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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2019
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -28.42 26,805.53 -0.11% Volume 805,747,230 +4% Volume 1,839,831,426 +2%
NASDAQ +66.01 8,185.80 +0.81% Advancers 1,317 46% Advancers 1,393 46%
S&P 500 +5.67 3,010.19 +0.19% Decliners 1,537 54% Decliners 1,648 54%
Russell 2000 -2.72 1,550.13 -0.18% 52 Wk Highs 146   52 Wk Highs 92  
S&P 600 -2.27 961.55 -0.24% 52 Wk Lows 28   52 Wk Lows 57  

Indices Finished Mixed Amid Wave of Earnings Reports

The Dow fell 28 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.8%. Volume totals reported were higher than the prior session totals on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE. Decliners led advancers by an 8-7 margin on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 55 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit a new 52-week high and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 46 on the prior session. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The major indices (M criteria) are in a "confirmed uptrend" after enduring distributional pressure in recent weeks. The Featured Stocks Page provides the most timely analysis on high-ranked leaders.
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and perched only -1.9% off its record high. Its 200 DMA line and prior lows define important near-term support.

Stocks finished mixed on Thursday, as investors digested an influx of corporate profit tallies on the single busiest day of earnings season. Technology shares outperformed with Microsoft (MSFT +1.97%) rose after its profit and revenue figures exceeded consensus forecasts. Shares of Lam Research (LRCX +13.90%) also helped buoy the sector after the chipmaker topped Wall Street earnings and revenue projections. 3M (MMM -4.06%) weighed on the Dow after the company missed analyst estimates and cut its full-year profit forecast. Ford Motor (F -6.62%) following a lackluster quarterly report that included a reduction in its full-year outlook. Tesla (TSLA +17.67%) rose after delivering a surprise profit during the third quarter. Twitter (TWTR -20.86%) sank following its soft current-quarter revenue guidance.

Economic data reports were also in focus, with durable goods orders falling 1.1% in September, the worst since May. Updates from research firm IHS Markit revealed manufacturing and services PMI figures improved in October, hovering in expansionary territory. Treasuries were little changed, with the yield on the 10-year note holding steady at 1.76%.

Investors also kept tabs on U.S.-China trade relations, with White House trade advisor Peter Navarro commenting that a phase one deal will include intellectual property guidelines and enforcement mechanisms. Earlier, a report revealed China would buy $20 billion of U.S. agricultural products in a year if the two sides sign a partial trade pact. In commodities, WTI crude added 0.4% to $56.20/barrel. COMEX Gold rose 0.6% to $1,498.90/ounce despite a stronger dollar.

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Retail, Semiconductor, and Gold & Silver Indexes Rose

The Bank Index ($BKX -0.48%) outpaced the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.13%) to the downside while the Retail Index ($RLX +0.42%) edged higher. The tech sector was mixed as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +2.47%) posted a solid gain, the Biotech Index ($BTK +0.09%) finished flat, and the Networking Index ($NWX -1.56%) slumped. Commodity-linked groups were mixed as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.46%) slumped and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.21%) edged higher, and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.22%) posted solid gain.

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PICTURED: The Bank Index ($BKX -0.48%) recently touched a new 2019 high. Further improvement may bode well for the broader market outlook, because the financial indexes have usually been reliable leading indicators.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  66.61 -0.99 -1.46% -17.36%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,233.57 +2.48 +0.20% +6.42%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,615.51 +38.93 +2.47% +39.85%
Networking $NWX  552.24 -8.78 -1.56% +13.01%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  261.25 -0.33 -0.13% +10.08%
Retail $RLX  2,402.71 +10.08 +0.42% +23.13%
Gold & Silver $XAU  92.00 +2.00 +2.22% +30.20%
Bank $BKX  103.58 -0.50 -0.48% +20.74%
Biotech $BTK  4,363.60 +4.04 +0.09% +3.38%


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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
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for MLR MLR - NYSE
Miller Industries Inc
AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts  
$33.51 -0.75
-2.19%

