2/2/2012 12:58:16 PM - Today&#39;s small gap up for a new high marks its <strong>5</strong>th consecutive gain after recently consolidating above prior highs in the <strong>$18</strong> area that were a stubborn resistance level in prior months. Reported earnings <strong>+0%</strong> on <strong>+6%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. It was noted in the 9/08/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.&quot; </em><br><hr>1/26/2012 1:06:27 PM - Consolidating above prior highs in the <strong>$18</strong> area that were a stubborn resistance level in prior months. Reported earnings <strong>+0%</strong> on <strong>+6%</strong> sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 versus the year ago period. Last noted in the 9/08/11 mid-day report - <em>&quot;Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/8/2011 12:45:50 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line today. It was perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after a gap up as the 9/01/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/6/2011 1:16:17 PM - Gapped down under its 50 DMA line today. It was perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high after a gap up as the 9/01/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/2/2011 12:41:28 PM - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high today. The 9/01/11 mid-day report noted - <em>&quot;Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/1/2011 1:11:15 PM - Considerable gain today has it within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Rebounded in recent weeks from below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks. It has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.<br><hr>8/22/2011 12:39:57 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks, it has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.<br><hr>8/17/2011 12:40:08 PM - On track today for a <strong>5</strong>th consecutive gain, it has rebounded above its 50 DMA and 200 DMA lines after damaging distributional losses in prior weeks, but it has not formed a sound base pattern. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has steadily improved since a downturn in FY &#39;07.<br><hr>10/19/2010 1:34:29 PM - Enduring mild distributional pressure after a steady streak of gains to new 52-week highs. It is still well above its 50 DMA line and extended from any sound base. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.&quot; </em><br><hr>10/15/2010 1:56:01 PM - Pulling back today after a steady streak of gains to new 52-week highs.  It is extended from any sound base. Noted in prior mid-day reports - <em>&quot;This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.&quot; </em><br><hr>10/1/2010 1:50:52 PM - Gain for a new 52-week high today, extended from any sound base. Noted in August and last in the 9/13/10 mid-day reports - <em>&quot;This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/13/2010 1:28:49 PM - Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high today. When consolidating above prior chart highs in the <strong>$51</strong> area (8/12/10) and then rising (8/16/10) it was noted in mid-day reports - <em>&quot;This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.&quot; </em><br><hr>9/1/2010 1:26:48 PM - Hit a new 52-week high today. When consolidating above prior chart highs in the <strong>$51</strong> area (8/12/10) and then rising (8/16/10) it was noted in mid-day reports - <em>&quot;This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/16/2010 1:21:32 PM - Considerable gain today for a new 52-week high. When consolidating above prior chart highs in the <strong>$51</strong> area it was noted in the 8/12/10 mid-day report - <em>&quot;This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.&quot; </em><br><hr>8/12/2010 1:07:57 PM - Consolidating above prior chart highs in the <strong>$51</strong> area. This Brazilian Oil and Gas - Refining/Marketing firm showed strong sales and earning increases in recent quarterly comparisons versus the year ago period. Its annual earnings (<strong>A</strong> criteria) growth has not been strong and steady.<br><hr>