10/11/2016 12:25:02 PM - Gapped down and violated its 50 DMA line on 10/07/16 news M&A deal with Oracle (ORCL) may be cancelled. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/29/13 due to fundamental and technical deterioration."
10/7/2016 12:27:01 PM - Gapped down and violated its 50 DMA line today on news M&A deal with Oracle (ORCL) may be cancelled. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/29/13 due to fundamental and technical deterioration."
8/2/2016 12:49:29 PM - Holding its ground since gapping up on 7/28/16 following M&A news it will be bought by Oracle (ORCL). The 7/29/16 mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/29/13 due to fundamental and technical deterioration."
7/29/2016 12:40:55 PM - Gapped up on the prior session following M&A news. Earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/29/13 due to fundamental and technical deterioration.
10/31/2014 12:41:35 PM - Rebounding from a deep pullback below its 200 DMA line in recent months. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the Jun and Sep '14 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 5/29/13 due to fundamental and technical deterioration.
5/29/2013 7:50:30 PM - Down today for another damaging loss with above average volume, testing support at its 50 DMA line. Announced a Private Offering of $270 Million in Convertible Senior Notes. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight due to fundamental and technical deterioration.
5/24/2013 6:45:50 PM - G - Gapped down today for another loss with above average volume, and weak technical action this week raised concerns. Previously noted - "It is extended from any sound base. Fundamentally, concerns were raised by 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the minimum guideline (C criteria)."
5/22/2013 1:50:33 PM - G - Pulling back for a 3rd consecutive small loss, still only -4.3% off its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Fundamentally, concerns were raised by 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the minimum guideline (C criteria).
5/15/2013 6:16:26 PM - G - Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base while on track for its 6th straight weekly gain. Fundamentally, concerns were raised by 2 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings below the minimum guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.
5/14/2013 4:31:27 PM - G - Technically it is extended, hitting yet another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed average volume. Fundamentally, concerns were raised as it recently reported earnings -33% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
5/10/2013 6:11:16 PM - G - Hit yet another new all-time high with today's gain backed by slightly above average volume. Recently reported earnings -33% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
5/3/2013 6:22:48 PM - G - Hit another new all-time high with today's gain. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch. Reported earnings -33% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
4/29/2013 12:22:08 PM - G - Reported earnings -33% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Despite fundamental concerns raised it is rallying for another new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch.
4/26/2013 12:42:27 PM - G - Reported earnings -33% on +32% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, marking a 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Despite fundamental concerns raised it spiked to new all-time high territory with today's 4th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch.
4/24/2013 1:03:03 PM - G - Still hovering near its all-time high in a tight trading range. Its 50 DMA line ($74.74 now) defines important near-term support to watch. Fundamental concerns were recently noted. Results for the first quarter 2013 will be released after the market close on Thursday, April 25, 2013.
4/16/2013 6:47:10 PM - G - Hovering near its all-time high, extended after a recent streak of 7 consecutive weekly gains. Its 50 DMA line ($73.58 now) defines important near-term support to watch.
4/12/2013 3:31:14 PM - G - Perched at all-time highs, extended after a recent streak of 7 consecutive weekly gains. Its 50 DMA line ($73.74 now) defines important near-term support to watch.
4/8/2013 5:54:49 PM - G - It is extended from its prior base and pulled back from all-time highs last week after a streak of 7 consecutive weekly gains. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch.
4/1/2013 7:26:50 PM - G - Perched at 52-week and all-time highs after 7 consecutive weekly gains, extended from its prior base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/28/2013 2:44:39 PM - G - Inching to new 52-week and all-time highs this week. Its 50 DMA line acted as support during the recent consolidation.
3/22/2013 8:22:33 PM - G - Perched at its 52-week and all-time high, holding its ground after another gain backed by above average volume on the prior session. Its 50 DMA line acted as support during the recent consolidation.
3/15/2013 5:08:15 PM - G - Rose with above average volume today for another new 52-week and all-time high. Its 50 DMA line acted as support during the recent consolidation.