$34.42

42,880
134.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 32,000
$35.26
-4.96%
9/24/2019 $34.00 PP = $35.36
MB = $37.13
Most Recent Note - 10/23/2019 5:58:10 PM
G - Rallied from near its 50 DMA line ($32.46) to nearly challenge prior highs with today's big volume-driven gain. Halted its slide recently at its 200 DMA line. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Tested Support at Long-Term 200-Day Moving Average - 10/9/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CCBG CCBG - NASDAQ
Capital City Bk Gp
BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks  
$28.42 +0.00
0.00%

$28.72

61,272
211.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 29,000
$28.46
-0.14%
9/13/2019 $27.03 PP = $27.05
MB = $28.40
Most Recent Note - 10/24/2019 12:18:48 PM
G - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. Color code was changed to green after closing above its "max buy" level. Prior highs define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($26.07). Due to report earnings news on 10/29/19.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near High With Earnings News Due Next Week - 10/14/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AUDC AUDC - NASDAQ
Audiocodes Ltd
ELECTRONICS - Scientific and Technical Instrum  
$18.45 -0.06
-0.32%

$18.84

134,005
66.67% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 201,000
$22.50
-18.00%
9/13/2019 $19.68 PP = $19.84
MB = $20.83
Most Recent Note - 10/21/2019 5:42:13 PM
G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($18.43) but still sputtering below the prior pivot point. Recent low ($17.54 on 10/08/19) defines the next important support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Average But Below Prior Pivot Point - 10/21/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CHDN CHDN - NASDAQ
Churchill Downs Inc
LEISURE - Gaming Activities  
$132.34 +0.98
0.75%

$133.11

134,081
54.06% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 248,000
$133.55
-0.91%
10/8/2019 $129.77 PP = $132.83
MB = $139.47
Most Recent Note - 10/18/2019 5:51:40 PM
Y - Churned heavy volume as it rallied for a best-ever close today. Stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high following volume-driven gains last week. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($123.42) acted as support in recent weeks during its consolidation. Jun '19 earnings +10% on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), noted recently raising fundamental concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain for Record High Close - 10/8/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for LULU LULU - NASDAQ
Lululemon Athletica
MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing  
$206.84 +1.38
0.67%

$206.88

832,381
44.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,850,000
$209.02
-1.04%
9/6/2019 $201.25 PP = $194.35
MB = $204.07
Most Recent Note - 10/18/2019 5:44:08 PM
G - Hit a new all-time high as it rose above its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to green. Its 50 DMA line ($190) and recent low ($185.36 on 10/03/19) define important near-term support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : LULU Stretches to Hit New Record High - 10/18/2019
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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
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CPRT CPRT - NASDAQ
Copart Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships  
$84.63 +1.59
1.91%

$84.72

1,582,557
107.36% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,474,000
$84.90
-0.32%
9/5/2019 $79.13 PP = $79.84
MB = $83.83
Most Recent Note - 10/22/2019 5:28:29 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow after reversal and retreat below its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line ($79.31) defines near-term support above the prior low ($76.35 on 10/03/19). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Reversed Into Red Today After Hitting New All-Time High - 10/22/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PFPT PFPT - NASDAQ
Proofpoint Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$124.45 +3.05
2.51%

$125.28

940,734
123.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 758,700
$133.58
-6.83%
10/1/2019 $129.59 PP = $132.95
MB = $139.60
Most Recent Note - 10/18/2019 5:50:04 PM
G - Violated its 50 DMA line ($122.75) with a volume-driven loss today triggering a technical sell signal and its color code is changed to green. Met stubborn resistance in the $132 area in recent months. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Met Stubborn Resistance Near Prior Highs - 10/17/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for BLD BLD - NYSE
Topbuild Corp
Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc  
$100.05 +1.23
1.24%

$100.30

175,609
71.68% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 245,000
$102.81
-2.68%
5/17/2019 $82.19 PP = $87.31
MB = $91.68
Most Recent Note - 10/23/2019 5:53:42 PM
G - Pulled back today for a 4th straight loss with light volume after wedging into all-time high territory with gains lacking great volume conviction. Earnings rose +39% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Its 50 DMA line ($94.42) defines important support to watch along with its prior low ($91.31 on 10/03/19). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back After Recently Wedging Into New High Territory - 10/23/2019
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