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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - MONDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2018
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -157.13 25,178.61 -0.62% Volume 798,468,990 -2% Volume 2,305,874,910 +1%
NASDAQ +27.51 7,588.32 +0.36% Advancers 1,605 55% Advancers 1,736 59%
S&P 500 -3.55 2,783.02 -0.13% Decliners 1,293 45% Decliners 1,194 41%
Russell 2000 +3.91 1,601.06 +0.24% 52 Wk Highs 144   52 Wk Highs 268  
S&P 600 +3.87 974.13 +0.40% 52 Wk Lows 25   52 Wk Lows 25  

Leadership Remains Healthy; Major Indices Ended Mixed

U.S.Stocks finished mixed on Monday. The Dow fell 157 points to 25178. The S&P 500 lost 3 points to 2783 while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 27 points to 7588. The volume totals reported were mixed, lighter than the prior session total on the NYSE and slightly higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Advancers led decliners by a 4-3 margin on the NYSE and 3-2 on the Nasdaq exchange. New 52-week high totals outnumbered new 52-week lows totals on both the Nasdaq exchange and the NYSE. There were 81 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 110 on the prior session.
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PICTURED: The 
consecutive gain. The major indices (M criteria) are in a confirmed uptrend. New buying efforts are justified under the fact-based investment system when all key criteria of the fact-based investment system are satisfied. ThFeatured Stocks Page provides the most timely analysis on high-ranked leaders that are noteworthy and action worthy.

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Tech Sector and Gold & Silver Index Rose

On Monday the Retail Index ($RLX+0.14%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.07%) each finished the session slightly higher but the Bank Index ($BKX -0.50%) suffered a lossThe tech sector had a positive bias as the Networking Index ($NWX +0.70%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.03%), and the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.51%) rose. Energy-linked shares were mixed as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.46%) edged lower and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.25%) edged higher. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.98%) finished solidly higher.

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PICTURED: The  Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.25%) is consolidating near its 200-day moving average (DMA) line, above its late-2017 lows.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  139.95 +0.35 +0.25% -6.42%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,301.40 -5.99 -0.46% -2.56%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,445.90 +14.74 +1.03% +15.39%
Networking $NWX  558.52 +3.87 +0.70% +13.86%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  301.65 +0.20 +0.07% +13.73%
Retail $RLX  2,039.50 +2.80 +0.14% +17.63%
Gold & Silver $XAU  79.67 +0.77 +0.98% -6.57%
Bank $BKX  115.52 -0.58 -0.50% +8.26%
Biotech $BTK  4,899.16 +24.63 +0.51% +16.03%


Endured Distributional Pressure After Wedging Higher

S V B Financial Group ( SIVB -$3.24 or -1.20% to $267.48) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It wedged to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction after a short flat base. Subsequent gains above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume may clinch a proper technical buy signal.

Recently it reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has a great annual earnings history (A criteria).

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 761 in Mar '17 to 984 in Dec '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. There are only 52.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria).

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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
SIVB - NASDAQ
S V B Financial Group
BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks  
$267.48 -3.24
-1.20%

$271.48

901,882
219.97% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 410,000
$271.79
-1.59%
3/12/2018 $267.79 PP = $263.19
MB = $276.35
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 5:48:27 PM
Y - Endured distributional pressure today as it suffered a loss with above average volume after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/18 high plus 10 cents in the mid-day report. Wedged to new 52-week highs with recent gains lacking great volume conviction after a short flat base. Gains above a stock's pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported earnings +53% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), helping it better match the fact-based investment system's guidelines. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Endured Distributional Pressure After Wedging Higher - 3/12/2018
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TPL - NYSE
Texas Pacific Land Trust
FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments  
$527.49 +4.85
0.93%

$531.74

11,309
62.83% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 18,000
$569.99
-7.46%
2/20/2018 $517.00 PP = $569.99
MB = $598.49
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 6:09:26 PM
Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line ($512.84). Reported earnings +29% on +118% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 2/22/2018
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YY - NASDAQ
YY Inc
INTERNET - Internet Service Providers  
$119.29 -0.70
-0.58%

