Below are some stocks that are demonstrating high relative price strength (outperforming other stocks), that are near or at their 52 week, or all-time high, along with growing sales and earnings.
China Sky One Medical (CSKI)
Engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of over-the-counter nutritional supplements and herb based pharmaceutical and medicinal products primarily in the People's Republic of China. Stock had heavy buying on Friday and broke out of an 8 day consolidation.
Telecommunication Systems (TSYS)*
Engages in the development and application of wireless data communications technology in the United States and internationally. Chart pattern is very bullish and could be ready to make a move higher. Friday had above average trading volume.
Asiainfo Holdings (ASIA)
Provides telecom software solutions and information technology (IT) security products, and services to telecommunications service providers in China. Chart shows a lot of overhanging supply at $13.00.
Quality Systems (QSII)
Aerovironment (AVAV)
Engages in the design, development, and production of unmanned aircraft systems and energy technologies for various industries and governmental agencies. Chart shows that the stock has two bearish reversal patterns above here. It has found support on its 50-day moving price average.
Gentiva Health (GTIV)
HMS Holdings Corp. (HMSY)*
Provides cost containment and payment accuracy services government-sponsored health and human services programs in the United States. It offers coordination of benefits, cost avoidance, and program integrity services. Chart shows overhanging supply of stock starting in December of 2007 to March 2008 which could be hindering it here. Last 3 quarters have seen accelerating sales and earnings.
Questcor Pharmaceuticals (QCOR)*
Focuses on developing and commercializing pharmaceutical drugs primarily in the United States. Chart shows that the stock recently declined and found buying support just above the 200-day moving average.
Cubist Pharmaceuticals (CBST)
Ensign Group (ENSG)*
Provides nursing and rehabilitative care services in California, Arizona, Texas, Washington, Utah, and Idaho.
NCI Inc. (NCIT)*
Provides information technology services and solutions. It engages in designing, implementing, maintaining, and upgrading secure information technology systems and networks.
Athenahealth Inc. (ATHN)
Thoratec (THOR)*
Manufactures circulatory support products for use by patients with heart failure. It operates in two segments, Cardiovascular and International Technidyne Corporation (ITC). Stock is acting well and may need to pause here.
Almost Family (AFAM)
Aecom (ACM)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)*
Provides emergency medical services in the United States. It operates in two segments, American Medical Response (AMR) and EmCare. Chart shows it is above the 50-day. Trading has been a little wide and loose but the market has also been volatile.
Life Partner Holdings (LPHI)
Vascular Solutions (VASC)*
Develops solutions to interventional cardiologists and radiologists in the United States and internationally. Chart shows that the stock has recovered off its lows but may need to pause here since there is overhanging supply of stock at $9.00.
Apollo Group (APOL)
DeVry (DV)*
Strayer Education (STRA)*
Female Health Company (FHC)*
Develops, manufactures, and distributes a consumer health care product, known as the FC Female Condom. Its product provides dual protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. The company also offers FC2, a second generation female condom. Chart shows very nice base on base going back to 2004. Stock recently broke out but has also been incredibly volatile. Found support on the 200-day moving average.
*The advisor and/or clients own shares of these stocks.