For the week, the Dow was down -2.3%, the S&P 500 fell -2.2% and the NASDAQ declined -2.7%. Behind Friday's modest gains the volume totals were reported lighter on the NYSE and lower on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and by 4-3 on the Nasdaq exchange.  There were 18 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page. That was up from the prior session total of 4 stocks, yet down sharply from 150 stocks on last Friday, March 20th. The list of new 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE, but new lows slightly outnumbered new highs on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 11 of the 13 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page, showing a favorable bias, versus the broader market's more negative slant

Concerning the M criteria, the major averages' have endured distributional pressure while leadership has contracted, putting the rally under pressure. 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 was up 34 points to 17,712, halting its slide at an upward trendline connecting its October - February lows. A rebound above its 50-day moving average would be a reassuring sign, but losses leading to a violation of the upward trendline would hurt the near-term outlook. 

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The Retail Index ($RLX +0.89%) posted a gain that had a positive influence on the major averages on Friday. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +2.83%) and the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +2.61%) posted big gains to lead the tech sector higher while the Networking Index ($NWX +0.43%) posted a smaller gain. The Bank Index ($BKX -0.43%) edged lower while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.02%) finished flat. Meanwhile, commodity-linked groups had a negative bias as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.97%), Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.95%), and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.57%) each lost ground.    

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PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +2.83%) halted its slide above its 200 DMA line.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW +$4.99 or +3.53% to $146.44) found support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and near prior lows, then posted a gain today backed by above average volume. It has formed a 4-week "square box" type base pattern. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the new pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Meanwhile, any weakness leading to damaging violations of the 50 DMA line and recent low may trigger worrisome technical sell signals.

The Computer Software - Security firm was last shown in this FSU section with annotated graphs on 3/12/15 under the headline, "Fundamentals Improved But No New Base Has Formed". It reported earnings +90% on +54% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive comparison with strong sales revenues increases and earnings above the +25% minimum guideline satisfying the C criteria. It now has an Earnings Per Share (EPS) Rating of 99, the highest possible rating. It has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history.

It has a slightly bullish Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2, an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 246 in Jun '13 to 619 in Dec '14, a very reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply (S criteria) of 68.3 million shares in the public float is another favorable characteristic. 

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	$303.56	+2.24 0.74%	$306.17	2,032,373 59.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,395,000	$317.72 -4.46%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2015 5:51:45 PM G - Pulled back from its 52-week high with a small loss on average volume following a streak of 8 consecutive gains. It is very extended from any sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/25/15. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Its 50 DMA line defines support where violations would raise more serious concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base After Completing New Public Offering - 3/13/2015 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
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$71.29	+0.26 0.36%	$71.51	820,543 48.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,683,000	$73.53 -3.05%	2/13/2015	$68.46	PP = $65.49
								MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2015 5:32:26 PM G - Following brief consolidation gains lacked great volume conviction. Prior highs in the $65 area and its 50 DMA line define important support to watch on pullbacks. See latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging Gains Have Followed Brief Consolidation - 3/23/2015 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$70.35	+1.84 2.69%	$70.90	1,556,902 80.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,927,000	$73.50 -4.29%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30
								MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 3/27/2015 5:37:19 PM G - Posted a gain today following 2 volume-driven losses, promptly rebounding after a brief dip below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $63 define important near term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallied Above Max Buy Level Following Strong Earnings News - 3/10/2015 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$61.97	+0.96 1.57%	$62.12	270,669 76.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 352,000	$63.50 -2.41%	3/27/2015	$61.97	PP = $63.60
								MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 3/27/2015 5:40:31 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/27/15 high while building a short flat base. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Stubbornly holding its ground well above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near Highs Extended From Prior Base - 3/18/2015 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$83.30	+0.29 0.35%	$83.95	18,310,187 67.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 27,010,000	$86.07 -3.22%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47
								MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2015 5:54:39 PM G - Hit another new 52 week high with today's 6th consecutive gain, recently rallying clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Its Relative Strength rating has improved to 82, above the 80+ minimum guideline for new buy candidates. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Rating Fell While Encountering Resistance - 3/11/2015 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
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	$187.17	+2.80 1.52%	$187.40	693,773 61.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,137,000	$213.33 -12.26%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 3/25/2015 5:47:26 PM G - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line toward its 200 DMA line with a loss today on higher volume. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 74, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Rating Falls While Testing 200-Day Average - 3/25/2015 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	$165.40	+2.26 1.39%	$165.68	236,717 77.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 304,000	$170.85 -3.19%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 3/23/2015 5:44:33 PM G - Touched a new high today but ended with a small loss, and it is extended from its prior base following 5 consecutive gains. Its 50 DMA line recently acted as support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Near Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average Line - 3/17/2015 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
LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$256.71	+0.92 0.36%	$258.05	576,776 37.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,527,000	$276.18 -7.05%	2/6/2015	$269.83	PP = $243.35
								MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 3/25/2015 5:53:54 PM G - Ended near the session low with a loss today on light volume, slumping near prior lows and its 50 DMA line defining near-term support. Stalled and made no progress since the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stalled Following "Breakaway Gap" 6 Weeks Ago - 3/19/2015 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$99.92	+2.42 2.48%	$100.64	4,991,246 127.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,928,000	$108.50 -7.91%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44
								MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 3/27/2015 5:41:54 PM G - Halted its slide with a gain today following 4 consecutive losses. It is very extended from its prior base, and disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. The 50 DMA line ($89.45) defines near-term support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Considerable Rally of 41.9% Since Start of Year - 3/26/2015 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$146.44	+4.99 3.53%	$147.13	1,933,307 144.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,340,000	$149.35 -1.95%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45
								MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 3/27/2015 5:05:11 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after finding support at its 50 DMA line and forming a short "square box" base. Subsequent volume driven gains above the new pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Latest Consolidation is a Short New "Square Box" Base - 3/27/2015 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc Computer Sftwr-Security	$45.34	+0.38 0.85%	$45.46	263,690 65.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 400,000	$50.00 -9.32%	2/6/2015	$42.24	PP = $40.84
								MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 3/26/2015 6:24:06 PM G - Broke a 5 session losing streak and posted a solid gain today with slightly above average volume. Finished near the session high after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($43.53). Prior highs in the $40-41 area defined the next important near-term support to watch below the 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Support at Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average - 3/20/2015 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
REIS - NASDAQ Reis Inc Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops	$26.19	-0.20 -0.76%	$26.51	39,837 147.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 27,000	$28.82 -9.13%	3/16/2015	$25.65	PP = $26.64
								MB = $27.97
Most Recent Note - 3/27/2015 12:42:27 PM Y - Still stubbornly holding its ground perched near its pivot point with no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Gains above the pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to trigger a convincing technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at Long-Term Average and Fundamentals Are Good - 3/16/2015 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	$197.84	-0.62 -0.31%	$200.31	1,016,887 30.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,336,000	$206.84 -4.35%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 3/24/2015 5:21:03 PM G - Completed a new Public Offering on 3/17/15 while consolidating near its all-time high. Earnings for Dec '14 quarter raised concerns. Its 50 DMA line defines the closest support level to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fundamental Concerns Raised by Weaker Earnings and Sales Increases - 3/24/2015 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