6/25/2024 1:00:25 PM - Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's considerable volume-driven loss violatng its 50 DMA line ($272) and testing the priro low ($262.67 on 6/03/24). Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady."

6/3/2024 1:14:21 PM - Abruptly retreating from its all-time high with today's considerable volume-driven loss undercutting its 50 DMA line ($265). Last noted with caution in the 5/17/24 mid-day report - "Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady."

5/17/2024 12:51:47 PM - Hitting another new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive gain, Held its ground and made steady progress in recent weeks after finding support near its 50 DMA line ($260). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.

4/26/2024 12:57:19 PM - Powering to a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($252). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.

4/25/2024 12:47:49 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($251). Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +11% on +3% sales revenues for the Mar '24 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.

4/27/2023 1:31:59 PM - Abruptly pulling back from a new all-time high, undercut its 50 DMA line ($235) earlier then recovered. Reported earnings +0% for the Mar '23 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.

4/19/2023 12:58:23 PM - Perched at its all-time high today following 4 consecutive small gains. Reported earnings +26% on +21% sales revenues for the Dec '22 quarter versus the year-ago period. Prior 6 quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.

7/20/2022 12:05:47 PM - On track today for a 6th consecutive small gain while sputtering below its 200 DMA line ($213.64) in recent months. Reported earnings +6% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady.

4/18/2022 12:13:43 PM - Retreating from its 52-week high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss violating its 50 DMA line. Rebounded impressively from below its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Noted with caution in the 3/07/22 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

3/31/2022 1:10:22 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Rebounded impressively from below its 200 DMA line in recent weeks. Last noted with caution in the 3/07/22 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

3/7/2022 12:45:29 PM - Challenging its 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive volume-driven gain, rebounding impressively from below its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

2/22/2022 12:35:42 PM - Undercutting its 200 DMA line ($204) with today's big volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

1/27/2022 1:07:03 PM - Consolidating above its 200 DMA line ($201) following volume-driven losses after wedging to new all-time highs. Reported earnings +18% on +15% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

10/4/2021 12:52:28 PM - Testing its 50 DMA line ($196.52) with today's big volume-driven loss, retreating after wedging to new all-time highs. Reported earnings +10% on +13% sales revenues for the the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

10/22/2020 12:26:22 PM - Gapped down below its 50 DMA line ($146) with today's big volume-driven loss, retreating from near its all-time high. Reported earnings +56% on +31% sales revenues for the the Sep '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

10/14/2020 1:12:28 PM - Reversed into the red after gapping up today and hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +61% on +35% sales revenues for the the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Undercut its 50 DMA line ($145.66) then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 7/23/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

7/23/2020 12:48:55 PM - Reversed into the red after gapping up today and hitting a new all-time high. Reported earnings +61% on +35% sales revenues for the the Jun '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Made steady progress since noted in the 4/27/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

5/28/2020 1:25:03 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Made gradual progress since noted in the 4/27/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

5/27/2020 2:45:24 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Made gradual progress since last noted in the 4/27/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

4/27/2020 12:56:52 PM - Rebounding toward its all-time high. The 4/24/20 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

4/24/2020 12:54:14 PM - Rebounding above its 200 DMA line toward its all-time high. Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

7/25/2019 1:00:20 PM - Recovered after gapping down and violating its 50 DMA line. Perched near its all-time high. Reported earnings +7% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

4/25/2019 1:14:00 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +11% on +8% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

1/31/2019 1:16:11 PM - Gapped down today violating its 50 DMA line and slumping near its 200 DMA line ($82.45). Reported earnings +22% on +9% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

1/7/2019 12:40:45 PM - Finding support above its 200 DMA line ($80.16) during its consolidation since last noted with caution in the 10/26/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +32% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

10/26/2018 1:17:15 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($88.04) with two big volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +32% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

10/25/2018 1:23:39 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +32% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, its 2nd comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

