The major averages ended mixed and little changed on Monday. The volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was slightly negative as decliners narrowly led decliners on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 100 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down from the prior session total of 157 stocks. The new 52-week highs totals contracted yet still easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 5 of the 12 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page, a list which recently gained several new companies as broader market conditions improved. Disciplined investors know that new buying efforts may be made under the fact-based investment system only in stocks meeting all key criteria.

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index added to Friday's gap up gain and hit another new 2014 high.

The major averages toggled between gains and losses as investors weighed a mixed round of economic data. A final reading of manufacturing sentiment for October fell more than analysts projected. Similarly, construction spending for the month of September declined -0.4% versus a projected +0.7% increase. A gauge of factory activity unexpectedly increased in October to the highest level since March of 2011.

Large gains on 10/21/14 backed by higher volume totals while leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) expanded met the definition of a "follow-through day" confirming a new uptrend for the market (M criteria). The S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq Composite Index, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have collectively rebounded above their respective 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines, technically putting the market in a healthier stance.

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The Retail Index ($RLX -0.24%) edged lower while the Bank Index ($BKX +0.15%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.20%) inched higher. The tech sector had a positive bias as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.61%) and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.94%) outpaced the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.21%). The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +3.01%) bounced, meanwhile energy-related shares were weak as losses for the Oil Services Index ($OSX -2.67%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -2.05%) created a drag on the market.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX +0.94%) rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line toward prior highs.

First N B C Bank Hldg (NBCB +$0.41 or +% to $37.14) hit another new 52-week high today. It finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/02/14 high plus 10 cents in the 10/31/14 mid-day report (read here). The big gain above the pivot point backed by +79% above average volume clinched a technical buy signal. No resistance remains due to overhead supply after 8 consecutive gains. Its small supply of only 18.5 million shares (S criteria) outstanding can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stocks that fall more than -7% from their purchase price.

The high-ranked Bank holding company reported earnings +35% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has also been strong. The current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 122 in Dec '13 to 183 in Sep '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.

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
ACT - NYSE Actavis plc Medical-Generic Drugs	$247.50	+4.76 1.96%	$249.35	2,399,466 112.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,137,000	$249.94 -0.98%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 10/30/2014 3:13:16 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rallying beyond its "max buy" level and hitting a new 52-week high today. Prior highs near $179 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quiet Gains Help Generic Drug Firm Rise Above 50-Day Average - 10/21/2014 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$46.70	+1.83 4.08%	$47.33	1,530,965 175.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 874,000	$53.50 -12.71%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 6:16:59 PM G - Recent low ($42.36 on 10/31/14) defines important near-term support. Tallied 2 consecutive gains with above average volume since halting its slide after slumping to its 50 DMA line ($43.22), abruptly retreating from its 52-week high last week following an analyst downgrade. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near High After Rebounding From 200-Day Average - 10/17/2014 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$191.04	-0.32 -0.17%	$193.75	908,080 74.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,212,000	$197.23 -3.14%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 6:11:03 PM Y - Holding its ground at its 52-week high volume totals cooling. Prior highs in the $180 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Strong After Gapping Up Above Prior High - 10/23/2014 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
BIDU - NASDAQ Baidu Inc Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$236.54	-2.23 -0.93%	$240.56	3,506,215 95.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,667,000	$242.62 -2.51%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 6:13:26 PM Y - Pulled back today for a small loss on lighter volume. Finished strong and clinched a convincing technical buy signal after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/19/14 high plus 10 cents in the 10/30/14 mid-day report (read here). Prior highs near $230 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technical Breakout on Triple Average Volume Following Strong Earnings - 10/30/2014 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	$47.71	-0.03 -0.06%	$47.97	652,380 168.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 387,000	$48.99 -2.61%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 12:15:04 PM Y - Hovering near its 52-week high following a spurt of gains backed by above average volume. Near term support to watch is at prior highs in the $44 area. Rally recently cleared the pivot point cited triggering a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulled Back After Challenging Prior Highs - 10/24/2014 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$73.88	-1.11 -1.48%	$75.52	40,378,320 103.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 39,077,000	$81.16 -8.97%	9/9/2014	$76.67	PP = $76.84
								MB = $80.68
Most Recent Note - 10/30/2014 1:01:31 PM G - Falling again today with above average volume after a 50 DMA line violation on 3 times average volume raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal on the prior session. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. The company reported earnings +59% on +59% sales for the Sep '14 quarter but warned of rising costs. Historic studies show that investors have a far better chance of success when buying as a stock is breaking out, not buying on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gapped Down Following Latest Strong Earnings Report - 10/29/2014 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	$150.23	-0.33 -0.22%	$152.14	728,593 101.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 717,000	$153.52 -2.14%	10/31/2014	$148.50	PP = $146.29
								MB = $153.60
Most Recent Note - 10/31/2014 5:58:07 PM Y - Finished strong after highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 9/18/14 high in a "double bottom" base in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Gapped up and hit a new 52-week high clinching a convincing technical buy signal. Reported earnings +27% on +31% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Finish Following Gap Up After Earnings News - 10/31/2014 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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$194.33	+1.75 0.91%	$196.83	1,044,519 82.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,262,000	$197.37 -1.54%	10/22/2014	$188.77	PP = $182.27
								MB = $191.38
Most Recent Note - 10/30/2014 3:06:47 PM G - Color code is changed to green while hitting a new 52-week high today and rallying above its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $182 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakout Cleared "Double Bottom" Base Pattern - 10/22/2014 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
NBCB - NASDAQ First N B C Bank Hldg Banks-Southeast	$37.14	+0.41 1.12%	$37.83	65,477 70.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 93,000	$36.90 0.65%	10/31/2014	$36.31	PP = $35.93
								MB = $37.73
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 6:08:11 PM Y - No resistance remains due to overhead supply after 8 consecutive gains. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 10/31/14 mid-day report (read here). Reported earnings +35% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Financial Firm at 52-Week High Tallied 8th Consecutive Gain - 11/3/2014 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	$105.96	+0.26 0.25%	$106.78	1,322,892 57.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,287,000	$108.50 -2.34%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 6:09:43 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling while perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($97.27) defines important near-term support where a violation would trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound and Rally Leaves Tech Firm Extended From Base - 10/28/2014 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
SNCR - NASDAQ Synchronoss Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE andamp; SERVICES - Application Software	$50.60	-1.07 -2.07%	$52.14	669,150 129.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 516,000	$53.47 -5.37%	10/27/2014	$46.40	PP = $47.81
								MB = $50.20
Most Recent Note - 10/30/2014 3:10:36 PM G - Color code is changed to green while rallying well above the "max buy" level cited. Prior highs in the $47 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Considerable gain on 10/28/14 was backed by more than 4 times average volume after reporting earnings +35% on +40% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated daily graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : No Resistance Remains; Perched at Secondary Buy Point - 10/27/2014 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
STRT - NASDAQ Strattec Security Corp AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts	$102.16	-1.56 -1.50%	$104.34	26,434 94.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 28,000	$109.44 -6.65%	9/19/2014	$86.06	PP = $89.97
								MB = $94.47
Most Recent Note - 11/3/2014 6:18:36 PM G - Hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground after volume-driven gains. It is very extended beyond its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $88 area define important near-term support to watch above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Building Base-On-Base Pattern Ahead of Earnings News - 10/20/2014 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