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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2017
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -21.03 20,975.09 -0.10% Volume 1,120,486,740 +2% Volume 1,701,150,800 -1%
NASDAQ -0.26 6,025.23 -0.00% Advancers 1,704 58% Advancers 1,737 62%
S&P 500 -1.16 2,387.45 -0.05% Decliners 1,245 42% Decliners 1,072 38%
Russell 2000 +8.35 1,419.43 +0.59% 52 Wk Highs 285   52 Wk Highs 262  
S&P 600 +5.87 863.08 +0.68% 52 Wk Lows 10   52 Wk Lows 27  

Breadth Was Positive While Indices Edged Lower

Stocks finished little changed on Wednesday. The Dow was down 21 points to 20975. The S&P 500 lost a point to 2387 and the Nasdaq Composite slipped less than a point to 6025. The volume totals reported were higher than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 95 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 111 on the prior session. New 52-week highs totals solidly outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange.

Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com
PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA), rallying toward its record high. 

The major averages' (M criteria) are in a confirmed uptrend, and there has been a reassuring expansion in leadership (number of high-ranked stocks hitting new highs).  New buying efforts should be made only in stocks matching all of the fundamental and technical criteria of the fact-based investment system. ThFeatured Stocks Page lists noteworthy high-ranked leaders.

The major averages fluctuated on the session Wednesday after President Donald Trump released his much-anticipated outline for tax reform. The proposal reduces the corporate tax rate to 15% from 35% while adding a “one-time tax” on the trillions of dollars held by corporations overseas. Retail stocks climbed on the announcement, as it revealed President Trump's plan did not include a border adjustment tax.

Seven of 11 sectors in the S&P 500 ended in negative territory. Technology stocks finished mixed with Twitter (TWTR +7.91%) rose after the company added more daily active users than analysts had expected in the quarter. Seagate Technology (STX -16.83%) fell as quarterly sales miss expectations. In the consumer space, Procter & Gamble (PG -2.51%) edged lower as a stronger dollar and political uncertainty tempered results. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG +2.38%) rose after widely beating profit expectations. Telecom stocks outperformed with AT&T (T +1.25%) edging higher. Health Care shares advanced with Edwards Lifesciences (EW +10.49%) rallying.

Treasuries finished higher as investors appeared cautious regarding the prospects of President Trump’s tax outline. The benchmark 10-year note advanced 8/32 to yield 2.30%. In commodities, NYMEX WTI crude lost 0.6% to $49.28/barrel. In FOREX, the Dollar Index gained 0.2%.

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.

Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only and are not necessarily those of Gruneisen Growth Corp. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Our firm, employees, and customers may effect transactions, including transactions contrary to any recommendation herein, or have positions in the securities mentioned herein or options with respect thereto. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities.


Financial and Retail Indexes Rose

The Bank Index ($BKX +0.31%), Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.29%), and the Retail Index ($RLX +0.42%) each posted modest gains on Wednesday. The tech sector was mixed as the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.22%) edged higher, Networking Index ($NWX +0.06%) finished flat, and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX 0.85%) fell. The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.56%) edged lower and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.18%) posted a small gain.  The Gold & Silver index ($XAU +1.13%) rose.

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PICTURED: The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.22%) found support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and rebounded toward prior highs.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  159.05 +0.28 +0.18% -13.46%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,164.98 -6.59 -0.56% -8.12%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,009.16 -8.65 -0.85% +11.33%
Networking $NWX  455.80 -0.25 -0.06% +2.17%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  215.88 +0.62 +0.29% +5.16%
Retail $RLX  1,490.64 +6.28 +0.42% +10.99%
Gold & Silver $XAU  83.31 +0.93 +1.13% +5.64%
Bank $BKX  92.85 +0.28 +0.30% +1.15%
Biotech $BTK  3,611.29 +7.90 +0.22% +17.44%


Challenging 52-Week High With Volume-Driven Gains

National Commerce Corp (NCOM +$0.25 or +0.63% to $39.65) hit a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, trying to rally from a 12-week flat base pattern. It finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 4/25/17 mid-day report with new pivot point cited based on its 1/27/17 high plus 10 cents (read here). A gain above the pivot point backed by a minimum of +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. 

It reported Mar '17 earnings +32% on +42% sales revenues extending its streak to 9 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. It is up from its $20 IPO on 3/19/15.


