2/4/2021 12:46:13 PM - Pulling back this week after it spiked to new all-time highs with above average volume behind prior gains. Reported earnings +100% on +69% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) were up and down. On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
2/2/2021 12:32:14 PM - Spiked to new all-time highs with above average volume behind 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +100% on +69% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) were up and down. On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
11/7/2017 1:32:05 PM - Gapped down today, abruptly retreating from its all-time high with above average volume behind today's big loss. Reported earnings +24% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter. Noted in prior mid-day reports with caution while topping the $112.88 high hit in June 2015 - "Found support above its 200 DMA line since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news after the close on 11/06/17. Reported earnings +27% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation since 7/09/15 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
11/6/2017 1:10:46 PM - Hitting another new all-time high with above average volume behind today's gain. Noted in the 10/31/17 mid-day report with caution while topping the $112.88 mark hit in June 2015 - "Found support above its 200 DMA line since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news after the close on 11/06/17. Reported earnings +27% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation since 7/09/15 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list."
10/31/2017 1:07:04 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain while topping the $112.88 mark hit in June 2015. Found support above its 200 DMA line since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17. Due to report Sep '17 earnings news after the close on 11/06/17. Reported earnings +27% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Went through a long consolidation since 7/09/15 when it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/24/2017 1:08:20 PM - Rebounded from a slump well below its 50 DMA line ($103) since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17 after challenging its all-time high ($112.88 in June 2015). Reported earnings +27% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/21/2017 12:30:59 PM - Rebounding from a slump well below its 50 DMA line ($103) since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17 after challenging its all-time high ($112.88 in June 2015). Reported earnings +27% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/20/2017 12:57:24 PM - Rebounding from a slump well below its 50 DMA line ($103) since its "negative reversal" on 6/09/17 after challenging its all-time high ($112.88 in June 2015). Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/6/2017 12:32:39 PM - There was a "negative reversal" on 6/09/17 after challenging its all-time high and it slumped well below its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
6/27/2017 12:47:38 PM - Following a "negative reversal" on 6/09/17 after challenging its all-time high it recently has slumped below its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
6/12/2017 12:45:41 PM - Retreated with a "negative reversal" after challenging its all-time high on the prior session, testing its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
4/28/2017 1:34:11 PM - Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $112 area. Reported earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). On 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/24/2015 1:07:17 PM - Gapped up today but reversed into the red, and it is still meeting resistance at its 50 DMA line when trying to rebound. Gains above the 50 DMA line are needed for its outlook to improve, and it faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $112 area. Reported earnings +61% on +38% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter, continuing its record of strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Halted its slide after damaging volume-driven losses were noted as they triggered technical sell signals and on 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/22/2015 1:10:47 PM - A rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed to help its outlook improve. Due to report earnings on 7/23/15, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Gapped down today, slumping after meeting resistance at its 50 DMA line when recently trying to rebound. Damaging volume-driven losses were noted as they triggered technical sell signals and on 7/09/15 it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list.
7/9/2015 6:23:03 PM - Suffered a 3rd consecutive loss today marked by above average volume as it slumped further below its 50 DMA line. Damaging volume-driven losses were noted as they triggered technical sell signals and it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight..
7/8/2015 8:39:17 PM - G - Color code is changed to green after violating its 50 DMA line and undercutting prior lows with damaging volume-driven losses triggering a technical a sell signal.
7/7/2015 10:31:34 AM - Y - Continues falling below its 50 DMA line. The recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) defines the next important support where damaging violations may trigger a technical a sell signal.
6/29/2015 1:58:37 PM - Y - Pulling back near its 50 DMA line ($102.23) with today's loss on higher volume. The recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) defines the next important support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/26/2015 3:42:38 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow while quietly pulling back below its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line and the recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) define important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/25/2015 11:45:42 AM - G - Perched within close striking distance of its best-ever close, but it is extended from any sound base. Found support at its 50 DMA line, and the recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) defines important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/18/2015 6:28:08 PM - G - Rallied with near average volume today for a best-ever close, finishing above its "max buy" level, and its color code is changed to green. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line last week after briefly undercutting prior highs in the $102 area. The recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/17/2015 3:36:38 PM - Y - Holding its ground stubbornly while volume totals have been drying up since it found prompt support at its 50 DMA line after briefly undercutting prior highs in the $102 area. The recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/11/2015 6:01:57 PM - Y - Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($99.62) after briefly undercutting prior highs in the $102 area. The recent low ($98.07 on 6/09/15) and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
6/10/2015 11:37:24 AM - Y - Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($99.46) after undercutting prior highs in the $102 area. The prior session low ($98.07) and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/9/2015 12:56:35 PM - Y - Undercut prior highs in the $102 area raising some concerns. Rebounded from earlier lows after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line ($99.36). The session low and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support where damaging violations may trigger technical sell signals.
