Friday, June 1, 2012

A Look At Stock Performance When Operational Cash Flow Turns Positve

INVESTOR EDUCATION 101 : Upgrades

May 2012 posts of  Stockdiagnostics recent upgrades

Below are post (originally published at Equities Research) demonstrating the effect positive quarterly operational cash flow has on the price of a stock.


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May 30,2012
Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) closed yesterday at an 11 year high @ $29.39.
Stockdiagnostics upgraded CRUS @ $7.93 on May 30,2006 after the company reported FY2006 4th quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2006. Since hte upgrade 6 years ago shares have gained 270%.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) closed yesterday @ $572.27. Stockdiagnostics upgraded AAPL @ $110.00 on May 14,2007, after the company reported 2nd quarter 2007 financials for the period ending March 31,2007. AAPL has been ranked a "1" by Stockdiagnostics for 21 consecutive quarters. Since the upgrade 5 years ago, shares are up 420% vs the Standard & Poor 500 Index which is up 3% over the same period.


May 29,2012Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) closed the week @ $52.09. Stockdiagnostics upgraded RHT @ $4.49 on October 21,2002 after the company reported FY2003 2nd quarter financials for the period ending August 31,2002. In less than 10 years since the upgrade shares have appreciated 1060%.
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May 26,2012
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRXI) closed the week @ $2.24. Stockdiagnostics upgraded PRXI @ $1.70 on October 18,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending August 31,2011. Shares are up 31% in 8 months since the upgrade.
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Macy's Inc.
(NYSE:M)closed the week @ $37.76. Stockdiagnostics upgraded M @ $27.69 (dividend adjusted) on June 9,2011 after the company reported FY 2011 1st quarter financials for the period ending April 30,2011. Shares have gained 36% in 10 months since the upgrade.
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Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLN) closed the week @ $27.96. Stockdiagnostics upgraded AMLN @ $12.51 on May 11,2011 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2011. Since the upgrade 1 year ago shares have gained 123%.
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Mercado Libre, Inc
. (NASDAQ: MELI) closed the week @ $74.73. Stockdiagnostics upgraded MELI @ $15.24 (dividend adjusted) on March 4,2009 after the company reported FY2008 4th quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2008.
Shares are up 390% in 3 years.
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May 25,2012

Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) closed yesterday at an all time (25 year) high @ $74.69. Stockdiagnostics upgraded TTC @ $52.40 (dividend adjusted) on June 11,2010 after the company reported FY2010 2nd quarter financials for the period ending April 30,2010. Since the upgrade 23 months ago shares have gained 42%.
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May 24,2012Sypris Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: SYPR) closed yesterday at a 52 week high @ $5.29. Stockdiagnostics upgraded SYPR @ $3.97 on May 27,2011 after the company reported 1 st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2011. Since the upgrade 1 year ago shares are up 33%.
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Movado Corporation Inc. (NYSE: MOV)closed yesterday @ $28.86. Stockdiagnostics upgraded MOV @ $13.44 (dividend adjusted) on September 6,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending July 31,2011.
In 8 months since the upgrade shares are up 114%.
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Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RCON) closed yesterday @ $2.30. Stockdiagnostics upgraded RCON on May 31,2011 after the company reported FY2011 3rd quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2011. Shares are up 58% in1 year since the upgrade.
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PVH Corporation (NYSE: PVH) closed yesterday @ $77.37. Stockdiagnostics upgraded PVH @ $41.06 (dividend adjusted) on December 30,2009 after the company reported FY2010 3rd quarter financials for the period ending October 31,2009. In 29 months since the upgrade shares have appreciated 88%.
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May 23,2012
Edgar Online, Inc.
(NASDAQ: EDGR) announced yesterday it will be acquired for $1.08 per share. Stockdiagnostics upgraded EDGR @ $0.76 on August 17,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Since the upgrade 9 months ago shares are up 42%
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DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW) closed yesterday at an all time high @ $61.23. Stockdiagnostics upgraded DSW @ 45.03 (dividend adjusted)on September 14,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending July 31,2011. Since the upgrade 8 months ago shares are up 36%.
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Verifone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY) closed yesterday @ $45.75. Stockdiagnostics upgraded PAY @ $8.02 on June 10,2009 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending April 30,2009. Shares have appreciated 470% in less than 3 years since the upgrade.
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AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) closed yesterday @ $361.14. Stockdiagnostics upgraded AZO on March 20,2006 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending February 28,2006. Shares of AZO have gained 271% in 6 years since the upgrade vs. the S&P500 Index which is up less than 1% over that same period.
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RailAmerica, Inc. (NYSE: RA) closed yesterday @ $22.13. Stockdiagnsotics upgraded RA @ $10.37 on September 3,2010 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2010. In 21 months since the upgrade shares have gained 113%.
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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL)closed yesterday @ $150.27. Stockdiagnostics upgraded RL @ $57.74 (adjusted for 11 dividends) on June 1,2009 after the company reported 2009 4th quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2009. Since the upgrade less than 3 years ago, shares have a cumulative return of 160%
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) closed yesterday near an all time (16 year) high @ $92.54. Alexion split 2 for 1 back in May 2011. Stockdiagnositcs upgraded ALXN @ $16.85 on May 13,2009 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2009. Since the upgrade, shares are up 449% in 3 years.
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May 22,2012

