12/21/2017 1:11:24 PM - Gapped up today trading near its all-time high. Held its ground near prior highs after a streak of volume-driven gains and the 12/15/17 mid-day report noted - <i>&quot;Recent quarters through Sep &#39;17 showed improved earnings increases but earnings increases in prior quarterly comparisons have not consistently been +25% or more, and annual earnings growth (good A criteria) has been erratic.&quot;</i><br><hr>12/15/2017 1:25:38 PM - Perched near its all-time high after a streak of volume-driven gains. Recent quarters through Sep &#39;17 showed improved earnings increases but earnings increases in prior quarterly comparisons have not consistently been +25% or more, and annual earnings growth (good A criteria) has been erratic.<br><hr>