You are not logged in.
This means you
CAN ONLY VIEW reports that were published prior to Monday, September 9, 2024.
You
MUST UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP if you want to see any current reports.
AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2015
Previous After Market Report Next After Market Report >>>
|
|
|
|
DOW |
+46.97 |
18,019.35 |
+0.26% |
|
Volume |
744,329,450 |
-5% |
|
Volume |
1,790,956,730 |
-6% |
|
NASDAQ |
+36.23 |
4,893.84 |
+0.75% |
|
Advancers |
1,923 |
60% |
|
Advancers |
1,840 |
62% |
|
S&P 500 |
+8.51 |
2,096.99 |
+0.41% |
|
Decliners |
1,155 |
36% |
|
Decliners |
1,003 |
34% |
|
Russell 2000 |
+6.87 |
1,223.13 |
+0.56% |
|
52 Wk Highs |
203 |
|
|
52 Wk Highs |
136 |
|
|
S&P 600 |
+3.50 |
705.45 |
+0.50% |
|
52 Wk Lows |
7 |
|
|
52 Wk Lows |
30 |
|
|
 |
S&P 500 Index Hit a New Record High and Leadership Expanded
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Stocks advanced on Friday. The Dow climbed 46 points to 18,019 adding +1.1% for the week. The S&P finished up 8 points to 2,096, a fresh all-time high and adding to the +2% weekly move. The NASDAQ advanced 36 points to 4,893, ending the week +3.1% higher. Volume totals for Friday's session were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and a 9-5 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership expanded as there were 102 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, up from the prior session total of 90 stocks. New 52-week highs easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 7 of the 14 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.
Concerning the M criteria, additional gains for the major averages have followed last Monday's "positive reversal", avoiding more worrisome technical damage that could have signaled the beginning of a serious market "correction". Keep in mind that new buying efforts should only be made in stocks meeting all of the fundamental and technical guidelines the fact-based investment system.
PICTURED: The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is setting a strong pace and leading its peers while rallying above its prior highs.
The major averages extended gains as investors shrugged off mixed economic data on positive international news. On the economic front, a measure of January's import prices fell by -2.8% as a drop in crude prices was less impactful than expected. Similarly, a gauge of consumer confidence retreated from an 11-year high in February, falling to 96.1.
Internationally, a measure of German 4Q14 GDP doubled expectations as it boasted +0.7% growth. Meanwhile, EU and Greek officials edged closer to a deal over debt negotiations.
At the close, six of the 10 S&P 500 sectors were in positive territory. Energy was up the most with Exxon Mobil (XOM +1.08%) rising. Materials stocks also outperformed, as Freeport McMoRan (FCX +4.21%) rallied. Looking at earnings, VF Corp (VFC +6.00%) rose after topping quarterly expectations. In M&A Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP +2.12%) rose amid reports they are closer to being acquired.
Treasuries finished lower with the 10-year note down 15/32 to yield 2.04%.
Commodities were broadly higher. WTI crude rebounded by +2.6% to $52.53/barrel. Gold edged higher by +0.5% to $1,226.50/ounce .
The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.
|
Kenneth J. Gruneisen started out as a licensed stockbroker in August 1987, a couple of months prior to the historic stock market crash that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average down -22.6% in a single day. He has published daily fact-based fundamental and technical analysis on high-ranked stocks online for two decades. Through FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM, Kenneth provides educational articles, news, market commentary, and other information regarding proven investment systems that work in good times and bad.
Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only and are not necessarily those of Gruneisen Growth Corp. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Our firm, employees, and customers may effect transactions, including transactions contrary to any recommendation herein, or have positions in the securities mentioned herein or options with respect thereto. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities. |
|
 |
Energy, Tech, Retail, and Financial Groups Rose
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.33%) finished slightly lower and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.07%) finished flat while most groups showed a positive bias on Friday. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.35%) edged higher and the tech sector saw unanimous gains from the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.97%), Networking Index ($NWX +0.47%), and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.70%). Energy-linked shares rose and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.92%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX +2.89%) were among best group gainers, meanwhile the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.84%) posted a smaller gain.
