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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2015
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DOW |
+154.67 |
18,140.44 |
+0.86% |
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Volume |
813,810,550 |
+20% |
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Volume |
1,644,246,750 |
+11% |
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NASDAQ |
+31.27 |
4,955.97 |
+0.63% |
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Advancers |
2,102 |
66% |
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Advancers |
1,494 |
52% |
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S&P 500 |
+12.85 |
2,110.30 |
+0.61% |
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Decliners |
997 |
31% |
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Decliners |
1,286 |
45% |
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Russell 2000 |
+3.88 |
1,231.79 |
+0.32% |
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52 Wk Highs |
173 |
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52 Wk Highs |
125 |
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S&P 600 |
+1.40 |
708.67 |
+0.20% |
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52 Wk Lows |
12 |
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52 Wk Lows |
25 |
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Dow and S&P 500 Index Hit New Record Highs
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
For the week, the Dow advanced +0.7%, the S&P 500 notched a +0.6% gain and the NASDAQ climbed +1.3%. Stocks rallied on Friday as both the Dow and S&P reached new all-time highs. The Dow advanced 155 points to 18,141. The NASDAQ gained 30 points to 4,954. Volume totals for the session were reported higher than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange, a sign of greater institutional buying demand. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by more than 2-1 on the NYSE, but by a narrower 7-6 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 89 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 85 stocks. New 52-week highs easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 13 of the 14 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.
Concerning the M criteria, ongoing gains for the major averages have established a confirmed uptrend with a healthy crop of stocks hitting new highs. New buying efforts should only be made in stocks meeting all of the fundamental and technical guidelines the fact-based investment system.
PICTURED: The S&P 500 climbed 12 points to 2,110, finishing near the session high at a new record high.
The major averages rallied amid an accepted deal extending Greece's bailout by four months. The rollercoaster of news-flow sent the EUR/USD cross down as much as -0.8% advancing +0.3% and finally settling little changed at $1.1376/USD. Meanwhile, light economic data showed a stronger-than-expected increase in sentiment during February among manufacturers, construction and services firms.
Nine of 10 sectors in the S&P 500 finished higher. United Health (UNH +2.35%) gained and Health care was up the most on reports that commercial membership in the managed care market increased in the fourth quarter. Industrials also caught a lift from Boeing (BA +2.97%) which rose on the heels of a new contract with the U.S. Navy. Energy stocks were lower, and EOG (EOG -2.90%) fell after missing quarterly projections and lowering guidance.
Treasuries were volatile amid rate hike speculation and European deal news. The 10-year finished little changed at 2.12%. However, the 30-year gained 7/32 to yield 2.72%, after being up over a full point at mid-session.
The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.
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Retail, Financial, and Techs Rose; Commodity-Linked Groups Fell
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The Retail Index ($RLX +1.01%) was a positive influence on the major averages along with financials as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.63%) and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.93%) each posted a solid gain. The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +1.35%) led the tech sector higher while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.61%) posted a smaller gain and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.10%) finished flat. Commodity-linked groups lagged as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.54%), Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.17%), and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.18%) each lost ground.
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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.54%) is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line,
| Oil Services |
$OSX |
204.04 |
-2.42 |
-1.17% |
-3.24% |
| Integrated Oil |
$XOI |
1,388.96 |
-2.45 |
-0.18% |
+3.03% |
| Semiconductor |
$SOX |
711.25 |
+4.29 |
+0.61% |
+3.55% |
| Networking |
$NWX |
367.61 |
+0.37 |
+0.10% |
+2.70% |
| Broker/Dealer |
$XBD |
182.47 |
+1.15 |
+0.63% |
-1.18% |
| Retail |
$RLX |
1,112.32 |
+11.13 |
+1.01% |
+7.71% |
| Gold & Silver |
$XAU |
74.28 |
-0.40 |
-0.54% |
+8.00% |
| Bank |
$BKX |
72.43 |
+0.67 |
+0.93% |
-2.46% |
| Biotech |
$BTK |
3,856.76 |
+51.41 |
+1.35% |
+12.14% |
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Bullish Action While Tech Leader is Perched Near All-Time High
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Facebook Inc (FB +$0.48 or +0.60% to $79.90) was highlighted in yellow while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $82 level. It rallied well above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with a big volume-driven gain on the prior session technically clearing a "double bottom" base. Convincing volume-driven gains into new all-time high territory could mark the beginning of another meaningful leg up for this high-ranked Internet - Content firm.