6/8/2015 5:56:46 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating just below its pivot point, testing prior highs in the $102 area defining initial support. Its 50 DMA line ($99.30) defines the next important support level to watch where a damaging violation may trigger a technical sell signal.
6/3/2015 9:24:20 PM - G - Pulled back today on higher (near average) volume. Gains lacked volume after it found support near its 50 DMA line and wedged higher from a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Prior highs in the $102 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
6/2/2015 6:18:41 PM - G - Pulled back from its 52-week high with a loss today on light volume. Gains lacked volume after it found support near its 50 DMA line and wedged higher from a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Prior highs in the $102 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
5/27/2015 6:26:11 PM - G - Finished strong and above its "max buy" level but volume was only +20% above average behind today's gain for a new 52-week high. Color code is changed to green. Recent gains lacked volume after it found support near its 50 DMA line while building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal.
5/26/2015 5:38:07 PM - Y - Volume-totals have been cooling while holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high. Recent gains lacked volume after it found support near its 50 DMA line while building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal.
5/19/2015 6:11:04 PM - Y - Hit new 52-week highs with 2 consecutive gains lacking great volume conviction. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line while building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
5/18/2015 11:37:57 AM - Y - Challenging its 52-week high with today's gain. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line while building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal.
5/14/2015 6:29:26 PM - Y - Posted a small gain on very light volume today while consolidating just above its 50 DMA line ($96.20) and still building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are still needed to trigger a technical buy signal.
5/11/2015 6:28:16 PM - Y - Sputtering above its 50 DMA line ($95.77) while still building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Its color code is yellow, and subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are still needed to trigger a technical buy signal.
5/5/2015 6:06:23 PM - Y - Sputtered to a close just below its 50 DMA line ($95.08) while building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern and its color code is changed to green. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are still needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +85% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
5/4/2015 5:33:09 PM - Y - Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line, building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the 5/01/15 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +85% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
5/1/2015 1:16:39 PM - Y - Finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line with today's gain, building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +85% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
4/14/2015 1:22:41 PM - Encountering mild distributional pressure during its brief consolidation after getting very extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 3/27/15 mid-day report - "Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
3/27/2015 1:19:28 PM - Pulled back with heavy volume after getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
3/25/2015 12:54:35 PM - Pulling back today with higher volume after getting very extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
3/11/2015 12:59:49 PM - Very extended from any sound base following additional gains lacking great volume conviction. Holding its ground stubbornly with small losses marked by above average volume in recent weeks. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
3/10/2015 1:00:26 PM - Very extended from any sound base following additional gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted in the 2/09/15 mid-day report. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
2/9/2015 12:51:25 PM - Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Extended from any sound base and encountering mild distributional pressure. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead.
1/23/2015 1:21:41 PM - Reported earnings +88% on +59% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, again showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Its recent consolidation was too brief to be considered a sound base and it is getting more extended while hitting a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain, its 2nd consecutive gain with above average volume conviction.
12/29/2014 12:42:24 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high after wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since last noted with caution in the 12/04/14 mid-day report - "Rebounded after a pullback near its 200 DMA line in October, however it has not formed any sound base. Reported earnings +75% on +51% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
12/4/2014 12:38:31 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Rebounded after a pullback near its 200 DMA line in October, however it has not formed any sound base. Reported earnings +75% on +51% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/7/2014 12:43:03 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today then reversed into the red. Rebounded after a pullback near its 200 DMA line in October, however it has not formed a sound base. Reported earnings +75% on +51% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
10/2/2014 12:57:29 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line with damaging volume-driven losses this week after making limited progress since rising from a riskier "late-stage" base. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported earnings +54% on +35 sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration with its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
10/1/2014 12:38:06 PM - Testing its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss today. Made gradual progress since rising from a riskier "late-stage" base after last noted in the 7/21/14 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +54% on +35 sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration with its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
7/21/2014 12:30:03 PM - Hitting another new high today, rising following a considerable gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session cleared a riskier "late-stage" base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +54% on +35 sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration with its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
7/18/2014 12:51:23 PM - Considerable gap up and volume-driven gain today for a new 52-week high, clearing a riskier "late-stage" base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +54% on +35 sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, showing encouraging acceleration with its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
7/10/2014 12:35:25 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line since a "negative reversal" on 6/23/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
6/25/2014 12:40:50 PM - Retreating from its 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive loss after a "negative reversal" on 6/23/14. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
6/4/2014 12:41:01 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high today with a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
6/3/2014 1:02:59 PM - Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
4/23/2014 1:16:00 PM - Gapped up today for a considerable gain, its 7th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Hitting another new 52-week high after earnings for the latest quarter topped expectations. Reported earnings +29% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
3/3/2014 1:02:34 PM - Touching another new 52-week high today. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
2/24/2014 12:34:08 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gap up and considerable gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
2/20/2014 12:46:32 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with higher volume behind today's gap up and considerable gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
1/28/2014 1:08:24 PM - Gapped down, pulling back from its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's 4th consecutive loss. The 1/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."
