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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2018
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -10.33 25,792.86 -0.04% Volume 1,094,940,990 +25% Volume 2,377,702,900 +20%
NASDAQ -37.37 7,223.69 -0.51% Advancers 978 33% Advancers 838 35%
S&P 500 -9.82 2,776.42 -0.35% Decliners 1,966 67% Decliners 1,533 65%
Russell 2000 -19.00 1,572.97 -1.19% 52 Wk Highs 412   52 Wk Highs 435  
S&P 600 -9.05 960.12 -0.93% 52 Wk Lows 55   52 Wk Lows 37  

Major Indices Ended Lower After Negative Reversals

Stocks ended a choppy session lower Tuesday. The Dow gave back a 283 gain to finish down 10 points to 25792. The S&P 500 lost 9 points to 2776. The Nasdaq Composite was down 37 points to 7223. Volume totals reported were higher than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Decliners led advancers by a 2-1 margin on the NYSE and nearly 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership expanded as there were 153 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 141 on the prior session. Of the 153 hitting new highs only 50 stocks finished the session with a gain, but most had "negative reversals" and ended the day lower. New 52-week highs totals expanded considerably as they solidly outnumbered new 52-week lows totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. ThFeatured Stocks Page provides the latest analysis on noteworthy high-ranked leaders.
 
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index had a "negative reversal" after hitting a new record high on Tuesday.  The major averages (M criteria) are in a confirmed uptrend.  Investors should only consider stocks meeting all key criteria of the fact-based investment system as they trigger technical buy signals.

The major averages fell from their record levels amid renewed concerns on Capitol Hill as lawmakers began negotiations on a new spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown Friday. On the data front, the lone scheduled report today revealed manufacturing activity in the Fed’s New York district was down in January from the month prior but continues to suggest solid growth.

Healthcare was a notable outperformer as UnitedHealth (UNH +1.86%) after the insurer posted earnings above consensus estimates. Merck (MRK +5.81%) rose on positive commentary surrounding recent clinical trials for two chemotherapy drugs. In Financials, Citigroup (C +0.35%) edged higher after profits topped analyst estimates. Athletic apparel makers provided a headwind to the market led by Under Armour (UA -11.74%) and Nike (NKE -1.93%). General Electric (GE -2.93%) also underperformed, falling after it announced a $6.2 billion charge to shore up its insurance portfolio.

Treasuries were mixed on the session, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note flat at 2.54%. In commodities, NYMEX WTI crude lost 0.7% to $63.86/barrel. COMEX gold was up 0.3% to $1339.40/ounce amid a weaker dollar.

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.


Gold & Silver Index Rose; Many Groups Erased Early Gains

The Retail Index ($RLX -0.44%), Bank Index ($BKX -0.40%), and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.53%) each erased early gains and ended the session with losses on TuesdayThe tech sector was dragged lower by the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -2.19%), and the Networking Index ($NWX -0.49%) suffered a small loss, meanwhile the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.29%) edged higher. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.30%) rose while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.37%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -2.13%) both lost ground 

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PICTURED: The Biotechnology Index ($BTK -2.19%) had a negative reversal after hitting a new record high.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  160.68 -3.49 -2.13% +7.44%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,411.25 -19.59 -1.37% +5.67%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,325.97 +3.87 +0.29% +5.82%
Networking $NWX  511.07 -2.52 -0.49% +4.19%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  279.72 -1.48 -0.53% +5.46%
Retail $RLX  1,879.21 -8.29 -0.44% +8.39%
Gold & Silver $XAU  90.27 +1.16 +1.30% +5.86%
Bank $BKX  112.60 -0.45 -0.40% +5.52%
Biotech $BTK  4,391.55 -98.20 -2.19% +4.01%


Close in Session's Lower Third a Sign of Distributional Pressure

Weibo Corp Cl (WB +$1.75 or +1.44% to $123.19) was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 1/08/18 high after an 8-week cup-with-handle base. The gain was backed by +60% above average volume and it closed above the pivot point, clinching a technical buy signal. It ended in the lower third of its intra-day range, however, a sign of distributional pressure while the broader market also reversed markedly on the session.

WB was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/08/18 high after an 8-week cup-with-handle base. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history for this China-based Internet - Content firm remains a concern. See the latest FSU analysis and a new annotated graph.

Recently it reported earnings +113% on +81% sales revenues for the Sep '17 quarter, continuing its strong quarterly earnings track record marked by sales revenues acceleration. Sales revenues rose from the year ago periods by +24%, +36%, +42%, +43%, +67%, +72%, and +81% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '16, Mar, Jun, and Sep '17 quarters, respectively. The limited annual earnings (A criteria) history for this China-based Internet - Content firm remains a concern. Weibo completed its $17 IPO in April 2014, and in FY '14 and prior years it reported losses .

