12/26/2023 12:15:43 PM - Hovering at multi-year highs. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm made gradual progress since a noted 11/17/23 gap up as it reported earnings +33% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2023 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.

11/17/2023 12:43:54 PM - Gapped up today hitting new multi-year highs with a big volume-driven gain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +33% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2023 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down.

11/22/2019 12:04:39 PM - Churning near its all-time high and testing its 50 DMA line which acted as support while it endured distributional pressure and wedged higher in recent months. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

10/21/2019 12:17:08 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high with today's loss. Its 50 DMA line acted as support while it endured distributional pressure and wedged higher in recent months. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

8/23/2019 1:04:35 PM - Pulling back from near its all-time high with today's loss testing its 50 DMA line. Endured distributional pressure and wedged higher in recent months. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +10% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

8/22/2019 1:20:14 PM - Due to report earnings news. Perched near its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Endured distributional pressure and wedged higher in recent months. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +4% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

7/12/2019 12:46:48 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Endured distributional pressure and wedged higher in recent months. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +4% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

6/27/2019 12:58:34 PM - Gapped down today slumping below prior highs and into the prior base. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +4% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

5/22/2019 12:42:38 PM - Consolidating above its 200 DMA line which acted as support as it made gradual progress after last noted with caution in the 3/06/19 mid-day report - "This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +3% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15."

3/6/2019 12:30:20 PM - Last noted with caution in the 11/19/18 mid-day report while churning heavy volume and retreating from its all-time high with a streak of losses marked by above average volume. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +3% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

11/19/2018 12:42:17 PM - Churning heavy volume while retreating from its all-time high with today's 7th consecutive loss marked by above average volume. Due to report earnings news before the open on Tuesday. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd strong quarter Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

8/24/2018 1:05:22 PM - Churning heavy volume at its all-time high today following 6 consecutive gains marked by above average volume, extended from any sound base. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +27% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 3rd strong quarter Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

8/23/2018 1:15:52 PM - Perched at its all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +35% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd strong quarter Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

8/13/2018 3:24:29 PM - Perched at its all-time high after recently wedging higher. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +35% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd strong quarter Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

5/25/2018 12:40:51 PM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and testing near prior lows in the $73-74 area. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +35% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2018 versus the year ago period, marking its 2nd strong quarter Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were not strong and steady above the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

3/7/2018 12:37:02 PM - Gapped down today after meeting resistance recently near its 50 DMA line. Retreating from its all-time high and fundamental concerns remain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +27% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

8/22/2016 12:35:11 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs but fundamental concerns remain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +13% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2016 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a steady annual earnings history (A criteria). Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15.

3/2/2016 12:39:17 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15. Fundamental concerns remain. This Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +10% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2016 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).

8/21/2015 1:11:21 PM - Gapped down today for a considerable loss violating its 50 DMA line. When hitting new 52-week and all-time highs it was noted with caution in the 8/18/15 mid-day report - "Found support above its 200 DMA line and shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15, however, fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 5/22/15 mid-day report - 'The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Apr 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).'"

8/18/2015 1:10:15 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Found support above its 200 DMA line and shares split 2:1 effective 6/12/15, however, fundamental concerns remain as when last noted with caution in the 5/22/15 mid-day repor - "The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Apr 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."

5/22/2015 12:50:19 PM - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +19% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended Apr 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).

5/19/2015 12:30:39 PM -

Rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time highs after slumping below its 50 DMA line in recent weeks. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).



2/27/2015 1:02:56 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with a 3rd consecutive gain backed by above average volume. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Jan 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."

2/25/2015 12:55:57 PM - Found support at its 50 DMA line and wedged to new 52-week and all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 1/16/15 mid-day report - "The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."

1/16/2015 12:47:36 PM - Testing support at its 50 DMA line today following a "negative reversal" on 1/13/15 after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Wedged into new high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 11/24/14 mid-day report - "The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."

11/24/2014 12:45:14 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).

11/21/2014 12:40:47 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons were below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).

11/22/2013 1:03:16 PM - The Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line before rebounding from the session's lows. Reported earnings +11% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Oct 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).

10/4/2012 12:21:23 PM - The high-ranked Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm is slumping again after rebounding near its 50 DMA line. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been near or just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria), and it has also maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."

9/28/2012 12:26:20 PM - The high-ranked Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm has been slumping below its 50 DMA line toward its 200 DMA line. Sputtering since last noted in the 8/16/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been near or just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria), and it has also maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria)."

8/16/2012 1:02:54 PM - The high-ranked Retail - Apparel/Shoes/Accessories firm found support near its 50 DMA line recently while trading in a tight range near its 52-week high, building on a late stage base. Reported earnings +27% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings comparisons have been near or just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria), and it has also maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria).

7/5/2012 12:26:42 PM - Considerable gain after gapping up today. Found support near its 50 DMA line after recently encountering distributional pressure. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks."

5/31/2012 12:33:06 PM - Found support at its 50 DMA line after encountering distributional pressure since last noted in the 5/17/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks."