3/8/2013 1:10:41 PM - G - Perched at its 52-week and all-time high, holding its ground following a streak of 7 consecutive volume-driven gains. Its 50 DMA line acted as support during the recent consolidation.
3/4/2013 12:36:15 PM - G - Challenging its 52-week and all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/1/2013 5:24:28 PM - G - Best-ever close with today's 4th consecutive gain. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/1/2013 3:58:13 PM - G - Poised for a best ever close with today's 4th consecutive gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line. Recent notes have repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."
2/26/2013 2:06:28 PM - G - Still quietly consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Damaging losses below that short-term average or the recent low ($65.31 on 2/13/13) may trigger technical sell signals. Concerns were raised following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/01/13 after initially gapping up for a new 52-week high, and recent notes have repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."
2/22/2013 7:45:35 PM - G - Posted a small gain on light volume today while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($67.41 now). Damaging losses below that short-term average or the recent low ($65.31 on 2/13/13) may trigger technical sell signals. Concerns were raised following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/01/13 after initially gapping up for a new 52-week high, and recent notes have repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."
2/19/2013 1:28:56 PM - G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($66.74 now) today. Damaging losses below that short-term average or the recent low ($65.31 on 2/13/13) may trigger technical sell signals. Concerns were raised following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/01/13 after initially gapping up for a new 52-week high, and recent notes have repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."
2/12/2013 1:50:54 PM - G - Trading near its 50 DMA line ($66.17 now) today, where any more damaging losses may trigger a technical sell signal. Concerns were raised following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/01/13 after initially gapping up for a new 52-week high. Recent notes have repeatedly cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."
2/7/2013 5:29:30 PM - G - Fell again today with lighter volume and finished near its 50 DMA line ($65.92 now). Following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/01/13 after initially gapping up for a new 52-week high, the mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 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.
2/5/2013 5:48:32 PM - G - Posted a gain today after slumping toward its 50 DMA line. Following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/01/13 after initially gapping up for a new 52-week high, the mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 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.
2/4/2013 6:37:43 PM - G - Lost more ground today, slumping toward its 50 DMA line following a worrisome "negative reversal" on the prior session after gapping up for a new 52-week high. The 2/01/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns."
2/1/2013 12:43:44 PM - G - Reversed off earlier highs after a gap up today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns.
1/31/2013 5:42:43 PM - G - Gain today with +48% above average volume lifted it near its "max buy" level and gave investors a reassuring hint that institutional buying demand is lurking.
1/25/2013 4:18:10 PM - G - Gain today lifted it above its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to green. Recent gains above its pivot point were marked by sub par volume, still leaving questions concerning the level of institutional buying demand lurking.
1/23/2013 6:41:50 PM - Y - Gapped up today for a gain with higher (near average) volume. Recent gains above its pivot point were marked by below average volume, still leaving questions concerning the level of institutional buying demand lurking.
1/18/2013 5:53:18 PM - Y - Gapped down today yet finished near the session high and -6% off its 52-week high. Recent gains above its pivot point were marked by below average volume. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph,
1/18/2013 1:49:17 PM - Y - Gapped down today, now slumping -6.6% off its 52-week high. Recent gains above its pivot point were marked by below average volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
1/15/2013 2:51:32 PM - Y - Perched near its 52-week high today. Recent gains above its pivot point have been marked by below average volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
1/9/2013 5:43:06 PM - Y - Gains above its pivot point have been marked by below average volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
1/4/2013 5:25:16 PM - Y - Tallied another gain above its pivot point marked by light volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
1/3/2013 3:50:48 PM - Y - Slumping back below its pivot point today, and the prior gain above its pivot point was marked by light volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
1/2/2013 4:12:36 PM - Y - Gapped up today and hit a new high while trading above its pivot point, however the gain was marked by light volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
12/31/2012 3:16:16 PM - Y - Rising today with a gain on higher but below average volume, breaking a 6 session losing streak marked by light volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
12/28/2012 11:16:38 AM - Y - Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive small loss on light volume. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
12/24/2012 2:10:00 PM - Y - Hovering in a tight range near its 52-week high and its pivot point. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
12/19/2012 3:31:42 PM - Y - Wedging up and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain while inching above its pivot point without great volume conviction. Disciplined investors know that volume must be at least +40% above average behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
12/18/2012 4:06:00 PM - Y - Its 3rd consecutive gain on light volume today led to a best-ever close. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/26/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors will watch for subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point which may trigger a technical buy signal before taking action.
