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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2017
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +45.30 22,203.48 +0.20% Volume 856,272,030 +4% Volume 1,804,008,040 -7%
NASDAQ -31.11 6,429.08 -0.48% Advancers 1,597 55% Advancers 1,289 49%
S&P 500 -2.75 2,495.62 -0.11% Decliners 1,324 45% Decliners 1,350 51%
Russell 2000 -1.87 1,425.02 -0.13% 52 Wk Highs 97   52 Wk Highs 118  
S&P 600 -1.07 855.75 -0.12% 52 Wk Lows 9   52 Wk Lows 20  

Major Indexes Finished Mixed With Less Leadership

The major indices ended mixed on Thursday. Volume totals reported were mixed, higher than the prior session total on the NYSE and lower on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was mixed, slightly positive on the NYSE but slightly negative and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 39 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 45 on the prior session. New 52-week highs totals contracted yet still outnumbered new 52-week lows totals on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE. ThFeatured Stocks Page provides the latest analysis on noteworthy high-ranked leaders.
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index is perched within close striking distance of its record high.

The major averages' (M criteria) uptrend endured recent pressure however leadership has remained healthy.  Investors should buy stocks meeting all key criteria of the fact-based investment system on a case-by-case basis as they trigger technical buy signals.

The Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, more than the projected 0.3%. On an annualized basis, prices were up 1.9%, near the Fed’s 2% target. Another report showed weekly initial jobless claims were 284,000 in the most recent week, below the 300,000 consensus estimate.

Energy and utilities issues outperformed while consumer stocks lagged. Shares of Tenant Healthcare (THC +5.67%) rose on reports the company is exploring strategic options which include a possible sale. United Natural Foods (UNFI +5.29) jumped as the distributor topped earnings estimates and raised its forward outlook

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.


Commodity-Linked Groups and Semiconductor Index Rose

On Thursday the Retail Index ($RLX -0.63%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.57%) both pulled back while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.06%) finished flatThe tech sector was mixed as the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.73%) fell, the Networking Index ($NWX -0.08%) finished flat, and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.48%) posted a modest gain. Commodity-linked groups had a positive bias as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.52%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.71%) both posted modest gains while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.08%) was little changed.

Charts courtesy www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.48%) has been rebounding toward its record high hit in early June.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  133.41 +0.94 +0.71% -27.41%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,154.66 +0.97 +0.08% -8.94%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,127.42 +5.38 +0.48% +24.37%
Networking $NWX  451.70 -0.38 -0.08% +1.25%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  226.62 +0.13 +0.06% +10.40%
Retail $RLX  1,522.48 -9.71 -0.63% +13.37%
Gold & Silver $XAU  88.88 +0.46 +0.52% +12.71%
Bank $BKX  93.34 -0.54 -0.58% +1.69%
Biotech $BTK  4,174.07 -30.65 -0.73% +35.74%


Relative Strength Rating Fell Below 80+ Minimum Guideline

National Commerce Corp (NCOM +$0.15 or +0.38% to $39.90) has been consolidating in a tight range near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($39.80). Its Relative Strength rating is currently 75, below the minimum guideline for buy candidates. Recently reported Jun '17 earnings +23% on +45% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns while ending its streak of 9 consecutive quarterly comparisons with earnings increasing above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). 

It was last shown in this FSU section on 8/16/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Consolidating Near 50-day Moving Average Line". It was first 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).

The Bank holding company's annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. It is up from its $20 IPO on 3/19/15. Currently, it has a Timeliness rating of C and a Sponsorship rating of B. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 94 in Jun '16 to 161 in Jun'17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 0.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under distributional pressure 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
THO - NYSE
Thor Industries Inc
AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles  
$112.84 +0.22
0.20%

$113.40

446,045
87.63% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 509,000
$115.74
-2.50%
8/14/2017 $106.67 PP = $110.01
MB = $115.51
Most Recent Note - 9/12/2017 7:05:03 PM
Y - Stubbornly holding its ground perched within striking distance of its 52-week high following volume-driven gains. Current Relative Strength Rating of 79 is just below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system. Very little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to its $115.74 all-time high.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Slump Below 50-Day Average Hurt Technical Stance - 8/21/2017
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HSKA - NASDAQ
Heska Corporation
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$92.28 +1.96
2.17%

