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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2022

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	-170.64	36,236.47	-0.47%	Volume	912,652,042	-12%	Volume	4,709,855,500	-6%
NASDAQ	-19.31	15,080.86	-0.13%	Advancers	1,836	56%	Advancers	2,160	48%
S&P 500	-4.53	4,696.05	-0.10%	Decliners	1,448	44%	Decliners	2,361	52%
Russell 2000	+12.37	2,206.37	+0.56%	52 Wk Highs	64		52 Wk Highs	90
S&P 600	+9.11	1,400.02	+0.65%	52 Wk Lows	185		52 Wk Lows	612

Broader Action was Mixed as Major Averages Fell
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
After swinging between gains and losses for much of the session, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow lost 170 points. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.1% on the heels of its worst one-day performance since February (-3.3%). The volume totals reported were lighter than the prior session on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There was a slightly positive bias on the NYSE but decliners led advancers by a narrow margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 49 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 55 on the prior session. New 52-week lows totals swelled and outnumbered shrinking new 52-week highs totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The market averages (M criteria) have an uptrend that is currently under pressure. New buying efforts are to be carefully made under the fact-based investment system's strict criteria.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is pulling back after hitting a new all-time high.

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as investors weighed economic data and assessed the likely path of monetary policy. Treasuries were mostly lower for a fourth consecutive day, with the yield on the 10-year note up four basis points (0.04%) to 1.73%, a peak not seen since last March.

Yesterday, stocks turned firmly lower after the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) December meeting minutes revealed policymakers contemplated a rate hike “sooner or at a faster pace” than originally anticipated. Additionally, some officials began discussing policy normalization in terms of potentially reducing the overall size of the central bank’s $8.8 trillion balance sheet “relatively soon.” Earlier today, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, a more hawkish policy maker and voter this year, noted that rate liftoff could come as soon as March.

On the data front, weekly initial jobless claims came in at 207,000, modestly rising from the prior week’s upwardly revised 200,000 figure. Separately, a report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) showed U.S. services sector growth decelerating more than expected in December, with the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) print dropping to 62.0 from November’s record high of 69.1.

Six of 11 S&P 500 sectors finished in negative territory, with Materials leading losses. Health Care also lagged with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA -2.89%) falling despite topping analyst earnings projections. Energy shares outperformed as WTI crude jumped 2.1% to $79.48/barrel.

Kenneth J. Gruneisen started out as a licensed stockbroker in August 1987, a couple of months prior to the historic stock market crash that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average down -22.6% in a single day. He has published daily fact-based fundamental and technical analysis on high-ranked stocks online for two decades. Through FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM, Kenneth provides educational articles, news, market commentary, and other information regarding proven investment systems that work in good times and bad.

Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only and are not necessarily those of Gruneisen Growth Corp. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Our firm, employees, and customers may effect transactions, including transactions contrary to any recommendation herein, or have positions in the securities mentioned herein or options with respect thereto. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities.

Financial, Energy, and Tech Indexes Rose
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The Bank Index ($BKX +3.25%) posted a solid gain and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.20%) also was a positive influence on the major averages. The tech sector had a positive bias while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.75%), Networking Index ($NWX +0.48%), and Biotech Index ($BTK +0.39%) each rose less than +1%. The Retail Index ($RLX -0.11%) ended slightly in the red. Commodity-linked groups were mixed as the Oil Services Index ($OSX +2.68%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +2.76%) both posted solid gains, meanwhile, the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -3.36%) suffered a larger loss.

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PICTURED: The Bank Index ($BKX +3.25%) matched its October high with Thursday's big gain. It found prompt support after undercutting its 200-day moving average (DMA) line in recent weeks and then rallied.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change
Oil Services	$OSX	59.54	+1.55	+2.68%	+12.94%
Integrated Oil	$XOI	1,282.31	+34.39	+2.76%	+8.84%
Semiconductor	$SOX	3,909.03	+29.17	+0.75%	-0.94%
Networking	$NWX	944.96	+4.52	+0.48%	-2.69%
Broker/Dealer	$XBD	495.02	+5.87	+1.20%	+1.68%
Retail	$RLX	4,145.71	-4.74	-0.11%	-1.91%
Gold & Silver	$XAU	123.38	-4.28	-3.36%	-6.85%
Bank	$BKX	143.28	+4.51	+3.25%	+8.37%
Biotech	$BTK	5,274.10	+20.33	+0.39%	-4.43%

Pullback Testing Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

D R Horton Inc (DHI -$1.57 or -1.52% to $101.50) saw higher trading volume behind today's 2nd consecutive loss while pulling back from near its all-time high. It showed stalling action since highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 5/10/21 high plus 10 cents in the 12/06/21 mid-day report. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($101.62) defines near-term support above the prior low ($99.24).

