2/22/2017 1:08:38 PM - Reported earnings +8% on +1% sales revenues for the Dec '16 quarter. Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line with a big volume-driven loss. The 1/11/17 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history."
1/11/2017 12:39:45 PM - Reported earnings +25% on +6% sales revenues for the Sep '16 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Fundamental concerns remain due to its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) history.
4/28/2015 1:29:03 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses, abruptly retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +58% on +13% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
4/1/2015 1:03:07 PM - Perched near its 52-week high. Last noted in the 3/17/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +12% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain."
3/17/2015 12:29:20 PM - Perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +12% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and fundamental concerns remain.
2/24/2015 1:33:44 PM - Perched at its 52-week high. Reported earnings +41% on +9% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.
10/3/2013 12:54:21 PM - Hit another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. The 10/01/13 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria."
10/1/2013 1:03:51 PM - Reported earnings +13% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.
4/25/2013 12:59:45 PM - Reported earnings -8% on +20% sales revenues for the Mar '13 quarter. Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.
3/13/2013 1:16:21 PM - Survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 10/06/08. Rebounded in recent years and earnings improved following a considerable loss in FY '08, but fundamental concerns remain with respect to the fact-based investment system's C and A criteria.
10/6/2008 - Gapped down 10/6/2008 for a loss on above average volume, triggering technical sell signals while violating prior chart lows in the $101 area. Based on poor technical action it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list that night. Encountered resistance after violating its 50 DMA line on 9/29/08, raising more concerns while encountering distributional pressure. Color code was changed to green based on the weak action. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
10/6/2008 4:02:52 PM - G - Gapped down today for a loss on above average volume, triggering technical sell signals while violating prior chart lows in the $101 area. Based on poor technical action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Encountered resistance after violating its 50 DMA line on 9/29/08, raising more concerns while encountering distributional pressure. Color code was changed to green based on the weak action. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
10/3/2008 4:40:27 PM - G - Down today on average volume, triggering a technical sell signal while violating prior chart lows in the $101 area - an important support level now. Encountered resistance after violating its 50 DMA line on 9/29/08, raising more concerns while encountering distributional pressure. Color code was changed to green based on the weak action. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
10/2/2008 4:16:35 PM - G - Down today on light volume, falling toward recent chart lows in the $101 area - an important support level now. Encountered resistance after violating its 50 DMA line on 9/29/08, raising more concerns while encountering distributional pressure. Color code was changed to green based on the weak action. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/30/2008 5:30:40 PM - G - Quiet today after violating its 50 DMA line on 9/29/08, raising more concerns after recently encountering distributional pressure. Color code was changed to green based on the weak action. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/29/2008 10:26:25 AM - G - Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line, raising more concerns after recently encountering distributional pressure. Color code is changed to green based on the weak action. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/25/2008 4:16:21 PM - Y - Gain today on average volume, rising above its 50 DMA line. Recently encountered some distributional pressure near prior chart highs. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/24/2008 1:19:42 PM - Y - Hovering near its 50 DMA line, but encountering some distributional pressure near prior chart highs. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/22/2008 3:40:56 PM - Y - Falling back under its 50 DMA line today with a loss on light volume. Gain on 9/19/08 backed by more than twice its average volume helped it find support near prior chart lows. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/18/2008 8:00:57 PM - Y - Positive reversal but still closed below its 50 DMA line. Gapped up on 9/10/08 for a considerable gain backed by more than twice its average volume. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/17/2008 4:20:39 PM - Y - Loss today violated important support near its 50 DMA line and pressured it near an upward trendline. Gapped up on 9/10/08 for a considerable gain backed by more than twice its average volume. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/16/2008 2:55:20 PM - Y - Loss today on light volume has it testing important support near its 50 DMA line and an upward trendline. Gapped up on 9/10/08 for a considerable gain backed by more than twice its average volume. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/15/2008 5:06:30 PM - Y - Loss today on average volume, falling back toward its 50 DMA line. Gapped up on 9/10/08 for a considerable gain backed by more than twice its average volume. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/12/2008 3:50:51 PM - Y - In close striking distance of its all-time highs. Gapped up on 9/10/08 for a considerable gain backed by more than twice its average volume. Color code was changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/11/2008 3:26:26 PM - Y - Gapped up on 9/10/08 for a considerable gain backed by more than twice its average volume. Color code is changed to yellow based on recent resilience. