Helen of Troy Limited reported second-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings of 99 cents, up 2.1% from the year-ago level.

The average mid cap score is 54.79 this week, below the four week moving average score of 57.43. The average mid cap stock is trading -15.81% below its 52 week high, -0.40% below its 200 dma, has 7.77 days to cover held short, and is expected to post EPS growth of 19.07% next year.

The average mid cap score is 55.53, below the four week moving average score of 58.75. The average mid cap stock is trading -14.72% below its 52 week moving average, 0.88% above its 200 dma, has 7.77 days to cover held short, and is expected to post EPS growth of 19.10% next year.

The average mid cap score is 58.75, below the four week moving average score of 59.19. The average mid cap stock is trading -13.23% below its 52 week high, 2.62% above its 200 dma, has 7.79 days to cover held short, and is expected to post EPS growth of 19.12% next year.

The average mid cap stock score is 60.02, below the four week moving average score of 60.67. The average mid cap stock is trading -12.78% below its 52 week high, 3.24% above its 200 dma, has 7.79 days to cover held short, and is expected to grow EPS by 19.1% next year.

September E-mini S&Ps (ESU14 +0.30%) this morning are up +0.41% at a fresh record high and European stocks are up +1,24% at a 1-3/4 month high after Russia and Ukraine discussed steps toward a cease fire.