PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 83 points before closing down 9 at 17,069. It found support at its 200-day moving average (DMA) line during prior consolidations. 

The S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 1,997, and NASDAQ fell 10 points 4,562, as investors appeared cautious ahead of Friday's jobs report. Non-farm payrolls are projected to increase 230,000 in August while the unemployment rate dipped to 6.1%. Stocks were higher for most of session after the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut interest rates and said it will begin buying asset backed securities to bolster growth. On the economic front, reports showed private payrolls rose more than 200,000 for a fifth-consecutive month while weekly jobless claims edged up to 302,000. A separate release revealed the service sector expanded at a faster pace in August.

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The Retail Index ($RLX +0.80%) was a standout gainer on Thursday but weakness in other groups outweighed its positive influence. Financial shares were little changed as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.18%) edged lower and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.15%) posted a tiny gain.  Commodity-linked groups faced the greatest pressure as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -3.19%) was a standout decliner while the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.93%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.22%) also lost ground. The tech sector was led lower by the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.45%) and the Networking Index ($NWX -1.06%) while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.25%) eked out a small gain.

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PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.93%) slumped near its 200-day moving average (DMA) line with a big loss.

The high-ranked leader hailing from the Computer Software - Security industry group was last shown in this FSU section with annotated graphs on 8/11/14 under the headline, "Building on New Base Pattern Above 50-Day Average". Since then the Group Relative Strength rating improved to 72 from a mediocre 57, and leadership from other stocks in the group is reassuring concerning the L criteria. 

PANW was first highlighted in yellow at $75.95 with pivot point cited based on its 4/22/14 high in the 5/29/14 mid-day report (read here). Strong sales revenues increases and earnings through the Apr '14 quarter above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is a bit limited, but growth has been strong since its July 2012 IPO at $42. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 246 in Jun '13 to 437 in Jun '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 50.9 million shares in the public float is another favorable characteristic. 

