Regarding the M criteria of the fact-based investment system, better action from the broader market would be a reassuring sign, however the major averages have been steadily retreating and enduring distributional pressure since last Thursday's big +1.8% gain from the Nasdaq Composite Index with higher volume was noted as a follow-through day.  New buying efforts should only be made in stocks meeting all fundamental and technical guidelines.

PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a 5th consecutive loss, slumping near prior lows and toward its 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

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Energy-related shares were weaker and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -2.95%) outpaced the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.88%) to the downside. The tech sector saw unanimous losses from the Networking Index ($NWX -2.29%), Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.98%), and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.78%). Weakness in the Retail Index ($RLX -1.90%) and financial shares weighed on the major averages and rounded out the mostly negative session as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -2.12%) and Bank Index ($BKX -1.79%) both ended with losses.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +5.36%) was a standout gainer. It avoided undercutting its November lows when sagging again late last year, and it has been making progress in January after rebounding above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

Restoration Hardware Hld (RH  -$2.28 or -2.45% to $90.89) fell today testing its 50-day moving average (DMA) line which defines important support. It has been sputtering with volume totals cooling after recent losses negated the prior breakout and raised concerns. The Retail - Home Furnishings firm was last shown in this FSU section on 12/26/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Consolidating Above Prior Highs With Volume Totals Cooling". Members were reminded - "Subsequent losses leading to a close below its old high close ($93.05 on 6/30/14) would completely negate the recent breakout and raise concerns." 

RH was first highlighted in yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 6/30/14 high plus 10 cents in the 12/11/14 mid-day report (read here). Convincing volume-driven gains helped clinch a convincing technical buy signal, but it stalled soon thereafter.

It reported that Oct '14 earnings rose +53% on +22% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its streak of strong quarterly earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been very strong since reorganization and trading began on 11/02/12. It completed a Secondary Offering 7/12/13 and named a new CEO 1/31/14. Its Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 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 274 in Dec '13 to 353 in Dec '14, a reassuring sign of increasing institutional interest (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	$263.75	-2.67 -1.00%	$268.86	2,570,304 80.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,183,000	$276.18 -4.50%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 1/12/2015 6:28:32 PM Y - Hit a new high today but with only average volume. Found support at its 50 DMA line recently. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed New Base Above Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average - 12/29/2014 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$50.00	-0.11 -0.22%	$50.36	770,649 79.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 966,000	$59.31 -15.70%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 1/14/2015 5:40:04 PM G - Completed a new Public Offering and gapped down on 1/08/15 violating its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Trading Below 50-Day Moving Average Line Hurts Outlook - 1/14/2015 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	$172.87	-2.53 -1.44%	$177.83	1,680,510 155.03% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,084,000	$203.30 -14.97%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:29:03 PM G - Down today with higher volume, slumping toward the recent low ($176.01 on 12/17/14) which defines an important near-term support level. Negated the prior technical breakout, and for its outlook to improve it needs gain above its 50 DMA line which may act as resistance. Faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $203 level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Moving Average Acted as Resistance After Damaging Losses - 1/2/2015 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$53.61	-4.34 -7.49%	$59.13	2,072,108 97.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,126,000	$63.20 -15.17%	1/7/2015	$54.96	PP = $58.10
								MB = $61.01
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2015 5:43:25 PM Y - Finished near the session low with today's 3rd consecutive loss following a "negative reversal" at its 52-week high. The finish below its old high close ($56.23 on 12/03/14) raised concerns and completely negated the recent technical breakout. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Finish Triggered a Technical Buy Signal - 1/7/2015 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	$215.97	-0.85 -0.39%	$219.50	2,340,478 82.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,825,000	$251.99 -14.29%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 1/14/2015 5:42:17 PM G - Its 50 DMA line acted as resistance and it has tallied 4 consecutive losses, testing recent lows in the $216-217 area. More damaging losses would raise serious concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Lingering Below 50-Day Moving Average Line Hurts Outlook - 1/9/2015 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$45.41	-1.01 -2.18%	$46.78	191,669 48.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 398,000	$52.89 -14.14%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 1/14/2015 5:36:58 PM G - Met resistance at its 50 DMA line and slumped today with higher volume. Subsequent losses below its recent low close ($46.24 on 12/16/14) would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Halted Slide at 50-Day Moving Average - 12/31/2014 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$74.05	-2.23 -2.92%	$76.57	34,093,924 138.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 24,703,000	$82.17 -9.88%	12/22/2014	$81.79	PP = $81.26
								MB = $85.32
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2015 12:44:13 PM G - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line with today's 5th consecutive loss and its color code is changed to green. Relative Strength rating has slumped to 82, but remains above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Needs a rebound above the 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve, and it also faces resistance due to overhead supply up through the $82 level. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near 50-Day Average After Stalling at 52-Week High - 1/12/2015 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	$180.91	-1.50 -0.82%	$185.49	1,703,098 152.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,114,000	$199.48 -9.31%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:19:02 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive loss backed by above average volume triggering a technical sell signal and its color code is changed to green. Stalled after last week's rally from a "double bottom" base with volume-driven gains. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base And Fundamentals Remain Favorable - 12/30/2014 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$76.61	-3.46 -4.32%	$80.75	4,791,173 158.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,014,000	$82.76 -7.43%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44
								MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2015 12:56:55 PM Y - Holding its ground near its 52-week high following a "negative reversal" on 1/13/15. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line and then gains above the pivot point backed by +66% above average volume triggered a new technical buy signal on 1/09/15. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Little Resistance Remains Due to Overhead Supply - 1/5/2015 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	$122.08	-4.22 -3.34%	$127.19	1,161,499 83.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,398,000	$129.42 -5.67%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 1/14/2015 5:38:31 PM G - Perched near its all-time high, holding its ground with volume totals cooling. Prior reports cautioned members - "It has not formed a sound base. The 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch below recent lows." See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Tech Firm Still Extended From Any Sound Base Pattern - 1/8/2015 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
RH - NYSE Restoration Hardware Hld RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores	$89.19	-3.98 -4.27%	$93.88	790,372 86.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 915,000	$100.66 -11.39%	12/11/2014	$98.66	PP = $94.60
								MB = $99.33
Most Recent Note - 1/15/2015 5:46:36 PM Y - Recent losses negated the prior breakout and raised concerns. Today's loss tested its 50 DMA line ($88.64) defining support where a subsequent violation would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fell Near 50-Day Moving Average After Negating Prior Breakout - 1/15/2015 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
UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl	$22.72	+0.47 2.11%	$23.33	186,511 87.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 212,000	$22.63 0.40%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31
								MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:25:52 PM G - There was a "negative reversal" after touching a new 52-week high on 1/02/15 and it has not formed a sound base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($19.87) define near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidation Following "Negative Reversal" Not Considered a Sound Base - 1/13/2015 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$154.29	-2.51 -1.60%	$158.56	2,444,900 110.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,214,000	$159.70 -3.39%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 1/13/2015 6:31:10 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level today and hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with another volume-driven gain. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed a Big Cup-With-Handle Base Setup - 1/6/2015 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