Aribe Inc. (NASDAQ: ARBA) announced this afternoon they will be acquired by SAP for $45 per share. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ARBA @ $7.34 on December 6,2006 after the company reported FY2006 4th quarter financials for the period ending September 30,2006. Since the upgrade less than 6 years ago shares have appreciated 513%
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Ametek, Inc.
(NYSE: AME) closed yesterday @ $48.99. Stockdiagnostics upgraded AME @ $7.14(adjusted for split and dividends) on August 19,2002 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2002. Since the upgrade 10 years ago shares have appreciated 586%.
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Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWWW) closed yesterday @$15.58. Stockdiagnostics upgraded WWWW @ $5.58 on June 17,2009 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2009. In less than 3 years since the upgrade, shares have appreciated 179%
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) closed yesterday @ $561.28. Stockdiagnostics upgraded AAPL @ $110.00 on May 14,2007, after the company reported 2nd quarter 2007 financials for the period ending March 31,2007. AAPL has been ranked a "1" by Stockdiagnostics for 21 consecutive quarters. Since the upgrade 5 years ago, shares are up 410% vs the Standard & Poor 500 Index which is down 12.45% over the same period.
Since the upgrade 8 years ago the shares have a cumulative return of 2701% vs 20% gain for the S&P500 index during this same time frame.
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Polaris Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PII) closed yesterday @ $75.36. Stockdiagnostics upgraded PII @ $28.91 (split and dividend adjusted) on May 12,2010 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2010. In 2 years since the upgrade shares have gained 160%.
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Select Comfort Corporation (NASDAQ: SCSS) closed yesterday @ $25.63.Stockdiagnostics upgraded SCSS @ $13.90 (split and dividend adjusted) on August 4,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Since the upgrade, shares have appreciated 84% in 9 months.
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May 21,2012
Western Digital Corporation (NYSE: WDC) closed the week @ $34.66. Stockdiagnostics upgraded WDC @ $4.93 on October 1. 2002 after the company reported FY2002 4th quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2002. Shares have gained 603% in less than 10 years vs the S&P500 index which is up 52% over the same time period.
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May 20,2012
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) closed the week @ $63.34. Stockdiagnostics upgraded GD @ $25.71 on May 9,2003 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2003. In 9 years since the upgrade shares are up 146% vs 38.76% for the S&P 500 Index over he same period.click to GD Stockdiagnostics OPS chart
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Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (NYSE: BWS) closed the week @ $10.99. Stockdiagnostics upgrade BWS @ $7.14 on September 27,2011 after the company reported FY2012 2ns quarter financials for the period ending July 31,2011. Since the upgrade 8 months ago shares have gained 54%.
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May 17,2012

Lumber Liquidators Holding, Inc (NYSE:LL) closed yesterday at a 52 week high @ $29.55. Stockdiagnostics upgraded LL @ $14.73 on November 1,2011 after the company reported 3rd quarter financials for the period ending September 30,2011. Since the upgrade shares are up 100% in 7 months.click to LL Stockdiagnostics OPS chart

