Stocks were little changed on Thursday. The S&P 500 declined 1 point to 2,104. The NASDAQ edged 3 points lower to 5,007. The volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Breadth was slightly negative as decliners led advancers by a 4-3 margin on the NYSE and an 8-7 margin on the Nasdaq exchange.  There were 27 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 47 stocks. New 52-week highs contracted yet still outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 8 of the 14 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, the major averages have seen less distributional pressure in recent weeks and there has remained 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 Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 6 points to 18,105. It is perched above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and just -1% off its all-time high.

The Retail Index ($RLX +0.69%) and Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.74%) posted gains that were a positive influence, however weakness in other groups offset the action. The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.34%) posted a small gain while the Networking Index ($NWX -0.15%) edged lower and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.46%) suffered a small loss. The Bank Index ($BKX +0.14%) eked out a tiny gain and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.55%) edged higher, Commodity-linked groups generally pulled back and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.47%) and Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -1.29%) both lost ground.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +0.69%) is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line perched near all-time highs.

Nxp Semiconductors N V (NXPI +$0.88 or +0.87% to $101.63) has seen its trading volume totals drying up while consolidating. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Disciplined investors watching it now might wait for fresh proof of heavy institutional buying demand before taking action.

The 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($95.12) defines important near-term support to watch above the recent lows. Subsequent violations would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. NXPI halted its slide immediately after it was last shown in this FSU section on 3/26/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Pullback Following Considerable Rally of 41.9% Since Start of Year". It had just suffered a 4th consecutive loss on ever-increasing volume while retreating from its all-time high, yet finished in the upper part of its intra-day range, an encouraging sign it was finding support. 

It 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. It traded up as much as +41.9% since first highlighted in yellow with a pivot point based on its 11/28/14 high plus 10 cents in the 1/05/15 mid-day report (read here). 

Fundamentals remain strong through the Dec  '14 quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is a good match the investment system guidelines. Its slightly bullish 1.2 Up/Down Volume Ratio is above 1.0, an unbiased indication of institutional accumulation over the past 50 days. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 683 in Mar '14 to 948 in Mar '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. The Elec - Semicondctor Fablss group has a high 98 Group Relative Strength Rating and leadership from others in the industry group is a reassuring sign concerning the L criteria. It completed a Secondary Offering on 5/14/14 and earlier Secondary Offerings on 2/04/13, 3/08/13, 9/13/13, and 12/10/13.

