3/6/2012 12:46:14 PM - Gapped down today, slumping near <strong>4</strong>-week lows with a loss on above average volume. It held its ground stubbornly since its considerable &quot;breakaway gap&quot; for new 52-week and all-time highs when the 2/08/12 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+3%</strong> on <strong>+17%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>2/9/2012 12:38:20 PM - Holding its ground today following a considerable breakaway gap on the prior session for new 52-week and all-time highs. The 2/08/12 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+3%</strong> on <strong>+17%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>2/8/2012 1:01:08 PM - Considerable breakaway gap today for new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings <strong>+3%</strong> on <strong>+17%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>11/3/2011 1:31:18 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high. Due to report earnings on Wed November 9th.  It promptly rebounded after undercutting its 200 DMA line briefly since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>10/24/2011 2:13:05 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high today. Again promptly rebounded after undercutting its 200 DMA line briefly since last noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/30/2011 12:22:26 PM - Slumped under prior resistance in the <strong>$141</strong> area recently and it is violating its 50 DMA line with today&#39;s loss. It had promptly rebounded after undercutting its prior lows and its 200 DMA line when noted in the 8/17/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/22/2011 1:16:46 PM - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness, pulling back near prior resistance in the <strong>$141</strong> area which it recently had cleared with the help of a few volume-driven gains. It had promptly rebounded after undercutting its prior lows and its 200 DMA line when last noted in the 8/17/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/17/2011 12:27:01 PM - Pulling back after hitting a new 52-week high with <strong>5</strong> consecutive volume-driven gains. Promptly rebounded after undercutting its prior lows and its 200 DMA line last week. Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>8/15/2011 12:26:08 PM - Challenging its 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>5</strong>th consecutive volume-driven gain since undercutting its prior lows and its 200 DMA line last week then quickly rebounding.  Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>8/12/2011 12:48:11 PM - It undercut its prior lows and its 200 DMA line this week then quickly rebounded to nearly challenge its 52-week high with today&#39;s <strong>4</strong>th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings <strong>+57%</strong> on <strong>+32%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not consistently strong and above the <strong>+25%</strong> guidelines, however it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>5/24/2011 12:49:48 PM - Its recent lows and its 50 DMA line in the <strong>$126-127</strong> area define near-term chart support. Holding its ground since reversing abruptly from its 52-week high amid the widely slumping retail group on 5/20/11. Reported earnings <strong>+56%</strong> on <strong>+24%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline in <strong>3</strong> of the past <strong>4</strong> comparisons and it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>5/23/2011 1:16:39 PM - Pulled back with heavy volume, reversing abruptly from its 52-week high amid the widely slumping retail group on Friday&#39;s session. Its recent lows and its 50 DMA line in the <strong>$126</strong> area define near-term chart support. Reported earnings <strong>+56%</strong> on <strong>+24%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline in <strong>3</strong> of the past <strong>4</strong> comparisons and it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>5/20/2011 12:59:28 PM - Pulling back with heavy volume, reversing abruptly from its 52-week high today amid the widely slumping retail group. Recent lows and its 50 DMA line in the <strong>$126</strong> area define chart support. Reported earnings <strong>+56%</strong> on <strong>+24%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline in <strong>3</strong> of the past <strong>4</strong> comparisons and it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>3/15/2011 12:34:29 PM - Small gap down today, pulling back <strong>-5.5%</strong> from its 52-week high. Slumping under recent lows toward its 50 DMA line and earlier highs in the <strong>$115</strong> area defining chart support. Reported earnings <strong>+56%</strong> on <strong>+24%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. Earnings increases were above the <strong>+25%</strong> guideline in <strong>3</strong> of the past <strong>4</strong> comparisons and it has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history.<br><hr>2/10/2011 2:26:11 PM - Perched at its 52-week high today after a considerable gap up gain on the prior session after it reported earnings <strong>+56%</strong> on <strong>+24%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 versus the year ago period. It slumped under its 50 DMA line since it was last noted in the 11/11/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however it reported <strong>+19%</strong> earnings on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues in the latest quarter ended September 30, 2010 versus the year ago period. Current earnings per share should be up <strong>+25%</strong> or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up <strong>+18-25%</strong> or more or accelerating over prior quarters.&quot; </em><br><hr>11/11/2010 12:59:03 PM - Pulling back today after a considerable gap up gain on the prior session for a new 52-week high and all-time high above its 2007 best. It has maintained a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however it reported <strong>+19%</strong> earnings on <strong>+11%</strong> sales revenues in the latest quarter ended September 30, 2010 versus the year ago period. Current earnings per share should be up <strong>+25%</strong> or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up <strong>+18-25%</strong> or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>1/20/2010 1:39:34 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high above prior chart highs since last noted on 1/07/10 after its 1/05/10 gain helped it rally from an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. It has a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however its current fundamentals (quarterly sales and earnings) are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>1/7/2010 12:36:34 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today. Its 1/05/10 gain helped it rally from an orderly flat base above its 50 DMA line. It has a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however its current fundamentals (quarterly sales and earnings) are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>11/10/2009 12:34:37 PM - Reversed early gains after a small gap up today for a new 52-week high.  It has a good annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) history, however its current fundamentals (quarterly sales and earnings) are below guidelines now. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>6/21/2007 12:51:40 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>6/20/2007 12:57:12 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>6/1/2007 1:05:33 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>5/31/2007 1:25:06 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>5/30/2007 1:00:45 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>5/23/2007 12:53:39 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>4/26/2007 12:56:25 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>4/25/2007 12:52:06 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>3/23/2007 1:04:55 PM - "C" and sales history is below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.<br><hr>3/1/2007 12:54:49 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>2/28/2007 12:56:24 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>2/7/2007 1:32:02 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and base questionable.<br><hr>2/5/2007 1:51:58 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and base questionable.<br><hr>2/2/2007 1:01:34 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and base questionable.<br><hr>2/1/2007 12:53:33 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and no base.<br><hr>1/3/2007 1:49:48 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and no base.<br><hr>12/8/2006 1:28:45 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and no base.<br><hr>12/7/2006 12:48:20 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and no base.<br><hr>12/5/2006 1:19:19 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines and no base.<br><hr>12/1/2006 12:32:58 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>11/30/2006 1:15:18 PM - "C" and sales history below guidelines.<br><hr>11/29/2006 12:52:50 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>11/28/2006 1:01:34 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>11/27/2006 1:00:02 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>11/10/2006 1:01:40 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>11/9/2006 1:01:19 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>1/3/2006 1:10:34 PM - "C" below guidelines.<br><hr>11/8/2005 1:10:53 PM - 'C' below guidelines.<br><hr>11/4/2005 12:36:27 PM - 'C' below guidelines.<br><hr>10/7/2005 12:52:29 PM - 'C' below guidelines.<br><hr>9/16/2004 1:00:00 PM - L in decent group. Nice last "C".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   <br><hr>9/2/2004 1:00:00 PM - L in decent group. Nice last "C".                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   <br><hr>