The TJX Companies, Inc(NYSE: TJX) closed yesterday at $42.43. Stockdiagnostics upgraded TJX to a "1" ranking on September 17,2001 when the shares were at $6.68 (adjusted for splits and dividends). In less than 11 years since the upgrade, shares have a 535% cumulative return.
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Mellanox Technologies,LTD (NASDAQ: MLNX) closed yesterday @ $58.09. Stockdiagnsotics upgraded MLNX @ $19.25 on May 14,2007 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2007. Shares are up 201% in 5 years since the upgrade.
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Liquidity Service, Inc. (NASDAQ: LQDT) closed yesterday @ $61.78. Stockdiagnostics upgraded LQDT @ $12.51 on February 22,2010 after the company reported FY2010 1st quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2009. Since the upgrade 27 months ago shares have appreciated 393%.
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Fonar Corporation (NASDAQ: FONR)closed yesterday @ $4.45.Stockdiagnostics upgraded FONR @ $2.00 on March 3,2011 after the company reported FY2011 2nd quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2010. Since the upgrade 14 months ago shares have appreciated 122%.
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Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) reached an all time high yesterday before closing @ $64.19. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ALGT @ $45.12 on August 15,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Since the upgrade 9 months ago shares are up 42%.
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Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B. de CV (NYSE: KOF) traded yesterday at an all time high before closing @ $111.95. Stockdiagnostics upgraded KOF @ $40.12 on July 31,2009 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2009. In less than 3 years since the upgrade shares are up 179%.
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May 16,2012
OraSure Technologies, Inc
(NASDAQ: OSUR) traded at a 6 year high today before closing @ $10.95. Stockdiagnostics upgraded OSUR @ 6.99 on March 21,2011 after the company reported 4th quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2010. In 14 months since the upgrade shares have gained 56%.

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May 15,2012

Lance, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNCE) closed yesterday a 52 week high @ $26.27. Stockdiagnostics upgraded LNCE @ $18.85 (dividend adjusted) on May 10,2011 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2011.
In 1 year since the upgrade shares have gained 39%.
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H.J.Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) traded near an all time (27 year) high yesterday before closing @ $54.92
Stockdiagnostics upgraded HNZ @$35.19 (dividend adjusted) on August 25,2009 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending July 31,2009. This income stock has gained 56% in less than 3 years since the upgrade (or 17.5% annualized total return.)
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Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRX) closed yesterday @ $12.95.
Stockdiagnostics upgraded AKRX @ $2.60 on May 24,2010 after the company reported 1st quarter 2010 numbers ending March 31,2010. Since the May 2010 upgrade shares have advanced 398% in 2 years.


