Stocks finished mixed on Thursday. The Dow lost 117 points to 17,959. The NASDAQ gained 9 points to 4,992. The volume totals were reported lighter on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Decliners led advancers by nearly a 2-1 margin on the NYSE while advancers actually led decliners by a narrow margin on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership contracted as there were 93 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 105 stocks. The list of new 52-week highs still outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 7 of the 13 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, the major averages' uptrend has been supported by a healthy crop of stocks hitting new highs. Wednesday's expansion in leadership was an encouraging sign for the market outlook. 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 remains perched near its all-time highs. It declined 10 points to 2,089.

Energy-related shares slumped as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.62%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.59%) were standout decliners. The Bank Index ($BKX -1.20%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.51%) both lost ground, adding a negative influence on the major averages.  The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +1.74%) led the tech sector while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.24%) posted as smaller gain. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.52%) edged lower and the Retail Index ($RLX -0.15%) also finished with a small loss on the session.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX -0.81%) pulled back, yet it remains perched very near all-time highs. 

Linkedin Corp (LNKD +$0.43 or +0.17% to $260.58) is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and prior highs. It stalled and has made no progress since the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). It hit new 52-week and all-time highs (N criteria) clearing all resistance due to overhead supply, triggering a technical buy signal.

LNKD was last shown in this FSU section on 2/27/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Holding Ground Following Breakaway Gap". A "breakaway gap" has been noted as the one exception where investors may chase a stock more than +5% above prior highs, however risk increases that an ordinary pullback may trigger the strict sell rules requiring  investors to always limit losses.

It reported earnings +56% on +44% sales revenues for the Dec '14 quarter. That marked its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), following sub par Dec '13 and Mar '14 earnings results. It has maintained a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. 

The high-ranked leader from the Internet - Content group's Return On Equity of 9% is still below the 17% guideline, which is a minor concern. Its Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. Ownership by top-rated funds has been on the rise from 907 in Jun '14 to 1,100 in Dec '14, an encouraging sign concerning the 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	$314.41	+0.46 0.15%	$315.38	3,593,743 111.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,232,000	$315.00 -0.19%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 3/18/2015 12:10:03 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain, getting more extended from any sound base. Completed 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. Its 50 DMA line defines support where violations would raise more serious concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base After Completing New Public Offering - 3/13/2015 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
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$72.75	-0.13 -0.18%	$73.16	1,131,494 66.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,696,000	$73.20 -0.61%	2/13/2015	$68.46	PP = $65.49
								MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 3/16/2015 6:03:32 PM G - Rallied from a brief consolidation to a new 52-week high with today's gain lacking great volume conviction. Prior highs in the $65 area and its 50 DMA line coincide defining important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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	$69.25	+0.77 1.12%	$69.48	1,145,184 55.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,046,000	$69.92 -0.96%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30
								MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 3/16/2015 6:05:22 PM G - Wedged further above its "max buy" level with today's gain lacking volume conviction. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above their prior highs. Prior highs near $63 define important near term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallied Above Max Buy Level Following Strong Earnings News - 3/10/2015 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$61.58	+0.05 0.08%	$61.69	235,956 66.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 354,000	$63.50 -3.02%	2/5/2015	$51.39	PP = $52.99
								MB = $55.64
Most Recent Note - 3/18/2015 5:44:15 PM G - Still hovering near its 52-week high, holding its ground while extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $52 area define support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near Highs Extended From Prior Base - 3/18/2015 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$82.75	+1.84 2.27%	$83.00	42,042,670 165.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 25,454,200	$82.17 0.71%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47
								MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 3/19/2015 12:13:27 PM G - Hitting a new 52 week high with today's 4th consecutive gain, rallying clear of all resistance due to overhead supply. Its Relative Strength rating is at 77, still below the 80+ minimum guideline for new buy candidates. Its Relative Strength line was also plotted higher in October. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Rating Fell While Encountering Resistance - 3/11/2015 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
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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$199.81	+4.72 2.42%	$200.14	1,115,923 91.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,222,500	$213.33 -6.34%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 3/19/2015 5:39:22 PM Y - Rebounded further above its 50 DMA line with a big gain today on higher volume but still below average volume. Now -6.3% off its high, its Relative Strength rating is at 80, right at the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> 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	$164.46	+0.00 0.00%	$165.12	275,215 91.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 301,000	$165.73 -0.77%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 3/18/2015 3:17:50 PM G - Color code is changed to green while hitting a new high with today's 3rd consecutive gain and rallying above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $154 area and its 50 DMA line acted as support. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($153.42 on 3/11/15) would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Near Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average Line - 3/17/2015 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
LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$260.58	+0.43 0.17%	$263.00	749,249 47.03% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,593,000	$276.18 -5.65%	2/6/2015	$269.83	PP = $243.35
								MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 3/19/2015 5:37:25 PM G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Stalled and made no progress since the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stalled Following "Breakaway Gap" 6 Weeks Ago - 3/19/2015 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$105.32	-0.04 -0.04%	$106.45	1,834,922 47.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,825,000	$105.88 -0.53%	1/5/2015	$76.43	PP = $78.44
								MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 3/18/2015 5:47:36 PM G - Hit another new all-time high today, getting more extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Very Extended Following Gap Up Gain on M&A News - 3/9/2015 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$146.19	+1.03 0.71%	$146.78	958,317 74.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,294,000	$149.35 -2.12%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 3/16/2015 5:56:46 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling since spiking to a new 52-week high with heavy volume on 3/03/15. Its 50 DMA line (now $132.20) 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 : Fundamentals Improved But No New Base Has Formed - 3/12/2015 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
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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc Computer Sftwr-Security	$46.65	-0.63 -1.33%	$48.33	364,840 94.03% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 388,000	$50.00 -6.70%	2/6/2015	$42.24	PP = $40.84
								MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 3/17/2015 5:46:15 PM G - Posted a solid gain today with above average volume. It is extended from its prior base and consolidating above prior highs in the $40-41 area and its 50 DMA line which define important near-term support to watch. >>> 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
REIS - NASDAQ Reis Inc Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops	$26.38	-0.20 -0.75%	$26.69	31,160 107.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 29,000	$28.82 -8.47%	3/16/2015	$25.65	PP = $26.64
								MB = $27.97
Most Recent Note - 3/17/2015 5:45:01 PM Y - Posted a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain today approaching its pivot point. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/06/15 high plus 10 cents in the 3/16/15 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are still needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through the Dec '14 quarter. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support at Long-Term Average and Fundamentals Are Good - 3/16/2015 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	$202.09	-1.32 -0.65%	$204.00	1,520,686 43.21% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,519,000	$206.84 -2.30%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 3/16/2015 6:06:50 PM G - Rose today on near average volume after Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) accepted its increased buyout offer. VRX's latest earnings for Dec '14 quarter raised concerns. It is very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line defines the closest support to watch. >>> 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