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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2015
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DOW |
-10.15 |
18,214.42 |
-0.06% |
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Volume |
703,118,150 |
+2% |
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Volume |
1,769,953,980 |
+3% |
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NASDAQ |
+20.75 |
4,987.89 |
+0.42% |
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Advancers |
1,390 |
44% |
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Advancers |
1,552 |
54% |
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S&P 500 |
-3.12 |
2,110.74 |
-0.15% |
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Decliners |
1,665 |
52% |
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Decliners |
1,233 |
43% |
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Russell 2000 |
+4.01 |
1,239.11 |
+0.32% |
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52 Wk Highs |
139 |
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52 Wk Highs |
156 |
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S&P 600 |
+2.09 |
712.84 |
+0.29% |
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52 Wk Lows |
20 |
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52 Wk Lows |
25 |
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Major Averages Ended Another Session Mixed and Little Changed
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The major averages again finished mixed on Thursday. The Dow lost 10 points to 18,214. The S&P 500 fell 3 points to 2,110. Volume totals for the session were reported higher than the prior session total on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Advancers led decliners by a 5-4 margin on the Nasdaq exchange but decliners led advancers by 8-7 on the NYSE. There were 78 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down from the prior session total of 92 stocks. New 52-week highs easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 11 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 NASDAQ gained 20 points to 4,987 hitting a new 2015 high.
The major averages fluctuated as a drop in crude outweighed positive earnings reports. WTI crude lost -3.9% to $49.01/brl, sending Exxon Mobil (XOM -1.06%) and Chevron (CVX -1.4%) lower. On the earnings front, salesforce.com (CRM +11.72%) surged and Kohl's (KSS +1.11%) edged higher after both topped earnings estimates. After a +23% M&A-induced rally Wednesday, Pharmacyclics (PCYC -1.14%) retreated.
On the economic data front, January's CPI figure fell -0.7%, but excluding energy it unexpectedly rose +0.2%. Meanwhile, January's durable goods figure advance +2.8% and a gauge of home prices in December climbed +0.8%. However, in the labor market, jobless claims for last week surprisingly increased 31,000 to 313,000.
Treasuries fell, pushing yields higher. The 10-year note lost 19/32 to yield 2.03%. Amid a $29 billion auction of seven-year notes, the security lost 16/32 to yield 1.85%.
Commodities were mixed. Similar to crude, natural gas tumbled -5.9% to $2.69/MMBtu after unexpected inventory increases. Meanwhile, gold advanced +0.6% to $1,208.60. In FOREX, the dollar jumped 0.9%, as the euro slid 1.5% to $1.1196/EUR and the yen lost 0.5% to ¥119.47/USD.
The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.
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Retail and Tech Groups Rose
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Financial shares were mixed as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.68%) rose but the Bank Index ($BKX -0.30%) fell. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.36%) was a positive influence on the major averages. The Networking Index ($NWX +0.36%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.66%) rose while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.13%) edged lower. The Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.77%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.08%) lost ground while the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.58%) posted a small gain.
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PICTURED: The Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.13%) is perched at all-time highs.
| Oil Services |
$OSX |
197.34 |
-3.55 |
-1.77% |
-6.42% |
| Integrated Oil |
$XOI |
1,382.09 |
-15.04 |
-1.08% |
+2.52% |
| Semiconductor |
$SOX |
716.67 |
+4.68 |
+0.66% |
+4.34% |
| Networking |
$NWX |
375.93 |
+1.33 |
+0.36% |
+5.03% |
| Broker/Dealer |
$XBD |
184.75 |
+1.25 |
+0.68% |
+0.06% |
| Retail |
$RLX |
1,121.45 |
+4.95 |
+0.44% |
+8.59% |
| Gold & Silver |
$XAU |
75.84 |
+0.44 |
+0.58% |
+10.26% |
| Bank |
$BKX |
72.63 |
-0.22 |
-0.30% |
-2.19% |
| Biotech |
$BTK |
3,914.12 |
-5.17 |
-0.13% |
+13.81% |
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Extended From Base Following Volume Driven Gains
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Epam Systems Inc (EPAM +$3.37 or +5.81% to $61.36) hit another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on above average volume. The recent action has the look of serious institutional buying demand, however, it is getting too extended from the prior base to be considered buyable under the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks.
The high-ranked Computer - Tech Services firm reported Dec '14 earnings +29% on +28% sales revenues. Its 5 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% guideline makes it a solid match concerning the C criteria. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong. EPAM was last shown in this FSU section on 2/05/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "New Pivot Point Cited While Rebounding Near Prior Highs". Its Relative Strength rating of 95 is now well above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Its Relative Strength line (the jagged blue line) has also been hitting new all-time highs.