$121.49

2,136,922
139.58% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,531,000
$142.97
-16.56%
12/29/2017 $113.06 PP = $123.58
MB = $129.76
Most Recent Note - 3/8/2018 1:00:58 PM
G - Gapped up today but quickly erased early gains and slumped back below its 50 DMA line ($127.85) again. Wider than usual intra-day price swings are a sign of uncertainty. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $142 level. Reported earnings +55% on +56% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Earnings News Due Next Week for Chinese Social Platform - 2/27/2018
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LOGM - NASDAQ
Logmein Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software andamp; Services  
$127.75 +1.50
1.19%

$128.95

453,074
78.92% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 574,100
$134.80
-5.23%
2/15/2018 $132.35 PP = $129.61
MB = $136.09
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 6:03:06 PM
Y - Today's quiet gain led to its 3rd best close ever and its color code is changed to yellow. Rebound above the 50 DMA line ($121.38) helped its outlook improve after it found support at its 200 DMA line. However, its Relative Strength rating is 77, still below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technical Breakout Came Ahead of Earnings News - 2/15/2018
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HTHT - NASDAQ
China Lodging Group Ads
LEISURE - Lodging  
$154.50 +0.76
0.49%

$155.97

679,885
129.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 525,000
$166.19
-7.03%
12/22/2017 $138.07 PP = $142.90
MB = $150.05
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 5:39:42 PM
G - While consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($149) its outlook has improved. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($141.01 on 3/02/18) would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Repaired Recent Technical Damage But Has Not Formed a New Base - 2/23/2018
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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
PETS - NASDAQ
Petmed Express Inc
RETAIL - Drug Stores  
$47.13 +0.38
0.81%

$48.22

385,439
55.94% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 689,000
$57.80
-18.46%
1/19/2018 $53.59 PP = $51.00
MB = $53.55
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 5:34:51 PM
G - Tallied 3 consecutive small gains with light volume, but still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($46.71). Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $57 level. Recently reported earnings +83% on +14% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings track record.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sputtering Below 50-Day Average After Negative Reversal - 2/14/2018
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DPZ - NYSE
Dominos Pizza Inc
WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale  
$227.69 -2.57
-1.12%

$232.49

855,319
77.13% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,109,000
$236.00
-3.52%
2/20/2018 $224.86 PP = $222.01
MB = $233.11
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 5:51:33 PM
Y - After poised for a best-ever close it reversed and closed lower today with higher (below average) volume. Tallied big gains then stalled after highlighted in the 2/20/18 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 1/25/18 high plus 10 cents.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Popular Pizza Firm Met Resistance Near Prior High - 2/20/2018
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ESNT - NYSE
Essent Group Ltd
Finance-MrtgandRel Svc  
$42.99 -4.67
-9.80%

$47.66

1,998,199
319.71% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 625,000
$50.08
-14.16%
10/9/2017 $39.75 PP = $41.54
MB = $43.62
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 5:53:05 PM
It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Slumped well below its 50 DMA line ($46.30) with a big volume-driven loss raising concerns and again testing support near its 200 DMA line. Reported earnings +16% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sputtering ESNBelow 50-Day Moving Average Line - 3/2/2018
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FIVE - NASDAQ
Five Below Inc
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$67.36 -1.22
-1.78%

$69.70

1,432,760
140.60% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,019,000
$73.55
-8.42%
3/9/2018 $68.58 PP = $73.65
MB = $77.33
Most Recent Note - 3/9/2018 5:46:05 PM
Y - New pivot point is cited based on its 1/05/18 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($66.81). The recent low ($60.00 on 2/06/18) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Retailer Rebounding Within Striking Distance of Prior High - 3/9/2018
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SPLK - NASDAQ
Splunk Inc
Computer Sftwr-Database  
$107.90 +0.69
0.64%

$108.48

2,225,499
128.12% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,737,000
$108.89
-0.91%
2/15/2018 $96.06 PP = $93.68
MB = $98.36
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 12:37:23 PM
G - Hitting yet another new all-time high today, getting more extended from any sound base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. Bullish action came after it reported earnings +76% on +37% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2018 versus the year ago period.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulled Back to 10-Week Moving Average After Technical Breakout - 2/16/2018
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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
PAYC - NYSE
Paycom Software Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software  
$110.20 +0.24
0.22%

