5/19/2022 12:28:54 PM - Fundamental concerns remain for this Tobacco firm. Reported earnings <strong>+14%</strong> on <strong>+0%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 versus the year ago period. That marked its 4th consecutive quarter with an earnings increase below the <strong>+25%</strong> minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth history has been slow and steady.<br><hr>2/9/2012 12:34:45 PM - <p>Rallied to a new 52-week high today after reporting earnings. Steadily advanced to new high territory then found support near its 50 DMA line when consolidating since last noted in the 10/21/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+37%</strong> on <strong>+22%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. That marked its second consecutive quarter with an earnings increase of more than <strong>+25%</strong>, however prior quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has not been strong and steady.&quot;</em></p><br><hr>10/21/2011 1:21:33 PM - <p>Rising toward its 52-week high today with a second consecutive gap up gain.  It has been rebounding from a slump below its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 9/16/11 mid-day report. Reported earnings <strong>+37%</strong> on <strong>+22%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. That marked its second consecutive quarter with an earnings increase of more than <strong>+25%</strong>, however prior quarterly comparisons showed sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history has not been strong and steady.</p><br><hr>9/16/2011 1:20:01 PM - Rising above its 50 DMA line today after testing support near its longer-term 200 DMA line again this week. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+16%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It had slumped near its 200 DMA line after noted in the 8/08/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/21/2011 4:35:28 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line last week. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+16%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It had slumped near its 200 DMA line since noted in the 8/08/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/19/2011 12:27:32 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line this week. Reported earnings <strong>+34%</strong> on <strong>+16%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It had slumped near its 200 DMA line since last noted in the 8/08/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/8/2011 12:32:02 PM - Trading back and forth above and below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 5/03/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Hitting new all-time highs. Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/3/2011 1:18:31 PM - The 5/02/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Hitting new all-time highs. Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.&quot; </em><br><hr>5/2/2011 1:05:30 PM - Hitting new all-time highs.  Quarterly comparisons show sales and earnings increases below the fact-based investment system&#39;s guidelines.<br><hr>