12/17/2012 5:44:46 PM - Y - Small gain on light volume today for its second-best close ever. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/26/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors will watch for subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point which may trigger a technical buy signal before taking action.
12/13/2012 5:36:00 PM - Y - Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/26/12 high plus 10 cents. Disciplined investors will watch for subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point which may trigger a technical buy signal before taking action. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
12/12/2012 12:34:22 PM - Y - Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it has been resilient since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 11/15/12. Rallied above its 50 DMA line with 3 consecutive volume-driven gains this week while working up toward prior highs. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/26/12 high plus 10 cents. It still faces resistance and disciplined investors will watch for subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point which may trigger a technical buy signal before taking action.
11/15/2012 5:18:53 PM - Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Slumped further below its 50 DMA line today on higher volume, finishing -14.3% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter.
11/14/2012 4:24:44 PM - G - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line today, finishing -13.4% off its 52-week high. It did not form a sound new base pattern. Until the major averages are back in a confirmed rally the M criteria argues against any new buying efforts. Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter.
11/13/2012 3:36:48 PM - G - Quietly consolidating under its 50 DMA line today -10.1% off its 52-week high. It did not form a sound new base pattern. Until the major averages are back in a confirmed rally the M criteria argues against any new buying efforts. Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter.
11/9/2012 4:02:24 PM - G - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today -9.3% off its 52-week high. It did not form a sound new base pattern. Until the major averages are back in a confirmed rally the M criteria argues against any new buying efforts. Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter.
11/6/2012 1:04:46 PM - G - Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Consolidating since a considerable 10/26/12 gap up and volume-driven gain from below its 50 DMA line for new 52-week and all-time highs. It did not form a sound new base pattern. Until the major averages are back in a confirmed rally the M criteria argues against any new buying efforts.
10/31/2012 12:53:04 PM - G - Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Pulling back today following a considerable 10/26/12 gap up and volume-driven gain from below its 50 DMA line for new 52-week and all-time highs. It did not form a sound new base pattern. Until the major averages are back in a confirmed rally the M criteria argues against any new buying efforts.
10/26/2012 12:24:16 PM - G - Reported earnings +60% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. Gapped up from below its 50 DMA line and hit new 52-week and all-time highs. It did not form a sound new base pattern. Until the major averages are back in a confirmed rally the M criteria argues against any new buying efforts.
10/25/2012 6:50:47 PM - G - Encountered resistance at its 50 DMA line and slumped with higher volume today for another damaging loss. The next chart support is at its 200 DMA line and prior highs in the $52 area
10/22/2012 6:54:40 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after violating its prior highs in the $59 area and sinking below its 50 DMA line with higher volume today triggering technical sell signals.
10/19/2012 4:38:20 PM - Y - Slumped today on near-average volume, trading near prior highs in the $59 area closely coinciding with its 50 DMA line defining important chart support. Subsequent violations would trigger technical sell signals.
10/17/2012 4:25:46 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating today just below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $59 closely coincide with its 50 DMA line defining important chart support where subsequent violations would trigger technical sell signals.
10/12/2012 4:32:04 PM - Y - Still quietly consolidating below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $59 closely coincide with its 50 DMA line defining important chart support where subsequent violations would trigger technical sell signals.