May 14,2012
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOLF) announced today they will be acquired for $6.10 per share. Stockdiagnostics upgraded GOLF @ $4.15 on March 7,2011 after the company reported FY2010 4th quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2010. Since the upgrade 14 months ago shares have appreciated 47%.
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The Ultimate Software Group (NASDAQ: ULTI) traded at an all time (14 year) high today @ $83.02. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ULTI @ $21.12 on August 16,2006 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2006. In less than 6 years shares have appreciated 293%.
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GTSI Corporation
(NASDAQ: GTSI) announced today it will be acquired @ $7.71. Stockdiagnostics upgraded GTSI @ $5.00 on May 24,2011 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2011.
Since the upgrade 1 year ago shares have gained 54%
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Genomic Health Inc. (NASDAQ: GHDX) closed today at an all time high @ $33.97. Stockdiagnostics upgraded GHDX @ $15.95 on May 17,2010 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2010. Since the upgrade 2 years ago shares have appreciated 113%
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Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE:WEC) closed today at an all time high @ $37.25. Stockdiagnostics upgraded WEC @ $16.90 (split and dividend adjusted) on March 4,2009 after the company reported FY2008 4th quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2008. Shares are up 120% in 3 years.
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May 11,2012
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN) is trading at an all time (28 year) high this morning @ $55.98. Stockdiagnostics upgraded HAIN @ $16.29 (dividend adjusted) on September 4,2009 after the company reported FY2009 4th quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2009. Since the upgrade shares have gained 243% in 32 months.
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Dillard's Inc. (NYSE:DDS) reached an all time (22 year) high this morning @ $72.47. Stockdiagnostics upgraded DDS @ $17.34 (dividend adjusted) on December 8,2009 after the company reported FY2010 3rd quarter financials for the period ending October 31,2009. Since the upgrade 29 months ago shares have appreciated 317%.
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May 10,2012
Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPWM) announced yesterday it will be acquired @ $22.00 per share by Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY). Stockdiagnostics upgraded CPWM @ $4.58 on June 9,2010 after the company reported FY2011 1st quarter financials for the period ending April 30,2010. Shares are up 380% in less than 2 years since the upgrade.
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Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) closed yesterday near an all time (20 year) high @ $68.02. Stockdiagnostics upgraded BBBY @ $49.47 on January 12,2011 after the company reported FY2011 3rd quarter financials for the period ending November 30,2010. In 16 months since the upgrade shares have appreciated 37%vs. the S&P500 index which is up 5.34%.
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May 9,2012
Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) closed yesterday at an all time (27 year) high @ $67.74. Stockdiagnostics upgraded HSY @ $34.69 (dividend adjusted) on November 19,2009 after the company reported 3rd quarter financials for the period ending September 30,2009. Since the upgrade, shares have appreciated 95% in 31 months.
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Transdigm Group Inc. (NYSE:TDG) closed at an all time high yesterday @ $128.51. Stockdiagnosticsupgraded TDG @ $28.12 (dividend adjusted) on February 16,2007 after the company reported 1st quarter 2007 financials for the period ending December 31,2006. Since the upgrade shares have gained 357%
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CommVault Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CLVT) closed yesterday at an all time high @ $54.13 Stockdiagnostics upgraded CVLT @ $17.85 on November 17,2006 after the company reported FY2007 2nd quarter financials for the period ending September 30,2006. In just over 5 years shares have gained 203%.
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Church & Dwight Co., Inc
. (NYSE: CHD) closed yesterday at an all time (28 year) high @ $52.54. Stockdiagnostics upgraded CHD @ $9.59 (adjusted for split and dividends) on August 19,2002 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2002. In less than 10 years since the upgrade shares have appreciated 447%.
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Casey's General Stores, Inc
(NASDAQ:CASY) closed yesterday at an all time (27 year) high @ $58.99. Stockdiagnostics upgraded CASY @ $22.77 (dividend adjusted) on March 13,2007 after the company reported financials for the 2007 3rd quarter ending January 31,2007. In 5 years since the upgrade, shares have gained 159%.
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Maximus, Inc.
(NYSE: MMS) closed at an all time high yesterday @ $47.01. Stockdiagnostics upgraded MMS @ $28.20 (split and dividend adjusted) on February 18, 2010 after the company reported FY2010 1st quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2009. Since the upgrade 27 months ago shares have appreciated 66%.
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May 4,2012
CalAmp Corporation (NASDAQ: CAMP) closed yesterday @ $6.00. Stockdiagnostics upgraded CAMP @ $3.18 on May 16,2011 after the company reported FY2011 4th quarter financials for the period ending February 28,2011. Shares are up 88% in 1 year.
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Dupont Fabros Technology, Inc. (NYSE: DFT) closed yesterday @ $26.63. Stockdiagnostics upgraded DFT @ $5.63 (dividend adjusted) on March 4,2009 after the company reported 4th quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2008. Shares are up 373% since the upgrade 3 years ago.
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Multimedia Games Holding Company (NASDAQ: MGAM) closed yesterday @ $13.71. Stockdiagnostics upgraded MGAM @ $4.65 on May 19,2010 after the company reported FY2010 2nd quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2010. Shares are up 194% in 2 years.
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3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) closed yesterday @ $29.15. Stockdiagnostics upgraded DDD @ $13.45 (dividend adjusted) on November 10,2010 after the company reported 3rd quarter financials for the period ending September 30,2010. Since the upgrade 18 months ago, shares have gained 116%.
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LifeVantange Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN) closed yesterday @ $3.44. Stockdiagnostics upgraded LVFN @ $0.46 on October 1,2010 after the company reported FY2010 4th quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2010. In 19 months since the upgrade, shares have gained 647%.
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ADA-ES, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADES) closed yesterday @ $28.34. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ADES @ $5.10 on August 27,2010 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2010. Since the upgrade 21 months ago, shares are up 455%.
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SMTC Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTX) closed yesterday @ $3.76. Stockdiagnostics upgraded SMTX @ $1.46 on August 17,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011.
In 8 months since the upgrade, shares are up 157%
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Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC (NYSE: MIC) closed yesterday @ $31.80. Stockdiagnostics upgraded MIC @ $23.79 (dividend adjusted) on September 5,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Since the upgrade 8 months ago shares have appreciated 47%
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Discovery Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA) closed yesterday @ $55.13. Stockdiagnostics upgraded DISCA @ $34.75 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Shares are up 58% in 9 months.
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Covidien, Inc. (NYSE: COV) closed yesterday @ $55.45. Stockdiagnostics upgraded COV @ $32.83 (dividend adjusted) on May 8,2009 after the company reported FY2009 2nd Quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2009. Shares are up 68% in 3 years since the upgrade.
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Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG) closed yesterday @ $92.04. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ARG @ $62.76 (dividend adjusted) on August 12,2011 after the company reported FY2012 1st quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Shares are up 46% in 9 months since the upgrade.
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Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPWM) closed yesterday @ $18.84. Stockdiagnostics upgraded CPWM @ $4.58 on June 9,2010 after the company reported FY2011 1st quarter financials for the period ending April 30,2010. Shares are up 311% in 2 years since the upgrade.
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Cray, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAY) closed yesterday @ $11.25. Stockdiagnostics upgraded CRAY @ $6.13 on August 3,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011.
Shares are up 83% in 9 months since the upgrade.
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Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) closed yesterday @ $43.81. Stockdiagnostics upgraded DIS @ $27.63 (dividend adjusted) on February 14,2005 after the company reported FY2005 1st quarter financials for the period ending December 31,2004. Since the upgrade 7 years ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 22% vs. DIS which has gained 58%.
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Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) closed yesterday @ $90.85. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ULTA on June 15,2009 after the company reported financials for their 1st quarter ending April 30,2009. Since the upgrade at $9.37, shares have appreciated nearly 869% in less than 3 years.