It has a Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship rating of A. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 94 in Jun '16 to 117 in Mar '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. Its small supply of only 10.4 million shares (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

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
SBCF - NASDAQ
Seacoast Banking Corp Fl
BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks  
$25.00 -0.23
-0.91%

$25.58

573,259
124.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 462,000
$25.88
-3.40%
4/24/2017 $25.33 PP = $24.38
MB = $25.60
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2017 6:31:14 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high after a cup with handle base. Gapped up today and hit a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Gains above the pivot point should be backed by a minimum of +40% above average volume to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 50 DMA line ($23.72) and recent low ($21.89 on 3/22/17) define support where violations would raise more serious concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound After Slump Below 50-Day Average Into Prior Base - 3/28/2017
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CSFL - NASDAQ
Centerstate Banks Inc
Banks-Southeast  
$26.16 +0.07
0.27%

$26.54

335,456
113.71% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 295,000
$26.94
-2.89%
3/13/2017 $25.54 PP = $26.40
MB = $27.72
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2017 6:22:52 PM
Y - Rebounded further above its 50 DMA line toward prior highs. Damaging losses below its recent low ($23.64 on 4/17/17) would raise more serious concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Positive Reversal After Intra-day Low Undercut Prior Lows - 4/17/2017
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NSP - NYSE
Insperity Inc
Comml Svcs-Outsourcing  
$92.25 +1.45
1.60%

$93.43

115,260
75.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 153,000
$91.80
0.49%
4/21/2017 $88.65 PP = $90.65
MB = $95.18
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2017 7:37:17 PM
Y - Hit a new high with today's gain on light volume. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/15/17 high plus 10 cents. Gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Found support while consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Base Formed Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/21/2017
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HTHT - NASDAQ
China Lodging Group Ads
LEISURE - Lodging  
$68.64 +1.28
1.90%

$68.96

71,575
42.86% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 167,000
$68.34
0.44%
9/29/2016 $46.12 PP = $47.82
MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 5:04:56 PM
G - Touched another new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain with light volume. Found prompt support after violating its 50 DMA line on 4/11/17. Recent low ($57.89 on 4/11/17) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Repeatedly noted with caution - "The 2 latest quarterly comparisons (Sep and Dec '16) were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), and its waning sales revenues growth rate was also noted recently as a fundamental concern.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Support Shown Promptly After 50-Day Moving Average Violation - 4/19/2017
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SIRI - NASDAQ
Sirius X M Holdings Inc
MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio  
$5.11 -0.10
-1.83%

$5.20

33,671,781
127.73% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 26,361,000
$5.53
-7.59%
3/13/2017 $5.48 PP = $5.32
MB = $5.59
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2017 6:33:46 PM
G - Finished at the session high with above average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain, closing above its 50 DMA line ($5.11), helping its outlook to improve. More damaging losses below the recent low ($4.95 on 4/19/17) would raise greater concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Near-Term Support Level - 4/13/2017
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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
BEAT - NASDAQ
BioTelemetry Inc
Medical-Services  
$33.20 +0.65
2.00%

$33.45

654,616
144.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 453,000
$32.85
1.07%
2/14/2017 $25.10 PP = $24.55
MB = $25.78
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2017 6:21:30 PM
G - Gapped up and rallied with average volume for a new all-time high on M&A news. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. During recent consolidations it found support well above its 50 DMA line and above prior highs in the $24 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near High, Extended From Prior Base - 4/3/2017
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ULTA - NASDAQ
Ulta Salon Cosm & Frag
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other  
$279.69 +1.70
0.61%

$280.98

485,437
74.32% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 653,200
$289.27
-3.31%
3/6/2017 $274.96 PP = $278.73
MB = $292.67
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2017 11:27:40 AM
G - Color code is changed to green as its Relative Strength rank has slumped to 69, below the 80+ guideline for buy candidates. Testing prior highs in the $278 area defining important support along with its 50 DMA line ($280.12). More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Cooling Following Technical Breakout - 4/7/2017
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ESNT - NYSE
Essent Group Ltd
Finance-MrtgandRel Svc  
$38.91 +0.93
2.45%

$39.38

567,902
80.90% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 702,000
$39.50
-1.49%
4/4/2017 $36.38 PP = $36.81
MB = $38.65
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 3:20:46 PM
G - Color code is changed to green today after rising back above its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line ($36.11) and recent lows define important near-term support.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quiet Volume Behind Gain for New High Close - 4/10/2017
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MTSI - NASDAQ
Macom Tech Solution Hldg
Elec-Semiconductor Mfg  
$50.32 -3.52
-6.54%