5/17/2012 1:02:40 PM - Reversed into the red today after early gains. Extended from any sound base and encountering recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +26% on +14% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. The 3 prior quarterly earnings comparisons were just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines (C criteria). It has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.

5/15/2012 12:22:19 PM - Extended from any sound base and hovering -4.7% off its 52-week high today after encountering recent distributional pressure. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

4/9/2012 12:30:57 PM - Extended from any sound base and hovering near its 52-week high today. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

4/5/2012 1:02:21 PM - Extended from any sound base and hitting another new 52-week high today. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

3/15/2012 12:36:59 PM - Pulling back with above average volume today, yet up from earlier lows. Extended from any sound base after wedging to new 52-week highs this week with gains lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +23% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports noted - "There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

1/19/2012 12:20:57 PM - Recently wedging to new 52-week highs. Last noted in the mid-day report on 1/05/12 with a volume-driven gain - "There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

1/5/2012 1:24:08 PM - Spiking to a new 52-week high today with a volume-driven gain. Recently endured mild distributional pressure. There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it found support at its 50 DMA line while prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

1/4/2012 1:02:35 PM - Still perched near its 52-week high today, but it endured mild distributional pressure on the 2 prior sessions. There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it recently found support at its 50 DMA line while prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

12/20/2011 1:37:15 PM - Still perched at its 52-week high today. There was a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11, and it recently found support at its 50 DMA line while prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

12/19/2011 12:59:57 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high today after a 2:1 share split effective 12/16/11. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line, and prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.'"

12/1/2011 1:11:06 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today. Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. The 11/30/11 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - 'Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks.""

11/30/2011 12:38:19 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today with a 4th consecutive gain since finding support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks."

11/18/2011 1:11:20 PM - Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, just below the investment system's +25% minimum guidelines. Pulling back near its 50 DMA line today with a 3rd consecutive loss. Recently found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks."

11/3/2011 1:32:44 PM - Reported earnings +20% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's minimum guidelines. Hit a new all-time high with today's gain. Found support near its 50 DMA line recently, and found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively."

10/6/2011 12:26:15 PM - Reported earnings +20% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Rallying within -2.4% of its all-time high today, it found support near its 50 DMA line recently, and found support near its 200 DMA line during its deep consolidation since noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively."

9/16/2011 1:24:23 PM - Reported earnings +20% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Rallying within -3.6% of its all-time high today, it found support near its 200 DMA during its deep consolidation since last noted in the 7/07/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively."

7/7/2011 12:57:52 PM - Hovering -3.0% off its all-time high today, it found support above prior highs in the $73 area after dipping below its 50 DMA during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +28% on +7% sales for the April '11 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively."

5/19/2011 1:07:17 PM - Hovering near its all-time high with no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported earnings +28% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. After a considerable 5/05/11 gap up gain, and in the 5/12/11 mid-day report, it was noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively."

5/12/2011 1:28:54 PM - Hit another new all-time high today, steadily rising with no resistance due to overhead supply. After a considerable gap up gain it was most recently noted in the 5/05/11 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively."

5/5/2011 11:53:09 AM - Hit a new all-time high today with a considerable gap up gain on high volume and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown sub par sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, +7%, and +8% respectively in the April, June, October '10 and Jan '11 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, +21%, and +18% respectively.

11/18/2010 1:24:46 PM - Hovering near its all-time high hit yesterday, and no resistance remains to hinder its progress. Recent quarterly comparisons have shown decelerating sales revenues and earnings increases, yet it has maintained a strong annual earnings history (A criteria) and has earned very high ranks. Sales revenues increases were +14%, +8%, and +7% respectively in the April, June, and October '10 comparisons versus the year ago periods, while earnings increases were +61%, +30%, and +21%, respectively.

7/7/2010 1:11:11 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Prior chart highs in the $58 area define near-term resistance. Recent quarters have shown strong earnings increases (C criteria) and it has a good annual earnings history (the A criteria), but sub par sales revenues increases in the +8-14% range are a fundamental concern.

6/9/2010 12:36:35 PM -

Rising above its 50 DMA line toward prior chart highs in the $58 area that define recent resistance. Recent quarters have shown earnings acceleration and it has a good annual earnings history (the A criteria), but sub par sales revenues increases in the +8-14% range are a fundamental concern.



8/20/2009 12:37:50 PM -

Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high, leaving no resistance. It has a good annnual earnings history (the A criteria) but sub par sales revenues increases are a fundamental concern. Recent quarters have shown earnings acceleration.



7/9/2009 12:57:23 PM -

Today's early strength has it rising from an orderly base on course for a 4th consecutive gain and helped it trade above its September 2008 all-time high. Sub par sales revenues increases and earnings increases leave it fundamentally short of guidelines.



4/9/2009 11:08:46 AM -

Gapped up today for gains that have it challenging its September 2008 all-time high near $41. Sub par sales and earnings increases leave it fundamentally short of guidelines.