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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2015
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DOW |
+21.45 |
18,080.14 |
+0.12% |
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Volume |
752,351,060 |
-4% |
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Volume |
1,762,330,310 |
+2% |
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NASDAQ |
+36.02 |
5,092.08 |
+0.71% |
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Advancers |
1,551 |
49% |
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Advancers |
1,344 |
44% |
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S&P 500 |
+4.76 |
2,117.69 |
+0.23% |
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Decliners |
1,497 |
47% |
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Decliners |
1,579 |
52% |
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Russell 2000 |
-4.00 |
1,267.54 |
-0.31% |
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52 Wk Highs |
107 |
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52 Wk Highs |
127 |
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S&P 600 |
-1.32 |
725.08 |
-0.18% |
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52 Wk Lows |
9 |
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52 Wk Lows |
34 |
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Major Averages Finished Week With Solid Gains
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
For the week, the Dow gained +1.4%, the S&P 500 rose +1.8% and the NASDAQ finished +3.3% higher. All three major averages notched gains on Friday. The volume totals were reported mixed, lower than the prior session on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Advancers led decliners by a narrow margin on the NYSE, but decliners had a slight lead over advancers on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 50 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 53 stocks. New 52-week highs easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 5 of the 14 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.
Concerning the M criteria, the major averages have overcome recent distributional pressure and leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) has remained healthy, helping the rally continue. 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 advanced 4 points to 2,117, finishing at a new all-time high.
Stocks finished the week higher. The Dow climbed 21 points to 18,080. The NASDAQ gained 36 points to 5,092.
The major averages shrugged off mixed economic data as quarterly earnings were in focus. Durable goods orders in March unexpectedly jumped 4%, but capital goods orders surprisingly fell -0.5%.
At the close, four of the 10 S&P 500 sectors were higher. Consumer discretionary was up the most. Amazon.com (AMZN +14.13%) on positive quarterly results. In tech, Google (GOOGL +2.91%) and Microsoft (MSFT +10.45%) rallied on strong profit tallies. After agreeing to walk away from their corporate marriage, Time Warner (TWC +4.37%) and Comcast (CMCSA +0.69%) rose. Exxon Mobil (XOM -0.65%) edged lower as energy was down the most in sympathy with oil prices. .
Treasuries pushed higher. The benchmark 10-year note climbed 14/32 to yield 1.91%. The 30-year bond advanced 28/32 to yield 2.61%.
Commodities finished lower. WTI crude lost 0.9% to $57.21/barrel after rig counts decreased at a slower pace last week. COMEX gold finished down 1.6% to $1,175.20/ounce. In FOREX, the dollar fell 0.3% with the euro up 0.3% to $1.0861/EUR and the yen 0.5% stronger to ¥118.94/USD.
The Featured Stocks Page shows recent notes and Headline Links directing members to detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert. See the Premium Member Homepage for archives to all prior pay reports published.
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Retail Index Rallied While Most Groups Pulled Back
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
The Bank Index ($BKX -0.70%) outpaced the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.19%) to the downside. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -1.66%) led the tech sector's retreat while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.67%) and the Networking Index ($NWX -0.43%) both ended with modest losses. Commodity-linked groups also created a drag as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.96%), Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.44%), and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.33%) lost ground.
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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +2.29%) was a standout gainer on Friday, gapping up for a new all-time high.
| Oil Services |
$OSX |
211.73 |
-3.09 |
-1.44% |
+0.41% |
| Integrated Oil |
$XOI |
1,426.18 |
-4.68 |
-0.33% |
+5.79% |
| Semiconductor |
$SOX |
693.73 |
-11.73 |
-1.66% |
+1.00% |
| Networking |
$NWX |
384.10 |
-1.66 |
-0.43% |
+7.31% |
| Broker/Dealer |
$XBD |
192.91 |
-0.36 |
-0.19% |
+4.48% |
| Retail |
$RLX |
1,166.14 |
+26.10 |
+2.29% |
+12.92% |
| Gold & Silver |
$XAU |
69.95 |
-0.68 |
-0.96% |
+1.70% |
| Bank |
$BKX |
72.78 |
-0.51 |
-0.70% |
-1.99% |
| Biotech |
$BTK |
4,100.79 |
-27.53 |
-0.67% |
+19.24% |
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Found Support Again at 50-Day Moving Average Line
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Jones Lang Lasalle Inc (JLL +$0.19 or +0.11% to $166.31) recently found support near its 50-day moving average DMA line ($163.88). Subsequent losses leading to a violation of the recent lows would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals.