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 312 in Mar '17 to 502 in Dec '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of A but a Sponsorship rating of E.

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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
THO - NYSE
Thor Industries Inc
AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles  
$152.48 -4.02
-2.57%

$158.19

593,561
99.42% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 597,000
$159.17
-4.20%
12/19/2017 $153.92 PP = $156.96
MB = $164.81
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:13:56 PM
Y - Touched a new high today, but rather than rally it reversed into the red and ended the session with a loss on higher (near average) volume. Holding its ground in a tight range for the past 7 weeks. It has not yet produced gains above the pivot point backed by at least the +40% above average volume needed to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($145.74) defines near-term support to watch above prior highs in the $138 area. Fundamentals remain very strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground in Tight Range Near High - 12/27/2017
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ROG - NYSE
Rogers Corp
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber and Plastics  
$173.29 +1.68
0.98%

$176.54

130,608
68.38% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 191,000
$184.00
-5.82%
12/29/2017 $162.92 PP = $168.17
MB = $176.58
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:19:50 PM
Y - Posted a gain with light volume today for its 2nd best close ever, consolidating after triggering a technical buy signal last week. Raised concerns after a big "negative reversal" at a new all-time high on 1/03/18. 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 their purchase price.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near Prior High After 3rd Strong Quarterly Earnings - 12/29/2017
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AVGO - NASDAQ
Avago Technologies Ltd
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line  
$263.25 -1.04
-0.39%

$267.00

3,273,371
99.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,301,500
$285.68
-7.85%
1/5/2018 $271.62 PP = $285.78
MB = $300.07
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:16:30 PM
G - Color code is changed to green as its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 75, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Also sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($267.10) this week. The recent low ($254.20 on 12/06/17) defines important support below its short-term average. Damaging violations would raise greater concerns. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Pivot Point Cited After Rebound Above 50-Day Moving Average - 1/5/2018
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TPL - NYSE
Texas Pacific Land Trust
FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments  
$518.10 -9.95
-1.88%

$546.45

26,863
191.88% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 14,000
$544.93
-4.92%
12/21/2017 $419.50 PP = $435.09
MB = $456.84
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2018 12:36:05 PM
G - Hovering near its all-time high after getting very extended from the prior base with a streak of 4 consecutive gains backed by above average volume. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above the prior high or pivot point. Prior highs in the $434 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Real Estate Trust Perched Within Striking Distance of Prior High - 12/21/2017
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YY - NASDAQ
YY Inc
INTERNET - Internet Service Providers  
$131.21 -4.02
-2.97%

$141.95

1,924,726
132.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,458,000
$135.46
-3.14%
12/29/2017 $113.06 PP = $123.58
MB = $129.76
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2018 3:47:59 PM
G - On track for a loss today after a "negative reversal" following early gains hitting new all-time highs. Consolidating above its "max buy" level. Gain on prior session backed by only +22% above average volume. Gains above the pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to meet the guidelines for a proper technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($110) defines support above the recent low ($98.50 on 12/06/17). This China-based Internet - Content firm's fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Touched a New High But Ended Below New Pivot Point Cited - 1/4/2018
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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
HTHT - NASDAQ
China Lodging Group Ads
LEISURE - Lodging  
$147.35 -7.69
-4.96%

$153.04

925,614
140.67% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 658,000
$159.35
-7.53%
12/22/2017 $138.07 PP = $142.90
MB = $150.05
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2018 3:43:38 PM
Y - Encountering distributional pressure with today's big loss on above average volume. Color code is changed to yellow after retreating below its "max buy" level. Important near term chart support is defined by the prior high $142.80.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sales Revenues Growth Rate Shows Acceleration - 12/22/2017
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PATK - NASDAQ
Patrick Industries Inc
Bldg-Mobile/Mfg and RV  
$66.70 -1.05
-1.55%

$69.65

148,329
104.46% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 142,000
$71.13
-6.22%
10/26/2017 $90.90 PP = $87.90
MB = $92.30
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:31:21 PM
G - Extended from any sound base, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($64.62) and prior highs in the $64 area defining near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong. Shares split 3/2 effective 12/11/17, so do not be confused by the impact on the share prices. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulled Back From Record High With Higher Volume - 1/10/2018
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ESNT - NYSE
Essent Group Ltd
Finance-MrtgandRel Svc  
$47.78 -0.30
-0.62%

$48.57

625,685
73.35% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 853,000
$48.52
-1.53%
10/9/2017 $39.75 PP = $41.54
MB = $43.62
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:21:39 PM
G - extended from any sound base, it hit a new all-time high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Recent lows in the $43.00 area define important support where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near High After Brief Consolidation Below 50 DMA Line - 1/9/2018
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FIVE - NASDAQ
Five Below Inc
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$66.77 -0.16
-0.24%