10/9/2012 2:01:26 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow while quietly consolidating back below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $59 closely coincide with its 50 DMA line defining important chart support where subsequent violations would trigger technical sell signals.
10/2/2012 5:20:55 PM - G - Consolidating above its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $59 define initial support above its 50 DMA line where violations would trigger technical sell signals.
9/27/2012 3:46:19 PM - G - Rallying above its "max buy" level with today's gain and its color code is changed to green. Prior highs near $59 define initial support above its 50 DMA line.
9/26/2012 3:45:21 PM - Y - Tallying a gain today with above average volume. Prior highs near $59 define initial support above its 50 DMA line.
9/24/2012 5:30:19 PM - Y - Pulled back today on light volume, finishing -3.1% off its 52-week high. Prior highs near $59 define initial support above its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
9/18/2012 5:47:10 PM - Y - Holding its ground near its 52-week high today. Rally above its pivot point with +85% above average volume on 9/12/12 triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
9/13/2012 12:35:06 PM - Y - Hitting another new 52-week high today. On the prior session it rallied above its pivot point with +85% above average volume triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
9/12/2012 4:50:46 PM - Y - Hit a new 52-week high today and rallied above its pivot point with +85% above average volume triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
9/12/2012 12:27:04 PM - Y - Hitting a new 52-week high today and rallying above its pivot point with volume running at an above average pace. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Meanwhile, its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
9/7/2012 4:09:34 PM - Y - Still consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Meanwhile, its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
8/31/2012 5:20:11 PM - Y - Posted a solid gain on light volume today. Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Meanwhile, its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
8/27/2012 3:18:14 PM - Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Meanwhile, its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support.
8/20/2012 6:06:22 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/07/12 high plus 10 cents after several tight weekly closes. Consolidating -5.6% off its 52-week high today with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
8/20/2012 4:18:54 PM - G - Consolidating -5.6% off its 52-week high today with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. Found support near its 50 DMA line when encountering recent distributional pressure.
8/15/2012 1:12:12 PM - G - Consolidating -5.3% off its 52-week high today, holding its ground with volume totals cooling. Found support near its 50 DMA line when encountering recent distributional pressure.
8/8/2012 4:10:23 PM - G - Perched near its 52-week high, holding its ground with volume totals cooling. Found support near its 50 DMA line when encountering recent distributional pressure.
8/3/2012 12:51:44 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after rallying back above its "max buy" level. Found support near its 50 DMA line when encountering recent distributional pressure.
8/1/2012 11:47:30 AM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow after retreating below its "max buy" level, however odds are most favorable for investors when buying while a stock is rising. Rebounding from today's early lows after an abrupt pullback briefly undercut its 50 DMA line and recent lows raising concerns.
7/27/2012 12:30:25 PM - G - Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Color code was changed to green after rallying well above its "max buy" level. Reported earnings +200% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period.
7/27/2012 10:19:45 AM - G - Hitting new 52-week highs, it gapped up today after finding support at its 50 DMA line. Color code is changed to green after rallying well above its "max buy" level. Reported earnings +200% on +29% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period.