$94.10

146,372
225.88% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 64,800
$115.00
-19.76%
7/31/2017 $114.27 PP = $110.35
MB = $115.87
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2017 1:34:06 PM
Finding prompt support today after violating prior lows in the $95 area and also undercutting its 200 DMA line ($91.67). Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 78. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rally Above 50-Day Moving Average Line Improved Technical Stance - 8/30/2017
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AVGO - NASDAQ
Broadcom Limited
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line  
$246.95 +0.71
0.29%

$247.51

2,856,467
121.66% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,348,000
$259.36
-4.78%
8/24/2017 $252.44 PP = $256.89
MB = $269.73
Most Recent Note - 9/12/2017 7:02:40 PM
Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating near its 50 DMA line ($248) after enduring distributional pressure. Recent lows define the next important support in the $238-240 area. Subsequent violations would trigger more worrisome technical sell signals. Fundamentals remain strong. It has not produced volume-driven gains since highlighted in the 8/24/17 mid-day report - "Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot and for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal."
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Followed Latest Strong Earnings Report From Tech Leader - 8/25/2017
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EW - NYSE
Edwards Lifesciences Cp
HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances and Equipment  
$111.50 -0.28
-0.25%

$111.63

1,325,211
104.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,270,800
$121.75
-8.42%
7/11/2017 $117.23 PP = $121.85
MB = $127.94
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2017 3:37:16 PM
G - Met resistance at its 50 DMA line and pulling back today with light volume. It is only -8.1% off its all-time high, but its Relative Strength Rating has slumped to 69, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. A rebound above its downward sloping 50 DMA line ($115.20) is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Positive Reversal After Slumping to New Lows - 9/6/2017
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STMP - NASDAQ
Stamps.com Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services  
$198.00 -4.00
-1.98%

$202.55

269,908
57.55% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 469,000
$220.25
-10.10%
9/11/2017 $193.65 PP = $220.35
MB = $231.37
Most Recent Note - 9/11/2017 6:42:41 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/07/17 high plus 10 cents. Faces some near-term resistance, and subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($177) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $156 area. Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Base Being Built After Considerable Gap Higher - 9/11/2017
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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
HTHT - NASDAQ
China Lodging Group Ads
LEISURE - Lodging  
$112.40 -1.94
-1.70%

$113.75

381,475
119.21% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 320,000
$118.00
-4.75%
9/29/2016 $46.12 PP = $47.82
MB = $50.21
Most Recent Note - 9/12/2017 7:06:46 PM
G - Hovering near its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Recently reported earnings +19% on +18% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line ($99.67) defines support above prior highs in the $88 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Considerable Rally However Fundamental Concerns Were Raised - 9/12/2017
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LMAT - NASDAQ
Lemaitre Vascular Inc
Medical-Products  
$38.09 +0.07
0.18%

$38.26

101,541
47.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 216,000
$38.57
-1.24%
7/28/2017 $33.50 PP = $33.32
MB = $34.99
Most Recent Note - 9/12/2017 7:00:53 PM
G - Inched higher for yet another new all-time high with today's gain backed by below average volume. Very extended from any sound base. Prior highs and the 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch in the $33 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain for New High And Strong Finish Bode Well - 8/28/2017
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BEAT - NASDAQ
BioTelemetry Inc
Medical-Services  
$37.10 -0.10
-0.27%

$37.70

259,792
64.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 402,600
$39.20
-5.36%
2/14/2017 $25.10 PP = $24.55
MB = $25.78
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2017 3:43:20 PM
G - Hovering near its all-time high. Fundamental concerns remain. Jun '17 quarterly earnings rose +10% on +10% sales revenues, its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its 50 DMA line ($35.24) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $34 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technically Strong Despite Recent Fundamental Concerns - 8/17/2017
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ESNT - NYSE
Essent Group Ltd
Finance-MrtgandRel Svc  
$38.76 -0.09
-0.23%

$39.58

892,239
130.44% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 684,000
$41.44
-6.47%
7/3/2017 $38.05 PP = $39.60
MB = $41.58
Most Recent Note - 9/11/2017 6:45:35 PM
G - Posted a 2nd consecutive gain today after testing support at its 200 DMA line. A rebound above its 50 DMA line ($38.41) is needed for its outlook to improve. Completed a new Public Offering on 8/08/17.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Undercut 50-Day Moving Average in Slump Toward Prior Lows - 9/5/2017
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OLED - NASDAQ
Universal Display Corp
Elec-Misc Products  
$131.95 -0.37
-0.28%

