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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2014
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -140.19 16,361.46 -0.85% Volume 680,617,850 +5% Volume 1,951,987,350 -2%
NASDAQ -72.78 4,075.56 -1.75% Advancers 1,022 32% Advancers 448 16%
S&P 500 -15.21 1,863.40 -0.81% Decliners 2,029 64% Decliners 2,300 81%
Russell 2000 -21.32 1,123.03 -1.86% 52 Wk Highs 58   52 Wk Highs 23  
S&P 600 -10.08 649.73 -1.53% 52 Wk Lows 26   52 Wk Lows 55  

Losses on Friday Led the Major Averages Lower for the Week

Due to Friday's losses, the major averages finished lower on the week. The Dow closed with a weekly loss of -0.3%, the S&P 500 gave up less than -0.1% and the NASDAQ lost -0.5%.  The volume total rose versus the prior session on the Nasdaq exchange while volume was slightly lower on the NYSE. Decliners led advancers by a 2-1 margin on the NYSE and by a 5-1 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 11 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 total of 34 stocks on the prior session. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE while new lows outnumbered new highs on the Nasdaq exchange. Only 1 of the 4 of the high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page posted a gain. The setback on Friday leaves investors still waiting for more significant gains from the major indices backed by heavier volume, action which would be a meaningful improvement that more convincingly argues the Market (M criteria) is shifting back to a confirmed uptrend. Meanwhile, caution is still warranted. Keep in mind that any sustained and meaningful market advance requires leadership - a healthy crop of stocks hitting new 52-week highs.

 

Stocks ended the week on a down note. The Dow fell 140 points to 16361. The S&P 500 lost 15 points to 1863 and the NASDAQ declined 72 points to 4,075.

Geopolitical concerns pressured equities today as Russia started military drills near the Ukrainian border following the killing of pro-Moscow rebels. Mixed economic data added to investor hesitation. A measure of consumer confidence unexpectedly jumped to a nine-month high in April while an index of business activity in the services sector dropped to the lowest level since last October.
Overall, nine of the 10 S&P 500 sectors finished in negative territory. Consumer discretionary paced the retreat. Amazon.com (AMZN -9.7%) after issuing disappointing current-quarter guidance and Ford (F -3.1%) following a weaker-than-anticipated profit tally. Losses in technology and financials also weighed on the market. Broadcom (BRCM -4.5%) and Visa (V -4.8%) after both companies posted earnings results below analyst estimates.
Treasury prices advanced for a third day. The 10-year note gained 3/32 to yield 2.67%. The 30-year bond was up 2/32 to yield 3.45%.
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PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped toward its 50-day moving average (DMA) line. An upward trendline defines the next important support level where further deterioration would raise serious concerns.


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Tech, Retail, and Financial Indexes Fell

The tech sector saw unanimous losses from the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -3.36%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX -3.29%), and the Networking Index ($NWX -2.44%) on Friday.  Weakness in the Retail Index ($RLX -2.87%) was also a negative influence on the major averages. The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.28%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.20%) edged lower. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.84%) was a standout gainer.

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PICTURED 1: The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.13%) met resistance near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line when rebounding from support at its 200 DMA line.

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PICTURED 2: The Bank Index ($BKX -1.18%) met resistance at its 50 DMA line. Further deterioration in financial groups would not bode well as the groups are reliable leading indicators for the broader market outlook.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  295.66 -0.58 -0.20% +5.21%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,589.97 -4.47 -0.28% +5.78%
Semiconductor $SOX  572.19 -19.45 -3.29% +6.95%
Networking $NWX  327.58 -8.19 -2.44% +1.12%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  154.38 -1.76 -1.13% -3.85%
Retail $RLX  854.86 -25.26 -2.87% -9.04%
Gold & Silver $XAU  93.31 +1.69 +1.84% +10.89%
Bank $BKX  68.55 -0.82 -1.18% -1.03%
Biotech $BTK  2,416.53 -84.01 -3.36% +3.69%


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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
EQM - NYSE
E Q T Midstream Partners
ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines  
$75.81 -0.37
-0.49%

$76.90

95,444
82.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 115,000
$77.77
-2.52%
12/12/2013 $53.17 PP = $56.51
MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2014 6:08:34 PM
G - Hovering at its all-time high and in strong shape, technically, despite fundamental concerns recently noted. Its 50 DMA line ($68.61) defines near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technical Strength Continues Despite Fundamental Concerns - 4/9/2014
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GNRC - NYSE
Generac Hldgs Inc
Electrical-Power/Equipmt  
$58.05 -0.98
-1.66%

$58.91

573,382
81.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 703,000
$62.50
-7.12%
2/14/2014 $56.50 PP = $57.39
MB = $60.26
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2014 6:10:00 PM
Y - Edged higher today for its 8th consecutive small gain on below average volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $57 area recently. More damaging losses below its recent low ($55.27 on 4/14/14) would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Just Below its 50-Day Average Line - 4/11/2014
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ICON - NASDAQ
Iconix Brand Group Inc
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear  
$38.87 -0.02
-0.05%

$39.09

355,803
61.45% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 579,000
$42.47
-8.47%
3/7/2014 $41.46 PP = $40.88
MB = $42.92
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2014 6:05:47 PM

G - Posted a gain on light volume today. A rebound above the 50 DMA line (now $39.47) is needed to help its outlook. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.


>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound Above 50-Day Average Needed to Improve Outlook - 4/24/2014
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PSIX - NASDAQ
Power Solutions Intl Inc
Machinery-Gen Industrial  
$81.11 -0.29
-0.36%

$81.96

65,093
97.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 67,000
$87.40
-7.20%
2/28/2014 $74.65 PP = $76.93
MB = $80.78
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2014 6:07:20 PM
G- Posted a gain today with higher volume and it is perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The recent low ($66.03 on 4/07/14) defines important near-term support below the 50 DMA line where further deterioration would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Halted Slide After Slump Below 50-Day Moving Average - 4/14/2014
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