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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
								Max Buy
ACT - NYSE Actavis plc Medical-Generic Drugs	$229.86	+1.31 0.57%	$232.39	1,794,671 74.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,396,000	$230.86 -0.43%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2014 5:54:38 PM Y - Touched a new 52-week high today while trading very light volume but it finished with a small loss. Subsequent volume-driven gains to new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Perched Within Striking Distance of 52-Week High - 8/28/2014 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$43.91	-0.71 -1.59%	$44.78	747,581 150.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 498,000	$47.10 -6.77%	5/21/2014	$44.85	PP = $44.85
								MB = $47.09
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2014 5:49:45 PM G - Churned above average volume without making price progress today, a sign of distributional pressure. Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line, still only -5.3% off its 52-week high. Relative Strength Rating is currently 78, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through the $47 level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Rating Slumped While Building Longer Base - 8/18/2014 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads Internet-Content	$91.53	+0.24 0.26%	$95.45	1,880,743 134.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,403,000	$98.28 -6.87%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03
								MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2014 5:51:54 PM G - Rallied today for its second-best close with a small gain backed by slightly above average volume. Fundamentals remain strong, however recently enduring distributional pressure and noted repeatedly with caution - "Has the look of a 'climax run' with volume-driven gains getting very extended from its prior base." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Near Session Low - Noted With Look of "Climax Run" - 8/27/2014 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
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines	$95.40	-1.59 -1.64%	$96.73	98,049 55.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 178,000	$102.51 -6.94%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51
								MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2014 5:52:53 PM G - Little resistance remains due to overhead supply while perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. Reported earnings +37% on +21% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, an improvement after 2 sub par quarterly earnings comparisons. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base But Fundamental Flaws Remain a Concern - 9/3/2014 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	$75.95	+0.12 0.16%	$76.93	26,583,544 69.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 38,194,000	$77.48 -1.97%	7/24/2014	$76.00	PP = $72.69
								MB = $76.32
Most Recent Note - 9/2/2014 6:36:55 PM G - Color code is changed to green after it rallied for a best-ever close and finished near the session high with today's gain on higher volume but below average volume. Prior highs in the $72 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($70.98). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Making Limited Headway But Holding Ground Since Gap Up - 8/20/2014 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$69.43	+0.18 0.26%	$69.82	3,779,309 128.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,932,000	$70.38 -1.35%	8/29/2014	$68.50	PP = $67.89
								MB = $71.28
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2014 5:58:32 PM Y - Today's 5th consecutive gain was backed by above average volume and it hit another new 52-week high yet it remains below its "max buy" level. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance. Prior highs in the $67 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gap Up For New High With Volume Triggered Technical Buy Signal - 8/29/2014 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	$87.26	-2.11 -2.36%	$90.28	1,717,523 117.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,457,000	$92.70 -5.87%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2014 5:52:43 PM Y - Erased early gains and finished near the session low for a 2nd consecutive session. Triggered a new (or add-on) technical buy signal on 9/02/14 with a considerable gain backed by more than 3 times average volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Subsequent violations of the 50 DMA line or the 8/28/14 low ($79.71) would trigger technical sell signals. Reports earnings on 9/09/14 and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back Following New Technical Breakout - 9/4/2014 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
STRT - NASDAQ Strattec Security Corp AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts	$84.19	+2.57 3.15%	$85.90	29,786 99.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 30,000	$89.87 -6.32%	8/22/2014	$71.47	PP = $73.97
								MB = $77.67
Most Recent Note - 9/2/2014 6:20:21 PM G - Spiked to another new 52-week high today but erased much of its gain and finished in the lower third of its intra-day range, a sign of distributional pressure. Volume was +72% above average behind the gain on the prior session, however it was getting extended from its prior base by the time volume-driven gain helped clinch a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Small Supply of Shares and Perched Near All-Time Highs - 8/22/2014 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
TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$156.54	-3.19 -2.00%	$160.38	193,926 217.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 89,000	$165.30 -5.30%	7/30/2014	$144.24	PP = $149.99
								MB = $157.49
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2014 12:47:30 PM G - Churning above average volume perched at its 52-week high, enduring distributional pressure. Previously noted with caution - "Extended from any sound base. Recently reported earnings for the Jun '14 quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Churning Action Indicative of Distributional Pressure - 9/2/2014 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
TRN - NYSE Trinity Industries Inc TRANSPORTATION - Railroads	$48.72	-0.59 -1.20%	$49.62	2,116,854 82.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,555,000	$50.43 -3.39%	4/30/2014	$37.79	PP = $38.03
								MB = $39.93
Most Recent Note - 9/2/2014 6:26:36 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. It has not formed a sound base. Prior highs near $46-47 define near-term support above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallying Into New High Territory Without Forming New Base - 8/25/2014 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
UA - NYSE Under Armour Inc Cl A CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing	$71.97	+1.63 2.32%	$72.65	2,756,143 117.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,347,000	$72.38 -0.57%	7/10/2014	$58.50	PP = $60.79
								MB = $63.83
Most Recent Note - 9/2/2014 6:28:51 PM G - Finished near the session high and at a best-ever close with today's considerable volume-driven gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Fundamental concerns were raised by earnings reported +0% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), yet the company raised its guidance. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground Near All-Time Highs Despite Fundamental Concerns - 8/26/2014 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
WLK - NYSE Westlake Chemical Corp CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals	$96.63	-1.17 -1.20%	$98.23	452,524 89.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 507,000	$98.44 -1.84%	4/29/2014	$72.79	PP = $69.31
								MB = $72.78
Most Recent Note - 9/2/2014 6:30:11 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high with higher volume (near average) behind today's 4th consecutive gain. Its 50 DMA line defines support where a subsequent violation would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. Technical strength has continued despite having reported earnings +11% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '14 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technically Strong Despite Fundamental Concerns Raised By Most Current Quarterly Earnings - 8/21/2014 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
YY - NASDAQ YY Inc Ads INTERNET - Internet Service Providers	$92.12	+3.37 3.80%	$93.88	3,313,369 243.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,359,000	$90.93 1.31%	8/19/2014	$85.81	PP = $91.03
								MB = $95.58
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2014 1:02:36 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high and rising above its pivot point with today's 4th consecutive gain on ever-increasing volume. Volume is more than +40% above average as the stock rallies above its pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Peressure Near Prior High - 8/19/2014 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