It was last shown in this FSU section on 4/06/15 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Holding Ground After Rally For New Highs", while extended from its prior base. It found support near prior highs on the recent pullback. 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. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 513 in Mar '14 to 681 in Mar '15, which is a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 44.4 million shares in the public float contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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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
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***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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$295.41
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-2.95
-0.99% |
$298.76
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1,983,442
56.59% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,505,000
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$317.72
-7.02%
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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 - 4/22/2015 5:49:32 PM
G - Finding support at its 50 DMA line, and subsequent losses leading to a damaging violation of it and recent lows would raise more serious concerns and trigger technical sell signals. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Still at 50-Day Moving Average Line But Fundamental Concerns Remain - 4/22/2015
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AKAM
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NASDAQ
Akamai Technologies Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services
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$75.74
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-0.53
-0.69% |
$76.38
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1,195,924
75.60% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,582,000
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$76.72
-1.28%
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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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S L
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AMBA
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NASDAQ
Ambarella Inc
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized
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$72.13
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-1.32
-1.80% |
$73.77
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1,136,913
64.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,761,000
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$77.39
-6.80%
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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 - 4/24/2015 1:17:29 PM
G - It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($67.32) and recent low ($64.55 on 3/26/15) defining important near term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched at All-Time High, Extended From Prior Base - 4/20/2015
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S L
I M
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APOG
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NASDAQ
Apogee Enterprises
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials
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$53.48
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+0.55
1.04% |
$53.50
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162,010
74.66% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 217,000
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$55.01
-2.78%
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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
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EPAM
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NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service
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$66.61
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-0.95
-1.41% |
$67.94
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161,318
37.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 435,000
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$70.49
-5.50%
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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 - 4/24/2015 7:02:14 PM
Y - Pulled back for a 3rd consecutive loss today with light volume and finished just below its "max buy" level. 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 |
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(% 50 day avg vol) |
52 Wk Hi
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Featured
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Featured |
Pivot Featured |
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Max Buy |
FB
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NASDAQ
Facebook Inc Cl A
INTERNET
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$81.53
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-0.88
-1.07% |
$82.94
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29,640,760
113.93% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 26,016,800
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$86.07
-5.27%
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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 - 4/23/2015 12:21:13 PM
G - Churning above average volume near its all-time high today. Reported earnings +20% on +42% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Found support at its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and 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
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NASDAQ
Illumina Inc
DRUGS - Biotechnology
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$189.59
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-3.01
-1.56% |
$192.97
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840,914
80.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,051,000
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$213.33
-11.13%
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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 - 4/23/2015 12:37:13 PM
G - Reported earnings +72% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its strong earnings history. A considerable (-4.6%) loss with above average volume violated its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Its Relative Strength rating, now 60, is well 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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$166.31
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+0.19
0.11% |
$167.99
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189,353
73.11% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 259,000
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$172.09
-3.36%
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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 - 4/24/2015 6:58:39 PM
G - Found support again this week at its 50 DMA line ($163.88) while consolidating. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Again at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/24/2015
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LNKD
-
NYSE
Linkedin Corp Class A
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers
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$260.95
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+4.71
1.84% |
$262.76
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1,318,656
108.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,221,000
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$276.18
-5.51%
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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 - 4/24/2015 7:00:29 PM
G - Posted a gain today with near average volume and finished near its 50 DMA line ($260.99) which has been acting as resistance. A convincing rebound above that important short-term average would help 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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$95.33
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-3.25
-3.30% |
$98.96
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6,698,130
195.22% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,431,000
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$108.50
-12.14%
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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 - 4/24/2015 1:15:17 PM
G - Violating its 50 DMA line with today's loss raising concerns and its color code is changed to green. Its prior low ($93.05 on 3/26/15) defines the next important chart support level where a damaging violation may raise more serious concerns.
>>> 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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$153.84
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-0.94
-0.61% |
$156.24
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612,593
41.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,475,000
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$156.39
-1.63%
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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
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NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security
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$53.05
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-0.65
-1.21% |
$54.63
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395,669
90.96% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 435,000
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$54.78
-3.16%
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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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$25.75
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+0.26
1.02% |
$25.75
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20,598
71.03% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 29,000
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$28.82
-10.65%
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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 - 4/23/2015 6:45:05 PM
Y - Testing support at its 50 DMA line. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. 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 : Finding Support at 50-Day Moving Average - 4/23/2015
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VRX
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NYSE
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other
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$210.42
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+1.03
0.49% |
$211.00
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1,515,481
48.60% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,118,000
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$211.57
-0.54%
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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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