Stocks finished mixed on Tuesday. The Dow gained 72 points to 18,110. The S&P 500 advanced 5 points to 2,114. Tuesday's volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE.  Leadership contracted as there were only 23 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 outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on 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 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 NASDAQ bucked the trend on Tuesday and closed 4 points lower to 5,055. It ended near the session high after a "negative reversal" on the prior session at all-time highs.

The tech sector was mixed as the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.47%) fell while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.02%) finished flat and the Networking Index ($NWX +1.09%) rallied.  The Retail Index ($RLX -0.68%) suffered a modest loss, however financials helped give the major averages a boost as the Bank Index ($BKX +0.95%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.07%) both posted solid gains.  Energy-related shares were mixed as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.28%) edged lower and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.44%) posted a small gain.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +3.40%) was a standout gainer on Tuesday's session.

Epam Systems Inc (EPAM +$2.02 or +3.11% to $66.91) rallied with below average volume and finished the session back above its "max buy" level.  Prior highs in the $63.50 area define near-term support above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($62.53). Subsequent violations would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals.

EPAM is due to report first-quarter 2015 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Keep in mind that volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Its last appearance in the FSU section was on 4/07/15  with annotated graphs under the headline, "Fresh Breakout Again Had Look of Institutional Demand". On 3/27/15 a new pivot point had been cited based on its 2/27/15 high plus 10 cents, as a new base of sufficient length had formed.

The high-ranked Computer - Tech Services firm reported Dec '14 earnings +29% on +28% sales revenues. Its 5 consecutive quarters with earnings above the +25% guideline makes it a solid match concerning the C criteria. Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been strong. Its Relative Strength rating of 97 is now well above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Its Relative Strength line (the jagged blue line) has also been hitting new all-time highs.

It completed Secondary Offerings 8/30/13 and 9/17/13. Its Up/Down Volume ratio of 2.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 254 in Dec '13 to 339 Mar '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 37.1 million shares (S criteria) in the pubic float can contribute to greater 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
AKAM - NASDAQ Akamai Technologies Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$76.07	-0.97 -1.26%	$77.31	2,683,337 183.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,462,000	$77.28 -1.57%	4/20/2015	$73.53	PP = $73.63
								MB = $77.31
Most Recent Note - 4/28/2015 6:12:44 PM Y - Pulled back today with higher volume. Reported earnings +5% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Members were recently cautioned as it did not produce gains above the pivot point backed by at least the +40% above average volume necessary to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch. >>> 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	$72.01	+1.38 1.95%	$72.17	1,239,374 70.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,754,000	$77.39 -6.95%	3/2/2015	$60.54	PP = $63.30
								MB = $66.47
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 6:32:08 PM G - It still has not formed a sound new base of sufficient length. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($67.66) 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 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	$53.36	+0.28 0.53%	$54.54	323,987 146.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 221,000	$55.01 -3.00%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13
								MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 6:29:06 PM G - Ended with a loss on above average volume after erasing an early gain today. 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 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	$66.91	+2.02 3.11%	$67.09	327,027 76.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 427,000	$70.49 -5.08%	3/27/2015	$61.97	PP = $63.60
								MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 4/28/2015 6:04:05 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rebounding back above its "max buy" level with today's gain on below average volume. Prior highs in the $63.50 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line ($62.53). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Following Latest Volume-Driven Breakout - 4/28/2015 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$80.68	-1.23 -1.50%	$81.90	23,733,881 90.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,356,600	$86.07 -6.26%	2/20/2015	$81.79	PP = $78.47
								MB = $82.39
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 6:12:54 PM G - Recently 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, raising concerns. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($81.00) where a subsequent violation would trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounded Above "Max Buy" Level After Pullback Near 50 Day Average - 4/21/2015 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
GSBC - NASDAQ Great Southern Bancorp BANKING - Savings and Loans	$41.23	+1.06 2.64%	$41.41	49,827 146.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 34,000	$41.00 0.56%	4/27/2015	$40.94	PP = $40.54
								MB = $42.57
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 12:38:38 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with a pivot point based on its 2/06/15 high plus 10 cents. Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. A strong finish may clinch a technical buy signal. Found support recently near its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases were above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '15. Annual earnings (A criteria) have not been strong and steady. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Distributional Action Today and Annual Earnings History a Concerrn - 4/27/2015 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
JLL - NYSE Jones Lang Lasalle Inc REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen	$171.52	+5.47 3.29%	$174.83	590,641 229.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 257,000	$172.09 -0.33%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 4/28/2015 6:08:28 PM G - Gapped up and rallied for a best-ever close today, hitting a new all-time high. Earnings rose +147% on +15% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Again at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/24/2015 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	$257.34	-2.95 -1.13%	$262.52	1,551,137 130.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,188,000	$276.18 -6.82%	4/10/2015	$263.45	PP = $276.28
								MB = $290.09
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 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	$96.22	-0.71 -0.73%	$97.39	3,285,663 93.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,503,000	$108.50 -11.32%	4/15/2015	$100.75	PP = $108.60
								MB = $114.03
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 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$153.28	-0.55 -0.36%	$155.34	900,936 61.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,464,000	$158.24 -3.13%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45
								MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 6:37:13 PM Y - Touched a new high today then reversed into the red. Held its ground since triggering a new technical buy signal with a volume-driven gain on 4/21/15. Prior highs near $150 define initial support above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/17/2015 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc Computer Sftwr-Security	$52.70	-0.12 -0.23%	$53.41	327,764 77.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 422,000	$54.89 -3.99%	4/8/2015	$52.04	PP = $50.10
								MB = $52.61
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 6:38:48 PM G - Holding its ground stubbornly after rallying back above its "max buy" level. When consolidating it found support near prior highs in the $50 area and well 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	$25.81	+1.01 4.07%	$25.81	27,244 93.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 29,000	$28.82 -10.44%	3/16/2015	$25.65	PP = $26.64
								MB = $27.97
Most Recent Note - 4/28/2015 6:06:40 PM Y - Promptly rebounded above its 50 DMA line and its color code is changed to yellow. After featured on 3/16/15 is did not produce a gain above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume to trigger a convincing technical buy signal. Due to report earnings on the morning of Thursday, April 30, 2015. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support at 50-Day Moving Average - 4/23/2015 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	$205.46	+3.44 1.70%	$206.65	3,268,436 105.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,107,000	$211.97 -3.07%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 4/27/2015 6:10:02 PM G - Finished at the session low today with a big loss on near average volume while slumping near its 50 DMA line. 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 ($199.05) define near-term support to watch. >>> 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