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (AMEX: AE) closed yesterday @ $59.89. Stockdiagnostics upgraded AE @ $28.19 (dividend adjusted) on March 31,2011 after the company reported FY2010 4th quarter for the period ending December 31,2010. Shares are up 112% in 14 months since the upgrade.
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Memsic, Inc. (NASDAQ: MEMS) closed yesterday @ $4.54. Stockdiagnostics upgraded MEMS @ $2.48 on August 18,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Shares are up 83% in less than 9 months since the upgrade.
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May 3,2012
Easy Link Services International(NASDAQ:ESIC) closed yesterday @ $7.16 after announcing they will be taken over by Open Text Corp (NASDAQ: OTEX). Stockdiagnostics upgraded ESIC @ $1.80 on December 9,2009 after the company reported FY2010 1st quarter financials for the period ending October 31,2009. Since hte upgrade 29 months ago shares have appreciated 302%
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May 2,2012
Charming Shoppes, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHRS) closed up 23% on the day after the company announced they will be acquired for $7.35 by Ascena Retail Group (NASDAQ: ASNA). Stockdiagnsotics upgraded CHRS @ $4.18 on March 30,2011 after the company reported FY2011 4th quarter financials for the period ending January 31,2011. Since the upgrade 15 months ago, shares are up 75%.
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Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWWW) closed up 19% today @$15.39. Stockdiagnostics upgraded WWWW @$5.58 on June 17,2009 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2009. In 3 years since the upgrade, shares have appreciated 175%
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Stratasys, Inc. (NASADQ: SSYS) closed yesterday @ $48.74. Stockdiagnostics upgraded SSYS @ $25.95 on August 15,2011 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending June 30,2011. Since the upgrade 9 months ago shares are up 87%.
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
(NASDAQ: ISRG) closed yesterday near an all time (12 year) high
@ $537.18. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ISRG to a "1" ranking on May 16,2005 @ $44 after the company reported 2nd quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2005. Since the upgrade 7 years ago, shares have appreciated over 1120%.
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Penford Corporation
(NASDAQ: PENX) closed yesterday @ $9.49. Stockdiagnostics upgraded PENX @ $5.55 on July 11,2011 after the company reported FY2011 3rd quarter financials for the period ending May 31,2011. Since the upgrade 10 months ago shares are up 71%.

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Ross Stores, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ROST) closed yesterday near an all time (26 year) high @ $62.21. Stockdiagnostics upgraded ROST @ $18.03 on June 23,2008 (adjusted for 14 quarterly dividends and a 2:1 stock split) after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending April 30,2008. Since the upgrade less than 4 years ago shares have appreciated 245% vs. the S&P500 index which is up less than 1% over the same period.




 Priceline.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLN) closed yesterday @ $657.68. Stockdiagnostics upgraded PCLN @ $23.48 on May 13,2004 after the company reported 1st quarter financials for the period ending March 31,2004.