7/15/2014 12:57:14 PM - Down considerably today with above average volume, slumping near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings -3% on +41% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show decelerating sales revenues increases for the past 2 years. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history showed losses through FY '10, then impressive growth in recent years. The Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production group has an A+ Relative Strength Rating which is reassuring with respect to the L criteria."

7/14/2014 12:24:22 PM - The 6/15/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings -3% on +41% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show decelerating sales revenues increases for the past 2 years. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history showed losses through FY '10, then impressive growth in recent years. The Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production group has an A+ Relative Strength Rating which is reassuring with respect to the L criteria."

6/25/2014 12:25:42 PM - Reported earnings -3% on +41% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quartertly comparison with earnings well below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Sequential quarterly comparisons show decelerating sales revenues increases for the past 2 years. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history showed losses through FY '10, then impressive growth in recent years. The Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production group has an A+ Relative Strength Rating which is reassuring with respect to the L criteria.

6/12/2013 1:03:24 PM - Inching into new high territory today and making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance. A volume-driven gain on 6/07/13 helped it reach a new 52-week high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year-ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history showed losses through FY '10, while growth in recent years makes it a better match with the investment system's guidelines. The Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production group has a mediocre 52 Relative Strength Rating which is a concern with respect to the L criteria, however other companies in the group are showing reassuring strength.

6/11/2013 12:46:16 PM - A volume-driven gain on 6/07/13 helped it reach a new 52-week high and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Quarterly comparisons through Mar '13 show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus the year-ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history showed losses through FY '10, while growth in recent years makes it a better match with the investment system's guidelines. The Oil & Gas US Exploration/Production group has a mediocre 52 Relative Strength Rating which is a concern with respect to the L criteria, however other companies in the group are showing reassuring strength.

1/19/2012 12:15:13 PM - Volume-driven gains helped it rally to challenge its 52-week high. Recent quarterly comparisons show greatly improved sales revenues and earnings increases versus year-ago losses. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history shows losses in prior years, not a match with the investment system's guidelines.