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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2015

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	+92.35	18,209.19	+0.51%	Volume	699,790,960	-3%	Volume	1,707,370,770	+4%
NASDAQ	+7.15	4,968.12	+0.14%	Advancers	1,917	60%	Advancers	1,610	55%
S&P 500	+5.82	2,115.48	+0.28%	Decliners	1,176	37%	Decliners	1,189	41%
Russell 2000	+2.15	1,233.98	+0.17%	52 Wk Highs	194		52 Wk Highs	152
S&P 600	+1.77	711.17	+0.25%	52 Wk Lows	13		52 Wk Lows	30

Breadth Positive as Major Averages Rallied Again
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Stocks finished higher on Tuesday. The S&P 500 advanced 5 points to 2,115. The NASDAQ added 7 points to 4,968. Volume totals for the session were reported mixed, lighter than the prior session total on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Advancers led decliners by a 4-3 margin on the Nasdaq exchange and 3-2 on the NYSE. There were 97 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 91 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 8 of the 14 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 Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to a new all-time high as it climbed 92 points to 18,209.

The major averages erased earlier losses as Fed Chair Janet Yellen hinted in her Congressional testimony that rate hikes may be coming after mid-year. On the economic front, a measure of home prices for December and sentiment in the services sector for February both exceeded estimates. Meanwhile, consumer confidence and manufacturing in the Richmond Fed’s region both failed to meet projections this month.

Nine of the 10 sectors in the S&P 500 were in positive territory. Utilities jumped as investors speculated delayed rate increases left time to take advantage of the relatively higher yield. Consumer discretionary stocks also rose, attributed to strong earnings releases. Home Depot (HD +4%) and Comcast (CMCSA +1.7%). In financials, JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM +2.5%) after reporting revenue gains had a "strong start" to the year.

Treasury yields tumbled after Yellen's testimony. The 10-year note gained 23/32 to yield 1.98 and the long bond climbed 1.5 points to yield 2.59%. Amid a Treasury auction of 2-year notes, the security gained 3/32 to yield 0.55%.

Commodities were mostly lower with WTI erasing gains to lose 0.8% to $49.04/barrel. Gold lost 0.3% to $1196.90/ounce. In FOREX, the dollar lost 0.3% as the euro climbed 0.1% to $1.1342/EUR but the yen fell 0.1% to ¥118.90/USD.

The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.

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.

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Financial, Retail, Semiconductor and Networking Indexes Rose
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Gains in financial shares underpinned the major averages' rally as the Bank Index ($BKX +1.00%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.27%) both rose. The Networking Index ($NWX +0.74%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.33%) rallied while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.06%) finished lower. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.57%) eked out a modest gain. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.34%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.28%) both edged lower while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.44%) posted a modest gain.

Charts courtesy www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +0.57%) is perched at a new all-time high and it has been rallying sharply in February.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change
Oil Services	$OSX	200.43	-0.56	-0.28%	-4.95%
Integrated Oil	$XOI	1,393.89	+6.07	+0.44%	+3.39%
Semiconductor	$SOX	716.12	+9.42	+1.33%	+4.26%
Networking	$NWX	367.68	+2.71	+0.74%	+2.72%
Broker/Dealer	$XBD	184.33	+2.32	+1.27%	-0.17%
Retail	$RLX	1,117.00	+6.30	+0.57%	+8.16%
Gold & Silver	$XAU	73.98	-0.25	-0.34%	+7.56%
Bank	$BKX	72.82	+0.72	+1.00%	-1.94%
Biotech	$BTK	3,848.93	-41.15	-1.06%	+11.92%

Perched At High it Proposed a New Public Offering
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Actavis plc (ACT -$3.34 or -1.14% to $289.11) is perched at its 52-week high. Its color code was changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. It recently proposed a new public offering while perched at its all-time high. It 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 the fact-based investment system. The recent low ($262.00 on 2/02/15) defines important near-term support below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line where violations would raise more serious concerns. Like any stock, it is important to watch how it acts near its 50-day moving average line. It found prompt support near its 50 DMA line earlier. More damaging losses could trigger a technical sell signal.

The Medical - Generic Drugs industry group currently has a 97 Group Relative Strength Rating. Leadership from other issues in the group is a reassuring sign concerning the L criteria. The group had an 81 rating when it was shown in this FSU section on 12/29/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Formed New Base Above Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average". ACT was first highlighted in yellow in the 6/20/14 mid-day report (read here) with a pivot point based on its 2/26/14 high plus 10 cents. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has also been strong. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares has been on the rise, up from 1,219 in Sep '13 to 1,939 in Dec '14, and its Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days, reassuring signs concerning the I criteria.

