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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2015
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -44.08 17,985.77 -0.24% Volume 676,967,040 -5% Volume 1,486,400,720 -5%
NASDAQ +18.34 4,924.70 +0.37% Advancers 1,465 46% Advancers 1,456 51%
S&P 500 -2.23 2,097.45 -0.11% Decliners 1,586 50% Decliners 1,276 45%
Russell 2000 -0.04 1,227.91 -0.00% 52 Wk Highs 154   52 Wk Highs 132  
S&P 600 -0.77 707.27 -0.11% 52 Wk Lows 13   52 Wk Lows 25  

Breadth Even as Major Averages Ended Session Mixed

Stocks finished mixed on Thursday. The Dow was down 44 points to 17,985. The S&P 500 was 2 points lower at 2,097. The NASDAQ advanced 18 points to 4,924. Volume totals for the session were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was mixed with a slightly negative bias on the NYSE and a slightly positive bias on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership improved as there were 85 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, up from the prior session total of 62 stocks. New 52-week highs expanded and easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 9 of the 13 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, ongoing gains for the major averages have established a confirmed uptrend with a healthy crop of stocks hitting new highs.  New buying efforts should only be made in stocks meeting all of the fundamental and technical guidelines the fact-based investment system.

 

PICTURED: The S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index has recently wedged into new all-time high territory, with gains lacking great volume conviction. The move into new high ground looks much like the S&P 600 Small cap Index shown in the previous  report (read here).

The major averages experienced a choppy session as investors monitored Greece’s attempt to renegotiate its loan agreement with Eurozone creditors. Stocks pared losses as oil rebounded from a decline below $50/barrel even after a report showed U.S. inventories rose more than expected. On the economic front, weekly jobless claims unexpectedly decreased to 283,000 from 304,000. Separate reports revealed manufacturing activity in the Fed's Philadelphia region slowed in February while an index of leading indicators increased +0.2% in January.

In earnings news, Priceline (PCLN +8.46%) as results topped consensus estimates. Wal-Mart (WMT -3.21%) following its reduced full-year forecast. Tech was the best performing on the session. Facebook (FB +3.53%) to contribute the most to the group’s advance. Utilities were the worst performing with Duke Energy (DUK -2.22%). In M&A news, Ball Corp (BLL -4.29%) fell after agreeing to buy U.K. rival Rexam Plc (REXMY +2.27%) for $6.8 billion.

Treasuries retreated amid speculation Fed Chair Janet Yellen may provide insight on interest rate policy during her Congressional testimony next week. Benchmark 10-year notes were down 10/32 to yield 2.12%. In commodities, NYMEX WTI crude finished off -1.7% to $51.24/barrel. COMEX gold rose +0.4% to $1,205.00/ounce.

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Retail and Tech Gains Offset by Other Group Losses

The Retail Index ($RLX +0.61%) posted a modest gain and helped the major averages along with modest gains from the tech sector. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.26%), Networking Index ($NWX +0.27%), and the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.54%) posted unanimous gains but each rose less than +1% on the session. The Bank Index ($BKX -0.17%) and Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.07%) finished mixed and little changed. Commodity-linked groups fell as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.34%) was a standout decliner and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.94%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.23%) both lost ground.

Charts courtesy www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.26%) is perched at all-time highs.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  206.46 -0.47 -0.23% -2.09%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,391.41 -13.21 -0.94% +3.21%
Semiconductor $SOX  706.96 +1.80 +0.26% +2.92%
Networking $NWX  367.24 +0.99 +0.27% +2.60%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  181.32 +0.12 +0.07% -1.80%
Retail $RLX  1,101.19 +6.70 +0.61% +6.63%
Gold & Silver $XAU  74.68 -1.79 -2.34% +8.58%
Bank $BKX  71.76 -0.12 -0.17% -3.37%
Biotech $BTK  3,805.35 +20.42 +0.54% +10.65%


Abrupt Pullback as Fundamental Concerns Were Raised

United Insurance Holding (UIHC -$3.02 or -11.86% to $22.44) violated its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and triggered a technical sell signal. Today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss was noted as action indicative of distributional pressure. It reported earnings +22% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns.

UIHC traded up as much as +30.63% since first 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). It was last shown in this FSU section on 1/29/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Extended After Tallying More Volume-Driven Gains". 

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 174 in Dec  '14. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 still hints that its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. Still, disciplined investors might consider looking for a fresh buy candidate without flaws developing with respect to the fact-based investment system's guidelines.