7/26/2012 3:52:17 PM - Y - Holding its ground today near its 50 DMA line which defines important near-term support. More damaging losses would raise serious concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
7/23/2012 6:47:31 PM - Y - Finished near the session high today after trading under its 50 DMA line and recent lows defining important near-term support. More damaging losses would raise serious concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
7/20/2012 5:28:53 PM - Y - Damaging loss on above average volume today erased the week's rebound above its pivot point and above previous chart highs which had been achieved by gains on lighter or average volume. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
7/19/2012 6:21:13 PM - Y - Rebounded further above its pivot point and above previous chart highs with today's gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line after recent losses negated its prior breakout. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
7/18/2012 1:15:49 PM - Y - Rebounding above its pivot point and back above previous chart highs with today's gain. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
7/13/2012 3:30:50 PM - Y - Halted its slide above its 50 DMA line after damaging distributional losses this week undercut its pivot point and negated its recent breakout. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
7/10/2012 4:52:56 PM - Y - Above average volume was behind today's 4th consecutive damaging loss. It undercut its pivot point and negated its recent breakout raising concerns. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
7/9/2012 4:56:55 PM - Y - Damaging loss on above average volume today undercut its pivot point and negated its recent breakout raising concerns. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
7/6/2012 6:24:51 PM - Y - Pulled back below its "max buy" level today with a loss on average volume, and its color code is changed to yellow. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
7/3/2012 10:10:37 AM - G - Rallying further into new high territory today above its "max buy" level, getting extended from its prior base. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
6/29/2012 6:05:36 PM - G - Finished near the session high as a solid gain today lifted it above its "max buy" level, and its color code is changed to green. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
6/28/2012 5:57:03 PM - Y - Loss today with above average volume was a sign of distributional pressure and it led to a close just below its pivot point. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. More damaging losses leading to a close below its old high close ($51.17 on 3/26/12) would raise more serious concerns and completely negate its recent breakout.
6/28/2012 12:24:06 PM - Y - Pulling back today near its pivot point after a volume-driven gain for a new 52-week high on the prior session. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. It broke out and finished last week back above the pivot point cited based on its 3/27/12 high plus 10 cents.
6/27/2012 12:33:27 PM - Y - Hitting a new 52-week high today, rallying with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. It broke out and finished last week back above the pivot point cited based on its 3/27/12 high plus 10 cents.
6/22/2012 5:22:02 PM - Y - Posted a small gain today with more than 5 times average volume. It finished the week back above the pivot point cited based on its 3/27/12 high plus 10 cents.
6/20/2012 5:51:30 PM - Y - Highlighted in yellow in the mid-day report with new pivot point cited based on its 3/27/12 high plus 10 cents. Today's 5th consecutive gain and strong close above the pivot was backed by +86% above average volume, triggering a technical buy signal. Reported earnings above the +25% guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history improved from losses prior to FY '09. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 201 in Jun '11 to 268 in Mar '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
6/20/2012 12:22:20 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/27/12 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new 52-week high today with a 5th consecutive gain. Gains above its pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume or more may trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings above the +25% guideline in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '12. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history improved from losses prior to FY '09. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 201 in Jun '11 to 268 in Mar '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.
4/29/2011 1:40:52 PM - Considerable breakaway gap today for a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +50% on +21% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It has shown earnings since FY '09, while its annual earnings (A criteria) history since public trading of its shares began in 2007 improved from losses. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons (Jun, Sep, Dec '10) show improving sales revenues and earnings increases (satisfying the C criteria) versus the year-ago period."
4/11/2011 12:16:58 PM - Pulling back -7% off its 52-week high today, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has not been strong and steady, and Return on Equity reported at 8% is below the 17% guideline. Recent quarterly comparisons (Jun, Sep, Dec '10) show improving sales revenues and earnings increases (satisfying the C criteria) versus the year-ago period.
2/22/2011 1:14:39 PM - Perched near its 52-week high today. A recent spurt of gains with above average volume helped it rally from a shorter than 5-week flat base during which it found support near its 50 DMA line. Prior earnings history has not shown strong and steady annual earnings, however recent quarterly comparisons (Jun, Sep, Dec '10) show improving sales revenues and earnings increases (satisfying the C criteria) versus the year-ago period.
1/6/2011 12:55:32 PM - Today it hit a new 52-week high with a second consecutive gain with above average volume. Recently found impressive support near its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings, but its prior earnings history has not met the investment system's guidelines.
11/22/2010 1:05:05 PM - Following a considerable volume-driven gain on Friday, today it hit a new 52-week high. Recently found impressive support near its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings, but its prior earnings history has not met guidelines.
11/19/2010 1:28:14 PM - Considerable gain today, nearly challenging its 52-week high after recently finding impressive support near its 50 DMA line. Recent quarterly comparisons show improving sales revenues and earnings, but its prior earnings history has not met guidelines.