11/2/2021 12:54:40 PM - Gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time high following M&A news with DuPont (DD). Reported earnings +13% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '21 quarter versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.

7/30/2021 12:49:28 PM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line, abruptly retreating after reaching a new all-time high. Reported earnings +52% on +23% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison. Up and down annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.

3/26/2021 12:35:32 PM - Perched within striking distance of its all-time high after a deep consolidation since last noted in the 5/07/19 mid-day report. Reported earnings +39% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.

5/7/2019 1:16:42 PM - Stubbornly holding its ground since a big gap up on 5/01/19 for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +25% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.

5/2/2019 1:15:18 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting new all-time highs. Reported earnings +25% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter. Prior quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.

4/24/2019 12:47:36 PM - Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 2/08/18 and went through a deep consolidation.

2/8/2018 4:13:37 PM - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($162.73) and below the prior low ($151.02 on 12/06/17) with today's big loss on lighter volume. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.

2/6/2018 5:29:54 PM - G - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($163.24) today with higher volume after recent losses raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.

2/5/2018 5:21:42 PM - G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($163.47) raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal. Color code is changed to green. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.

1/30/2018 7:12:24 PM - Y - Recently stalled and it is quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($163.44) which defines important near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.

1/29/2018 6:28:33 PM - Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($163.15) which defines important near-term support to watch. Encountered distributional pressure after recently rallying into new high territory.

1/22/2018 5:25:10 PM - Y - Suffered another damaging volume-driven loss today raising concerns. Testing prior highs in the $168 area which define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($161.44).

1/12/2018 7:19:50 PM - Y - Posted a gain with light volume today for its 2nd best close ever, consolidating after triggering a technical buy signal last week. Raised concerns after a big "negative reversal" at a new all-time high on 1/03/18. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than 5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

1/9/2018 2:05:08 PM - Y - Wedging back above its pivot point with today's 3rd consecutive small gain on light volume. Raised concerns after a big "negative reversal" at a new all-time high on 1/03/18. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than 5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

1/4/2018 6:47:08 PM - Y - Closed back below its pivot point today, completely negating the recent breakout and raising concerns after a big "negative reversal" at a new all-time high. The big gain on 1/02/18 backed by +98% above average volume triggered a technical buy signal. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/22/17 high plus 10 cents in the 12/29/17 mid-day report. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than 5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

1/3/2018 1:36:25 PM - Y - There was a "negative reversal" today after early gains spiking to new highs. The big gain on 1/02/18 backed by +98% above average volume triggered a technical buy signal. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/22/17 high plus 10 cents in the 12/29/17 mid-day report. Prior highs in the 168 area define initial support to watch. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than 5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

1/2/2018 7:36:48 PM - Y - Hit a new high today with a big gain backed by +98% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/22/17 high plus 10 cents in the 12/29/17 mid-day report. Found support above its 50 DMA line ($155). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.

12/29/2017 5:32:06 PM - Y - It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/22/17 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report. Hovering within striking distance of its all-time high, finding support above its 50 DMA line. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal from a riskier ""late stage" base. Reported earnings +45% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison, helping it better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good after a downturn in FY '12. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

12/29/2017 1:20:44 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/22/17 high plus 10 cents. Hovering within striking distance of its all-time high, finding support above its 50 DMA line. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal from a riskier ""late stage" base. Reported earnings +45% on +25% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, its 3rd strong quarterly comparison, helping it better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been good after a downturn in FY '12.

11/1/2017 1:11:58 PM - Reversed into the red after hitting another new all-time high today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news on Thursday, November 2nd after the close. Reported earnings +51% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its second strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).

10/31/2017 1:00:30 PM - Rallying for new all-time highs with 4 consecutive volume-driven gains, very extended from any sound base. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news on Thursday, November 2nd after the close. Reported earnings +51% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its second strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).

8/1/2017 11:54:32 AM - Rallying for new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +51% on +28% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, its second strong quarterly comparison. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).

4/27/2017 12:39:15 PM - Gapped up today rallying for a new all-time high and adding to an impressive streak of volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +79% on +27% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria).