It completed Secondary Offerings 8/30/13 and 9/17/13. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 254 in Dec '13 to 327 Dec '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 36.4 million shares (S criteria) can contribute to greater volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Color Codes Explained :
Y - Better candidates highlighted by our
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G - Previously featured
in past reports as yellow but may no longer be buyable under the
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***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 |
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Max Buy |
ACT
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NYSE
Actavis plc
Medical-Generic Drugs
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$289.78
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-0.62
-0.21% |
$291.70
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3,206,511
112.27% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,856,000
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$296.77
-2.36%
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12/29/2014
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$260.22
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PP = $272.85
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MB = $286.49
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Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 12:08:27 PM
G - Perched at its 52-week high it priced 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 annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched At High it Proposed a New Public Offering - 2/24/2015
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I M
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AFSI
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NASDAQ
Amtrust Financial Svcs
INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance
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$54.71
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+0.63
1.16% |
$55.27
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479,769
65.27% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 735,000
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$59.31
-7.76%
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2/11/2015
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$56.02
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PP = $59.41
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MB = $62.38
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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
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A N
S L
I M
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AKAM
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NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services
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$69.56
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+0.11
0.15% |
$70.27
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991,724
61.22% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,620,000
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$71.83
-3.17%
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2/13/2015
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$68.46
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PP = $65.49
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MB = $68.76
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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
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S L
I M
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AMBA
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NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
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$58.01
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+1.37
2.42% |
$58.11
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1,231,199
67.35% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,828,000
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$63.20
-8.21%
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1/7/2015
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$54.96
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PP = $58.10
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MB = $61.01
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Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 5:37:28 PM
Y- Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven gain helping its outlook improve and its color code was 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
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EPAM
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NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service
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$61.36
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+3.37
5.81% |
$62.69
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699,458
200.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 348,000
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$59.16
3.72%
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2/5/2015
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$51.39
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PP = $52.99
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MB = $55.64
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Most Recent Note - 2/26/2015 6:28:56 PM
G - Hit another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on above average volume, getting more extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base Following Volume Driven Gains - 2/26/2015
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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 |
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Max Buy |
FB
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NASDAQ
Facebook Inc Cl A
INTERNET
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$80.41
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+0.85
1.07% |
$81.37
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30,986,650
121.66% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 25,469,000
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$82.17
-2.14%
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2/20/2015
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$81.79
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PP = $78.47
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MB = $82.39
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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
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I M
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ILMN
-
NASDAQ
Illumina Inc
DRUGS - Biotechnology
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$198.46
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+2.24
1.14% |
$198.89
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714,201
57.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,242,100
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$213.33
-6.97%
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12/30/2014
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$186.26
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PP = $196.00
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MB = $205.80
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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
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JLL
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NYSE
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc
REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen
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$161.99
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-0.97
-0.60% |
$163.42
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154,849
48.69% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 318,000
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$164.48
-1.51%
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2/3/2015
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$156.95
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PP = $154.66
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MB = $162.39
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Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 5:35:46 PM
G - Wedged higher with volume totals lacking great conviction and its color code was 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. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedged Above Prior Highs Getting Extended - 2/25/2015
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LNKD
-
NYSE
Linkedin Corp Class A
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
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$270.76
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+1.76
0.65% |
$276.18
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2,255,047
141.83% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,590,000
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$274.19
-1.25%
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2/6/2015
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$269.83
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PP = $243.35
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MB = $255.52
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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
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I M
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NXPI
-
NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
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$84.96
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+0.07
0.08% |
$86.04
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1,840,587
61.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,010,000
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$86.50
-1.78%
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1/5/2015
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$76.43
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PP = $78.44
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MB = $82.36
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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
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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 |
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Max Buy |
PANW
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NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$143.05
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+0.99
0.70% |
$146.28
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1,705,287
157.02% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,086,000
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$143.50
-0.31%
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7/30/2014
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$84.21
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PP = $85.88
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MB = $90.17
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Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 5:38:50 PM
G - Rallied for a best-ever close 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.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Reversed Into Red After Touching a New High - 2/23/2015
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QLYS
-
NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$47.30
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-0.48
-1.00% |
$47.91
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310,645
97.38% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 319,000
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$49.42
-4.29%
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2/6/2015
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$42.24
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PP = $40.84
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MB = $42.88
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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
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UIHC
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NASDAQ
United Insurance Holding
Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl
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$24.70
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+0.66
2.75% |
$24.75
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183,458
55.09% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 333,000
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$28.43
-13.12%
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12/5/2014
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$20.64
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PP = $20.31
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MB = $21.33
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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
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VRX
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NYSE
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
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$201.25
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+3.25
1.64% |
$201.80
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5,874,662
222.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,640,000
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$204.66
-1.67%
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1/5/2015
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$144.84
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PP = $149.90
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MB = $157.40
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Most Recent Note - 2/25/2015 1:00:34 PM
G - Gapped up on 2/23/15 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
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