10/19/2018 12:53:06 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Made gradual progress since noted in the 8/22/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

9/14/2018 12:57:29 PM - Made gradual progress since last noted in the 8/22/18 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +35% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

8/22/2018 1:10:46 PM - Reported earnings +35% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been steady. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

10/22/2015 1:10:22 PM - Rebounding above its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a volume-driven gain today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

10/12/2015 1:03:51 PM - Slumping back below its 50 and 200 DMA lines with a volume-driven loss today. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

9/25/2015 1:22:36 PM - Slumped below its 200 DMA line consecutive volume-driven losses. The 9/22/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

9/22/2015 12:39:08 PM - Slumping below its 200 DMA line with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

7/23/2015 1:01:11 PM - Inching to new highs today with another volume-driven gain. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +18% on +12% sales revenues for the Jun '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

7/20/2015 12:51:57 PM - Pulling back today after inching to new highs with a prior streak of 7 consecutive gains. Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

7/9/2015 2:32:55 PM - Finding support near its 50 DMA line after damaging volume-driven losses. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

4/23/2015 12:51:19 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +20% on +12% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

2/24/2015 1:31:43 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain. Last noted in the 1/29/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

1/29/2015 1:09:23 PM - Found support near its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 1/08/15 mid-day report and it gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +19% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

1/8/2015 1:19:52 PM - Found support this week at its 50 DMA line and gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +20% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. Earnings increases were also below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in prior quarterly comparisons. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

1/17/2014 1:03:14 PM - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -4.7% off its 52-week high. Last noted with caution in the 10/24/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons. It survived and made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12."

10/24/2013 1:16:10 PM - Powering to a new 52-week high with today's considerable volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +31% on +13% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Earnings increases were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for the 5 prior quarterly comparisons. It survived and made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

4/25/2013 12:58:11 PM - Pulling back today after 5 consecutive gains into new 52-week high territory while on track for a 6th consecutive weekly gain. Reported earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for a 4th consecutive quarterly comparison. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12.

10/17/2012 12:59:25 PM - Today's gain with above average volume, following a streak of 7 consecutive losses, has it halting its slide near its 50 DMA line. Scheduled to release its third quarter 2012 results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, then rebounded after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12 - an annotated graph and additional details were included under the headline "Distributional Action Brought Technical Damage This Week ."

10/15/2012 1:03:45 PM - Down again today for a 6th consecutive loss and violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +18% on +10% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) and it went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line, then rebounded after dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 6/01/12 - an annotated graph and additional details were included under the headline "Distributional Action Brought Technical Damage This Week ."

6/1/2012 7:05:06 PM - Down again today for a 3rd loss with above average volume in the span of 4 sessions. This week it violated its 50 DMA line and prior lows triggering technical sell signals. Based on weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

5/30/2012 2:11:33 PM - G - Down again today with above average volume. On the prior session it violated its 50 DMA line, triggering a technical sell signal with a damaging loss with more than 4 times average volume. It did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks.

5/29/2012 4:55:20 PM - G - Violated its 50 DMA line today, triggering a technical sell signal with a damaging loss with more than 4 times average volume. It did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks.

5/29/2012 10:31:40 AM - G - Slumping near its 50 DMA line today with a loss with above average volume. It did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks. Market conditions (M criteria) argue against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day by at least one of the major averages.

5/22/2012 4:29:33 PM - G - Promptly rebounded above its 50 DMA line today with a gain backed near average volume. It did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks. Market conditions (M criteria) argue against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day by at least one of the major averages.

5/21/2012 4:47:01 PM - G - Rebounded near its 50 DMA line today with a gain backed by above average volume. Damaging losses last week triggered a technical sell signal and its color code was changed to green. It did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks. Market conditions (M criteria) argue against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day by at least one of the major averages.

