5/3/2017 1:27:08 PM - Holding its ground in a tight range since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 12/14/16 M&A news. Reported earnings -10 on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 4/16/13 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
4/28/2017 1:23:24 PM - Holding its ground in a tight range since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 12/14/16 M&A news. Reported earnings -10 on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 4/16/13 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
1/23/2017 12:30:48 PM - Holding its ground since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 12/14/16 M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned -"Reported earnings +66% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 4/16/13 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
12/28/2016 12:32:38 PM - Holding its ground since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 12/14/16 M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned -"Reported earnings +66% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 4/16/13 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
12/19/2016 12:54:28 PM - Holding its ground since gapping up for a new 52-week high on 12/14/16 M&A news. Prior mid-day reports cautioned -"Reported earnings +66% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 4/16/13 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
12/15/2016 12:20:55 PM - Gapped up for a new 52-week high on 12/14/16 M&A news. Reported earnings +66% on +15% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter, but prior quarterly earnings increases were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 4/16/13 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
8/15/2013 12:49:17 PM - Slumping near its 50 DMA line with today's damaging loss. Retreating from its 52-week high since last noted in the 8/01/13 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +13% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its sequentially decelerating sales and earnings previously noted as a concern. Rebounded and made gradual progress into new high territory since noted on 4/16/13 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
8/1/2013 12:44:21 PM - Up again today after spiking to a new 52-week high with a considerable gain backed by heavy volume on the prior session. The 7/31/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +13% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its sequentially decelerating sales and earnings previously noted as a concern. Rebounded and made gradual progress into new high territory since noted on 4/16/13 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
7/31/2013 12:57:32 PM - Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's considerable gain backed by heavy volume. Reported earnings +13% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, continuing its sequentially decelerating sales and earnings previously noted as a concern. Rebounded and made gradual progress into new high territory since noted on 4/16/13 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/24/2013 2:00:27 PM - Pulling back from its 52-week high with today's loss on above average volume. Reported earnings +25% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, and sequentially decelerating sales and earnings are a concern. Due to report earnings for the Jun '13 quarter on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 after the close. Rebounded and made gradual progress into new high territory since noted on 4/16/13 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/22/2013 12:59:43 PM - Reported earnings +25% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, and sequentially decelerating sales and earnings are a concern. Due to report earnings for the Jun '13 quarter on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 after the close. Rebounded and made gradual progress into new high territory since last noted on 4/16/13 when dropped from the Featured Stocks list. It is extended from any sound base.
4/16/2013 6:48:53 PM - Rebounded today with a gain backed by above average volume, but it is still below its 50 DMA line. Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
4/12/2013 3:04:27 PM - G - It is lingering below its 50 DMA line but only -7.5% off its 52-week high. Building a possible "double bottom" base pattern, but no new pivot point is being cited. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 63, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
4/4/2013 12:57:48 PM - G - Color code is changed to green while slumping below its 50 DMA line and undercutting its prior lows, weakness raising concerns and triggering technical sell signals. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 63, well below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
4/1/2013 12:20:43 PM - Y - Still consolidating near its 50 DMA line which has acted as support in recent weeks. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 77, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
3/27/2013 6:47:56 PM - Y - Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates, while quietly consolidating this week near its 50 DMA line which has acted as support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
3/22/2013 8:26:36 PM - Y - Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates, while quietly consolidating this week near its 50 DMA line which has acted as support. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 2/21/13 low ($42.40) defines important near-term support where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
3/15/2013 3:52:25 PM - Y - Erased the prior session's gain today, retreating near its 50 DMA line. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 2/21/13 low ($42.40) defines important near-term support where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
3/14/2013 6:17:52 PM - Y - Gapped up and tallied a considerable gain with above average volume, rebounding near its 52-week high. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/27/13 high plus 10 cents while forming a "square box" base. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 2/21/13 low ($42.40) defines important near-term support where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
3/8/2013 1:08:01 PM - Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line today after small gains this week backed by below average volume. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/27/13 high plus 10 cents while forming a "square box" base. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 2/21/13 low ($42.40) defines important near-term support where any subsequent deterioration would raise greater concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.
3/1/2013 4:02:14 PM - G - Holding is ground just below its 50 DMA line today but enduring more distributional pressure. The damaging loss on 2/21/13 with heavy volume raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal.
2/27/2013 6:26:34 PM - G - Holding is ground near its 50 DMA line after a damaging loss on 2/21/13 with heavy volume raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
2/25/2013 4:34:05 PM - G - Loss today led to a close below its 50 DMA line and it finished near the session low. Damaging loss on 2/21/13 with heavy volume raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal.
2/21/2013 10:22:38 AM - G - Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high and violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on higher volume raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal.
2/19/2013 1:35:47 PM - G - Still hovering near its 52-week high, and volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground stubbornly. Extended from its prior base above which its 50 DMA line (now $43.72) defines near-term support.
2/12/2013 1:55:41 PM - G - Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground stubbornly after getting extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line (now $43.11) defines near-term support above its prior base.
2/6/2013 12:33:30 PM - G - Today's volume-driven gain helped it touch another new 52-week high, getting more extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line (now $42.69)defines near-term support above its prior base.
2/5/2013 3:42:48 PM - G - Holding its ground today after another worrisome "negative reversal" on the prior session, finishing with a volume-driven loss after early gains touching another new 52-week high. Extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support above its prior base..
2/1/2013 6:11:45 PM - G - Hit a new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain, getting more extended from its prior base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
1/30/2013 2:14:39 PM - G - Perched near its 52-week high today and poised for a best-ever close while on track for a 6th consecutive small gain. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support.