Its Relative Strength rating has improved to 81, just above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It showed resilience since last shown in this FSU section on 1/30/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Weak Finish Below 50-Day Moving Average Line", while enduring distributional pressure. Waning leadership (L criteria) in the Internet - Content industry group was noted as a concern and the group still has a D rating. Bullish action from at least one other company in the group provides some reassurance.
The company reported earnings +69% on +49% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. That marked its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing well above the +25% minimum (C criteria). The high-ranked Internet - Content group leader has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 2,085 in Mar '14 to 2,557 in Dec '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Keep in mind that its large supply of 2.21 billion shares in the public float makes it an unlikely sprinter, especially as it is already well known by the institutional crowd and the general public.
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***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 |
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Max Buy |
ACT
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NYSE
Actavis plc
Medical-Generic Drugs
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$295.77
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+6.33
2.19% |
$296.77
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3,413,578
132.57% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,575,000
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$291.23
1.56%
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12/29/2014
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$260.22
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PP = $272.85
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MB = $286.49
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Most Recent Note - 2/19/2015 12:20:43 PM
G - Perched at its 52-week high today and its color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. Reported better than expected Dec '14 earnings and gave encouraging guidance, however the +23% earnings increase was below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of then fact-based investment system. Recent low ($262.00 on 2/02/15) defines important near-term support below its 50 DMA line where violations would raise more serious concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 2/2/2015
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S L
I M
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AFSI
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NASDAQ
Amtrust Financial Svcs
INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance
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$55.76
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+0.33
0.60% |
$55.94
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501,414
65.20% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 769,000
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$59.31
-5.99%
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2/11/2015
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$56.02
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PP = $59.41
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MB = $62.38
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Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 1:58:02 PM
G - Recent volume-driven gain above its 50 DMA line helped its technical stance and outlook improve. Fundamental concerns were raised by earnings for the Dec '14 quarter reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Financial Firms Dec '14 Earnings Raised Fundamental Concerns - 2/11/2015
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S L
I M
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AKAM
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NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services
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$71.62
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+0.06
0.08% |
$71.83
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1,401,417
86.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,611,000
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$71.72
-0.14%
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2/13/2015
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$68.46
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PP = $65.49
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MB = $68.76
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Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 12:09:37 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after getting extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $65 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hitting New Highs With Four Consecutive Volume-Driven Gains - 2/13/2015
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S L
I M
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AMBA
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NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
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$51.75
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+0.38
0.74% |
$52.00
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1,161,006
60.34% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,924,000
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$63.20
-18.12%
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1/7/2015
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$54.96
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PP = $58.10
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MB = $61.01
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Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 7:33:10 PM
G - Recent violation of its 50 DMA line triggered a technical sell signal. A rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve, however that important short-term average may act as resistance. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Triggered Sell Signal - 2/18/2015
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EPAM
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NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service
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$57.32
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+1.42
2.54% |
$57.48
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337,290
100.09% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 337,000
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$56.75
1.00%
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2/5/2015
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$51.39
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PP = $52.99
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MB = $55.64
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Most Recent Note - 2/20/2015 6:14:15 PM
G - Hit another new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, getting very extended. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks. 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
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Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group |
PRICE |
CHANGE
(%Change) |
Day High |
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(% 50 day avg vol) |
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
Featured
Date |
Price
Featured |
Pivot Featured |
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Max Buy |
FB
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NASDAQ
Facebook Inc Cl A
INTERNET
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$79.90
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+0.48
0.60% |
$80.34
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36,912,323
143.67% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 25,693,000
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$82.17
-2.77%
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2/20/2015
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$81.79
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PP = $78.47
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MB = $82.39
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Most Recent Note - 2/20/2015 6:09:49 PM
Y - Highlighted in yellow while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Faces very little resistance due to overhead supply up through the $82 level. Rallied well above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gain on the prior session technically clearing a "double bottom" base. Relative Strength rating has improved to 81, just above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Bullish Action While Tech Leader is Perched Near All-Time High - 2/20/2015