5/18/2012 4:10:37 PM - G - Violated its 50 DMA line with a second consecutive damaging loss on above average volume today triggering a technical sell signal. Color code is changed to green. It did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks. Market conditions (M criteria) argue against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day by at least one of the major averages.

5/17/2012 5:45:54 PM - Y - Reversed an early gain today and closed near the session low with a loss on heavy volume. Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line which recently acted as support. Volume-driven gains to new highs did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks. Market conditions (M criteria) also argue against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day by at least one of the major averages.

5/16/2012 1:16:44 PM - Y - Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line which recently acted as support. Volume-driven gains to new highs did not trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks. Market conditions (M criteria) also argue against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally with a solid follow-through day by at least one of the major averages.

5/15/2012 8:31:01 PM - Y - Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line which recently acted as support. Volume-driven gains to new highs didn't trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks.

5/8/2012 6:29:41 PM - Y - Pulled back and tested support at its 50 DMA line today yet rebounded to finish near the session high. Volume-driven gains to new highs didn't trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks.

5/1/2012 6:20:55 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 4/19/12 high plus 10 cents after forming an advanced "3-weeks tight" base pattern. Volume-driven gains to new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/24/2012 4:08:07 PM - G - Loss today with higher volume indicated another day of distributional pressure. Still holding its ground near its all-time high, very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/19/2012 12:51:08 PM - G - Inching up for another new all-time high today, very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/17/2012 5:32:58 PM - G - Hovering at its all-time high today, very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph.

4/17/2012 12:46:49 PM - G - Hovering at its all-time high today, stubbornly holding its ground following considerable gains with heavy volume after the company raised its guidance last week. It is very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/16/2012 12:35:39 PM - G - Hovering at its all-time high today following considerable gains with heavy volume after the company raised its guidance last week. It is very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/13/2012 12:57:30 PM - G - Up today, adding to the considerable gain on the prior session with heavy volume after the company raised its guidance. Perched at an all-time high, very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/12/2012 12:44:53 PM - G - Considerable gain today with heavy volume for another new all-time high after the company raised its guidance, getting very extended from its prior base. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/12/2012 11:36:38 AM - G - Powerful gain today with heavy volume for another new all-time high after the company raised its guidance. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/10/2012 1:13:21 PM - G - Pulling back today after recently wedging up with light volume for another new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/5/2012 3:50:10 PM - G - Wedging up again today with light volume for another new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

4/2/2012 5:48:49 PM - G - Up today for its best-ever close. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

3/26/2012 1:20:48 PM - G - Volume-driven gain today for a new all-time high. Color code is changed to green after rising further from its previous sound base. Last noted on 3/22/12 that it could be accumulated up to the prior high $88.65 (on 2/28/12) plus another 5%, however - the further one chases any stock above its pivot point the greater the chances are than an ordinary pullback may necessitate selling. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

3/22/2012 10:33:12 AM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow after a brief consolidation in a tight range with mostly light volume. No new pivot point is cited, however they teach in the Certification that a stock may be bought from its first successful test of support at the 10-week moving average (WMA) up to +5% above the latest high following an earlier technical breakout. In this case that could be $88.65 on 2/28/12 plus another 5%, however the further one chases any stock above its pivot point the greater the chances are than an ordinary pullback may necessitate selling - as disciplined investors know to always limit losses if ever any stock falls more than 7% from their purchase price! Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

3/16/2012 5:56:51 PM - G - Pulled back today for a loss on higher (near average) volume. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

3/12/2012 6:20:38 PM - G - It is extended from a sound base after tallying 6 weekly gains in the span of 7 weeks. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

3/7/2012 7:03:59 PM - G - Up today on near average volume while matching its best-ever close. It is extended from a sound base after tallying 5 weekly gains in the span of 6 weeks. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

3/2/2012 4:40:27 PM - G - Down today on light volume. It is extended from a sound base after tallying 5 weekly gains in the span of 6 weeks. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

2/27/2012 5:24:59 PM - G - Up today with +58% above average volume for a new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

2/27/2012 1:13:02 PM - G - Up today for a new all-time high. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.