$132.90

519,352
63.10% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 823,000
$134.89
-2.18%
8/31/2017 $128.22 PP = $127.78
MB = $134.17
Most Recent Note - 9/12/2017 12:50:33 PM
Y - Posted another solid gain on the prior session with +56% above average volume and finished near the session high for a best-ever close. Rallying from a "double bottom" base with confirming gains triggering a technical buy signal. Highlighted in yellow in the 8/31/17 mid-day report with a new pivot point cited based on its 7/26/17 high. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallied Near Pivot Point But Confirming Gains Are Still Needed - 8/31/2017
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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
VEEV - NYSE
Veeva Systems Inc Cl A
Computer Sftwr-Medical  
$56.58 -0.27
-0.47%

$56.75

1,732,359
124.90% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,387,000
$68.07
-16.88%
7/24/2017 $65.91 PP = $68.17
MB = $71.58
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2017 5:29:39 PM
G - A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($61.72) is still needed for its outlook to improve. Prior low ($55.11 on 8/25/17) and the 200 DMA line define the next support to watch. Disciplined investors following the fact-based system limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% below their purchase price.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounding After gap Down Violated 50-Day Average and Prior Lows - 9/1/2017
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ANET - NYSE
Arista Networks Inc
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment  
$174.94 +0.05
0.03%

$176.38

607,561
76.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 796,000
$179.71
-2.65%
8/4/2017 $173.31 PP = $163.07
MB = $171.22
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2017 3:41:21 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while remaining perched near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground. Its 50 DMA line ($163.69) and prior highs in the $162 area define important near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain very strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gapped Up After Earnings Repairing 50-Day Moving Average Violation - 8/23/2017
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GRUB - NYSE
Grubhub Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$54.98 -1.20
-2.14%

$56.18

3,223,511
182.84% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,763,000
$57.61
-4.57%
6/21/2017 $47.33 PP = $46.94
MB = $49.29
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2017 1:08:44 PM
G - Encountering some distributional pressure while perched at its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($51.20) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $46-47 area. Recently reported earnings +13% on +32% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Touched New High With Quiet Gain From Brief Consolidation - 9/7/2017
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IBP - NYSE
Installed Building Prod
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$58.30 +0.10
0.17%

$59.10

139,491
132.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 105,000
$60.00
-2.83%
6/13/2017 $54.25 PP = $55.55
MB = $58.33
Most Recent Note - 9/13/2017 5:11:59 PM
Y - Near its "max buy" level and perched within close striking distance of its all-time high after finding support near its 50 DMA line ($55) and prior highs. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Prompt Support Near Prior Highs and 50 Day Average - 9/13/2017
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NCOM - NASDAQ
National Commerce Corporation
BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks  
$39.90 +0.15
0.38%

$40.05

39,924
153.55% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 26,000
$41.25
-3.27%
4/25/2017 $38.95 PP = $40.09
MB = $42.09
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2017 5:26:45 PM
G - Consolidating in a tight range near its 50 DMA line ($39.80). Its Relative Strength rating is currently 75, below the minimum guideline for buy candidates. Recently reported Jun '17 earnings +23% on +45% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Rating Fell Below 80+ Minimum Guideline - 9/14/2017
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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  
$45.30 -0.45
-0.98%

$45.80

332,064
57.06% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 582,000
$46.08
-1.68%
9/8/2017 $45.20 PP = $46.18
MB = $48.49
Most Recent Note - 9/14/2017 5:27:58 PM
Y - Quietly hovering near its all-time high. New pivot point cited is based on its 8/01/17 high plus 10 cents. Recent gains above the 50 DMA line helped its outlook improve. Subsequent gains above the latest pivot point with at least the minimum +40% above average volume may trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Pivot Point Cited After Rebound From Below 50-Day Average - 9/8/2017
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HLI - NYSE
Houlihan Lokey Inc Cl A
Finance-Invest Bnk/Bkrs  
$36.48 +0.01
0.03%

$36.75

432,421
194.78% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 222,000
$39.68
-8.06%
5/10/2017 $35.85 PP = $35.05
MB = $36.80
Most Recent Note - 9/12/2017 12:35:57 PM
Y - Volume is higher behind today's big gain while rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($36.23) and its color code is changed to yellow. Subsequent damaging losses below the recent low ($34.41 on 8/18/17) would raise more serious concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near 50-Day Moving Average - 8/29/2017
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