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I M
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ILMN
-
NASDAQ
Illumina Inc
DRUGS - Biotechnology
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$203.14
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+0.80
0.39% |
$203.88
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750,941
60.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,250,000
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$213.33
-4.78%
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12/30/2014
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$186.26
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PP = $196.00
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MB = $205.80
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Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 1:59:51 PM
Y - Gains since its "negative reversal" on 1/28/15 have lacked volume. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following "Negative Reversal Gains Have Lacked Volume - 2/10/2015
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JLL
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NYSE
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc
REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen
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$163.81
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+2.33
1.44% |
$164.39
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281,587
89.11% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 316,000
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$162.96
0.52%
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2/3/2015
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$156.95
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PP = $154.66
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MB = $162.39
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Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 2:01:53 PM
Y - Holding its ground and wedging higher with volume totals lacking great conviction. Prior highs in the $154 area and its 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Big Volume-Driven Gain For New Highs - 2/4/2015
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LNKD
-
NYSE
Linkedin Corp Class A
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
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$267.63
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+1.29
0.48% |
$268.80
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952,415
58.90% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,617,000
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$274.19
-2.39%
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2/6/2015
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$269.83
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PP = $243.35
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MB = $255.52
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Most Recent Note - 2/18/2015 12:21:06 PM
G - Still stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling, 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
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NXPI
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NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
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$84.66
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-1.01
-1.18% |
$85.70
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2,101,518
68.95% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,048,000
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$86.50
-2.13%
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1/5/2015
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$76.43
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PP = $78.44
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MB = $82.36
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Most Recent Note - 2/17/2015 2:05:21 PM
G - Hovering near its new all-time high (N criteria) with volume totals cooling after rallying above its "max buy" level. Its 50 DMA line defines support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High, Extended From Prior base - 2/17/2015
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Symbol/Exchange
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Industry Group |
PRICE |
CHANGE
(%Change) |
Day High |
Volume
(% DAV)
(% 50 day avg vol) |
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi |
Featured
Date |
Price
Featured |
Pivot Featured |
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Max Buy |
PANW
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NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$141.61
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+3.70
2.68% |
$142.49
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1,116,099
102.87% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,085,000
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$139.18
1.75%
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7/30/2014
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$84.21
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PP = $85.88
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MB = $90.17
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Most Recent Note - 2/20/2015 6:10:55 PM
G - Hit another new high today, getting more extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished With a Loss and Near Session Low After Chance at Best-Ever Close - 1/28/2015
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QLYS
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NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$47.89
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+1.23
2.64% |
$47.91
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379,064
122.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 310,000
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$49.42
-3.10%
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2/6/2015
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$42.24
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PP = $40.84
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MB = $42.88
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Most Recent Note - 2/20/2015 6:12:31 PM
G - It is very extended from the prior base after a spurt of volume-driven gains, 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
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UIHC
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NASDAQ
United Insurance Holding
Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl
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$22.97
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+0.53
2.36% |
$23.08
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544,035
164.86% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 330,000
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$28.43
-19.21%
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12/5/2014
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$20.64
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PP = $20.31
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MB = $21.33
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Most Recent Note - 2/19/2015 2:56:34 PM
G - Undercutting its 50 DMA line and raising concerns with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss, action indicative of distributional pressure. Reported earnings +22% on +20% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Abrupt Pullback as Fundamental Concerns Were Raised - 2/19/2015
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VRX
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NYSE
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
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$173.26
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+4.13
2.44% |
$174.43
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3,496,975
179.52% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,948,000
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$170.20
1.80%
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1/5/2015
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$144.84
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PP = $149.90
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MB = $157.40
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Most Recent Note - 2/20/2015 1:12:34 PM
G - Hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's gain backed by above average volume, getting more extended from any sound base. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Highs and Previously Noted Base - 2/12/2015
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