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	$289.11	-3.34 -1.14%	$292.95	4,668,743 178.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,615,000	$296.77 -2.58%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 5:40:16 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high it proposed a new Public Offering. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the 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. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched At High it Proposed a New Public Offering - 2/24/2015 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$54.71	-0.61 -1.10%	$55.47	505,024 67.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 748,000	$59.31 -7.76%	2/11/2015	$56.02	PP = $59.41
								MB = $62.38
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:30:43 PM G - Holding its ground with volume totals cooling after volume-driven gains 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 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
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$70.12	-0.12 -0.17%	$70.83	1,086,935 67.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,620,000	$71.83 -2.38%	2/13/2015	$68.46	PP = $65.49
								MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:31:49 PM G - Pulled back today with near average volume 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 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	$57.70	+2.79 5.08%	$58.41	2,499,650 135.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,846,000	$63.20 -8.70%	1/7/2015	$54.96	PP = $58.10
								MB = $61.01
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:39:28 PM Y- Rebounded above its 50 DMA line today helping its outlook improve and its color code is changed to yellow. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $63 level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Triggered Sell Signal - 2/18/2015 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$57.41	+0.53 0.93%	$58.41	703,039 209.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 335,000	$57.56 -0.26%	2/5/2015	$51.39	PP = $52.99
								MB = $55.64
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 5:43:32 PM G - Hit a new 52-week high with today's small gain on above average volume, getting more extended from the prior base. 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 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$78.45	-0.39 -0.49%	$79.48	18,871,209 72.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 25,893,200	$82.17 -4.53%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47
								MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 5:46:32 PM G - Holding its ground perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with volume totals cooling since featured in the 2/20/15 mid-day report (read here). Faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $82 level. Rallied above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gain on 2/19/15 technically clearing a "double bottom" base. Relative Strength rating has slumped to 73, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates and its color code is changed to green. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Bullish Action While Tech Leader is Perched Near All-Time High - 2/20/2015 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	$199.70	-1.25 -0.62%	$200.80	625,542 3,127.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 20,000	$213.33 -6.39%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 1:06:16 PM Y - Volume totals have been cooling however gains since its "negative reversal" on 1/28/15 have lacked great volume conviction. 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 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
JLL - NYSE Jones Lang Lasalle Inc REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen	$163.20	-0.89 -0.54%	$164.48	328,562 103.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 316,000	$164.39 -0.72%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:35:23 PM G - Still wedging higher with volume totals lacking great conviction and its color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. 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 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
LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$264.26	+0.05 0.02%	$266.37	849,421 53.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,597,000	$274.19 -3.62%	2/6/2015	$269.83	PP = $243.35
								MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 5:41:29 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 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	$85.91	+1.41 1.67%	$85.93	2,250,357 74.32% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,028,000	$86.50 -0.68%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44
								MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:36:47 PM G - Still stubbornly holding its ground near its 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 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$138.61	+0.41 0.30%	$140.21	936,495 85.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,090,000	$143.50 -3.41%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:28:37 PM G - Reversed into the red after touching another new high today, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Reversed Into Red After Touching a New High - 2/23/2015 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc Computer Sftwr-Security	$48.45	+0.43 0.90%	$49.05	387,754 123.49% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 314,000	$49.42 -1.96%	2/6/2015	$42.24	PP = $40.84
								MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 5:48:28 PM G - Posted a 4th consecutive gain today, getting more extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $40-41 area and its 50 DMA line define the nearest chart support level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Dec '14 Earnings Report While Perched Near All-Time High - 2/9/2015 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
UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl	$24.55	+0.41 1.70%	$24.65	283,369 84.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 335,000	$28.43 -13.65%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31
								MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 2/23/2015 5:41:24 PM G - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. Fundamental concerns were raised as it recently 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 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	$202.00	+3.25 1.64%	$204.66	12,809,545 550.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,325,000	$200.76 0.62%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2015 1:34:16 PM G - Gapped up on the prior session for a considerable volume-driven gain hitting new all-time highs on news it plans to acquire Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP). It is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines the closest support to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Highs and Previously Noted Base - 2/12/2015 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

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