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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2015

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	-278.94	17,856.78	-1.54%	Volume	883,289,030	+31%	Volume	1,775,296,150	+11%
NASDAQ	-55.44	4,927.37	-1.11%	Advancers	449	14%	Advancers	865	28%
S&P 500	-29.78	2,071.26	-1.42%	Decliners	2,697	84%	Decliners	2,173	70%
Russell 2000	-16.80	1,217.52	-1.36%	52 Wk Highs	64		52 Wk Highs	65
S&P 600	-10.06	697.18	-1.42%	52 Wk Lows	64		52 Wk Lows	51

Breadth Turned Negative as Major Averages Fell With Higher Volume
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
For the week, the Dow lost -1.2%, the S&P 500 fell -1.4% and the NASDAQ declined -0.5%. The major averages fell on Friday, and volume totals for the session were higher than the prior session total on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange, action indicative of distributional pressure. Breadth was solidly negative as decliners led advancers by a 6-1 margin on the NYSE and more than a 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership contracted as there were 25 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down from the prior session total of 37 stocks. The total number of new 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were losses for all 14 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, the previously noted uptrend has come under new pressure. Keep in mind that any sustained rally for the major averages requires 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 Index is slumping near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line. It rallied from its 200 DMA line, however recent gains into new high territory lacked great volume conviction.

On Friday's session the Dow declined 278 points to 17,856. The S&P 500 lost 29 points to 2,071. The NASDAQ was off 55 points to 4,927.

The major averages retreated as a strong labor market reading spurred speculation of sooner-than-expected rate increases. For February, nonfarm payrolls added 295,000 jobs, versus estimates of 235,000 additions. Similarly, the unemployment rate ticked down to a seven year low of 5.5%. Meanwhile, the trade deficit fell less than expected to $41.8 billion.

All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 were in negative territory. The perceived defensive and income oriented utilities and consumer staples sectors underperformed. Duke Energy (DUK -3.4%)and Altria (MO -3.9%) both fell. In discretionary stocks, Gap Inc (GPS -1.6%), after February sales failed to impress. However, Bank of America (BAC +1.9%) rose after the company handily passed the Fed stress tests.

Treasuries tumbled lower on rate hike speculation. The 10-year note lost more than a full point to yield 2.24%. The 30-year bond fell over two full points to yield 2.84%.

Commodities were mostly lower. WTI crude lost -2.4% to $49.55/brl while gold also fell -2.6% to $1,165.40/oz. In FOREX, the dollar rallied +1.2% as the euro slid -1.6% to $1.0850/EUR and the yen lost 0.5% to ¥120.70/USD.

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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.

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Commodity-Linked Groups Lead Broad Declines
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The Bank Index ($BKX +0.32%) eked out a modest gain while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.03%) finished flat on Friday. The Retail Index ($RLX -1.33%) slumped and the tech sector saw unanimous losses from the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.24%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX -1.09%), and the Networking Index ($NWX -0.52%). A stronger dollar hurt commodity-linked groups as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -6.80%) was a standout decliner. Energy-related shares also slumped as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -2.39%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -2.01%) both fell.

Charts courtesy www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX -0.52%).is consolidating near all-time highs.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change
Oil Services	$OSX	195.15	-4.78	-2.39%	-7.45%
Integrated Oil	$XOI	1,314.36	-26.98	-2.01%	-2.50%
Semiconductor	$SOX	712.42	-7.83	-1.09%	+3.72%
Networking	$NWX	371.54	-1.94	-0.52%	+3.80%
Broker/Dealer	$XBD	184.84	+0.06	+0.03%	+0.11%
Retail	$RLX	1,110.12	-14.93	-1.33%	+7.49%
Gold & Silver	$XAU	67.60	-4.93	-6.80%	-1.72%
Bank	$BKX	73.04	+0.23	+0.32%	-1.64%
Biotech	$BTK	4,000.54	-50.07	-1.24%	+16.32%

Consolidating Near 50-Day Moving Average Line But Fundamental Concerns Remain
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Amtrust Financial Services' (AFSI -$0.56 or -1.04% to $53.31) is consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with volume totals cooling. Fundamental concerns were raised by earnings for the Dec '14 quarter reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. AFSI was last shown in this FSU section on 2/11/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Financial Firms Dec '14 Earnings Raised Fundamental Concerns", after highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Members were cautioned - "Disciplined investors might sooner take interest in another fresh buy candidate - one actually breaking out and without any fundamental flaws. It reported better than expected earnings - but a closer look at the freshly reported Dec '14 quarter shows its earnings rose +18% on +28% sales revenues versus the year ago period. That broke the prior streak of 9 consecutive comparisons above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), a fundamental flaw difficult to ignore."