1/24/2013 2:55:30 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating well above its 50 DMA line defining chart support to watch. After hitting a new 52-week high on 1/17/13 there was a worrisome "negative reversal".
1/17/2013 4:24:25 PM - G - After hitting a new 52-week high today there was a worrisome "negative reversal" for a loss with above average volume. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line coincide near $41 defining chart support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
1/16/2013 6:07:51 PM - G - Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from its prior base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line coincide near $41 defining chart support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
1/15/2013 2:54:28 PM - G - Touched a new 52-week high today with a small gain on light volume. Extended from its prior base, meanwhile, prior highs and its 50 DMA line coincide near $41 defining chart support to watch on pullbacks.
1/11/2013 5:34:28 PM - G - Color code is changed to green again after rallying above its "max buy" level with today's light volume gain. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks.
1/8/2013 2:45:22 PM - Y - Quietly consolidating just below its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to yellow. Subsequent deterioration below its old high close ($41.05 on 10/05/12) could negate its recent breakout, a worrisome sign.
1/2/2013 4:14:55 PM - G - Gapped up and rallied above its "max buy" level with a volume-driven gain and its color code is changed to green. Subsequent deterioration below its old high close ($41.05 on 10/05/12) could negate its recent breakout, a worrisome sign.
12/31/2012 2:16:03 PM - Y - On track today for a 4th consecutive loss. It found prompt support after dipping near its 50 DMA line on 12/27/12 before finishing in the upper third of its intra-day range, an encouraging sign. Subsequent deterioration below its old high close ($41.05 on 10/05/12) could negate its recent breakout, a worrisome sign.
12/28/2012 12:35:58 PM - Y - Posting a small gain today. It found prompt support after dipping near its 50 DMA line on the prior session before finishing in the upper third of its intra-day range, an encouraging sign. Subsequent deterioration below its old high close ($41.05 on 10/05/12) could negate its recent breakout, a worrisome sign.
12/27/2012 12:18:39 PM - Y - Raising concerns with above average volume behind today's damaging loss, yet it is up from earlier lows near its 50 DMA line. A finish in the upper third of its intra-day range would be an encouraging sign it is attracting prompt support, but a finish near the session lows and below its old high close ($41.05 on 10/05/12), completely negating its recent breakout, would be a worrisome sign.
12/21/2012 3:56:27 PM - Y - Retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive small loss, yet it remains above its pivot point. Prior highs near $41 define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
12/17/2012 12:25:48 PM - Y - Trading up today with higher volume, yet it remains below its "max buy" level. Clinched a technical buy signal on 12/11/12 as it rallied from a 10-week base. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed 3 consecutive increases of more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior highs near $41 define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
12/12/2012 12:40:43 PM - Y - Off earlier highs after rallying near its "max buy" level today. Its strong finish on heavy volume clinched a technical buy signal on the prior session as it hit new 52-week highs and rallied from a 10-week base. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed 3 consecutive increases of more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
12/11/2012 6:58:09 PM - Y - After highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report its strong finish on heavy volume clinched a technical buy signal. Hit a new 52-week high today, rising from a 10-week base during which it found support at its 200 DMA line. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed 3 consecutive increases of more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
12/11/2012 12:51:39 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/05/12 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new 52-week high today, rising from a 10-week base during which it found support at its 200 DMA line. A strong finish on heavy volume may clinch a technical buy signal. Quarterly comparisons through Sep '12 showed 3 consecutive increases of more than the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
9/17/2012 12:21:25 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks. Reported better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par results (below the +25% earnings guideline). Prior mid-day reports noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
8/16/2012 12:50:45 PM - Rebounding from a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line since last noted, and it reported better sales revenues and earnings increases in the Mar and Jun '12 quarters. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par results (below the +25% earnings guideline). Last noted in the 3/22/12 mid-day report - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
3/22/2012 1:03:22 PM - Gapped up today, approaching its 52-week high hit when there was a worrisome "negative reversal" after it reported earnings +11% on +27% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period (below the +25% earnings guideline). Last noted in the 2/03/12 mid-day report - "Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
2/3/2012 1:47:21 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +11% on +27% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period (below the +25% earnings guideline). Steadily rose from the orderly base above its 50 DMA line previously noted in prior mid-day reports - "Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
1/6/2012 1:33:43 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today, inching up from an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. Consolidated in a tight trading range since noted in the 12/05/11 mid-day report - "Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
1/5/2012 1:12:37 PM - Still perched near its 52-week high and just above its 50 DMA line today. Consolidating in a tight trading range since last noted in the 12/05/11 mid-day report - "Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - 'Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.'"
12/5/2011 12:21:44 PM - Perched near its 52-week high. Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
12/2/2011 12:49:35 PM - Hit another new 52-week high today. Bullish action has continued since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
11/3/2011 1:13:22 PM - Gapped up today and hit a new 52-week high. Bullish action has continued while volume totals have cooled since it gapped up on 10/12/11 after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
10/18/2011 12:34:29 PM - Holding its ground and inching higher following a considerable gap up on 10/12/11 for a new 52-week high after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
10/17/2011 12:30:24 PM - Holding its ground and inching higher following a considerable gap up on 10/12/11 for a new 52-week high after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
10/14/2011 12:23:54 PM - Holding its ground following a considerable gap up on 10/12/11 for a new 52-week high after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
10/13/2011 12:25:08 PM - Holding its ground today following a considerable gap up on 10/12/11 for a new 52-week high after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
10/12/2011 12:25:37 PM - Gapped up today for a new 52-week high after reporting +21% earnings on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period and announcing plans to acquire Targus Information Corp for $650 million. The 10/04/11 mid-day report noted - "Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines."
10/4/2011 12:35:15 PM - Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) history is not a good match with the fact-based system's guidelines.