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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2018

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	-608.01	24,583.42	-2.41%	Volume	1,081,810,570	+11%	Volume	2,886,288,100	+6%
NASDAQ	-329.14	7,108.40	-4.43%	Advancers	682	23%	Advancers	482	15%
S&P 500	-84.59	2,656.10	-3.09%	Decliners	2,341	77%	Decliners	2,628	84%
Russell 2000	-57.89	1,468.70	-3.79%	52 Wk Highs	25		52 Wk Highs	21
S&P 600	-33.46	920.99	-3.51%	52 Wk Lows	484		52 Wk Lows	564

Very Negative Breadth as Market Correction Deepens
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Stocks retreated once again Wednesday. The Dow lost 608 points to 24,583 while the S&P 500 declined 84 points to 2656, leaving both benchmarks in negative territory for the year. The Nasdaq Composite slid 329 points to 7108, the worst session for the index since 2011. Volume totals reported were higher on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session, indicative of even more worrisome distributional pressure. Decliners outnumbered advancers by more than a 3-1 margin on the NYSE and more than 5-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 8 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus 2 on the prior session, as market leadership remained very elusive. New 52-week lows totals easily outnumbered new 52-week highs on the NYSE and Nasdaq exchange. Recent reports have noted that the major indices (M criteria) have shown action indicative of a market correction while leadership disappeared. During market corrections investors should have a bias toward selling stocks on a case-by-case basis as technical sell signals occur, raising cash levels while reducing market exposure. The Featured Stocks Page provides the most timely analysis on high-ranked leaders.

Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index and other major indices have severely undercut their respective October 11th lows. Technically, the market remains in a "correction" under the fact-based investment system. Members have been reminded again that new buying efforts are against the rules and discouraged until a convincing follow-through day occurs. A "follow-through day" of solid gains (at least +1%) from one or more of the major indices, backed by higher volume, and coupled with a leadership expansion (increase in new 52-week highs), are all of the necessary elements required to confirm a new rally. Until then, patience and discipline are paramount.

The S&P 500 fell for a sixth-consecutive session, with Technology and Communications falling after a flurry of disappointing earnings reports. Some of the stocks that have propelled the bull market led the selling Wednesday, including a 5.9% drop for the oft-mentioned “FAANG” group. U.S. Treasuries advanced the most since May, while Utilities and Real Estate stocks gained in a perceived “flight to safety.” The yield on the benchmark 10-year note slipped six basis points to 3.11%.

Technology stocks fell 4.4% on the session, with Texas Instruments (TXN -8.22%) down after the company offered disappointing forward guidance. That sparked a sell-off in semiconductors, with all 15 chipmakers in the S&P 500 finishing down at least 3.8%. AT&T (T -8.06%) pushed the Communications sector lower after missing Wall Street profit projections. Housing stocks were another weak spot, following a report which showed U.S. new home sales slipped to the lowest level since 2016 in September. One positive earnings report came from Boeing (BA +1.31%) after the aerospace manufacturer beat consensus earnings estimates and raised forward guidance.

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.

Tech, Retail, Financial, and Commodity-Linked Groups Fell
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

The Bank Index ($BKX -2.98%), Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -3.45%), and Retail Index ($RLX -3.69%) were unanimously lower and created a big drag on the major indices. The tech sector also had a negative bias as the Biotech Index ($BTK -7.19%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX -6.61%), and the Networking Index ($NWX -2.65%) each lost ground. Commodity-linked groups also showed weakness as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -4.08%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX -5.26%) were among the standout decliners while the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.10%) also ended lower.

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PICTURED: The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -3.45%) is diving toward its November 2017 low.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change
Oil Services	$OSX	123.66	-6.87	-5.26%	-17.31%
Integrated Oil	$XOI	1,335.43	-56.76	-4.08%	-0.01%
Semiconductor	$SOX	1,146.41	-81.20	-6.61%	-8.51%
Networking	$NWX	504.22	-13.74	-2.65%	+2.79%
Broker/Dealer	$XBD	247.59	-8.85	-3.45%	-6.65%
Retail	$RLX	2,106.04	-80.70	-3.69%	+21.47%
Gold & Silver	$XAU	68.04	-1.46	-2.10%	-20.21%
Bank	$BKX	93.87	-2.88	-2.98%	-12.03%
Biotech	$BTK	4,432.75	-343.58	-7.19%	+4.99%

Weak Finish Amid Widely Negative Market Environment
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Marine Products Corp (MPX -$1.89 or -8.26% to $21.00) finished weak after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/12/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It gapped up today and challenged its all-time high before reversing into the red. It raised concerns as it closed below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($20.42) which acted as support in recent weeks while forming an orderly base.

Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors know that new buying efforts in stocks are discouraged until a follow-through day confirms a new rally (M criteria is covered in bold in the FACTBASEDINVESTING.com Market Commentary).

Recently it reported earnings +62% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, so the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong and steady, helping it earn the highest possible 99 Earnings Per Share Rating.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 126 in Mar '18 to 136 in Sep '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has an A Timeliness Rating and a C Sponsorship Rating. Its small supply of only 7.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list shortly after last shown in this FSU section on 10/20/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Violation of 50 Day Moving Average Line Hurt Technical Stance".