Charts courtesy www.stockcharts.com
PICTURED: The Bank Index ($BKX +0.07%) rebounded above its 500-day moving average (DMA) line.
| Oil Services |
$OSX |
204.46 |
+5.74 |
+2.89% |
-3.04% |
| Integrated Oil |
$XOI |
1,415.14 |
+26.63 |
+1.92% |
+4.97% |
| Semiconductor |
$SOX |
705.08 |
+4.89 |
+0.70% |
+2.65% |
| Networking |
$NWX |
364.50 |
+1.71 |
+0.47% |
+1.83% |
| Broker/Dealer |
$XBD |
181.57 |
-0.61 |
-0.33% |
-1.66% |
| Retail |
$RLX |
1,097.06 |
+3.87 |
+0.35% |
+6.23% |
| Gold & Silver |
$XAU |
77.12 |
+0.64 |
+0.84% |
+12.13% |
| Bank |
$BKX |
72.54 |
+0.05 |
+0.07% |
-2.32% |
| Biotech |
$BTK |
3,714.67 |
+35.53 |
+0.97% |
+8.01% |
|
|
|
 |
Hitting New Highs With Four Consecutive Volume-Driven Gains
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM +$1.14 or +1.68% to $68.73) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point based on its 11/28/14 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It spiked to a new 52-week high (N criteria) with +89% above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain and finished near its "max buy" level. Technically, it broke out on the prior session and it is quickly getting extended from the prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs.
AKAM reported earnings +27% on +23% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, and the 2 prior quarterly comparisons were very near the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady, and it has an 89 Earnings Per Share Rating. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 941 in Mar '14 to 1,100 in Dec '14, and its Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.5 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days (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
|
$281.66
|
+4.15
1.50% |
$281.75
|
1,526,902
61.47% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,484,000
|
$285.09
-1.20%
|
12/29/2014
|
$260.22
|
PP = $272.85
|
|
MB = $286.49
|
Most Recent Note - 2/10/2015 7:14:09 PM
Y - Rallying from support at its 50 DMA line with another gain today on higher (near average) volume. Recent low ($262.00 on 2/02/15) defines important near-term support below its 50 DMA line where a violation would raise more serious concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 2/2/2015
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
|
AFSI
-
NASDAQ
Amtrust Financial Svcs
INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance
|
$56.49
|
+0.39
0.70% |
$56.88
|
1,018,100
122.81% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 829,000
|
$59.31
-4.75%
|
2/11/2015
|
$56.02
|
PP = $59.41
|
|
MB = $62.38
|
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2015 7:40:05 PM
G - Highlighted while working on the right side of a 9-week cup shaped base in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Recent volume-driven gain above its 50 DMA line helped its technical stance and outlook improve. Color code is changed to green. Please see the latest FSU analysis for more important details concerning its fundamentals and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Financial Firms Dec '14 Earnings Raised Fundamental Concerns - 2/11/2015
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
|
$55.17
|
+0.33
0.60% |
$55.75
|
1,213,870
59.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,038,000
|
$63.20
-12.71%
|
1/7/2015
|
$54.96
|
PP = $58.10
|
|
MB = $61.01
|
Most Recent Note - 2/10/2015 7:16:07 PM
Y - Halted its slide above its 50 DMA line ($54.36) with a small gain on light volume. That short-term average recently acted as support. A subsequent violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Cooling While Staying Above 50-Day Moving Average - 1/27/2015
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
|
EPAM
-
NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service
|
$56.01
|
+4.60
8.95% |
$56.50
|
725,929
213.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 340,000
|
$56.50
-0.87%
|
2/5/2015
|
$51.39
|
PP = $52.99
|
|
MB = $55.64
|
Most Recent Note - 2/12/2015 4:22:22 PM
G - Today's big gain above the pivot point was backed by more than +40% above average volume and confirmed a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Color code is changed to green after finishing above its "max buy" level. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Due to report Dec '14 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, February 25th.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Pivot Point Cited While Rebounding Near Prior Highs - 2/5/2015
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
|
ILMN
-
NASDAQ
Illumina Inc
DRUGS - Biotechnology
|
$196.73
|
+1.06
0.54% |
$197.22
|
630,372
48.87% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,290,000
|
$213.33
-7.78%
|
12/30/2014
|
$186.26
|
PP = $196.00
|
|
MB = $205.80
|
Most Recent Note - 2/10/2015 7:00:28 PM
Y - Posted a small gain on below average volume and gains since its "negative reversal" have lacked volume. Its 50 DMA line ($189.93) defines important near-term support to watch where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Reported earnings +93% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. See latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following "Negative Reversal Gains Have Lacked Volume - 2/10/2015
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 |
JLL
-
NYSE
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc
REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen
|
$160.97
|
+2.09
1.32% |
$161.95
|
296,368
92.62% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 320,000
|
$161.95
-0.61%
|
2/3/2015
|
$156.95
|
PP = $154.66
|
|
MB = $162.39
|
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2015 7:48:26 PM