1/21/2014 12:23:15 PM - Perched at its 52-week high today after gapping up for a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported earnings +22% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
7/19/2012 12:07:41 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today after gapping up. Reported earnings -8% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings below the +25% minimum guideline. There is no overhead supply to hinder its progress.
2/10/2011 2:47:21 PM - Holding its ground near its 52-week high today. The 2/07/11 mid-day report noted - "It is extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Steadily rallied since noted in the 9/21/10 mid-day report - 'Recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.'"
2/7/2011 1:40:31 PM - Hit another new 52-week high today, posting its 10th gain in 11 sessions. It is extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Steadily rallied since noted in the 9/21/10 mid-day report - "Recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
1/27/2011 1:39:02 PM - Touched a new 52-week high today, posting its 4th consecutive volume-driven gain after enduring distributional pressure last week. It is extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Steadily rallied since noted in the 9/21/10 mid-day report - "Recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
1/26/2011 2:00:34 PM - Rallying toward its 52-week high today after a bout of distributional pressure last week. It is extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Steadily rallied since noted in the 9/21/10 mid-day report - "Recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
11/5/2010 1:37:02 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. The C criteria is satisfied by strong quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline. Steadily rising since last noted in the 9/21/10 mid-day report - "Recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines."
9/21/2010 1:23:31 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high after recently wedging up from an orderly base, and there is no overhead supply to hinder its progress. This high-ranked firm in the Semiconductor group has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
7/23/2010 1:42:42 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive gain helping it rise from an orderly base above its 50 DMA line. This high-ranked leader in the Semiconductor industry has shown sales revenues and earnings increases accelerating impressively in recent quarters, however, its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
3/1/2010 2:15:35 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today. As noted in prior mid-day reports, sales and earnings showed improvement in the latest quarter, but its prior comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) history are below the investment system's guidelines.
2/24/2010 1:08:21 PM - On the right side of a near 7-week cup shaped base, nearly challenging its 52-week high with this week's earlier gain. Sales and earnings showed improvement in the latest quarter, but its prior comparisons and annual earnings (A criteria) history are below the investment system's guidelines.
2/22/2010 1:12:56 PM - Gapped up today and it is nearly challenging its 52-week high. Sales and earnings history are below the investment system's guidelines.
1/14/2010 12:28:27 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today yet sales and earnings below guidelines.
6/16/2008 12:51:56 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume have it extended above its prior base. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and its annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
6/11/2008 1:16:21 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume have it extended above its prior base. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and its annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
6/10/2008 12:50:48 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume have it extended above its prior base. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and its annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
6/9/2008 1:28:12 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume have it getting extended after technically breaking out above prior chart resistance in the $9 area. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and its annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
6/5/2008 2:07:19 PM - Multiple gains with above average volume have it getting extended after technically breaking out above prior chart resistance in the $9 area. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and its annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
6/4/2008 1:07:40 PM - Considerable gain today with above average volume, getting extended now. Gains last week technically helped it break out above prior chart resistance in the $9 area. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
6/3/2008 1:56:37 PM - Gains last week technically helped it break out above prior chart resistance in the $9 area. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
5/29/2008 1:35:06 PM - Gains this week have it technically breaking out above prior chart resistance in the $9 area. Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history has been clearly below the guidelines and annual earnings had a downturn in 2006 (questionable A criteria). Low priced stocks should be usually be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
11/2/2007 1:20:47 PM - Earnings have been impressive but sales revenues growth history is clearly below the guidelines. Low priced stocks should be avoided unless all criteria are soundly satisfied.
7/19/2007 12:46:17 PM - "C" and sales history are below the 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.
7/16/2007 1:20:45 PM - "C" and sales history are below the 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.
7/12/2007 1:08:04 PM - "C" and sales history are below the 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.
7/2/2007 12:42:22 PM - "C" and sales history are below the 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.