice reassurance for the L criteria. However, it is extended from a sound base like the others that have recently been noted. Patient investors may watch for an ideal entry point on pullbacks toward prior highs, of whenever a new base forms.