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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - MONDAY, APRIL 6TH, 2015
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +117.61 17,880.85 +0.66% Volume 888,147,050 +27% Volume 1,552,468,630 +6%
NASDAQ +30.38 4,917.32 +0.62% Advancers 2,237 70% Advancers 1,571 53%
S&P 500 +13.66 2,080.62 +0.66% Decliners 838 26% Decliners 1,288 44%
Russell 2000 -5.03 1,260.54 -0.40% 52 Wk Highs 142   52 Wk Highs 90  
S&P 600 +1.96 723.23 +0.27% 52 Wk Lows 12   52 Wk Lows 26  

Major Averages Rose With Better Volume Conviction

Stocks were higher on Monday's session. The Dow rebounded from down as many as 116 points to finish up 118 at 17,880. The NASDAQ Composite climbed 30 points to close at 4,917. The volume totals were reported higher on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Advancers led decliners by nearly a 3-1 margin on the NYSE, but advancers led by a narrower 4-3 margin on the Nasdaq exchange.  There were 41 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 51 stocks. New 52-week highs solidly outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and 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' endured recent distributional pressure which put the rally under pressure, however, their remains a healthy level of leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week 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 rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line as it gained 14 points to 2,080.

The major averages finished firmly in positive territory amid speculation the Fed may delay raising interest rates following a weaker-than-expected update on the labor market. On Friday, nonfarm payrolls rose 126,000 in March, below a projected 245,000 increase. On the Fed front, New York President William Dudley said in a speech today the pace of tightening will likely be "shallow". A release this morning revealed service sector activity slowed modestly last month.

All 10 sectors rose on the session led by a more than 2% advance in energy. Transocean (RIG +10.14% ) and Exxon (XOM +0.98%) were higher as oil rallied. Electric car maker Tesla (TSLA +6.34%) after reporting quarterly sales above estimates. Financials were the relative underperformer. Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK -6.86%) fell after M&T Bank (MTB -2.71%) announced a delay in their proposed merger.

Treasuries retreated ahead of this week's scheduled auctions of three-, 10- and 30-year securities totaling $58 billion. Benchmark 10-year notes fell 17/32 to yield 1.90%.

In commodities, NYMEX WTI crude surged +5.6% to $51.90/barrel after Saudi Arabia raised prices on shipments to Asia. COMEX gold rose 1.2% to $1215.60/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.


Commodity-Linked Groups Led Retail and Tech Higher

The Retail Index ($RLX +0.68%) was a positive influence on the major averages on Monday. The Networking Index ($NWX +0.47%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.51%) posted modest gains while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.15%) ended with a tiny loss.  Energy related shares were big gainers as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.90%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +3.68%) rallied, and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +3.71%) also posted a big gain. The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.03%) finished flat and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.34%) edged lower.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +0.68%) is consolidating well above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line, perched within close striking distance of its all-time high.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  201.91 +7.17 +3.68% -4.25%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,361.26 +25.37 +1.90% +0.97%
Semiconductor $SOX  692.68 +3.51 +0.51% +0.85%
Networking $NWX  372.35 +1.73 +0.47% +4.03%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  190.28 -0.05 -0.03% +3.05%
Retail $RLX  1,130.54 +7.62 +0.68% +9.47%
Gold & Silver $XAU  70.48 +2.52 +3.71% +2.47%
Bank $BKX  72.25 -0.25 -0.34% -2.71%
Biotech $BTK  3,925.53 -5.83 -0.15% +14.14%


Holding Ground After Rally For New Highs

Jones Lang Lasalle Inc (JLL -$0.99 or -0.58% to $169.95) is extended from its prior base. It found support near prior highs on the recent pullback. The 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($160.66) also defines an important support level to watch. Subsequent losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. 

It was last shown in this FSU section on 3/17/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Found Support Near Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average Line". It was highlighted in yellow in the 2/03/15 mid-day report (read here) and noted - "Has the look of a valid Secondary Buy point up to +5% above prior highs."

JLL reported Dec '14 earnings +29% on +16% sales revenues, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for the 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison versus the year ago periods. That helped provide a reassurance, fundamentally, and it appeared to form a base-on-base type pattern after a breakout in mid-December which came after noted with caution in the 12/02/14 mid-day report, "Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead." 

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 513 in Mar '14 to 671 in Dec '14, which is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 43.9 million shares in the public float contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.


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  
$297.84 -0.53
-0.18%

$299.88

2,173,548
63.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,435,000
$317.72
-6.26%
12/29/2014 $260.22 PP = $272.85
MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 4/1/2015 5:38:17 PM
G - Slumped near its 50 DMA line with higher volume today. 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 ($290) defines support where violations would raise more serious concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback With Higher Volume Toward 50-Day Moving Average - 4/1/2015
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AKAM - NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services  
$70.92 +0.08
0.11%

$71.48

1,445,084
87.74% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,647,000
$73.53
-3.55%
2/13/2015 $68.46 PP = $65.49
MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:29:14 PM
G - Consolidating well above its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $68 area defining near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging Gains Have Followed Brief Consolidation - 3/23/2015
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AMBA - NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized  
$73.66 -0.34
-0.46%