$68.41

796,159
69.17% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,151,000
$73.55
-9.22%
1/2/2018 $69.16 PP = $68.99
MB = $72.44
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:29:19 PM
Y - Recent low ($64.73 on 1/10/18) defines important near term support above its 50 DMA line ($63.46) while consolidating. Weak action on 1/08/18 negated a recent breakout from an advanced "3 weeks tight" base. Fundamentals remain very strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Retail - Discount & Variety Firm Has Strong Fundamentals - 12/19/2017
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OLED - NASDAQ
Universal Display Corp
Elec-Misc Products  
$198.40 +1.80
0.92%

$201.50

954,721
98.93% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 965,000
$203.30
-2.41%
1/8/2018 $191.68 PP = $192.85
MB = $202.49
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:10:19 PM
Y - Stubbornly holding its ground since its gain on 1/08/18 triggered a convincing new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Recently found support above its 50 DMA line ($175.93). Subsequent losses leading to a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Fundamentals remain very strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technical Breakout With Volume-Driven Gain For New High - 1/8/2018
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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
ANET - NYSE
Arista Networks Inc
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment  
$252.77 -6.26
-2.42%

$262.84

879,008
95.75% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 918,000
$262.84
-3.83%
1/8/2018 $248.88 PP = $245.75
MB = $258.04
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2018 6:37:32 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow after pulling back below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $245 area define initial support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountering Distributional Pressure After Wedging Near Prior High - 1/2/2018
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PAYC - NYSE
Paycom Software Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software  
$86.95 -1.80
-2.03%

$90.92

914,795
159.09% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 575,000
$89.37
-2.71%
1/12/2018 $87.93 PP = $86.20
MB = $90.51
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2018 6:39:48 PM
Y - There was a "negative reversal" today for a loss with above average volume after hitting a new all-time high. Prior highs near $86 define initial support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Strong With Big Gain on +118% Above Average Volume - 1/12/2018
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GRUB - NYSE
Grubhub Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$69.84 -0.77
-1.09%

$71.51

1,342,621
112.73% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,191,000
$74.81
-6.64%
6/21/2017 $47.33 PP = $46.94
MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 6:58:09 PM
G - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($68.06) this week and rose further today on higher volume helping its outlook improve. Subsequent losses undercutting the latest low ($66.28) would raise greater concerns. See the latest FSU for additional details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Prompt Rebound Above 50-Day Moving Average Helped Outlook - 1/11/2018
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IBP - NYSE
Installed Building Prod
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$72.40 -0.60
-0.82%

$74.55

304,008
153.54% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 198,000
$79.40
-8.82%
12/26/2017 $75.00 PP = $79.50
MB = $83.48
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:24:31 PM
Y - Consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($71.83). Volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Subsequent losses leading to violations of the 50 DMA line or recent low ($68.30 on 12/13/17) may trigger technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain very strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Building on an Advanced Ascending Base Pattern - 12/26/2017
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OLLI - NASDAQ
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$54.65 -0.85
-1.53%

$56.10

676,200
116.19% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 582,000
$56.65
-3.53%
11/21/2017 $46.78 PP = $47.00
MB = $49.35
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:01:19 PM
G - Hit another new high with today's gain backed by +20% above average volume, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($48.88) defines important near-term support above prior highs in the $46 area. Fundamentals remain very strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Latest Base and Perched Near Record High - 12/20/2017
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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
WB - NASDAQ
Weibo Corp Cl A Ads
INTERNET - Content  
$123.19 +1.75
1.44%

$128.37

3,013,128
159.59% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,888,000
$123.00
0.15%
1/16/2018 $126.33 PP = $122.21
MB = $128.32
Most Recent Note - 1/16/2018 5:55:18 PM
Y - Ended in the lower third of its intra-day range today, a sign of distributional pressure, yet the gain was backed by +60% above average volume and it closed above the pivot point, clinching a technical buy signal. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/08/18 high after an 8-week cup-with-handle base. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history for this China-based Internet - Content firm remains a concern. See the latest FSU analysis and a new annotated graph.

>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Close in Session's Lower Third a Sign of Distributional Pressure - 1/16/2018
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HLI - NYSE
Houlihan Lokey Inc Cl A
Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs  
$50.14 -0.11
-0.22%

$51.45

248,603
128.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 194,000
$50.71
-1.12%
1/3/2018 $45.88 PP = $47.09
MB = $49.44
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2018 7:07:14 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" with +54% above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line ($44.55) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. On 10/26/17 it completed a Secondary Offering. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Tight Weekly Closes Formed Advanced Base Pattern - 1/3/2018
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