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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, MAY 28TH, 2015

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	-36.87	18,126.12	-0.20%	Volume	674,375,800	-5%	Volume	1,603,534,260	-4%
NASDAQ	-8.61	5,097.98	-0.17%	Advancers	1,295	41%	Advancers	1,304	45%
S&P 500	-2.69	2,120.79	-0.13%	Decliners	1,762	55%	Decliners	1,527	52%
Russell 2000	-1.26	1,253.10	-0.10%	52 Wk Highs	60		52 Wk Highs	86
S&P 600	+0.27	718.05	+0.04%	52 Wk Lows	58		52 Wk Lows	48

Major Averages Fell Yet Healthy Leadership Remains
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Stocks pared losses on Thursday. The Dow lost 36 points to 18126. The S&P 500 declined 2 points to 2120. The NASDAQ fell 8 points to 5097. The volume totals were lighter than the prior session total on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE. Breadth was negative as decliners led advancers by almost a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and by 7-6 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 40 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the BreakOuts Page, matching the prior session total. New 52-week highs expanded and outnumbered new lows on both the NYSE and the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 7 of the 13 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, stocks have endured distributional pressure after making little headway following the bullish action on 5/14/15 which met the definition of a "follow-through day". Investors still have a favorable market environment for buying stocks meeting all of the key fundamental and technical criteria, however, any sustained rally requires healthy leadership (more stocks hitting new 52-week highs).

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PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index is consolidating near its all-time hig with volume totals recently cooling.

The major averages retreated amid continued Greek debt woes. Economic data was light with jobless claims remaining under 300,000 for the 12th consecutive week. Pending home sales for April topped projections and March’s figure was revised higher. Regional Fed President Williams told investors to expect a gradual rate increase this year.

Seven of 10 S&P 500 sectors finished lower. Industrials were down the most amid weakness in China. Caterpillar (CAT -2.2%) and United Rentals (URI -9.1%) tumbled. Despite a rise in oil prices, energy was another notable underperformer. Chesapeake Energy (CHK -4.8%) and Seadrill (SDRL -6%) sank. In earnings, Abercrombie (ANF +13.5%) rallied after a positive profit tally spurred optimism around the company’s reforms. GoPro (GPRO +6.6%) rebounded on reports of new drone-oriented products.

U.S. Treasuries finished mixed. Amid a $29 billion auction, the seven-year note was up 3/32 to yield 1.88. The Benchmark 10 year note finished unchanged to yield 2.13%.

In commodities, WTI crude rallied after this afternoon’s inventory report to close up 0.6% to $57.86/barrel. COMEX gold also turned positive and advanced 0.2% to $1188.20/ounce. The Dollar Index gave back gains to finish virtually unchanged. The euro advanced 0.4% to $1.0945/EUR, but the yen fell 0.3% to ¥124.00/USD.

The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by our experts. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.

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.

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Defensive Gold & Silver Index Led Group Gainers
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The Retail Index ($RLX -0.35%) and edged lower and financials has a slightly negative bias as the Bank Index ($BKX -0.16%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.09%) both finished with tiny losses. The tech sector was led by the Networking Index ($NWX +0.82%), and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX+0.12%) inched higher, meanwhile the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.43%) ended lower. Commodity-linked groups were mixed as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.61%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.11%) were both slightly lower.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.56%) was a standout gainer, rebounding after again slumping below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line sine meeting resisance at its 200 DMA line.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change
Oil Services	$OSX	211.68	-1.29	-0.61%	+0.38%
Integrated Oil	$XOI	1,342.98	-1.52	-0.11%	-0.38%
Semiconductor	$SOX	743.27	+0.92	+0.12%	+8.21%
Networking	$NWX	393.66	+3.21	+0.82%	+9.98%
Broker/Dealer	$XBD	194.97	-0.18	-0.09%	+5.60%
Retail	$RLX	1,140.11	-3.97	-0.35%	+10.40%
Gold & Silver	$XAU	69.83	+1.07	+1.56%	+1.53%
Bank	$BKX	76.23	-0.12	-0.16%	+2.65%
Biotech	$BTK	4,164.43	-18.00	-0.43%	+21.09%

Strong Sales and Earnings Acceleration For Tech Leader
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Avago Technologies Ltd (AVGO +$0.89 or +0.63% to $142.38) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high on the prior session, technically breaking out of a riskier "late stage" base with a considerable volume-driven gain. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read here).

The Apr '15 quarter marked its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Earnings rose by +29%, +39%, +70%, +124%, +149%, and +151% in the Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct '14, Jan '15, and Apr '15 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods, respectively, showing impressive acceleration. Sales revenues rose +23%, 25%, +97%, +115%, +131%, and +130% during that time span. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.

AVGO undercut its 50-day moving average (DMA) line then rebounded since noted in the 3/26/15 mid-day report - "Strong earnings making it a better match with the fact-based investment system, however it did not form a sound base. Patient investors may watch for a new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."

The number of top-rated funds owning its share rose from 1137 in Jun '14 to 1457 in Mar '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Leadership in the Semiconductor group is a reassuring sign concerning the L criteria.

The 6-month graph below shows the huge volume behind its breakout gain and additional gain today. The 2-year graph that follows gives investors a look at the ongoing and considerable rally it has enjoyed, during which time it pulled back and tested support at its longer-term 200 DMA line.

Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs, and they always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

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
GSBC - NASDAQ Great Southern Bancorp BANKING - Savings and Loans	$39.51	-0.25 -0.63%	$39.64	6,777 21.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 32,000	$41.41 -4.59%	4/27/2015	$40.94	PP = $40.54
								MB = $42.57
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 6:36:50 PM Y - Found support today while consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($39.20). Recent lows ($38.00 on 5/06/15) define the next important support where a violation would trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Reassuring Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 5/14/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$72.01	+2.17 3.11%	$72.70	990,183 224.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 441,000	$70.49 2.16%	5/18/2015	$67.42	PP = $70.59
								MB = $74.12
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2015 12:40:17 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, and it is rallying above its pivot point with volume running at an above average pace. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume while rising above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Important support is defined by its 50 DMA line ($65.73) where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Support at Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average - 5/15/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$241.73	+2.61 1.09%	$246.01	2,645,669 152.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,731,000	$239.16 1.07%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2015 1:30:00 PM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high today, getting very extended from prior 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 : Very Extended Following 7 Consecutive Gains - 5/22/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
AVGO - NASDAQ Avago Technologies Ltd ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$142.38	+0.89 0.63%	$145.47	24,884,233 1,046.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,377,000	$144.82 -1.68%	5/28/2015	$141.06	PP = $136.38
								MB = $143.20
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2015 5:44:56 PM Y - Rose today after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). This Singapore-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm spiked to a new 52-week high on the prior session, technically breaking out of a riskier "late stage" base with a considerable volume-driven gain. It announced plans to acquire Broadcom (BRCM) as mentioned in the 5/27/15 commentary (read here). The Apr '15 quarter marked its 6th consecutive quarterly earnings increase above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Sales and Earnings Acceleration For Tech Leader - 5/28/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$110.79	+0.08 0.07%	$112.77	5,006,334 163.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,054,000	$111.14 -0.31%	4/15/2015	$100.75	PP = $108.60
								MB = $114.03
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2015 12:59:36 PM Y - Rallying further into new high territory today. Rose its above its pivot point on the prior session with volume only +34% above average, and members were reminded - "Volume must be at least +40% above average to trigger a proper technical buy signal. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows near $93.50 define important chart support where more damaging losses may raise concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallied Toward Prior Highs Following Earnings News - 5/8/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
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	$107.65	-0.98 -0.90%	$110.39	3,716,616 93.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,957,000	$108.71 -0.98%	5/1/2015	$97.51	PP = $102.87
								MB = $108.01
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 6:26:11 PM G - Finished strong and above its "max buy" level but volume was only +20% above average behind today's gain for a new 52-week high. Color code is changed to green. Recent gains lacked volume after it found support near its 50 DMA line while building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Gains backed by at least +40% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains for New Highs Lacked Substantial Volume Conviction - 5/19/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$88.96	-0.92 -1.02%	$91.27	1,679,067 129.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,301,000	$90.77 -1.99%	5/1/2015	$75.99	PP = $77.49
								MB = $81.36
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 12:20:35 PM G - Hitting yet another new all-time high today while adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains, getting more extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $77 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Did Not Trigger New Buy Signal But Found Support Near 50 Day Moving Average - 5/12/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
ACHC - NASDAQ Acadia Healthcare Inc HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services	$73.71	-0.14 -0.19%	$74.25	438,663 78.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 559,000	$75.16 -1.93%	5/27/2015	$73.90	PP = $74.19
								MB = $77.90
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 6:23:15 PM Y - Finished the session below the new pivot point cited based on its 4/13/15 high plus 10 cents after highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report. Rallied today from below its 50 DMA line to hit a new 52-week high with nearly 3 times average volume. A strong gain above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Below Pivot Point Despite Big Volume-Driven Gain and New 52-Week High - 5/27/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$77.03	-0.71 -0.91%	$77.74	751,607 54.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,383,000	$78.44 -1.80%	4/20/2015	$73.53	PP = $73.63
								MB = $77.31
Most Recent Note - 5/26/2015 5:41:52 PM G - Still quietly consolidating near its 52-week high with volume-totals cooling. 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 : Fundamental Flaw Raised Recent Concerns - 5/21/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
APOG - NASDAQ Apogee Enterprises MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials	$54.10	+0.09 0.17%	$54.22	68,699 28.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 242,000	$57.18 -5.39%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13
								MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 5/26/2015 5:43:20 PM G - Consolidating quietly after wedging higher for new 52-week highs without forming a sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($50.33) and prior highs define important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedged to New Highs Without Forming a Proper New Base - 5/20/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
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
JLL - NYSE Jones Lang Lasalle Inc REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen	$172.46	-1.05 -0.61%	$174.00	498,858 161.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 308,000	$174.83 -1.36%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 5/26/2015 5:35:59 PM G - Volume-drive gain today for its second-best close ever. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. It has not formed a sound new base, but little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Earnings rose +147% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounded Near 50 Day Moving Average Line - 5/13/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
LXFT - NYSE Luxoft Holding Inc Cl A Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs	$53.38	+0.40 0.76%	$53.45	163,127 93.22% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 175,000	$57.30 -6.84%	5/26/2015	$51.90	PP = $57.40
								MB = $60.27
Most Recent Note - 5/27/2015 6:35:23 PM Y - Finished near the session high today and just above its 50 DMA line with a gain on lighter volume. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported earnings +28% on +29% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, helping its quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) better match the guidelines of the fact-based investment system. Made gradual progress following the previously noted "breakaway gap" on 2/12/15. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains For News Highs Still Needed to Trigger Technical Buy Signal - 5/26/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$166.37	+5.72 3.56%	$169.84	4,026,783 323.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,245,000	$165.09 0.78%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45
								MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2015 1:08:20 PM G - Hitting yet another new high today, getting more extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above their pivot point or prior highs. The 50 DMA line defines important near-term support where a violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at 50-Day Moving Average During Ongoing Ascent - 5/11/2015 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I

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