DHI was highlighted in the 12/06/21 mid-day report (read here) in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 5/10/21 high plus 10 cents. It was covered in greater detail that evening with an annotated graph under the headline, "Builder Built a Solid Base And Challenged Prior High".

It has an Earnings Per Share Rating of 98. Sep '21 earnings rose +68% on +27% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 8th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong.

The company hails from the Building - Residential/Commercial industry which is currently ranked 50th on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,834 in Dec '20 to 1,917 in Sep '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness Rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of B.

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Color Codes Explained :
Y - Better candidates highlighted by our staff of experts.
G - Previously featured in past reports as yellow but may no longer be buyable under the guidelines.

***Last / Change / Volume data in this table is the closing quote data***

Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Featured Date	Price Featured	Pivot Featured
								Max Buy
BLDR - NYSE Builders Firstsource Inc Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc	$82.46	+0.06 0.07%	$83.09	4,030,076 151.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,668,000	$86.48 -4.65%	8/12/2021	$52.38	PP = $54.09
								MB = $56.79
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 12:36:53 PM G - Consolidating near its all-time high, very extended from any sound base. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +308% on +140% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($73.13) and prior low ($72.60 on 12/20/21) define important near-term support to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at Record High After +52% Rally in 4 Months - 12/10/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
KFRC - NASDAQ Kforce Inc Comml Svcs-Staffing	$75.65	+0.98 1.31%	$76.37	83,398 72.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 115,000	$81.47 -7.14%	9/10/2021	$59.53	PP = $64.48
								MB = $67.70
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:24:56 PM G - Still consolidating just above its 50 DMA line ($74.30) and above the prior low ($71.05 on 12/14/21) which defines important near-term support to watch. Recently reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +8% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above its 50-Day Moving Average Line - 12/29/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
REGN - NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceutical DRUGS - Biotechnology	$598.44	+3.32 0.56%	$606.02	662,905 87.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 759,000	$686.62 -12.84%	12/13/2021	$647.95	PP = $686.72
								MB = $721.06
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:30:57 PM G - Color code is changed to green after slumping below its 50 DMA line ($635) and below the prior low with today's loss on higher volume triggering a technical sell signal. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near All-Time High With Little Resistance Remaining - 12/13/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
LLY - NYSE Eli Lilly & Co Medical-Diversified	$259.33	-1.32 -0.51%	$261.30	2,859,437 90.49% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,160,000	$283.91 -8.66%	12/16/2021	$279.28	PP = $275.97
								MB = $289.77
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:26:21 PM Y - Suffered a 5th consecutive loss today testing the recent low ($260) and its 50 DMA line ($260.21). More damaging losses would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Eli Lilly & Co Powered to New Highs With Volume - 12/16/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
CAMT - NASDAQ Camtek Ltd ELECTRONICS - Scientific and Technical Instrum	$43.80	+1.06 2.48%	$44.63	123,922 45.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 270,000	$49.60 -11.69%	11/9/2021	$45.43	PP = $46.11
								MB = $48.42
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:34:59 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line ($43.93) with today's 2nd consecutive loss raising concerns. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Closed Above 50-Day Average After Big Gain With Light Volume - 12/15/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Featured Date	Price Featured	Pivot Featured
								Max Buy
AMD - NASDAQ Advanced Micro Devices ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$136.23	+0.08 0.06%	$138.00	64,568,333 107.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 60,267,000	$164.46 -17.17%	10/27/2021	$124.91	PP = $122.59
								MB = $128.72
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:14:28 PM G - Today's 2nd consecutive big loss violated its 50 DMA line ($143.21) triggering a technical sell signal. Prior low ($130.60) defines the next important chart support level to watch. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +78% on +54% sales revenues versus the year ago period. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Triggered Technical Sell Signal - 1/5/2022 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
UMC - NYSE United Microelectrnc Adr ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir	$11.51	+0.37 3.32%	$11.52	9,538,216 124.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 7,633,000	$12.68 -9.23%	12/1/2021	$12.60	PP = $12.72
								MB = $13.36
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 5:24:45 PM Y - Managed a "positive reversal" today after retesting support near its 50 DMA line ($11.36). More damaging losses would raise concerns. A gain and solid close above the pivot point may help clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +100% on +30% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Testing Support and Perched Not Far From Prior Highs - 1/4/2022 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
ENTG - NASDAQ Entegris Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment and Mate	$134.97	+2.88 2.18%	$135.36	1,115,304 94.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,185,000	$158.00 -14.58%	8/4/2021	$125.33	PP = $126.51
								MB = $132.84
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:23:51 PM G - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($144.21) with a big loss today on higher volume. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong after it recently reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +37% on +20% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Still Below 50-Day Moving Average - 1/3/2022 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