Y - Holding its ground with volume totals cooling, but it recently encountered distributional pressure. Has the look of a valid Secondary Buy point up to +5% above prior highs. Prior highs in the $154 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Big Volume-Driven Gain For New Highs - 2/4/2015
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
|
LNKD
-
NYSE
Linkedin Corp Class A
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
|
$267.17
|
+0.00
0.00% |
$271.44
|
208
0.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,575,000
|
$274.19
-2.56%
|
2/6/2015
|
$269.83
|
PP = $243.35
|
|
MB = $255.52
|
Most Recent Note - 2/10/2015 7:07:48 PM
G - Color code was changed to green after getting very extended from prior highs following the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks and may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakaway Gap Cleared All Resistance Due to Overhead Supply - 2/6/2015
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
|
NXPI
-
NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
|
$85.39
|
+1.53
1.82% |
$85.43
|
2,824,892
90.40% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,125,000
|
$85.43
-0.05%
|
1/5/2015
|
$76.43
|
PP = $78.44
|
|
MB = $82.36
|
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2015 7:46:29 PM
G - Hit another new all-time high (N criteria) today and finished near the session high with a gain on average volume. Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level. The big gain on 2/06/15 backed by +95% above average volume confirmed a technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines support.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Moving Average Acted as Support After "Negative Reversal" - 1/22/2015
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
|
$133.01
|
+1.29
0.98% |
$134.96
|
1,166,596
103.70% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,125,000
|
$134.96
-1.45%
|
7/30/2014
|
$84.21
|
PP = $85.88
|
|
MB = $90.17
|
Most Recent Note - 2/10/2015 7:05:16 PM
G - Ended the session less than a point off of its best-ever close with a small gain on light volume. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows define near-term support where violations may trigger technical sell signals.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished With a Loss and Near Session Low After Chance at Best-Ever Close - 1/28/2015
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
|
QLYS
-
NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security
|
$46.49
|
+0.64
1.40% |
$47.00
|
568,191
211.22% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 269,000
|
$48.00
-3.15%
|
2/6/2015
|
$42.24
|
PP = $40.84
|
|
MB = $42.88
|
Most Recent Note - 2/12/2015 5:08:54 PM
G - Posted a small gain today with 2 times average volume. It is very extended and prior highs in the $40-41 area define the nearest chart support level.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Dec '14 Earnings Report While Perched Near All-Time High - 2/9/2015
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 |
RH
-
NYSE
Restoration Hardware Hld
RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores
|
$88.32
|
+0.00
0.00% |
$90.20
|
100
0.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 989,000
|
$100.66
-12.26%
|
12/11/2014
|
$98.66
|
PP = $94.60
|
|
MB = $99.33
|
Most Recent Note - 2/10/2015 7:11:54 PM
G - Halted its slide with a gain on average volume, still sputtering below its 50 DMA line. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quiet Rebound Above 50-Day Moving Average Helped Technical Stance - 2/3/2015
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
|
$27.74
|
+0.36
1.31% |
$27.83
|
141,527
47.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 299,000
|
$28.43
-2.43%
|
12/5/2014
|
$20.64
|
PP = $20.31
|
|
MB = $21.33
|
Most Recent Note - 2/11/2015 7:42:58 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground perched near its 52-week high, extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $22 area and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended After Tallying More Volume-Driven Gains - 1/29/2015
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
|
$167.50
|
+3.16
1.92% |
$170.20
|
2,907,282
149.63% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,943,000
|
$170.20
-1.59%
|
1/5/2015
|
$144.84
|
PP = $149.90
|
|
MB = $157.40
|
Most Recent Note - 2/12/2015 5:06:32 PM
G - Hit another new high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain. Extended from any sound base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Highs and Previously Noted Base - 2/12/2015
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
|
|
|
|
THESE ARE NOT BUY RECOMMENDATIONS!
Comments contained in the body of this report are technical
opinions only. The material herein has been obtained
from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however,
its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed.
This site is not an investment advisor, hence it does
not endorse or recommend any securities or other investments.
Any recommendation contained in this report may not
be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed
an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to
the purchase or sale of any securities. All trademarks,
service marks and trade names appearing in this report
are the property of their respective owners, and are
likewise used for identification purposes only.
This report is a service available
only to active Paid Premium Members.
You may opt-out of receiving report notifications
at any time. Questions or comments may be submitted
by writing to Premium Membership Services 665 S.E. 10 Street, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5634 or by calling 1-800-965-8307
or 954-785-1121.
|
|
|