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  
$289.44 +5.44
1.92%

$291.23

5,164,076
204.76% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,522,000
$289.68
-0.08%
12/29/2014 $260.22 PP = $272.85
MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 2/19/2015 12:20:43 PM
G - Perched at its 52-week high today and its color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. Reported better than expected Dec '14 earnings and gave encouraging guidance, however the +23% earnings increase was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of then fact-based investment system. Recent low ($262.00 on 2/02/15) defines important near-term support below its 50 DMA line where violations would raise more serious concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 2/2/2015
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AFSI - NASDAQ
Amtrust Financial Svcs
INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance  
$55.43 +0.19
0.34%

$55.97

435,609
53.78% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 810,000
$59.31
-6.54%
2/11/2015 $56.02 PP = $59.41
MB = $62.38
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 1:58:02 PM
G - Recent volume-driven gain above its 50 DMA line helped its technical stance and outlook improve. Fundamental concerns were raised by earnings for the Dec '14 quarter reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Financial Firms Dec '14 Earnings Raised Fundamental Concerns - 2/11/2015
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AKAM - NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services  
$71.56 +1.27
1.81%

$71.72

1,903,642
119.65% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,591,000
$70.86
0.99%
2/13/2015 $68.46 PP = $65.49
MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 12:09:37 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after getting extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $65 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hitting New Highs With Four Consecutive Volume-Driven Gains - 2/13/2015
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AMBA - NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized  
$51.37 -0.31
-0.60%

$52.27

875,475
43.60% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,008,000
$63.20
-18.72%
1/7/2015 $54.96 PP = $58.10
MB = $61.01
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 7:33:10 PM
G - Recent violation of its 50 DMA line triggered a technical sell signal. A rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve, however that important short-term average may act as resistance. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Triggered Sell Signal - 2/18/2015
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EPAM - NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service  
$55.90 +2.64
4.96%

$56.75

409,426
115.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 355,000
$56.50
-1.06%
2/5/2015 $51.39 PP = $52.99
MB = $55.64
Most Recent Note - 2/19/2015 3:18:59 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level and hitting another new 52-week high. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Due to report Dec '14 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25th.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Pivot Point Cited While Rebounding Near Prior Highs - 2/5/2015
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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
ILMN - NASDAQ
Illumina Inc
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$202.34 +3.72
1.87%

$202.61

1,099,449
87.82% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,252,000
$213.33
-5.15%
12/30/2014 $186.26 PP = $196.00
MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 1:59:51 PM
Y - Gains since its "negative reversal" on 1/28/15 have lacked volume. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following "Negative Reversal Gains Have Lacked Volume - 2/10/2015
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JLL - NYSE
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc
REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen  
$161.48 -1.00
-0.62%

$162.87

206,429
65.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 315,000
$162.96
-0.91%
2/3/2015 $156.95 PP = $154.66
MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 2:01:53 PM
Y - Holding its ground and wedging higher with volume totals lacking great conviction. Prior highs in the $154 area and its 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Big Volume-Driven Gain For New Highs - 2/4/2015
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LNKD - NYSE
Linkedin Corp Class A
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers  
$266.34 -0.57
-0.21%

$268.32

973,977
60.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,621,000
$274.19
-2.86%
2/6/2015 $269.83 PP = $243.35
MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 12:21:06 PM
G - Still stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling, extended from prior highs following the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks and may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakaway Gap Cleared All Resistance Due to Overhead Supply - 2/6/2015
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NXPI - NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line  
$85.67 +0.31
0.36%

$85.69

2,163,159
70.81% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,055,000
$86.50
-0.96%
1/5/2015 $76.43 PP = $78.44
MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 2:05:21 PM
G - Hovering near its new all-time high (N criteria) with volume totals cooling after rallying above its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High, Extended From Prior base - 2/17/2015
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PANW - NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$137.91 +1.03
0.75%

$139.18

801,847
73.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,090,000
$138.32
-0.30%
7/30/2014 $84.21 PP = $85.88
MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 2:07:14 PM
G - Hit another new high with today's 5th consecutive gain, and it is extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished With a Loss and Near Session Low After Chance at Best-Ever Close - 1/28/2015
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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
QLYS - NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$46.66 +1.26
2.78%

$46.72

579,358
191.84% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 302,000
$49.42
-5.58%
2/6/2015 $42.24 PP = $40.84
MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 2/19/2015 1:11:46 PM
G - There was a "negative reversal" on 2/17/15 after hitting a new 52-week high. Previously noted with caution - "Very extended from the prior base after a spurt of volume-driven gains, and prior highs in the $40-41 area define the nearest chart support level."
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Dec '14 Earnings Report While Perched Near All-Time High - 2/9/2015
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UIHC - NASDAQ
United Insurance Holding
Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl  
$22.44 -3.02
-11.86%

$26.50

1,377,037
444.21% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 310,000
$28.43
-21.07%
12/5/2014 $20.64 PP = $20.31
MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 2/19/2015 2:56:34 PM
G - Undercutting its 50 DMA line and raising concerns with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss, action indicative of distributional pressure. Reported earnings +22% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Abrupt Pullback as Fundamental Concerns Were Raised - 2/19/2015
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VRX - NYSE
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other  
$169.13 +0.71
0.42%

$169.62

1,088,990
55.48% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,963,000
$170.20
-0.63%
1/5/2015 $144.84 PP = $149.90
MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 2:12:11 PM
G - Poised for a best-ever close with today's gain backed by light volume, getting more extended from any sound base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Highs and Previously Noted Base - 2/12/2015
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