Object's anchor point not "sticking".

I'm using Flash CC and experiencing an issue with anchor points. I have Movie Objects on the stage and I usually can set their anchor point, create my keyframe, and then use classic tweens to rotate and animated based on where I placed my anchor. Upon trying to animate today, my anchor points weren't sticking when I adjusted them. It's been a couple weeks since I last used Flash to animate not sure if anchor points have somehow changed. But it is very frustrating that they aren't staying in place. Please help!
I'm using Win 8.1 on a Surface Pro (1st gen).
Thanks,
Ian

I was only getting it on my SurfacePro - tried it on my desktop (running Win 8.1) and it didn't show up again. I looked like a timeline adjustor that you would find in Premiere or After Effects. But it really wasn't breaking anything so I'll ignore it. I was able to capture my issue on video, and although I thought I had figured it out, it seems that there is still an issue with using anchor points and classic tweens. Take a look at the video if you have a chance:
http://youtu.be/FXCbDRkfinA
-Ian

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