$74.97

988,402
51.45% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,921,000
$77.39
-4.82%
3/2/2015 $60.54 PP = $63.30
MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:30:41 PM
G - Perched near its all-time high, way too extended to be bought under the guidelines. Prior highs near $63 define important near term support to watch along with its 50 DMA line.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Getting Extended After Brief Pullback - 3/30/2015
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EPAM - NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service  
$66.07 +4.35
7.05%

$67.10

2,024,731
537.06% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 377,000
$63.50
4.05%
3/27/2015 $61.97 PP = $63.60
MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:33:58 PM
Y - Hit a new 52-week high today with 5 times average volume behind its gain above the pivot point triggering a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. On 3/27/15 a new pivot point was cited based on its 2/27/15 high plus 10 cents, as a new base of sufficient length formed following its appearance in the 3/18/15 FSU section with annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near Highs Extended From Prior Base - 3/18/2015
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FB - NASDAQ
Facebook Inc Cl A
INTERNET  
$82.44 +0.89
1.09%

$82.81

19,042,290
71.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 26,502,000
$86.07
-4.22%
2/20/2015 $81.79 PP = $78.47
MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:36:02 PM
G - Posted a gain today on light volume following 4 consecutive losses with light volume while consolidating. Prior resistance in the $82 area defines important near-term support above the 50 DMA line.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Near Previously Stubborn Resistance - 3/31/2015
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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  
$182.79 -0.22
-0.12%

$184.36

969,220
91.82% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,055,600
$213.33
-14.32%
12/30/2014 $186.26 PP = $196.00
MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:37:44 PM
G - Testing support at its 200 DMA line. Recent gains have lacked great volume conviction. Its Relative Strength rating has slumped to 65, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Needs gains above the 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Rating Falls While Testing 200-Day Average - 3/25/2015
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JLL - NYSE
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc
REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen  
$169.95 -0.99
-0.58%

$171.58

317,663
103.47% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 307,000
$172.09
-1.24%
2/3/2015 $156.95 PP = $154.66
MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:40:02 PM
G - Very extended from its prior base. Found support near prior highs on the recent pullback. The 50 DMA line ($160.66) defines the next important support level to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground After Rally For New Highs - 4/6/2015
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LNKD - NYSE
Linkedin Corp Class A
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers  
$249.31 +0.49
0.20%

$251.68

821,271
55.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,491,000
$276.18
-9.73%
2/6/2015 $269.83 PP = $243.35
MB = $255.52
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:41:48 PM
G - Quietly slumped below its 50 DMA line and needs a rebound above it ($255.79) for its outlook to improve. Stalled and made no progress since the considerable "breakaway gap" noted in the 2/06/15 mid-day report (read here).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stalled Following "Breakaway Gap" 6 Weeks Ago - 3/19/2015
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NXPI - NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line  
$99.96 +0.69
0.70%

$100.06

3,237,314
83.11% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,895,000
$108.50
-7.87%
1/5/2015 $76.43 PP = $78.44
MB = $82.36
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:42:46 PM
G - Still very extended from its prior base, and disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. Recent lows ($93.05 on 3/26/15) and the 50 DMA line ($91.65) define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Considerable Rally of 41.9% Since Start of Year - 3/26/2015
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PANW - NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$141.64 -0.17
-0.12%

$142.84

736,925
51.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,430,000
$150.44
-5.85%
3/27/2015 $146.44 PP = $149.45
MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 4/1/2015 5:40:14 PM
Y - Encountering distributional pressure after recently wedging to a new high (N criteria) with gains backed by sub par volume. Members were recently reminded - "Stocks should have at least +40% above average volume while rising above the pivot point to clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal."
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Latest Consolidation is a Short New "Square Box" Base - 3/27/2015
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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  
$48.33 +1.06
2.24%

$50.00

508,793
125.32% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 406,000
$50.00
-3.34%
2/6/2015 $42.24 PP = $40.84
MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:45:19 PM
G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain on higher volume today and it challenged its 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line ($44.60) and prior lows in the $42 area define near-term support to watch. More damaging losses would raise concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Support at Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average - 3/20/2015
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REIS - NASDAQ
Reis Inc
Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops  
$26.92 +0.68
2.59%

$26.93

31,366
104.55% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 30,000
$28.82
-6.59%
3/16/2015 $25.65 PP = $26.64
MB = $27.97
Most Recent Note - 4/2/2015 5:52:07 PM
Y - Posted a gain today on higher (near average) volume after recent action indicative of distributional pressure. Hit a new 52-week high and rallied above its pivot point but with volume only +28% above average on 3/31/15. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Gains above the pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to trigger a convincing technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure Following Breakout Lacking Volume - 4/2/2015
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VRX - NYSE
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other  
$197.84 -0.61
-0.31%

$200.89

1,077,249
33.20% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,245,000
$206.84
-4.35%
1/5/2015 $144.84 PP = $149.90
MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 4/6/2015 6:46:36 PM
G - Stubbornly holding its ground after completing a new Public Offering on 3/17/15 while consolidating near its all-time high. Earnings for Dec '14 quarter raised concerns. Its recent low ($186.20 on 3/11/15) and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fundamental Concerns Raised by Weaker Earnings and Sales Increases - 3/24/2015
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