2/21/2012 1:41:28 PM - G - Volume totals have still been cooling while stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high. Reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/14/2012 6:49:22 PM - G - Volume totals have been cooling while stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high. Reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/8/2012 5:38:39 PM - G - Pulled back today on average volume following a considerable gain with above average volume for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/7/2012 12:56:41 PM - G - Considerable gain today with above average volume for a new all-time high. Reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/6/2012 4:35:15 PM - G - Gain today with above average volume for a best-ever close. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/3/2012 6:51:37 PM - G - Holding its ground in a tight range for the past 3 weeks, enduring mild distributional pressure while not making meaningful price progress, yet remaining perched near its all-time high. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/2/2012 12:54:47 PM - G - Slumping near the session low with a loss on above average volume. It has been holding its ground in a tight range for the past 3 weeks, enduring mild distributional pressure while not making meaningful price progress, yet remaining perched at its all-time high. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

2/1/2012 3:45:55 PM - G - Holding its ground in a tight range for the past 3 weeks, enduring mild distributional pressure while not making meaningful price progress, yet remaining perched at its all-time high. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

1/26/2012 5:18:49 PM - G - Holding its ground in a tight range for more than 2 weeks with volume totals cooling while perched at its all-time high. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

1/19/2012 5:42:51 PM - G - After hitting a new all-time high today it reversed into the red for a loss on above average volume, raising concerns. Prior highs in the mid-$70s which were a resistance area now define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

1/13/2012 12:33:56 PM - Y - At its all-time high today after a considerable "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Color code was changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 12/09/11 high plus 10 cents. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

1/12/2012 12:38:27 PM - Y - Hit new 52-week and all-time highs after a considerable "breakaway gap" today, rallying for its 6th consecutive gain. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 12/09/11 high plus 10 cents. Consolidated under its 50 DMA line from the prior high which it hit when last noted in the 11/16/11 mid-day report. -"Reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

11/16/2011 12:40:24 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Still hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground with volume totals cooling after a spurt of gains with above average volume. Reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation was not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

11/1/2011 1:38:47 PM - Up from the session's earlier lows near its 50 DMA line. Still hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground with volume totals cooling after a spurt of gains with above average volume. Reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation was not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

10/28/2011 1:45:54 PM - Hovering near its 52-week high today, holding its ground with volume totals cooling after last week's considerable gains with heavy volume. Reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report it found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation was not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

10/24/2011 2:27:00 PM - Inching up for another new 52-week high today, adding to last week's considerable gains with heavy volume after reporting earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report it found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation is not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

10/21/2011 1:36:23 PM - It touched a new 52-week high today, adding to the prior session's considerable gap up gain with heavy volume. Yesterday it reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report it found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation is not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate under the fact-based investment system. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

10/20/2011 12:21:15 PM - Reported earnings +45% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Challenging its 52-week high with a considerable gain today on heavy volume after gapping up. Since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report it found support near its 200 DMA line, but its choppy consolidation is not recognized as a sound base pattern. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines, however its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has otherwise been strong enough to be considered a worthy candidate. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

10/17/2011 12:40:17 PM - Consolidating just -7.3% off its 52-week high today. Since noted in the 9/30/11 mid-day report it found support near its 200 DMA line then rebounded again. Reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

9/30/2011 12:24:52 PM - Consolidating just above its 50 DMA line and -12.7% off its 52-week high today. Since noted in the 7/19/11 mid-day report it endured heavy distributional pressure and found support near its 200 DMA line. It also reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

9/13/2011 1:54:49 PM - Rebounding toward its 52-week and all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Since last noted in the 7/19/11 mid-day report it endured heavy distributional pressure and found support near its 200 DMA line. It also reported earnings +18% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 versus the year ago period, below the investment system's guidelines. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

