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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2015
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DOW |
-85.34 |
17,949.59 |
-0.47% |
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Volume |
674,676,720 |
+1% |
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Volume |
1,592,745,200 |
+5% |
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NASDAQ |
+19.50 |
5,014.10 |
+0.39% |
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Advancers |
1,530 |
48% |
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Advancers |
1,453 |
49% |
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S&P 500 |
-3.11 |
2,097.29 |
-0.15% |
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Decliners |
1,524 |
48% |
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Decliners |
1,415 |
48% |
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Russell 2000 |
-0.77 |
1,264.15 |
-0.06% |
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52 Wk Highs |
96 |
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52 Wk Highs |
109 |
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S&P 600 |
-1.74 |
720.86 |
-0.24% |
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52 Wk Lows |
12 |
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52 Wk Lows |
35 |
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Leadership Expanded as Major Averages Ended Mixed Session
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Stocks were mixed on Tuesday’s session. The Dow fell 85 points to 17,949. The S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 2,097. The NASDAQ Composite was 20 points higher at 5,014. The volume totals were reported higher than the prior session on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Advancers narrowly led decliners on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 47 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 22 stocks. New 52-week highs expanded and easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 11 of the 14 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.
Concerning the M criteria, the major averages have recently encountered distributional pressure and leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) has waned, putting the rally under pressure. 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 is consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.
The major averages ended a choppy session mostly lower as investors digested a busy day of corporate profit releases. Travelers (TRV -4.01%) and DuPont (DD -2.95%) to contribute the most to the Dow's decline after both posted disappointing earnings. Shares of Kimberly-Clark (KMB +5.39%) as quarterly results topped consensus estimates.
Seven of 10 sectors in the S&P 500 finished in negative territory. Edison International (EIX -1.87%) fell as utilities and energy were down the most on the session. Transocean dropped (RIG -5.49%) as oil declined. Health care was the best performing following more M&A news from the group. Mylan (MYL +8.85%) rose after Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA +1.37%) offered to purchase its rival for more than $40 billion.
Treasuries were weaker as investors weighed the possibility of a Greek debt default against speculation of the Fed raising interest rates. Benchmark 10-year notes were down 6/32 to yield 1.91%.
In commodities, NYMEX crude retreated 2% to $55.26/barrel ahead of Wednesday's U.S. weekly inventory report. COMEX gold rose 0.8% to $1,202.90/ounce amid the uncertainty over Greece and a weaker dollar.
The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.
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Tech Indexes and Retail Index Posted Gains
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The tech sector saw unanimous gains from the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.69%), Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.81%), and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.95%). The Retail Index ($RLX +0.38%) edged higher, meanwhile the Bank Index ($BKX -0.30%) suffered a small loss and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.04%) finished flat. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.03%) was unchanged. Meanwhile, the Oil Services Index ($OSX -3.02%) was a clear laggard, and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.67%) also edged lower.
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PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX -3.02%) is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.
| Oil Services |
$OSX |
205.87 |
-6.40 |
-3.02% |
-2.37% |
| Integrated Oil |
$XOI |
1,415.27 |
-9.54 |
-0.67% |
+4.98% |
| Semiconductor |
$SOX |
707.12 |
+4.83 |
+0.69% |
+2.95% |
| Networking |
$NWX |
382.62 |
+3.60 |
+0.95% |
+6.90% |
| Broker/Dealer |
$XBD |
190.60 |
-0.08 |
-0.04% |
+3.23% |
| Retail |
$RLX |
1,132.72 |
+4.32 |
+0.38% |
+9.68% |
| Gold & Silver |
$XAU |
71.22 |
+0.02 |
+0.03% |
+3.55% |
| Bank |
$BKX |
72.75 |
-0.22 |
-0.30% |
-2.03% |
| Biotech |
$BTK |
4,094.03 |
+33.03 |
+0.81% |
+19.04% |
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Rebounded Above "Max Buy" Level After Pullback Near 50 Day Average
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Facebook Inc (FB +$0.53 or +0.64% to $83.62) has rebounded back above its "max buy" level after consolidating near support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($80.25). Its Relative Strength rating is right at the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It was last shown in this FSU section on 3/31/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Pullback Near Previously Stubborn Resistance". It found support near previously stubborn resistance in the $81-82 area. A subsequent violation would raise concerns an trigger a technical sell signal.
It was highlighted in yellow while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high in the 2/20/15 mid-day report (read here). With no resistance due to overhead supply it was noted - "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."
Waning leadership (L criteria) in the Internet - Content industry group was noted as a concern and the group has a C- 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).
