8/27/2015 12:54:38 PM - Gapped down on 8/24/15 and found propt support at its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

8/24/2015 1:38:24 PM - Gapped down today and found support at its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 7/31/15 mid-day report - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

7/31/2015 1:01:59 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Last noted with caution in the 5/13/15 mid-day report - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

5/13/2015 12:56:32 PM - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line with additional volume-driven losses. Last noted with caution in the 4/30/15 mid-day report following a damaging gap down - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

4/30/2015 12:33:16 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line with a gap down today. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports- "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

12/30/2014 12:42:32 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high and fundamental concerns remain. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 4/02/14 mid-day report with caution - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

4/2/2014 12:58:24 PM - Holding its ground today after gapping up on the prior session for a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain since noted in the 5/02/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

4/1/2014 12:47:25 PM - Gapped up today for a new 52-week high. Fundamental concerns remain since last noted in the 5/02/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

5/2/2013 12:54:34 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high while on track for a 9th consecutive small gain. Last noted in the 1/31/13 mid-day report with caution - "It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."

1/31/2013 12:22:20 PM - Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive loss. It has a slow and steady annual earnings history, but quarterly comparisons show earnings increases persistently reported well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).

1/4/2010 12:58:04 PM - Steady annual earnings history and recent quarters showed improving sales and earnings growth, but its growth rate overall has been lackluster and below guidelines. Consolidating above prior chart highs in the $57-58 range.

12/11/2009 12:43:15 PM - Steady annual earnings history and recent quarters showed improving sales and earnings growth, but its growth rate overall has been lackluster and below guidelines. It has been building a flat base above its 50 DMA line.