The high-ranked Insurance - Property/Casualty/Title firm completed a new Public Offering on 1/08/15. With the help of underwriters, companies often attract additional institutional buying support with such offerings. The number of top-rated funds owning an interest rose from 349 in Mar '14 to 421 in Dec '14, already a reassuring trend (I criteria). It has a great annual earnings (A criteria) history and it has a 94 Earnings Per Share rating, well above the 80+ minimum rating for buy candidates. Its Relative Strength Rating is currently 88, 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	$289.92	-5.78 -1.95%	$295.86	3,070,933 108.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,836,000	$298.23 -2.79%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 6:55:42 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high after completing a new Public Offering on 2/25/15. Reported Dec '14 earnings +23%, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) of the 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 : Perched At High it Proposed a New Public Offering - 2/24/2015 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	$53.31	-0.56 -1.04%	$54.75	476,084 66.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 714,000	$59.31 -10.12%	2/11/2015	$56.02	PP = $59.41
								MB = $62.38
Most Recent Note - 3/6/2015 5:38:20 PM Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 76, below the +80 minimum guideline for buy candidates. Consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns were raised by earnings for the Dec '14 quarter reported below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near 50-Day Moving Average Line But Fundamental Concerns Remain - 3/6/2015 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
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$69.96	-1.13 -1.59%	$71.19	1,544,094 96.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,607,000	$71.83 -2.60%	2/13/2015	$68.46	PP = $65.49
								MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2015 6:36:24 PM G - Holding its ground extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $65 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground Extended From Prior Base - 3/4/2015 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$64.22	-0.17 -0.26%	$65.37	2,299,561 112.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,037,000	$68.50 -6.25%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30
								MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 3/5/2015 12:28:37 PM Y - Pulling back today following a gap up and strong finish on the prior session triggering a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their prior highs. Reported earnings +162% on +62% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter, continuing to show impressive sales revenues and earnings acceleration in sequential quarterly comparisons. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Triggered Sell Signal - 2/18/2015 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	$59.45	-0.37 -0.62%	$59.97	152,633 43.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 348,000	$63.50 -6.38%	2/5/2015	$51.39	PP = $52.99
								MB = $55.64
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 12:50:59 PM G - Holding its ground near its 52-week high following 5 consecutive gains with above average volume, getting more extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base Following Volume Driven Gains - 2/26/2015 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$80.01	-1.21 -1.48%	$81.33	24,429,191 98.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 24,714,000	$82.17 -2.63%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47
								MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 7:00:47 PM G - Small loss today with lighter than average volume, holding its ground above the previously cited pivot point of a "double bottom" base. While consolidating near it 52 week high it has made limited progress, and its Relative Strength rating, at 78 now, is below the 80+ minimum guideline for new buy candidates. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Bullish Action While Tech Leader is Perched Near All-Time High - 2/20/2015 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	$193.14	-6.99 -3.49%	$199.49	1,099,016 91.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,203,000	$213.33 -9.46%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 3/6/2015 5:40:19 PM G - Slumped to a close just below its 50 DMA line today. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 76, below the 80+ minimum for buy candidates. There was a "negative reversal" on 1/28/15 after touching a new 52-week high. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line But Relative Strength Has Slumped - 3/5/2015 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
JLL - NYSE Jones Lang Lasalle Inc REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen	$155.07	-4.51 -2.83%	$158.42	367,220 124.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 294,000	$164.48 -5.72%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 3/6/2015 5:42:25 PM Y - Down today with above average volume, testing support near prior highs in the $154 area and its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedged Above Prior Highs Getting Extended - 2/25/2015 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	$264.63	-3.71 -1.38%	$271.95	1,595,871 104.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,532,000	$276.18 -4.18%	2/6/2015	$269.83	PP = $243.35
								MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 6:59:00 PM G - Holding its ground but making little progress since the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). It remains extended from prior highs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground Following Breakaway Gap - 2/27/2015 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$98.48	-0.19 -0.19%	$99.03	3,654,636 104.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,502,000	$100.86 -2.36%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44
								MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 1:01:32 PM G - Very extended from any sound base. Gapped up for a considerable gain and new all-time high on 3/02/15 news it will acquire Freescale Semiconductor Inc (FSL) in an $11.8 Billion deal. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High, Extended From Prior base - 2/17/2015 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$140.73	-2.41 -1.68%	$144.00	1,377,522 111.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,234,000	$149.35 -5.77%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 3/4/2015 12:45:50 PM G - Reported earnings +90% on +54% sales revenues for the Jan '15 quarter. Its 50 DMA line (now $129.56) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. After breaking out 9/02/14 it has spent very little time basing, and it is very extended from any sound base, yet could produce more climactic gains. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Reversed Into Red After Touching a New High - 2/23/2015 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	$47.45	-2.29 -4.60%	$49.99	501,417 149.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 336,000	$50.00 -5.10%	2/6/2015	$42.24	PP = $40.84
								MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 3/6/2015 5:31:22 PM G - Retreated from its 52-week high with loss today backed by above average volume. It is extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $40-41 area and its 50 DMA line define the nearest chart support level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Near Highs and Tallying Another Big Volume-Driven Gain - 3/2/2015 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
UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl	$23.41	-0.24 -1.01%	$24.08	273,203 81.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 334,000	$28.43 -17.66%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31
								MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 3/6/2015 5:46:08 PM G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line with losses this week, and its prior low ($21.66 on 2/20/15) defines important near-term support to watch. Fundamental concerns were raised as it recently 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 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	$198.71	-5.24 -2.57%	$204.26	3,737,756 125.22% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,985,000	$205.04 -3.09%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2015 6:53:31 PM G - Still stubbornly holding its ground since gapping up on 2/23/15 on M&A news. Latest earnings for Dec '14 quarter raised concerns and it is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines the closest support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Sound Base; Earnings Below +25% Raised Concerns - 3/3/2015 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

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