Is current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. 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 2,584 in Mar '15, 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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Color Codes Explained :
Y - Better candidates highlighted by our
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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 |
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Max Buy |
ACT
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NYSE
Actavis plc
Medical-Generic Drugs
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$294.53
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-0.84
-0.28% |
$299.53
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2,376,617
67.65% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,513,000
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$317.72
-7.30%
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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 - 4/17/2015 6:45:24 PM
G - Still finding support at its 50 DMA line. Losses leading to a damaging violation of the 50 DMA line and recent lows would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals. 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
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AKAM
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NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services
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$75.30
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+1.84
2.50% |
$75.41
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2,200,271
135.32% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,626,000
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$73.68
2.20%
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4/20/2015
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$73.53
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PP = $73.63
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MB = $77.31
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Most Recent Note - 4/20/2015 1:03:02 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/20/15 high plus 10 cents. Gains above a stock's pivot point must be backed by at least +40% above average volume to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows in the $68 area define near-term support to watch. Due to report earnings on 4/28/15 after the market close.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/13/2015
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AMBA
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NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
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$74.39
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-0.18
-0.23% |
$75.40
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584,485
32.06% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,823,000
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$77.39
-3.88%
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3/2/2015
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$60.54
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PP = $63.30
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MB = $66.47
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Most Recent Note - 4/20/2015 5:25:53 PM
G - Volume totals have cooled in recent weeks while stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high. It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Its 50 DMA line ($65.92) and recent low ($64.55 on 3/26/15) define important near term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High, Extended From Prior Base - 4/20/2015
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I M
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APOG
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NASDAQ
Apogee Enterprises
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials
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$52.20
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-1.50
-2.79% |
$53.77
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350,359
167.64% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 209,000
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$55.01
-5.11%
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4/9/2015
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$49.58
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PP = $48.13
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MB = $50.54
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Most Recent Note - 4/20/2015 1:11:34 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while stubbornly holding its ground near all-time highs after volume-driven gains. It is 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
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S L
I M
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EPAM
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NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service
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$68.15
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+0.39
0.58% |
$68.50
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262,774
60.55% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 434,000
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$70.49
-3.32%
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3/27/2015
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$61.97
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PP = $63.60
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MB = $66.78
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Most Recent Note - 4/17/2015 6:50:54 PM
Y - Pulled back today with average volume to finish just below its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to yellow. 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
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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 |
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Max Buy |
FB
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NASDAQ
Facebook Inc Cl A
INTERNET
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$83.62
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+0.53
0.64% |
$84.49
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27,171,852
112.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 24,152,000
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$86.07
-2.85%
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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 - 4/21/2015 9:05:03 PM
G - Rebounded well above its "max buy" level today after consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounded Above "Max Buy" Level After Pullback Near 50 Day Average - 4/21/2015
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S L
I M
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ILMN
-
NASDAQ
Illumina Inc
DRUGS - Biotechnology
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$199.31
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+6.13
3.17% |
$200.58
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2,286,565
244.79% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 934,100
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$213.33
-6.57%
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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 - 4/21/2015 9:07:52 PM
G - After the close it reported earnings +72% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. Tallied a solid gain today with above average volume, however its Relative Strength rating, now 74, remains below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Earnings Report Due Next Week May Generate Volatility - 4/15/2015
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JLL
-
NYSE
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc
REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen
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$163.22
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-0.57
-0.35% |
$164.92
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259,710
98.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 265,000
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$172.09
-5.15%
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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 - 4/17/2015 6:47:01 PM
G - Pulled back today testing its 50 DMA line ($163.25). More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> 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
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$258.42
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-0.10
-0.04% |
$262.38
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1,136,257
80.30% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,415,000
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$276.18
-6.43%
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4/10/2015
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$263.45
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PP = $276.28
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MB = $290.09
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Most Recent Note - 4/20/2015 5:24:19 PM
G - Posted a gain today with above average volume but it met resistance at its 50 DMA line ($261.67). A rebound above that important short-term average is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound Above 50-Day Moving Average Helped Technical Stance - 4/10/2015
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NXPI
-
NASDAQ
Nxp Semiconductors N V
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line
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$101.24
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+0.21
0.21% |
$101.99
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1,347,957
38.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,540,000
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$108.50
-6.69%
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4/15/2015
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$100.75
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PP = $108.60
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MB = $114.03
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Most Recent Note - 4/20/2015 1:13:40 PM
Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating in recent weeks and 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 ($95.99) defines important near-term support to watch above the recent lows.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/16/2015
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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 |
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Max Buy |
PANW
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NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$154.37
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+7.86
5.36% |
$154.45
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3,309,187
235.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,405,000
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$150.44
2.61%
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3/27/2015
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$146.44
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PP = $149.45
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MB = $156.92
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Most Recent Note - 4/21/2015 9:02:48 PM
Y - Hit a new high with today's considerable gain backed by +135% above average volume clinching a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. During its recent consolidation it found support above its 50 DMA line ($141.90) and well above prior lows in the $134 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/17/2015
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QLYS
-
NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$53.15
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+2.28
4.48% |
$53.98
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332,793
70.36% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 473,000
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$54.09
-1.74%
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4/8/2015
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$52.04
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PP = $50.10
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MB = $52.61
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Most Recent Note - 4/21/2015 11:30:18 AM
G - Color code is changed to green after rallying back above its "max buy" level. Found support near prior highs in the $50 area and well above its 50 DMA ($47.37) line.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Driven Gain From Flat Base Triggered New Technical Buy Signal - 4/8/2015
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REIS
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NASDAQ
Reis Inc
Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops
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$26.06
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+0.12
0.46% |
$26.23
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21,817
75.23% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 29,000
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$28.82
-9.58%
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3/16/2015
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$25.65
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PP = $26.64
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MB = $27.97
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Most Recent Note - 4/17/2015 6:43:38 PM
Y - Rallied from support at its 50 DMA line ($25.17) with a gain today backed by above average volume. Little 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
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VRX
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NYSE
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
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$210.85
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+5.64
2.75% |
$211.13
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1,506,756
48.25% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,123,000
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$211.57
-0.34%
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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 - 4/20/2015 1:05:55 PM
G - Still consolidating near all-time highs with volume-totals cooling in recent weeks while stubbornly holding its ground. Completed 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.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High But Concerns Remain After Sub Par Quarter - 4/14/2015
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