$111.34

459,948
62.07% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 741,000
$110.25
-0.05%
2/15/2018 $95.01 PP = $93.61
MB = $98.29
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 5:20:25 PM
G - Stubbornly holding its ground and it hit yet another new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $93 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($90.13). Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base After Streak of Gains - 3/7/2018
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GRUB - NYSE
Grubhub Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$109.59 +1.03
0.95%

$110.36

1,339,064
73.13% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,831,000
$108.66
0.86%
6/21/2017 $47.33 PP = $46.94
MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 6:10:30 PM
G - Hit another new all-time high today, getting very extended from any sound base. Well above its 50 DMA line and prior highs defining near-term support. Recently reported earnings +61% on +49% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Bullish Action Followed Last Earnings Report - 3/1/2018
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HQY - NASDAQ
Healthequity Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service  
$59.18 -0.38
-0.64%

$59.82

541,284
90.36% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 599,000
$59.99
-1.35%
2/20/2018 $56.37 PP = $55.41
MB = $58.18
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 5:58:20 PM
G - Color code is changed to green. Pulled back today after wedging into new high territory last week with gains lacking great volume conviction. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fundamentals Remained Favorable and Strength Returned - 2/21/2018
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PYPL - NASDAQ
Paypal Holdings Inc
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$80.60 -0.11
-0.14%

$81.17

6,577,644
66.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 9,839,000
$86.32
-6.63%
2/1/2018 $80.35 PP = $79.49
MB = $83.46
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 5:36:09 PM
G - Quietly consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($78.72). Subsequent losses below the recent low ($71.63 on 2/09/18) would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Consolidating Back Above 50-Day Moving Average - 2/26/2018
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OLLI - NASDAQ
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$59.15 -0.50
-0.84%

$60.05

381,232
70.60% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 540,000
$62.05
-4.67%
11/21/2017 $46.78 PP = $47.00
MB = $49.35
Most Recent Note - 3/7/2018 5:43:56 PM
G - Gapped down for a loss on higher volume indicative of distributional pressure, retreating from its all-time high after getting extended from any sound base. Support is defined by its 50 DMA line ($55.74) and prior low ($50.15 on 1/04/18).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 2/13/2018
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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
WB - NASDAQ
Weibo Corp Cl A Ads
INTERNET - Content  
$130.68 -6.83
-4.97%

$138.40

2,534,691
132.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,908,000
$142.12
-8.05%
1/16/2018 $126.33 PP = $122.21
MB = $128.32
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 6:05:28 PM
G - Down today with above average volume, slumping toward its 50 DMA line ($126.64) which recently acted as support. It is extended from any sound base. Recently reported earnings +88% on +77% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent Consolidation is Not a New Base of Sufficient Length - 3/8/2018
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HLI - NYSE
Houlihan Lokey Inc Cl A
Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs  
$48.38 +0.21
0.44%

$48.95

291,135
129.97% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 224,000
$52.81
-8.39%
1/3/2018 $45.88 PP = $47.09
MB = $49.44
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 5:54:54 PM
G - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($47.59) during a streak of 7 consecutive gains. The recent low ($43.73 on 2/06/18) defines near term support where a violation would raise greater concerns. Earnings +21% for the Dec '17 quarter were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Met Resistance at 50-Day Moving Average - 2/28/2018
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SQ - NYSE
Square Inc Cl A
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$53.19 +0.70
1.33%

$53.79

12,470,286
80.37% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 15,517,000
$53.22
-0.06%
3/5/2018 $49.70 PP = $49.66
MB = $52.14
Most Recent Note - 3/8/2018 11:53:51 AM
G - Color code is changed to green after hitting a new all-time high and rising above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $49-47 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Recent quarterly comparisons through Dec '17 showed strong sales revenues growth acceleration and solid earnings increases versus the year-ago periods. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history remains a concern, yet it had a profitable FY '16 following its $9 IPO in Nov '15.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New High & Considerable Gain Backed By Twice Average Volume - 3/5/2018
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SEND - NYSE
Sendgrid Inc
INTERNET - Content  
$30.21 -0.83
-2.67%

$32.03

362,901
157.78% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 230,000
$31.73
-4.79%
3/6/2018 $28.00 PP = $28.37
MB = $29.79
Most Recent Note - 3/12/2018 6:07:31 PM
G - Reversed into the red for a loss today on higher volume, breaking a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Prior highs in the $27-28 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Profitable Internet - Content Firm Rallied to New High - 3/6/2018
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