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	$296.45	-2.47 -0.83%	$298.92	2,293,957 65.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,522,000	$317.72 -6.69%	12/29/2014	$260.22	PP = $272.85
								MB = $286.49
Most Recent Note - 4/10/2015 6:40:17 PM G - Found support at its 50 DMA line today. Losses leading to a damaging violation would raise more serious concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. 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. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback With Higher Volume Toward 50-Day Moving Average - 4/1/2015 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	$72.49	+1.15 1.61%	$72.67	1,356,598 84.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,613,000	$73.53 -1.41%	2/13/2015	$68.46	PP = $65.49
								MB = $68.76
Most Recent Note - 4/13/2015 6:14:21 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground near its high, a sign that few investors have headed for the exit. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $68 area define near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/13/2015 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$74.60	-0.07 -0.09%	$75.62	668,900 36.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,856,000	$77.39 -3.61%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30
								MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 4/15/2015 5:56:38 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling while stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high. 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 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
APOG - NASDAQ Apogee Enterprises MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials	$52.72	-0.95 -1.77%	$53.67	247,942 119.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 208,000	$55.01 -4.16%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13
								MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 4/15/2015 5:57:59 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground at all-time highs after volume-driven gains, extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $48 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakaway Gap Backed With 8 Times Average Volume - 4/9/2015 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$67.81	+0.24 0.36%	$68.55	219,466 50.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 435,000	$70.49 -3.80%	3/27/2015	$61.97	PP = $63.60
								MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 4/13/2015 6:18:18 PM G - Hit yet another new high with today's 8th consecutive gain, getting very extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $63.50 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fresh Breakout Again Had Look of Institutional Demand - 4/7/2015 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	$82.31	-0.40 -0.48%	$83.07	13,674,718 56.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 24,062,000	$86.07 -4.37%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47
								MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 4/13/2015 6:20:10 PM G - Posted a gain today with higher (near average) volume, still consolidating above prior resistance in the $82 area defining important near-term support above the 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Near Previously Stubborn Resistance - 3/31/2015 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	$193.02	+2.56 1.34%	$193.85	904,697 95.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 944,100	$213.33 -9.52%	12/30/2014	$186.26	PP = $196.00
								MB = $205.80
Most Recent Note - 4/15/2015 5:54:37 PM G - Found support at its 200 DMA line, but gains have lacked great volume conviction. Its Relative Strength rating, now 79, remains below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Needs gains above the 50 DMA line for its outlook to improve. Due to report earnings on Tuesday. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Earnings Report Due Next Week May Generate Volatility - 4/15/2015 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	$165.98	+0.61 0.37%	$166.35	227,321 78.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 291,000	$172.09 -3.55%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 4/10/2015 6:36:56 PM G - It is still extended from its prior base. The 50 DMA line ($161.88) defines the next important support level to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground After Rally For New Highs - 4/6/2015 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
LNKD - NYSE Linkedin Corp Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$257.07	-0.12 -0.05%	$259.53	835,750 55.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,495,000	$276.18 -6.92%	4/10/2015	$263.45	PP = $276.28
								MB = $290.09
Most Recent Note - 4/10/2015 6:24:22 PM Y - Finished strong and near the session high today after a gap up for its 6th consecutive gain on ever increasing volume. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line, helping its technical stance improve. Found support while consolidating above prior highs in the $243 area. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/26/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound Above 50-Day Moving Average Helped Technical Stance - 4/10/2015 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$101.63	+0.88 0.87%	$102.53	1,844,705 49.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,713,000	$108.50 -6.33%	4/15/2015	$100.75	PP = $108.60
								MB = $114.03
Most Recent Note - 4/16/2015 5:23:50 PM Y - With volume totals cooling while consolidating a new pivot point was cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch above the recent lows. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/16/2015 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
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	$146.79	+2.08 1.44%	$147.62	743,082 52.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,409,000	$150.44 -2.43%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45
								MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 4/10/2015 6:31:03 PM Y - Volume totals have been cooling while hovering near its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows near $134 define near term support. Subsequent violations would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. When recently wedging to a new high (N criteria) gains were backed by sub par volume and members were cautioned - "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 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	$51.41	-0.32 -0.62%	$52.80	530,623 115.86% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 458,000	$54.09 -4.95%	4/8/2015	$52.04	PP = $50.10
								MB = $52.61
Most Recent Note - 4/13/2015 6:11:19 PM Y - Pulled back from its 52-week high today and its color code was changed to yellow after dipping below its "max buy" level". Prior highs near $50 define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Driven Gain From Flat Base Triggered New Technical Buy Signal - 4/8/2015 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	$25.73	+0.23 0.90%	$25.75	23,543 77.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 30,300	$28.82 -10.72%	3/16/2015	$25.65	PP = $26.64
								MB = $27.97
Most Recent Note - 4/14/2015 3:54:43 PM Y - Sputtering lower with light volume today, slumping near its 50 DMA line ($25.01). Endured distributional pressure following a half-hearted rally for a new 52-week high on 3/31/15 with volume only +28% above average volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Members were repeatedly reminded - "Gains above the pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume to trigger a convincing technical buy signal." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure Following Breakout Lacking Volume - 4/2/2015 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$207.36	+1.20 0.58%	$208.30	972,141 30.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,205,000	$211.57 -1.99%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 4/14/2015 8:18:48 PM G - Perched at all-time highs. Stubbornly held its ground after completing a new Public Offering on 3/17/15. Earnings for Dec '14 quarter raised concerns. Recent low ($186.20 on 3/11/15) and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High But Concerns Remain After Sub Par Quarter - 4/14/2015 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