The newspaper noted last Thursday's big +1.8% gain from the Nasdaq Composite Index with higher volume as a follow-through day.  Regarding the M criteria of the fact-based investment system, the better action suggested that new buying efforts may be carefully made again in stocks meeting all fundamental and technical guidelines.

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index traded in a 48 point range before closing down 5 points to 2,023. It erased early gains above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and ended with a loss, slumping near prior lows.

Treasuries ended the session little changed. The 10-year note was flat to yield 1.90% after $21 billion auction of the benchmark security drew below average demand. In commodities, NYMEX WTI crude rebounded after falling below $45/barrel to up +0.8% to $46.43. Gold futures edged -0.2% lower to $1,230.60/ounce.

Disciplined investors know that new buying efforts should only be made in stocks when all fundamental and technical guidelines are met. This should be done as the stock is breaking out of a sound base pattern. Historic studies have shown that odds are not as favorable for investors when buying stocks on pullbacks. 

The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -4.72%) was a standout decliner on Tuesday. The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.79%) led the tech sector while the Networking Index ($NWX +0.14%) inched higher, but the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.93%) lost ground on the session. The Bank Index ($BKX -0.69%) weighed on the major averages as it suffered a modest loss, meanwhile the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.10%) inched higher. The Retail Index ($RLX -0.33%) edged lower and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.15%) also ended slightly in the red.

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PICTURED: The 3-year chart of the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.52%) illustrates how it met resistance at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line when attempting to rebound in recent weeks.

United Insurance Holding (UIHC +$0.49 or +2.28% to $21.98) flashed a "negative reversal" after touching a new 52-week high on 1/02/15. Its recent consolidation is too short to be considered a sound base pattern. The prior highs and its 50-day moving average DMA line ($20.06) define near-term support to watch. It was last shown in this FSU section on 12/23/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Recent Streak of Gains Lacked Volume Conviction", as it rose above its "max buy" level. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from its purchase price.

UIHC was highlighted in yellow at $20.64 with pivot point cited based on its 11/05/14 high plus 10 cents in the 12/05/14 mid-day report (read here). Heavy volume behind gains for new highs indicated that meaningful institutional buying demand was lurking. It reported earnings +58% on +33% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been strong.

It completed a new Public Offering on 2/27/14. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 30 in Dec '13 to 173 in Dec '14, and its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.9 is also a reassuring sign is shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. 

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
ACT - NYSE Actavis plc Medical-Generic Drugs	$269.90	-2.38 -0.87%	$276.18	2,910,287 92.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,155,000	$275.75 -2.12%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2015 6:28:32 PM Y - Hit a new high today but with only average volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed New Base Above Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average - 12/29/2014 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$50.36	+0.11 0.22%	$51.25	758,787 74.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,013,000	$59.31 -15.09%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2015 6:30:58 PM G - Down today for a 3rd consecutive loss. Completed a new Public Offering and gapped down on 1/08/15 violating its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss that raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near Prior Highs - 12/24/2014 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$179.21	-4.15 -2.26%	$186.14	1,598,461 149.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,070,000	$203.30 -11.85%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:29:03 PM G - Down today with higher volume, slumping toward the recent low ($176.01 on 12/17/14) which defines an important near-term support level. Negated the prior technical breakout, and for its outlook to improve it needs gain above its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $203 level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Moving Average Acted as Resistance After Damaging Losses - 1/2/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$60.27	-1.63 -2.63%	$63.20	2,931,875 139.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,096,000	$62.90 -4.18%	1/7/2015	$54.96	PP = $58.10
								MB = $61.01
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:24:26 PM Y - Pulled back today after touching a new 52-week high following 5 consecutive volume-driven gains. The volume-driven gain above the pivot point on 1/07/15 triggered a technical buy signal, and more convincing strength returned to the broader market (M criteria) on 1/08/15. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Finish Triggered a Technical Buy Signal - 1/7/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
BIDU - NASDAQ Baidu Inc Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$219.60	-1.29 -0.58%	$224.50	2,876,152 94.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,054,000	$251.99 -12.85%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 1/9/2015 6:41:13 PM G - Rebounded near its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance. Recent lows in the $216-217 area define important near-term support where subsequent losses would raise more serious concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Lingering Below 50-Day Moving Average Line Hurts Outlook - 1/9/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$47.87	+0.12 0.25%	$49.34	339,415 83.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 406,000	$52.89 -9.49%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 1/8/2015 1:47:45 PM G - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Subsequent losses below its recent low close ($46.24 on 12/16/14) would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Halted Slide at 50-Day Moving Average - 12/31/2014 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$76.45	-0.27 -0.35%	$78.08	25,150,733 95.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,238,000	$82.17 -6.96%	12/22/2014	$81.79	PP = $81.26
								MB = $85.32
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2015 6:26:48 PM Y - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line with volume totals cooling. Resistance remains due to overhead supply up through the $82 level.Volume-driven gains above the pivot point are still needed to clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near 50-Day Average After Stalling at 52-Week High - 1/12/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$185.09	-5.01 -2.64%	$193.17	1,878,295 170.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,103,000	$199.48 -7.21%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:19:02 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss backed by above average volume triggering a technical sell signal and its color code is changed to green. Stalled after last week's rally from a "double bottom" base with volume-driven gains. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base And Fundamentals Remain Favorable - 12/30/2014 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$79.24	-1.11 -1.38%	$82.76	3,737,117 121.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,078,000	$81.29 -2.52%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44
								MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:22:05 PM Y - Hit a new 52-week high today but reversed into the red following 3 consecutive gains. After finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line, gains above the pivot point backed by +66% above average volume triggered a new technical buy signal on 1/09/15. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Little Resistance Remains Due to Overhead Supply - 1/5/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$124.75	-2.53 -1.99%	$128.59	1,138,420 80.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,406,000	$129.42 -3.61%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 1/8/2015 6:07:45 PM G - Posted a 2nd consecutive gain today with even lighter volume. Prior reports cautioned members - "It has not formed a sound base. The 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch below recent lows." See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Tech Firm Still Extended From Any Sound Base Pattern - 1/8/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
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
RH - NYSE Restoration Hardware Hld RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores	$93.45	-0.69 -0.73%	$97.76	809,659 89.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 908,000	$100.66 -7.16%	12/11/2014	$98.66	PP = $94.60
								MB = $99.33
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2015 6:33:55 PM Y - Still sputtering with volume totals cooling after recent losses negated the prior breakout and raised concerns. Its 50 DMA line defines the next support level to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs With Volume Totals Cooling - 12/26/2014 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl	$21.98	+0.49 2.28%	$22.44	436,600 204.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 213,000	$22.44 -2.05%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31
								MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:25:52 PM G - There was a "negative reversal" after touching a new 52-week high on 1/02/15 and it has not formed a sound base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($19.87) define near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidation Following "Negative Reversal" Not Considered a Sound Base - 1/13/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$158.04	+2.54 1.63%	$159.70	3,583,114 167.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,134,000	$156.60 0.92%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:31:10 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level today and hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with another volume-driven gain. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed a Big Cup-With-Handle Base Setup - 1/6/2015 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M