The major indices posted unanimous gains on Thursday despite some disappointing economic news, displaying a common characteristic of bullish market environments. The volume totals were reported very near the prior session totals on both major US exchanges. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and by better than a 2-1 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 44 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List making new 52-week highs and appearing on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, more than doubling the prior session total of 21 stocks. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE. There were gains for 10 of the 12 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page.

The major averages advanced despite weaker-than-expected economic data. Before the open, first quarter GDP was revised to 2.4% from the initial 2.5% reading and weekly jobless claims increased by 10,000 to 354,000. A separate report showed pending home sales edged up +0.3% in April, below projections for a +1.5% increase.

On the earnings front, Costco Corp (COST -0.95%) edged lower following its positive profit results. Big Lots Inc (BIG -8.99%) fell after reducing its full-year forecast. Financials were among the best performing sectors as SLM Corp (SLM +2.39%), known as "Sallie Mae", and Morgan Stanley (MS +3.36%) rose. Utilities and tech also outperformed and NV Energy Inc (NVE +22.51%) surged after Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy unit agreed to buy the company for $5.6 billion. EMC Corp (EMC +5.37%) rallied after increasing its share buyback plan and instituting a quarterly dividend. Energy was an underperforming group with Halliburton Co (HAL -2.16%) falling. 

The market (M criteria) uptrend recently lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index to new record highs. The indices' rally to new highs confirmed the market's uptrend which means odds are favorable for new buying efforts in stocks meeting all of the fact-based investment system's key criteria. Action-worthy leaders best matching the winning models are covered on an ongoing basis on the Featured Stocks Page - including our Certified experts' latest notes and links to additional resources including detailed analysis with annotated graphs.  

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PICTURED: The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index has been rebounding after last week's loss broke a streak of after 4 consecutive weekly gains.

The Retail Index ($RLX +0.29%) posted a smaller gain while financial stocks underpinned the major averages' advance and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.28%) and Bank Index ($BKX +1.36%) both rose.  The tech sector was strong as the Networking Index ($NWX +2.31%) led the way, followed by the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.53%), Biotechnology Index ($BTK +1.34%), and the Internet Index ($IIX +0.85%).  The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +5.24%) bounced back from its latest lows and the Healthcare Index ($HMO +1.91%) also rose. Energy-related shares lagged as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.57%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.09%) edged lower.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +5.24%) is rebounding toward its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and prior highs. It is not in healthy shape, chart-wise, and regular readers of this commentary should recognize that it has been lagging behind "growth" oriented groups on an ongoing basis. 

It was last shown in this FSU section on 5/09/13 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Trading Lower After Hours Following Earnings Announcement", after highlighted in yellow with a pivot point based on its 4/09/13 high while rallying from a "double bottom" base in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Its strong finish for a 6th consecutive gain had clinched a technical buy signal, however, members were cautioned - "Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news."  After the close it reported earnings +38% on +45% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 versus the year ago period. The result was below analysts' estimates yet well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). However, its earnings Per Share Rank has subsequently fallen from 84 to 71, below the 80+ minimum for buy candidates. Its Relative Strength Rating has also slumped below the 80+ minimum guideline to 74 (see red circles).