4/20/2017 12:32:16 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

4/19/2017 12:38:37 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

3/29/2017 1:04:49 PM - Perched within striking distance of its all-time high after consolidating above its 50 DMA line since last noted with caution in the 2/23/17 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

2/23/2017 12:44:32 PM - Pulling back today from new all-time highs following volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).

2/22/2017 12:55:56 PM - Hitting new all-time highs with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +19% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).

4/21/2015 12:50:36 PM -

Violated its 50 DMA line with a gap down on 4/17/15. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."

4/20/2015 12:53:05 PM -

Violated its 50 DMA line with a gap down on the prior session. Last noted in the 3/19/15 mid-day report with caution - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain."

3/19/2015 12:38:47 PM -

Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Found support near its 50 DMA line and held its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 on news it would acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million.

3/13/2015 12:40:27 PM -

Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Finding support near its 50 DMA line and holding its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 on news it would acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million.

2/18/2015 12:44:13 PM -

Reported earnings +10% on +8% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Testing support at its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss following a "negative reversal" after touching a new 52-week high on the prior session. Held its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 on news it would acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).

2/17/2015 12:53:48 PM -

Touched a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Held its ground at its 50 DMA line while consolidating following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 with heavy volume on news it would acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Last noted with caution in the 12/23/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

12/23/2014 12:38:00 PM -

Perched at its 52-week high, holding its ground following a "breakaway gap" on 12/19/14 with heavy volume following news it plans to acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

12/19/2014 12:58:04 PM -

Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's "breakaway gap" with heavy volume following news it plans to acquire Arlon LLC for $157 million. Last noted with caution in the 11/24/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

11/24/2014 12:44:46 PM -

Hovering at its 52-week high today following an impressive spurt of gains marked by volume. Stubbornly held its ground and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 10/30/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

11/17/2014 1:07:53 PM -

11/12/2014 12:44:27 PM -

Hitting yet another new 52-week high today while adding to an impressive spurt of gains. Stubbornly held its ground and made gradual progress since noted with caution in the 10/30/14 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

10/30/2014 1:33:14 PM -

Challenging its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain following a considerable gap up gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).

11/1/2013 12:50:38 PM -

Perched at its 52-week high today while tallying yet another volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. The 10/31/13 mid-day report cautioned members- "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

10/31/2013 1:04:40 PM -

Hitting a new 52-week high today with its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +17% on +11% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

8/1/2013 12:54:52 PM -

Hitting another new 52-week high today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. The 7/31/13 mid-day report cautioned - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria)."

7/31/2013 1:23:29 PM -

Hitting new 52-week highs today while adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria).

10/27/2006 12:56:24 PM - No base at this point.

10/20/2006 1:04:43 PM - No base at this point.

10/18/2006 1:07:08 PM - No base at this point.

10/17/2006 12:49:23 PM - No base at this point.

10/16/2006 12:38:51 PM - No base at this point.

10/12/2006 12:56:48 PM - Base questionable at this point.

10/11/2006 1:05:43 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point.

10/10/2006 12:47:12 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point.

10/9/2006 12:41:31 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point.

10/6/2006 12:50:24 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

10/5/2006 12:46:31 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

10/4/2006 1:06:12 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

10/3/2006 12:41:13 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

10/2/2006 12:33:12 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

9/29/2006 12:40:49 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

9/28/2006 12:37:53 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

9/27/2006 12:38:15 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

9/26/2006 12:45:27 PM - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

9/25/2006 - Base somewhat questionable at this point; yet if it forms a downward slanted handle as it drifts down on lighter volume, it might make an ideal set-up.

9/21/2006 1:02:01 PM - "C" below guidelines and base questionable.

9/20/2006 12:45:21 PM - "C" below guidelines and base questionable.

4/27/2006 1:04:27 PM - Gap open and gains puts price too extended.

7/1/2004 1:00:00 PM - Y - Best in pretty good group. Base somewhat questionable.

6/7/2004 1:00:00 PM - Y - Best in pretty good group. Base somewhat questionable though nice BV BO today