PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 8 points to 4,660, hitting new 2014 highs with gains on lighter volume.

The Dow was up 1 point to 17,614 and the S&P 500 also climbed 1 point to 2,039 as both indices closed at record highs for the fifth straight session.

The major averages toggled between gains and losses as investors focused on corporate earnings with Wal-Mart (WMT ) unofficially ending the season on Thursday. Overall, about 80% of S&P 500 companies beat EPS estimates and 60% topped sales projections, according to Bloomberg. Rackspace (RAX +13.2%) and Vodafone (VOD +5.4%) climbed after both companies exceeded analyst earnings estimates. However, AECOM (ACM -7%) fell following disappointing quarterly sales.

At the close five of the 10 sectors in the S&P 500 were in positive territory. Utilities were off the most as the price of natural gas fell. Duke Energy (DUK -0.2%) inched lower. Materials were the relative outperformer. Shares of Monsanto (MON +1.2%) rose as it formed partnerships with pharmaceutical and chemical companies.

Bond markets were closed in observance of Veterans Day. This week the Treasury Department is expected to auction $42 billion in 10- and 30-year bonds.

Commodities were volatile and closed higher. WTI crude rose +0.2% to $77.54 per barrel on the NYMEX. On the COMEX gold climbed +0.5% to $1,165.00 per ounce.

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 tech sector saw losses from the Networking Index ($NWX -0.53%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.28%) while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.56%) posted a modest gain. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.53%) had a positive influence on the major averages. Financial shares were mixed as the  Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.21%) edged higher while the Bank Index ($BKX -0.25%) edged lower.  Energy-related shares had a slightly positive bias as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.12%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.37%) posted small gains.  The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +4.27%) was a standout gainer, continuing with its wider than usual intra-day swings.

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PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.37%) is consolidating below its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines, up from its October lows.

It was last shown in this FSU section on 10/24/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Pulled Back After Challenging Prior Highs", after highlighted in yellow in the 10/23/14 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point cited triggered a technical buy signal.

The high-ranked Computer - Tech Services firm reported earnings for the Sep '14 quarter above views (not yet shown on the chart as of today) and also gave upbeat sales guidance for the current quarter. It had previously reported earnings +33% on +31% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, a 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% guideline, making it a better match concerning the C criteria. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong.

It completed Secondary Offerings 8/30/13 and 9/17/13. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.6 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation in the past 50 days.  The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 254 in Dec '13 to 287 in Sep '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 36.1 million shares (S criteria) can contribute to greater volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. 

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	$243.63	-2.10 -0.85%	$246.82	2,111,281 90.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,330,000	$254.41 -4.24%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2014 5:38:55 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high today following 2 volume-driven gains, extended from any sound base. Recent lows near $208 define initial support to watch below its 50 DMA line ($236) on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Highs Following Deep "V" Shaped Pullback - Not a Sound Base - 11/6/2014 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	$50.66	+0.12 0.24%	$51.38	850,583 87.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 967,000	$53.50 -5.31%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 11/11/2014 6:15:32 PM G - Holding its ground after rallying back toward its 52-week high. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line following an analyst downgrade. Recent lows near $42 define important near-term support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Average Acted as Support Following Analyst Downgrade - 11/5/2014 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	$194.92	-0.88 -0.45%	$197.00	762,372 62.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,228,000	$197.64 -1.38%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2014 5:41:54 PM Y - Managed a best-ever close with today's gain on slightly higher than average volume. Prior highs in the $180 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New High Close With Gain on Light Volume - 11/10/2014 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	$250.34	+2.76 1.11%	$251.00	3,550,459 91.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,871,000	$247.70 1.07%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 11/10/2014 5:43:52 PM G - Color code is changed to green after a big gain today on slightly above average volume for a new all-time high above its "max buy" level. 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	$47.62	+0.64 1.36%	$48.20	248,688 59.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 417,000	$50.00 -4.76%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 11/10/2014 5:46:58 PM Y - Managed a "positive reversal" today after dipping near prior highs in the $44 area defining initial support above its 50 DMA line ($42.49). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs Following Technical Breakout - 11/11/2014 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	$74.61	-0.39 -0.52%	$74.98	18,715,957 47.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 39,688,000	$81.16 -8.07%	9/9/2014	$76.67	PP = $76.84
								MB = $80.68
Most Recent Note - 11/10/2014 5:47:51 PM G - Encountered resistance at its 50 DMA line following a violation on 3 times average volume on 10/29/14 that raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. >>> 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	$148.03	-1.87 -1.25%	$150.18	524,773 73.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 714,000	$153.52 -3.58%	10/31/2014	$148.50	PP = $146.29
								MB = $153.60
Most Recent Note - 11/10/2014 5:50:08 PM Y - Holding its ground stubbornly with volume totals cooling after highlighted in yellow in the 10/31/14 mid-day report (read here) clinching a convincing technical buy signal. It remains trading above its pivot point and below its "max buy" level. >>> 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	$188.04	-0.23 -0.12%	$189.50	710,225 56.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,259,000	$197.37 -4.73%	10/22/2014	$188.77	PP = $182.27
								MB = $191.38
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2014 6:00:16 PM Y - Color code was changed to yellow after dipping below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $182 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs Which Define Initial Support - 11/7/2014 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	$37.36	-0.05 -0.13%	$37.78	62,099 70.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 88,000	$37.83 -1.24%	10/31/2014	$36.31	PP = $35.93
								MB = $37.73
Most Recent Note - 11/5/2014 6:30:11 PM Y - Pulled back today on higher (near average) volume following 8 consecutive gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Highlighted in yellow in the 10/31/14 mid-day report (read here). Prior highs near $34 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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	$108.30	-0.72 -0.66%	$109.84	1,016,342 44.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,302,700	$110.16 -1.69%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 11/11/2014 12:27:45 PM G - Perched at its all-time high and making its 3rd consecutive mid-day report appearance. Its 50 DMA line ($99.87) defines near-term support to watch. Prior notes cautioned members - "Volume totals cooled in recent weeks, a sign that few investors have headed for the exit, however it has not formed a sound base." >>> 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	$52.75	-0.92 -1.71%	$54.05	426,077 78.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 542,000	$54.00 -2.31%	10/27/2014	$46.40	PP = $47.81
								MB = $50.20
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2014 5:40:47 PM G - Matched its best-ever close with today's volume-driven gain. Prior highs in the $47 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($45.53) on pullbacks. >>> 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	$103.90	-1.67 -1.58%	$106.44	14,905 55.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 27,000	$109.44 -5.06%	9/19/2014	$86.06	PP = $89.97
								MB = $94.47
Most Recent Note - 11/10/2014 5:52:07 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high, extended from its prior base after volume-driven gains. Prior highs in the $88 area define important near-term support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($87.27). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stock With Small Supply Quickly Got Extended From Prior Base - 11/4/2014 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