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/10/2008 1:09:56 PM - G - Gapped up today for a solid gain backed by heavy volume. See the Featured Stock Update section of the 9/09/08 CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/9/2008 7:45:26 PM - G - See the Featured Stock Update section of this evening's CANSLIM.net After Market Update for additional analysis and an annotated graph (read here). Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/9/2008 7:14:15 PM - G - Negatively reversed today while consolidating above its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/5/2008 2:24:53 PM - G - Positively reversed after early lows under its 50 DMA line and near an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
9/4/2008 1:32:48 PM - G - Consolidating above support near its 50 DMA line and upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/31/2008 3:53:12 PM - G - Found support near its 50 DMA and upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/28/2008 6:24:35 PM - G - Bounced after finding support near its 50 DMA and upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/27/2008 12:13:07 PM - G - Down again today on light volume, but falling further under its 50 DMA and upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code was changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/26/2008 3:07:02 PM - G - Down today on light volume, but it is slipping under its 50 DMA and an upward trendline. As previously noted, "Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals." Color code is changed to green based on recent weakness. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/25/2008 6:33:57 PM - Y - Down today on lighter volume, still consolidating right at its 50 DMA and upward trendline. Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/21/2008 2:55:35 PM - Y - Down today on lighter volume, consolidating right at its 50 DMA and upward trendline. Deterioration below those important support levels would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). It has failed to make headway since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/18/2008 5:16:50 PM - Y - Loss today on lighter volume, consolidating toward its 50 DMA and upward trendline. Gapped down on 8/12/08 after a Piper Jaffray analyst initiated coverage with a "Sell" rating. Its late 2007 high closes are prior chart highs that may act as support now in the $110 area, but deterioration leading to lower closes would cause concerns. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/14/2008 3:58:01 PM - Y - Positively reversed today after an early loss. Gapped down on 8/12/08 after a Piper Jaffray analyst initiated coverage with a "Sell" rating. Its late 2007 high closes are prior chart highs that may act as support now in the $110 area, but deterioration leading to lower closes would cause concerns. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/12/2008 1:39:17 PM - Y - Gapped down today with heavy volume behind its loss after a Piper Jaffray analyst initiated coverage with a "Sell" rating. Its late 2007 high closes are prior chart highs that may act as support now in the $110 area, but deterioration leading to lower closes would cause concerns. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/11/2008 4:40:21 PM - Y - Gain today on light volume. Its late 2007 high closes are prior chart highs that may act as support now in the $110 area, but deterioration leading to lower closes would cause concerns. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/8/2008 6:17:39 PM - Y - Ended near the session low with a small gain on heavy volume. Its late 2007 high closes are prior chart highs that may act as support now in the $110 area, but deterioration leading to lower closes would cause concerns. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/7/2008 7:00:35 PM - Y - Pulled back today toward its late 2007 high closes, where its prior chart highs may act as support now, but deterioration leading to lower closes would cause concerns. Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/6/2008 3:39:58 PM - Y - Featured in the 8/05/08 CANSLIM.net Mid-Day BreakOuts Report (read here). Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
8/5/2008 2:36:22 PM - Y - Perched near 52-week and all-time highs since considerable gains with above average volume on 7/31/08 helped it rise clear of all resistance due to overhead supply out of a cup-with-handle pattern about 8 months long. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarterly comparisons, however its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history remains of some a concern.
12/10/2007 1:05:03 PM - Considerable gains with volume running at an above average pace have it challenging prior chart highs after basing for the past 5 weeks in a tight trading range. Healthy action has continued since its breakaway gap up on 11/01/07 and additional gains on high volume. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarter, but its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history is a concern.
11/5/2007 - Extended from prior chart highs in the low $70's after its breakaway gap up on 11/01/07 and additional gains on high volume. Sales and earnings growth improved greatly in the latest quarter, but its up and down annual earnings (the A criteria) history is a concern.
11/2/2007 1:32:58 PM - Breakaway gap up on 11/01/07 for a huge gain on high volume as sales and earnings growth improved greatly. Extended from prior chart highs in the low $70"s.
10/22/2007 1:03:58 PM - Earnings fell in the latest quarter versus the year earlier. Challenging prior chart highs.
12/14/2004 12:35:15 PM - Base questionabe at this point. "C" history question.
11/26/2004 11:51:27 AM - Too ET from a sound base of support at this point to be considered buyable under the guidelines.