$51.19

4,437,952
1,010.92% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 439,000
$55.18
-8.80%
4/25/2017 $54.57 PP = $53.90
MB = $56.60
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 1:17:59 PM
G - Gapped down today and undercut its 50 DMA line then found prompt support. Its color code was changed to green. Had a "negative reversal" after highlighted in yellow in the 4/25/17 mid-day report with a pivot point cited based on its 12/07/16 high plus 10 cents. No resistance remains. Reported +38% earnings on +39% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter after the close. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Earnings Report While Perched at All-Time High - 4/25/2017
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VEEV - NYSE
Veeva Systems Inc Cl A
Computer Sftwr-Medical  
$52.99 +0.79
1.51%

$53.19

821,318
62.70% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,310,000
$53.37
-0.71%
3/16/2017 $49.00 PP = $48.05
MB = $50.45
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 5:09:25 PM
G - Small gain backed by light volume today for a best-ever close. Its 50 DMA line defines support along with prior highs in the $47-48 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near High, Stubbornly Holding its Ground - 4/18/2017
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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
ANET - NYSE
Arista Networks Inc
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment  
$139.36 -0.06
-0.04%

$139.98

700,848
79.37% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 883,000
$140.32
-0.68%
4/17/2017 $132.75 PP = $135.27
MB = $142.03
Most Recent Note - 4/21/2017 6:06:40 PM
Y - Perched at its all-time high following 5 consecutive small gains with light volume. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since forming an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Gains with at least +40% above average volume while rising above the new pivot point cited would trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Any Sound Base After a Considerable Rally - 4/5/2017
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IBP - NYSE
Installed Building Prod
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$54.80 +1.35
2.53%

$54.90

117,390
76.23% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 154,000
$54.60
0.37%
4/17/2017 $51.75 PP = $53.10
MB = $55.76
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 5:11:21 PM
Y - Hit a new all-time high today with another gain backed by light volume. Wedged higher with gains lacking great volume conviction after an advanced "3-weeks tight" base was noted. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the new pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($49.53) defines important near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near All-Time High Following Volume-Driven Gains - 4/4/2017
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NCOM - NASDAQ
National Commerce Corp
BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks  
$39.65 +0.25
0.63%

$40.00

61,785
199.31% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 31,000
$40.00
-0.88%
4/25/2017 $38.95 PP = $40.09
MB = $42.09
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 5:00:53 PM
Y - Touched a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. It finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 4/25/17 mid-day report with new pivot point cited based on its 1/27/17 high plus 10 cents. A gain above the pivot point backed by a minimum of +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Up from its $20 IPO on 3/19/15. Reported Mar '17 earnings +32% on +42% sales revenues extending its streak to 9 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Challenging 52-Week High With Volume-Driven Gains - 4/26/2017
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INGN - NASDAQ
Inogen Inc
HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments and Supplies  
$82.30 +1.12
1.38%

$82.52

154,608
87.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 176,000
$82.38
-0.10%
4/17/2017 $76.77 PP = $80.04
MB = $84.04
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2017 11:33:25 AM
Y - Hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive gain on higher volume. Gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($74.13) defines near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Best Ever Close For High-Ranked Medical Product Maker - 3/31/2017
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PLAY - NASDAQ
Dave & Buster's Ent Inc
Retail-Restaurants  
$64.03 +0.69
1.09%

$64.50

436,894
54.54% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 801,000
$64.48
-0.70%
2/23/2017 $55.41 PP = $58.35
MB = $61.27
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 5:06:38 PM
G - Posted a small gain with light volume today for a new high close. Its 50 DMA line ($59.45) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Latest quarter was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Retreated From All-Time High Following Earnings Report - 3/29/2017
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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
OLLI - NASDAQ
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$38.45 +0.80
2.12%

$38.88

714,664
122.37% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 584,000
$37.95
1.32%
3/27/2017 $32.80 PP = $33.55
MB = $35.23
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2017 6:43:06 PM
G - Rallied further above its "max buy" level for a new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Bullish action has continued since reporting earnings +22% on +16% sales revenues for the Jan '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Winning Streak Continues for Discount Retailer - 4/24/2017
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MOMO - NASDAQ
Momo Inc Ads Cl A
INTERNET - Content  
$37.43 -0.73
-1.91%

$37.50

6,105,647
118.44% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 5,155,000
$39.25
-4.64%
3/7/2017 $29.71 PP = $27.83
MB = $29.22
Most Recent Note - 4/26/2017 10:29:04 AM
G - Gapped down today retreating from its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($32.55) defines important support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base and Perched Near High - 4/6/2017
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