DHR - NYSE Danaher Corp Medical-Diversified	$303.92	-1.38 -0.45%	$306.30	1,961,075 74.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,650,000	$333.96 -9.00%	12/16/2021	$321.36	PP = $334.06
								MB = $350.76
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 5:17:42 PM G - Color code is changed to green after slumping below its 50 DMA line ($313.09) during a streak of 4 consecutive losses after it was perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited base on its 9/10/21 high plus 10 cents in the 12/16/21 mid-day report. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Subsequent gains above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near Prior Highs Above 50-Day Moving Average - 12/17/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
SKY - NYSE Skyline Champion Corp Bldg-Mobile/Mfg andamp; RV	$75.14	+1.56 2.12%	$76.08	414,567 81.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 511,000	$85.92 -12.55%	11/3/2021	$72.19	PP = $66.92
								MB = $70.27
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:17:57 PM G - Big loss today on higher (near average) volume violated its 50 DMA line ($76) again raising concerns. Prior low ($68.54) defines the next important support level. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back From All-Time High After Recent Rally - 12/14/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Featured Date	Price Featured	Pivot Featured
								Max Buy
DHI - NYSE D R Horton Inc MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction	$101.50	-1.57 -1.52%	$102.83	3,839,288 133.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,867,000	$110.45 -8.10%	12/6/2021	$104.40	PP = $106.99
								MB = $112.34
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 5:14:40 PM Y - Volume was above average behind today's 2nd consecutive loss while testing support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($100.62). Showed stalling action since highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 5/10/21 high plus 10 cents in the 12/06/21 mid-day report. Reported Sep '21 earnings +68% on +27% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 8th strong quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Testing Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 1/6/2022 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
TITN - NASDAQ Titan Machinery Inc SPECIALTY RETAIL	$34.14	+0.24 0.71%	$34.33	112,186 62.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 180,000	$38.58 -11.51%	11/23/2021	$36.22	PP = $35.34
								MB = $37.11
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:21:37 PM G - Pulled back today with lighter volume, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($32.52). It has not formed a sound base and faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $38 level. Reported Oct '21 quarterly earnings +81% on +26% sales revenues over the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Found Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 12/31/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
CLFD - NASDAQ Clearfield Inc TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment	$76.49	-1.12 -1.44%	$77.78	173,612 107.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 162,000	$86.71 -11.79%	12/16/2021	$72.76	PP = $72.10
								MB = $75.71
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:32:45 PM G - Suffered another volume-driven loss today. Very extended from the prior base, and the prior high ($72) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($67.85). Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +141% on +66% sales revenues above the year ago period. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Negative Reversal After Hitting a New All Time High - 12/30/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
ODFL - NASDAQ Old Dominion Fght Line TRANSPORTATION - Trucking	$342.19	-0.09 -0.03%	$343.51	734,465 118.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 621,000	$373.58 -8.40%	12/7/2021	$365.61	PP = $364.17
								MB = $382.38
Most Recent Note - 1/5/2022 8:28:24 PM G - Color code is changed to green after slumping below its 50 DMA line ($351) with another volume-driven loss. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Faces very little near term resistance up to the $373 level.. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All Time High After Tight Consolidation Several Weeks - 12/7/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
POOL - NASDAQ Pool Corp WHOLESALE - Basic Materials Wholesale	$520.52	-8.86 -1.67%	$532.76	277,262 113.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 244,000	$582.27 -10.61%	12/27/2021	$555.44	PP = $582.37
								MB = $611.49
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 5:23:09 PM G - Color code is changed to green after slumping below its 50 DMA line ($548) during a 4 session losing streak. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new technical buy signal. Reported strong Sep '21 quarterly results. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base After Finding Prompt Support at 50 DMA - 12/27/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (% 50 day avg vol)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Featured Date	Price Featured	Pivot Featured
								Max Buy
SMPL - NASDAQ Simply Good Foods Co Food-Confectionery	$38.98	+0.09 0.23%	$40.70	954,054 210.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 454,000	$43.17 -9.71%	12/22/2021	$40.04	PP = $41.45
								MB = $43.52
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 12:57:47 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while showing resilience today after an abrupt retreat with above average volume. The prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line ($39.28) helped its outlook to improve. Prior lows define important near-term support below its 50 DMA line. Reported Nov '21 quarterly earnings +48% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed New 5-Week Base and Perched Near Pivot Point - 12/22/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
AVTR - NYSE Avantor Inc Medical-Research Eqp/Svc	$37.67	-0.21 -0.55%	$38.30	4,224,298 111.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,801,200	$44.37 -15.10%	12/27/2021	$41.96	PP = $44.47
								MB = $46.69
Most Recent Note - 1/6/2022 5:20:53 PM G - Color code is changed to green after slumping below its 50 DMA line ($39.48) and testing its 200 DMA line ($36.79) with today's 4th consecutive loss. Prior lows in the high $36 area define important near-term support. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported Sep '21 quarterly earnings +46% above the year ago period. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounding With Volume-Driven Gains - 12/21/2021 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I

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