Charts 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
MPX - NYSE Marine Products Corp AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles	$21.00	-1.89 -8.26%	$24.67	104,337 298.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 35,000	$24.82 -15.39%	10/24/2018	$23.00	PP = $24.92
								MB = $26.17
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:48:48 PM Y - Finished weak after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/12/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report. Gapped up today and challenged its all-time high before reversing into the red and violating its 50 DMA line ($20.16). Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors know that new buying efforts in stocks are discouraged until a follow-through day confirms a new rally (M criteria is covered in bold in the FACTBASEDINVESTING.com Market Commentary). Reported earnings +62% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, so the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Small supply of only 7.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Weak Finish Amid Widely Negative Market Environment - 10/24/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
GMED - NYSE Globus Medical Inc Cl A CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals	$51.75	-1.23 -2.32%	$53.72	1,596,679 257.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 620,000	$57.55 -10.08%	9/26/2018	$56.11	PP = $57.65
								MB = $60.53
Most Recent Note - 10/19/2018 6:36:52 PM G - Color code is changed to green after slumping back below its 50 DMA line ($52.88) with a volume-driven loss today hurting its outlook. A rebound and subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by more than +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Rally at 200-Day Moving Average Line - 10/22/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
ZBRA - NASDAQ Zebra Tech Corp Cl A COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$159.74	-6.96 -4.18%	$168.45	787,601 209.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 376,000	$179.47 -10.99%	8/7/2018	$164.26	PP = $161.82
								MB = $169.91
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:46:49 PM G - Suffered a damaging volume-driven loss today. It met resistance after rebounding to its 50 DMA line ($168.41). Overhead supply remains up to the $179 level. Found support in recent weeks after a pullback near its 200 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Zebra Tech Sputtering Near 50-Day Moving Average - 10/23/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
CME - NASDAQ C M E Group Inc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$181.08	+0.28 0.15%	$183.67	1,766,251 122.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,440,000	$183.79 -1.47%	10/4/2018	$179.29	PP = $177.45
								MB = $186.32
Most Recent Note - 10/22/2018 5:44:26 PM Y - Remains perched near at its all-time high despite broad market weakness (M criteria). The 50 DMA line ($173.76) and prior lows define important near-term support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : CME Group Blasted to New Record High - 10/4/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
MA - NYSE Mastercard Inc Cl A Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr	$195.69	-6.74 -3.33%	$203.47	3,684,662 100.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,663,000	$225.35 -13.16%	7/11/2018	$203.84	PP = $204.10
								MB = $214.31
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:56:06 PM A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($211) is needed for its outlook to improve. Slumped near its 200 DMA line ($192) which recently acted as support. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near High, Extended From Any Sound Base - 9/27/2018 \| 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
V - NYSE Visa Inc Cl A Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr	$134.26	-4.86 -3.49%	$140.18	13,194,379 164.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 8,022,000	$151.56 -11.41%	4/26/2018	$126.68	PP = $126.98
								MB = $133.33
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:58:00 PM Slumped near its 200 DMA line ($132) which recently acted as support. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($144) is needed for its outlook to improve. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounding Toward 50-Day Moving Average - 10/17/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
DPZ - NYSE Dominos Pizza Inc Retail-Restaurants	$255.49	-10.33 -3.89%	$265.81	546,928 96.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 566,000	$305.34 -16.33%	8/13/2018	$288.60	PP = $293.91
								MB = $308.61
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:50:55 PM G - Suffered another loss today on average volume testing its 200 DMA line ($255.40). A subsequent rebound above the 50 DMA line ($283) is needed for its outlook to improve. The prior low ($253.63 on 7/31/18) and 200 DMA line define important near-term support to watch. Reported earnings +54% on +22% sales revenues for the Sep '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sank Below 50 DMA Line Ahead of Earnings News - 10/15/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
FIVE - NASDAQ Five Below Inc Retail-DiscountandVariety	$111.50	-4.51 -3.89%	$117.12	833,872 86.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 963,000	$136.13 -18.09%	7/6/2018	$98.90	PP = $104.09
								MB = $109.29
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:52:59 PM G - Fell further below its 50 DMA line ($119.95) and ended near the session low today. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. The prior high ($109.09 on 7/19/18) defines the next important support level to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Retreating After +138% Rally in Under 12 Months - 10/2/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
NVEE - NASDAQ N V 5 Global Inc Comml Svcs-Consulting	$77.66	-5.47 -6.58%	$83.37	67,429 93.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 72,000	$92.75 -16.27%	6/15/2018	$7,070.00	PP = $72.00
								MB = $75.60
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:41:50 PM G - Violated the recent low ($80.73 on 10/11/18) and finished near the session low with a big loss today triggering another technical sell signal. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($86.39) is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Slumped Below 50-Day Moving Average Line - 10/8/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I
HQY - NASDAQ Healthequity Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service	$80.67	-5.17 -6.02%	$86.25	433,205 53.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 809,000	$99.99 -19.32%	8/13/2018	$82.39	PP = $83.44
								MB = $87.61
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2018 5:44:26 PM G - Ended near the session low with a big loss on light volume today raising more serious concerns and triggering another technical sell signal. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($90.36) is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Below 50-Day Moving Average Which May Act as Resistance - 10/16/2018 \| 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
OLLI - NASDAQ Ollie's Bargain Outlet Retail-DiscountandVariety	$87.80	-1.01 -1.14%	$91.40	685,166 104.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 653,000	$97.61 -10.05%	7/12/2018	$74.43	PP = $77.60
								MB = $81.48
Most Recent Note - 10/19/2018 6:35:06 PM G - The 50 DMA line ($87) and recent low ($84.66 on 10/11/18) define near-term support well above prior highs in the $77 area. Fundamentals remain strong. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure After a Great Rally - 10/9/2018 \| View all notes \| Set NEW NOTE alert \| Company Profile \| SEC News \| Chart \| Request a new note C A S I

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