On Monday the NASDAQ advanced 11 points to 5,016. The Dow climbed 46 points to 18,070. The volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE, a sign of lackluster buying demand from the institutional crowd. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by nearly a 3-2 margin on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE.  Leadership improved as there were 29 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 17 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 12 high-ranked companies currently on the Featured Stocks Page.

Concerning the M criteria, the major averages recently endured distributional pressure and leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) 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 S&P 500 gained 6 points to 2,114, challenging its all-time high.

Financials were standout gainers giving the major averages a boost on Monday as the Bank Index ($BKX +1.39%) outpaced the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.73%).  The Networking Index ($NWX +0.74%) Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.61%) led the tech sector higher while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.21%) edged lower. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.31%) and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.36%) added modest gains.  Energy-related shares edged lower and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.46%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.21%) both finished with small losses.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +0.31%) found support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line when consolidating from new all-time highs.

Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS +$0.82 or +0.83% to $99.11) found prompt support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line, building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the 5/01/15 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a technical buy signal.

It reported earnings +85% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Its Up/Down Volume ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. The number of top-rated funds rose from 714 in Jun '14 to 992 in Mar '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. The Electronics - Semiconductor Manufacturing group has a Group Relative Strength Rating of 95, a reassuring sign concerning the L criteria.

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	$75.10	+0.44 0.59%	$75.38	1,024,375 68.98% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,485,000	$77.31 -2.86%	4/20/2015	$73.53	PP = $73.63
								MB = $77.31
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2015 5:35:35 PM G - Posted a gain today on light volume. Reported earnings +5% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), a fundamental flaw making it a less favorable buy candidate. Churned heavy volume last week while retreating from its 52-week high. Prior reports cautioned - "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	$75.40	-0.65 -0.85%	$77.80	1,127,628 67.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,664,000	$77.39 -2.57%	5/1/2015	$75.99	PP = $77.49
								MB = $81.36
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 3:52:43 PM Y - Rising within close striking distance of its 52-week high with today's gain on below average volume. Color code is changed to yellow and new pivot point is cited based on its 3/31/15 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Found support when recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($68.46) 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	$53.83	-0.59 -1.08%	$55.36	238,083 101.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 234,000	$55.01 -2.15%	4/9/2015	$49.58	PP = $48.13
								MB = $50.54
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:19:44 PM G - Up today with below average volume for a best-ever close, getting more 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	$67.18	+0.39 0.58%	$68.23	345,732 81.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 422,000	$70.49 -4.70%	3/27/2015	$61.97	PP = $63.60
								MB = $66.78
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:18:03 PM G - Color code was changed to green after a gain on higher volume today and it closed just above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $63.50 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line ($62.53). >>> 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$156.46	-2.67 -1.68%	$159.95	650,131 113.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 573,000	$165.67 -5.56%	5/1/2015	$155.23	PP = $160.50
								MB = $168.53
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:14:25 PM Y - Color code was changed to yellow while testing support at its 50 DMA line ($154.71) with today's volume-driven loss. Technically it broke out on 4/23/15 with a volume-driven gain for new highs, and healthy stocks rarely fall more than -7% below their pivot point in favorable market environments. Reported earnings +29% on +64% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Testing Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 5/1/2015 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
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	$39.26	+0.51 1.32%	$39.70	33,623 101.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 33,000	$41.41 -5.19%	4/27/2015	$40.94	PP = $40.54
								MB = $42.57
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:26:00 PM Y - Finished near the session low today with a 3rd consecutive loss. Its slump below its pivot point raised concerns. Triggered a technical buy signal on 4/28/15 with a gain above its pivot point backed by +47% above average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($38.50) defines near-term support. Disciplined investors always limit losses if a stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. 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	$169.50	+1.22 0.72%	$170.37	298,771 109.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 272,000	$174.83 -3.05%	2/3/2015	$156.95	PP = $154.66
								MB = $162.39
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2015 5:38:05 PM G - Posted a gain today with higher and slightly above average volume. Did not form a sound base of sufficient length yet found support near its 50 DMA line. Earnings rose +147% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter. >>> 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$100.13	-0.86 -0.85%	$101.67	2,447,562 67.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,650,000	$108.50 -7.71%	4/15/2015	$100.75	PP = $108.60
								MB = $114.03
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2015 5:39:19 PM Y - Down on lighter volume today, still finishing above its 50 DMA line. Faces overhead supply up through the $108 level which may act as resistance. Recent lows near $93.50 and its $93.05 low on 3/26/15 define important chart support where more damaging losses may raise concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals. >>> 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	$152.77	+1.95 1.29%	$154.30	775,945 53.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,463,000	$158.24 -3.46%	3/27/2015	$146.44	PP = $149.45
								MB = $156.92
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2015 6:23:30 PM Y - Found support near prior highs in the $150 area, above important support at its 50 DMA line ($145.03). Volume totals have been below average while consolidating since triggering a new technical buy signal with a volume-driven gain on 4/21/15. Subsequent damaging losses below the 50 DMA line may trigger a technical sell signal. >>> 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
QLYS - NASDAQ Qualys Inc Computer Sftwr-Security	$55.08	+2.94 5.64%	$55.47	1,927,892 473.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 407,000	$54.89 0.35%	4/8/2015	$52.04	PP = $50.10
								MB = $52.61
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2015 12:50:43 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rallying back above its "max buy" level with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. During recent consolidation it found support near prior highs in the $50 area and well above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quiet Consolidation Within 5% of Prior Pivot Point - 4/29/2015 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
SWKS - NASDAQ Skyworks Solutions Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir	$99.11	+0.82 0.83%	$99.47	4,707,142 98.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,777,000	$102.77 -3.56%	5/1/2015	$97.51	PP = $102.87
								MB = $108.01
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2015 5:33:09 PM Y - Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line, building on a riskier "late-stage" base pattern. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/23/15 high plus 10 cents in the 5/01/15 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +85% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, continuing its streak of quarterly comparisons with earnings well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Prompt Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 5/4/2015 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	$222.86	-0.16 -0.07%	$225.03	1,627,457 49.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,311,000	$227.76 -2.15%	1/5/2015	$144.84	PP = $149.90
								MB = $157.40
Most Recent Note - 5/4/2015 5:40:27 PM G - Paused at all-time highs after 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. Found prompt support its 50 DMA line recently but it did not form a sound base. Completed a new Public Offering on 3/17/15. Reported earnings +34% on +16% sales revenues for the Mar '15 quarter, an improvement after Dec '14 earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> 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