8/4/2023 1:08:21 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line ($85.55) with today&#39;s gap down and 4th consecutive loss backed by ever-increasing volume, abruptly retreating from its all-time high. Reported Jun &#39;23 earnings +20% on +17% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison with earnings increasing below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY &#39;20 like many other companies during the pandemic.<br><hr>5/5/2023 1:45:28 PM - Since challenging its all-time high when last noted with caution in the 2/03/23 mid-day report it has slumped back to its 200 DMA line. Reported Mar &#39;23 earnings +21% on +21% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, breaking a noted streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY &#39;20 like many other companies during the pandemic.<br><hr>2/3/2023 12:47:51 PM - After a deep consolidation since last noted in the 2/17/21 mid-day report, today&#39;s 4th consecutive gain has it nearly challenging its all-time high. Faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $90 level. Reported Dec &#39;22 earnings +30% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history had a downturn in FY &#39;20 like many other companies during the pandemic.<br><hr>2/17/2021 12:31:27 PM - Today&#39;s 4th consecutive gain has it hitting another new all-time high. Reported Dec &#39;20 earnings +23% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has up and down.<br><hr>11/20/2020 12:58:54 PM - Today&#39;s considerable gap up and volume-driven gain has it hitting a new all-time high. Reported Sep &#39;20 earnings +9% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has up and down.<br><hr>11/6/2020 12:50:42 PM - Reported Sep &#39;20 earnings +9% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Found support at its 200 DMA line during the recent consolidation. Today&#39;s 5th consecutive gain with ever-increasing volume has it hitting a new all-time high. Prior quarterly comparisons showed earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has up and down.<br><hr>5/8/2019 12:57:15 PM - Reported Mar &#39;19 earnings +6% on +33% sales revenues. Retreating to its 50 DMA line ($90.98) with today&#39;s 3rd consecutive volume-driven loss after wedging up to challenge its all-time high. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons showed earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12 and then matching results for FY &#39;13.<br><hr>5/7/2019 1:06:34 PM - Due to report earnings news. Gapped down today for a 2nd consecutive session, retreating after rebounding to challenge its all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +38% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;18 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12 and then matching results for FY &#39;13.<br><hr>5/6/2019 1:44:10 PM - Due to report earnings news on 5/08/19. Gapped down today retreating after quietly rebounding near its all-time high. Reported earnings +22% on +38% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;18 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons had earning increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12 and then matching results for FY &#39;13.<br><hr>11/7/2017 1:12:17 PM - Retreating abruptly today, slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($90.52) after touching another new all-time high. Reported earnings +50% on +16% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;17 quarter, its 5th consecutive strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving after a downturn in FY &#39;12 and then matching results for FY &#39;13.<br><hr>8/4/2017 12:35:08 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high with above average volume behind today&#39;s gain. Reported earnings +56% on +22% sales revenues for the Jun &#39;17 quarter, its 4th consecutive strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY &#39;12.<br><hr>5/10/2017 12:02:49 PM - Gapped up hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today&#39;s 4th consecutive gain. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +66% on +62% sales revenues for the Mar &#39;17 quarter, its 3rd consecutive strong quarter. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY &#39;12.<br><hr>2/14/2017 12:30:57 PM - Pulled back after its gap up 2/08/17 for a new all-time high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>&quot;Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +64% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot;</i><br><hr>2/10/2017 12:36:49 PM - Pulling back since it gapped up 2/08/17 hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - <i>&quot;Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +64% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot;</i><br><hr>2/9/2017 12:23:09 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. The 2/08/17 mid-day report cautioned members - <i>&quot;Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +64% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot;</i><br><hr>2/8/2017 12:43:16 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a considerable volume-driven gain. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +64% on +54% sales revenues for the Dec &#39;16 quarter, its 2nd strong quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.<br><hr>12/1/2016 12:27:24 PM - Retreating from its 52-week high with today&#39;s volume-driven loss testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +42% on +61% sales revenues for the Sep &#39;16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.<br><hr>6/6/2014 12:45:30 PM - Challenging its 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>4</strong>th consecutive gain. Reported earnings <strong>+23%</strong> on <strong>+15%</strong> sales revenues for the Mar &#39;14 quarter, below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria). Up and down annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.<br><hr>4/25/2014 12:29:42 PM - Reported earnings above the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (<strong>C</strong> criteria) in the Sep and Dec &#39;13 quarters.  Prior quarterly and annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.<br><hr>5/9/2011 12:01:06 PM - Small gap down today. The 5/05/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Recent quarters show solid sales and earnings increases but a downturn in FY &#39;09 earnings is a flaw concerning the <strong>A</strong> criteria. Rallied from an orderly base in recent weeks and it is a bit extended now.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/5/2011 11:43:01 AM - Recent quarters show solid sales and earnings increases but a downturn in FY &#39;09 earnings is a flaw concerning the <strong>A</strong> criteria. Rallied from an orderly base in recent weeks and it is a bit extended now.<br><hr>