For the week, the Dow slipped -0.3%, the S&P 500 lost -0.4% and the NASDAQ Composite fell -1.7%. The major averages started the month of May with solid gains. Stocks rose on Friday's session as the Dow gained 184 points to 18,024. The S&P 500 climbed 23 points to 2,108. The NASDAQ Composite advanced 64 points to 5,005. Behind the gains, the volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE, a sign of lackluster buying demand from the institutional crowd. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by a 2-1 margin on the Nasdaq exchange and 3-2 on the NYSE.  However, leadership waned as there were 17 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down a notch from the prior session total of 18 stocks. New 52-week lows matched new 52-week highs on the NYSE, but new lows outnumbered new highs on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 10 of the 12 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, the major averages recently endured distributional pressure and leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) waned, 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 Nasdaq Composite Index found support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line during its recent consolidations.

The Retail Index ($RLX +1.55%) was a positive influence on the major averages and financial shares also helped as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.87%) outpaced the Bank Index ($BKX +0.35%). The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +3.27%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +2.80%) led the tech sector higher while the Networking Index ($NWX +0.90%) posted a smaller gain. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.44%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.44%) both edged higher while the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.09%) finished flat.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX +0.90%) recently found support at its 50-day moviong average (DMA) line.

FleetCor Technologies, Inc (FLT -$1.76 or -1.09% to $159.13) was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) while testing support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($154.74) with a volume-driven loss. Technically, it broke out on 4/23/15 with a volume-driven gain for new highs, and healthy stocks rarely fall more than -7% below their pivot point in favorable market environments.

It reported earnings +29% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It found support at its 200 DMA line and made gradual progress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/16/14. Its Relative Strength rating of 85 remains above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.

FLT last appeared in this FSU section on 12/08/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Testing Support While Encountering Recent Distributional Pressure".  The company hails from the Finance - Credit Card Payment Processing group which saw big gains in recent weeks from Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA). Impressive strength and leadership from other firms in the same industry group is a reassurance concerning the L criteria.  The company completed a Secondary Offering on 9/11/13. Prior Secondary Offerings on 3/14/12, 6/11/12, 11/29/12, and 3/08/13 were previously noted, "Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to upward price progress yet typically result in broader institutional ownership interest." The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 603 in Jun '14 to 648 in Mar '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. 

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
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$74.66	+0.88 1.19%	$74.70	1,365,315 91.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,496,000	$77.31 -3.43%	4/20/2015	$73.53	PP = $73.63
								MB = $77.31
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2015 12:06:47 PM G - Color code is changed to green as concerned were raised after gapping down today, a 2nd consecutive loss with above average volume while retreating from its 52-week high. Reported earnings +5% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), a fundamental flaw making it a less favorable buy candidate. Prior reports cautioned - "It did not produce gains above the pivot point backed by at least the +40% above average volume necessary to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/13/2015 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	$76.05	+2.90 3.96%	$76.14	1,036,785 62.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,661,000	$77.39 -1.73%	5/1/2015	$75.99	PP = $77.49
								MB = $81.36
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 3:52:43 PM Y - Rising within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's gain on below average volume. Color code is changed to yellow and new pivot point is cited based on its 3/31/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Found support when recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($68.46) defining important near term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High, Extended From Prior Base - 4/20/2015 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
APOG - NASDAQ Apogee Enterprises MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials	$54.42	+1.80 3.42%	$54.50	208,935 90.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 231,000	$55.01 -1.07%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13
								MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:19:44 PM G - Up today with below average volume for a best-ever close, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $48 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakaway Gap Backed With 8 Times Average Volume - 4/9/2015 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$66.79	+2.08 3.21%	$67.29	352,295 83.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 423,000	$70.49 -5.25%	3/27/2015	$61.97	PP = $63.60
								MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:18:03 PM G - Color code was changed to green after a gain on higher volume today and it closed just above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $63.50 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line ($62.53). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Following Latest Volume-Driven Breakout - 4/28/2015 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$159.13	-1.76 -1.09%	$164.62	1,384,103 248.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 556,000	$165.67 -3.95%	5/1/2015	$155.23	PP = $160.50
								MB = $168.53
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:14:25 PM Y - Color code was changed to yellow while testing support at its 50 DMA line ($154.71) with today's volume-driven loss. Technically it broke out on 4/23/15 with a volume-driven gain for new highs, and healthy stocks rarely fall more than -7% below their pivot point in favorable market environments. Reported earnings +29% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Testing Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 5/1/2015 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
GSBC - NASDAQ Great Southern Bancorp BANKING - Savings and Loans	$38.75	-0.67 -1.70%	$39.75	34,466 101.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 34,000	$41.41 -6.42%	4/27/2015	$40.94	PP = $40.54
								MB = $42.57
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:26:00 PM Y - Finished near the session low today with a 3rd consecutive loss. Its slump below its pivot point raised concerns. Triggered a technical buy signal on 4/28/15 with a gain above its pivot point backed by +47% above average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($38.50) defines near-term support. Disciplined investors always limit losses if a stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. Annual earnings (A criteria) have not been strong and steady. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Distributional Action Today and Annual Earnings History a Concerrn - 4/27/2015 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
JLL - NYSE Jones Lang Lasalle Inc REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen	$168.28	+2.22 1.34%	$168.86	248,496 91.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 271,000	$174.83 -3.75%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2015 5:34:28 PM G - Pulled back with above average volume today after hitting a new all-time high on the prior session with a gap up and volume-driven gain. Earnings rose +147% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. It did not form a sound base of sufficient length recently. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Again at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/24/2015 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$100.99	+4.87 5.07%	$102.28	4,764,497 132.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,598,000	$108.50 -6.92%	4/15/2015	$100.75	PP = $108.60
								MB = $114.03
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 3:46:15 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after rebounding above its 50 DMA line. Faces overhead supply up through the $108 level which may act as resistance. Recent lows near $93.50 and its $93.05 low on 3/26/15 define important chart support where more damaging losses may raise concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/16/2015 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$150.82	+3.10 2.10%	$151.50	1,198,326 82.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,455,000	$158.24 -4.69%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45
								MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:23:30 PM Y - Found support near prior highs in the $150 area, above important support at its 50 DMA line ($145.03). Volume totals have been below average while consolidating since triggering a new technical buy signal with a volume-driven gain on 4/21/15. Subsequent damaging losses below the 50 DMA line may trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/17/2015 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc Computer Sftwr-Security	$52.14	+2.62 5.29%	$52.63	611,315 150.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 406,000	$54.89 -5.01%	4/8/2015	$52.04	PP = $50.10
								MB = $52.61
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:21:49 PM Y - Rebounded toward its "max buy" level with a considerable volume-driven gain today. During recent consolidation it found support near prior highs in the $50 area and well above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quiet Consolidation Within 5% of Prior Pivot Point - 4/29/2015 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
SWKS - NASDAQ Skyworks Solutions Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir	$98.30	+6.05 6.55%	$98.33	7,373,891 158.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,664,000	$102.77 -4.35%	5/1/2015	$97.51	PP = $102.87
								MB = $108.01
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 1:16:39 PM Y - Finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line with today's gain, building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +85% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below 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	$223.02	+6.09 2.81%	$223.37	2,553,778 77.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,282,000	$227.76 -2.08%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2015 1:06:33 PM G - Tallying gains with above average volume for new all-time highs. Found prompt support its 50 DMA line recently but it did not form a sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/17/15. Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, an improvement after Dec '14 earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High But Concerns Remain After Sub Par Quarter - 4/14/2015 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