7/19/2011 1:23:32 PM - Perched near its all-time high with volume totals cooling while consolidating after a recent streak of gains. Disciplined investors may consider it extended after recently rising from a riskier late-stage base. Reported earnings +71% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

4/21/2011 1:49:01 PM - Gapped up today and touched a new all-time high then reversed into the red. Reported earnings +71% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. It is extended from any sound base and above its 50 DMA line which acted as support as it made steady progress since noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

4/20/2011 1:08:27 PM - Perched near all-time highs hit last week, extended from any sound base. Found support above its 50 DMA line while making steady progress since noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

4/19/2011 1:29:49 PM - Overcame early weakness today amid widespread market weakness, pulling back from all-time highs hit last week. Extended from any sound base now, it found support above its 50 DMA line while making steady progress since noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

4/18/2011 11:55:03 AM - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness, pulling back from all-time highs hit last week. Found support above its 50 DMA line while making steady progress since noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

4/11/2011 12:40:37 PM - Hit another new all-time high today. Found support above its 50 DMA line while making steady progress since noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

4/1/2011 1:41:13 PM - Hit another new all-time high today with a 8th consecutive gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line while making steady progress since last noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

3/29/2011 1:55:53 PM - Hit another new all-time high today with a 5th consecutive gain. Found support above its 50 DMA line while making steady progress since last noted in the 3/04/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

3/4/2011 1:26:37 PM - Hitting a new all-time high today following a brief consolidation after once again holding its ground above its 50 DMA line again. Last noted in the 2/16/11 mid-day report - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

2/16/2011 12:56:31 PM - Hovering near its all-time high, holding its ground since a considerable gap up gain on 1/27/11 following an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

1/28/2011 1:48:27 PM - Pulling back abruptly today after a considerable gap up gain on 1/27/11 for a new all-time high following an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

1/27/2011 1:47:24 PM - Considerable gap up gain today for a new all-time high following an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line. No resistance remains due to overhead supply while it rises from a riskier late-stage base. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues growth improving by +20% in the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010, better than prior sub-par revenues increases. TSCO was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

1/20/2011 1:44:58 PM - Consolidating this week above support at its 50 DMA line. It continued higher since noted in Oct and Dec '10 mid-day reports - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues gradually accelerating from +2-13%. It is quietly consolidating toward its 50 DMA line after recently rallying to a new all-time high. It was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

12/2/2010 1:59:13 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today with a 3rd consecutive gain. Steadily rallying from support at its 50 DMA line, and that important short-term average line was tested shortly after it was last noted in the 10/19/10 mid-day report - "Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues gradually accelerating from +2-13%. It is quietly consolidating toward its 50 DMA line after recently rallying to a new all-time high. It was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News."

10/19/2010 1:42:36 PM - Today marks its first time noted since the mid-day report on 2/28/06. Recent quarterly comparisons show strong earnings (good C criteria) with sales revenues gradually accelerating from +2-13%. It is quietly consolidating toward its 50 DMA line after recently rallying to a new all-time high. It was long ago featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News.

2/28/2006 12:44:41 PM - G - Recent gap open puts price too extended. Featured in the June "03 CANSLIM.net News at $22.65.

2/8/2006 12:54:32 PM - G - Recent gap open puts price too extended. Featured in the June "03 CANSLIM.net News at $22.65.

2/7/2006 12:38:36 PM - G - Recent gap open puts price too extended. Featured in the June "03 CANSLIM.net News at $22.65.

2/6/2006 12:36:51 PM - G - Recent gap open puts price too extended. Featured in the June "03 CANSLIM.net News at $22.65.

2/3/2006 12:26:21 PM - G - Recent gap open puts price too extended. Featured in the June "03 CANSLIM.net News at $22.65.

1/23/2004 1:00:00 PM - B - Featured in the June '03 CANSLIM.net News at $22.65. Near a new high close.  Latest quarterly earnings comparison questionable.