For the week, the Dow rose +1%, the S&P 500 advanced +1.2% and the NASDAQ Composite gained +0.5%. Behind Friday's gains the volume totals were reported higher than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange, boosted by options expirations. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by almost a 2-1 margin on the NYSE, however advancers led decliners by a narrower 8-7 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 96 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, more than doubling the prior session total of 44 stocks. New 52-week highs expanded and easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 6 of the 12 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page. Since large gains were noted on 10/21/14 backed by higher volume totals as leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) expanded, a "confirmed uptrend" for the market (M criteria) has been repeatedly noted in this daily Market Commentary. 

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index gained 11 points to reach an all-time high of 2,063, up +11.6% year-to-date.

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Financial shares were mixed and little changed as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.25%) edged lower and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.11%) inched higher. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.02%) led the tech sector higher while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.62%) and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.14%) posted smaller gains. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.39%) posted a modest gain. Commodity-linked groups had a positive bias as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.80%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +2.19%) both outpaced the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.96%).

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PICTURED: The Bank Index ($BKX +0.11%) is consolidating above its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines. 

The high-ranked Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm was last shown in this FSU section on 11/05/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "50-Day Average Acted as Support Following Analyst Downgrade".  It found prompt support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line when abruptly retreating after an analyst downgraded the stock.  It was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/07/14 high in the 10/17/14 mid-day report (read here) and subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point triggered a technical buy signal. 

The number of top-rated funds owning an interest rose from 349 in Mar '14 to 397 in Sep '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It reported earnings +105% on +47% sales revenues for the quarter ended Sep '14 quarter versus the year ago period, its 9th consecutive comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It has a great annual earnings (A criteria) history and it has earned an impressive 98 Earnings Per Share rating, well above the 80+ minimum rating for buy candidates. Its Relative Strength Rating is currently 93, above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. 

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	$259.75	+1.26 0.49%	$262.83	4,511,729 144.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,117,000	$270.34 -3.92%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 11/21/2014 12:17:33 PM G - Consolidating after spiking to new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains following news it plans to acquire Allergan (AGN) for $66 Billion. Did not form a sound new base and its color code was changed to green while getting extended from prior highs. Its 50 DMA line ($240) defines support where a violation would raise concerns. >>> 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	$51.00	-0.66 -1.28%	$52.38	1,436,478 141.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,015,000	$53.80 -5.20%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 11/21/2014 5:42:16 PM G - Encountering distributional pressure while hovering near its 52-week high. Recent lows near $42 and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : No Sound Base Formed, Yet Little Resistance Remains - 11/21/2014 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$191.02	-1.53 -0.79%	$195.87	1,086,275 90.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,197,000	$197.64 -3.35%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 11/21/2014 5:43:36 PM Y - Finished near the session low today with a small loss on near average volume. Still trading above its pivot point and below its "max buy" level. 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	$245.30	+6.91 2.90%	$245.95	3,718,510 95.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,911,000	$251.99 -2.65%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 11/21/2014 5:45:26 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rising back above its "max buy" level with today's gap up gain on near average volume. Prior highs near $230 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Back Below "Max Buy" Level - 11/17/2014 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$48.84	+0.34 0.70%	$49.38	236,670 54.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 435,000	$50.34 -2.98%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 11/20/2014 5:19:55 PM G - Still stubbornly holding its ground above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $44 area defining initial support above its 50 DMA line ($43.12). >>> 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	$73.75	+0.15 0.20%	$74.50	23,032,691 59.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 38,537,000	$81.16 -9.13%	9/9/2014	$76.67	PP = $76.84
								MB = $80.68
Most Recent Note - 11/20/2014 5:21:28 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling and recent gains have lacked volume conviction. Its outlook gets worse the longer it lingers below its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Violation 50-Day Average Acted as Resistance - 11/14/2014 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	$155.99	+0.91 0.59%	$160.40	1,082,232 147.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 732,000	$157.91 -1.22%	10/31/2014	$148.50	PP = $146.29
								MB = $153.60
Most Recent Note - 11/21/2014 12:28:10 PM G - Hit new 52-week and all-time highs and rallied further above its "max buy level" with today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior highs in the $146-149 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidation Continues Above Prior Highs - 11/18/2014 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	$185.83	-0.43 -0.23%	$191.20	796,127 62.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,271,000	$197.37 -5.85%	10/22/2014	$188.77	PP = $182.27
								MB = $191.38
Most Recent Note - 11/18/2014 5:32:33 PM Y - Rallied back near its "max buy" level with today's 2nd consecutive gain. Prior highs near $182 acted as support on the recent pullback. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> 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	$36.85	-0.17 -0.46%	$37.54	57,386 75.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 76,000	$38.18 -3.48%	10/31/2014	$36.31	PP = $35.93
								MB = $37.73
Most Recent Note - 11/19/2014 7:03:26 PM Y - Fell today for a 5th consecutive session with below volume and its color code was changed to yellow after pulling back below its "max buy" level. Prior highs near $34 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for the additional details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fifth Consecutive Loss While Retreating From Highs - 11/19/2014 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	$108.93	-0.11 -0.10%	$111.39	1,489,570 77.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,914,400	$112.11 -2.84%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 11/18/2014 5:36:00 PM G - Ended today with a 2nd small loss on light volume. Its 50 DMA line ($101.92) defines near-term support to watch. It has not formed a sound base. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Near Session Low With Small Gain on Light Volume - 11/13/2014 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	$42.88	-0.24 -0.56%	$44.58	791,421 122.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 648,000	$54.05 -20.67%	10/27/2014	$46.40	PP = $47.81
								MB = $50.20
Most Recent Note - 11/19/2014 6:44:41 PM G - Gapped down today and violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging volume-driven loss raising concern and triggering a technical sell signal. It may find support near prior lows in the $41 area, but a rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Loss on Heavy Volume a Sign of Distributional Pressure - 11/12/2014 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	$107.37	+1.61 1.52%	$110.00	21,820 83.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,000	$109.44 -1.89%	11/20/2014	$105.76	PP = $109.54
								MB = $115.02
Most Recent Note - 11/20/2014 4:44:18 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after forming an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Prior highs coincide with its 50 DMA line defining important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed New Advanced "3-Weeks Tight" Base - 11/20/2014 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