Decelerating sales revenues and earnings increases in sequential quarterly comparisons through Dec '12 were noted as cause for some concern, and the Mar '13 comparison continued that worrisome trend. It is still a fairly good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria), however it would be more ideal for a company to show sales and earnings acceleration. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares edged higher from 177 in Sep '12 to 184 in Mar '13 which is reassuring concerning the I 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
AL - NYSE Air Lease Corp Cl A DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$27.46	-0.70 -2.49%	$28.01	1,147,981 257.22% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 446,300	$31.00 -11.42%	5/9/2013	$30.95	PP = $29.38
								MB = $30.85
Most Recent Note - 5/30/2013 4:44:17 PM G - Violated important support at its 50 DMA line with volume-driven losses raising concerns and triggering technical sell signals. Color code is changed to green, meanwhile, only a prompt rebound above its 50 DMA would help its outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/30/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$16.17	-0.12 -0.74%	$16.69	809,537 103.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 780,900	$17.90 -9.66%	5/6/2013	$15.31	PP = $16.10
								MB = $16.91
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2013 7:46:21 PM Y - Rebounded further above its pivot point with average volume behind its solid gain today. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/29/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$124.55	+1.46 1.19%	$125.42	2,545,847 84.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,014,300	$131.82 -5.51%	3/27/2013	$113.24	PP = $115.54
								MB = $121.32
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2013 4:03:58 PM G - Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line after encountering distributional pressure. A violation of its 50 DMA line (now $119.76) would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. It is extended from any sound base pattern, yet may go on to produce more climactic gains. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/13/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines	$49.60	+0.10 0.20%	$50.19	216,342 218.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 98,800	$51.72 -4.10%	4/25/2013	$40.16	PP = $40.84
								MB = $42.88
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2013 12:20:32 PM G - Churning above average volume today while retreating after a "negative reversal" on the prior session broke a streak of 8 consecutive small gains. It is extended from its latest base and well above its 50 DMA line defining important near-term chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/16/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$87.39	+1.48 1.72%	$88.83	696,315 75.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 921,200	$87.45 -0.07%	5/29/2013	$86.02	PP = $85.66
								MB = $89.94
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2013 12:32:33 PM Y- Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 5/03/13 high while now rising from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. It may go on to produce more climactic gains, however this is a riskier "late-stage" base. Hit a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Its 50 DMA line defines support where a violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/8/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | 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
LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and; Training Services	$32.71	+0.43 1.33%	$32.72	184,112 45.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 402,400	$34.07 -3.99%	5/10/2013	$29.03	PP = $27.28
								MB = $28.64
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2013 5:50:07 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high, very extended from its previous base. Prior highs in the $27 area define support to watch on pullbacks. Gains of greater than +20% in the first 2-3 weeks following its "breakaway gap" suggest holding for a minimum of 8 week under the fact-based investment system's rules. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/10/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$23.90	+0.11 0.46%	$24.00	5,710 24.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 23,600	$25.97 -7.97%	3/15/2013	$22.29	PP = $23.18
								MB = $24.34
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2013 12:43:33 PM Y - Trading further above its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. The rebound above that important short-term average on Friday helped its technical stance and outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/23/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services	$42.27	+1.49 3.65%	$42.77	1,297,382 97.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,335,000	$46.91 -9.89%	5/7/2013	$39.71	PP = $42.34
								MB = $44.46
Most Recent Note - 5/30/2013 4:53:52 PM Y - Halted its slide with a gain on average volume today. A streak of 6 consecutive losses marked by above average volume negated its prior breakout and raised concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/28/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$152.01	+1.18 0.78%	$153.25	51,709 76.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 67,500	$153.85 -1.20%	5/1/2013	$130.77	PP = $127.88
								MB = $134.27
Most Recent Note - 5/30/2013 4:55:19 PM G - Edged higher with below average volume today for a 4th consecutive gain and its best-ever close. Very extended from prior highs in the $127 area and well above its 50 DMA line defining important chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/22/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc MANUFACTURING - Small Tools and Accessories	$55.41	+1.91 3.57%	$55.43	293,142 52.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 562,300	$59.84 -7.40%	5/3/2013	$54.77	PP = $54.01
								MB = $56.71
Most Recent Note - 5/30/2013 4:57:28 PM Y - Finished near its session high with a gain today on light volume, rebounding above its pivot point. Stayed well above its 50 DMA line after slumping back into its prior base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/24/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | 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
RRTS - NYSE Roadrunner Trans Systems TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery and Freight Service	$27.77	+0.14 0.51%	$27.87	124,958 60.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 206,600	$28.00 -0.82%	4/3/2013	$22.77	PP = $23.75
								MB = $24.94
Most Recent Note - 5/28/2013 5:45:55 PM G - Today's 4th consecutive gain while led to a best-ever close, getting more extended from its latest base. Prior highs in the $23 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns were raised by its sub par earnings increase in the Mar '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/14/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$91.00	+0.19 0.21%	$91.75	1,590,575 85.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,863,800	$96.25 -5.45%	4/30/2013	$60.24	PP = $76.66
								MB = $80.49
Most Recent Note - 5/29/2013 1:03:56 PM G- Perched at its all-time high following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains, extended from prior highs. Announced plans to buy Bausch & Lomb for $8.7 billion. Prior reports cautioned - "Sub par earnings for the Mar '13 quarter below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) raised fundamental concerns." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 5/17/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M