The major averages closed off of their session highs as investors grew cautious before Friday's jobs report. Non-farm payrolls are expected to expand by 180,000 in August with the unemployment rate holding steady at a four-year low of 7.4%. Ahead of the employment update, ADP's report showed that private sector hiring slowed in August and jobless claims fell more than anticipated last week. Separate reports revealed the ISM non-manufacturing index unexpectedly rose to a seven-year high and factory orders fell for the first time since March.

Overall, most sectors advanced, led by gains in Materials and Industrials. Dow Chemical Co (DOW +1.67%) and Fastenal Co (FAST +6.02%) rallied. The more defensive Telecommunications and Utilities sectors lagged behind as AT&T inc (T -1.19%) and Spectra Energy Corp (SE -0.82%) lost ground.

In fixed-income, Treasury prices fell for the fourth-straight session. The 10-year note was down 24/32 to yield 2.99% and the 30-year bond lost a full point and a half to yield 3.88%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index both remain below their respective 50-day moving average lines. Subsequent rebounds above those short-term averages would be encouraging signs to watch for before one can truly consider those indices in "healthy" shape chart-wise.

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PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index gained +0.27% on Day 6 of its rally attempt. A one day gain of +1.5% would be ideal to be considered a solid follow-through day. Meanwhile, losses must not undercut the indices' Day 1 lows, which would technically end the brief rally attempt and signal that the correction was worsening. Right now the index is still consolidating above its May highs and above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.  The 3 major averages should be trading above their respective 50-day moving average (DMA) lines to be considered in "healthy" technical shape. It is important to watch for a proper follow-through day (FTD) to signal convincingly that a solid rally is at hand before new buying efforts in stocks may be justified under the fact-based system. Patience and discipline remain paramount.

Financial shares were a positive influence on the major averages on Thursday as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.65%) and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.73%) posted modest gains.  The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.73%) led the tech sector higher while the Internet Index ($IIX +0.35%), Networking Index ($NWX +0.58%), and the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.60%) each posted a small gain.  Defensive groups were mixed, as the Healthcare Index ($HMO +1.57%) rose, the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -3.34%) was a standout dcliner and clear laggard on the mostly positive session.  The Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.24%) ratcheted higher while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.13%) inched higher. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.09%) finished flat.

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PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.24%) rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

S S & C Technologies Holdings, Inc  (SSNC +$0.36 or +1.01% to $36.01) is still quietly consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and prior highs in the $34 area defining important support with volume totals cooling. A new pivot point has been cited based on its 8/02/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains may trigger a new technical buy signal.

It was last shown in the FSU section on 8/09/13 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Finding Support Above Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average Line", as it rebounded and found prompt support after undercutting its 50-day moving average (DMA) and prior highs in the $34 area. Disciplined investors always limit losses if ever any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. Any stock which is sold can always be bought back again if strength returns, while limiting losses is critical to investors' success.

Its small supply of only 62.4 million shares in the publicly traded float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling pressure. SSNC completed another Secondary Offering on 5/09/13, while it was previously noted in the 5/20/13 mid-day report - "The high-ranked Computer Software - Financial firm completed previously noted Secondary Offerings on 3/14/13 and on 7/19/12."  New institutional owners are often attracted when a company has the help of underwriters in placing shares during offerings. 

It has earned high ranks due to its strong earnings history. The past 5 quarterly comparisons through Jun '13 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) for buy candidates. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has also been very strong. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 260 in Dec' 12 to 302 in Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria of the fact-based investment system.  The Computer Software - Financial industry group currently has a B- Rating, and leadership among other individual issues in the group is 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$15.52	+1.58 11.33%	$16.00	1,179,620 503.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 234,400	$18.10 -14.25%	8/7/2013	$12.01	PP = $13.30
								MB = $13.97
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 12:11:59 PM G - Considerable volume-driven gain today, rallying within close striking distance of its best-ever close. Found support above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/3/2013. 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	$145.59	-0.48 -0.33%	$147.76	2,159,372 87.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,460,100	$149.92 -2.89%	7/11/2013	$133.25	PP = $131.92
								MB = $138.52
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2013 11:55:25 AM Y - Building a base-on-base type pattern, it recently found support above prior highs in the $131 area and above its 50 DMA line, important chart support levels. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/21/2013. 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	$104.01	+0.02 0.02%	$105.21	463,102 74.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 619,300	$108.38 -4.03%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 9/3/2013 9:36:46 PM Y- Gain on light volume today for a best-ever close. Rising from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base, albeit a riskier "late stage" base. Keep in mind the M criteria argues against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/12/2013. 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$40.29	+0.34 0.85%	$40.39	383,337 39.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 961,300	$44.30 -9.05%	7/30/2013	$42.60	PP = $42.10
								MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 6:51:21 PM G - Lingering below its 50 DMA line, its color code is changed to green as deterioration raised concerns. Stalled after a recent rally from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base as it priced a Secondary Offering. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from its purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/22/2013. 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$75.84	+0.44 0.58%	$76.22	2,343,881 65.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,560,300	$75.92 -0.11%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 6:52:31 PM G - Finished at another new high close today with its 6th consecutive gain, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $66 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/29/2013. 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
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	$36.14	+0.16 0.44%	$36.29	238,995 55.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 430,100	$37.17 -2.77%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 6:53:55 PM G - Rose to a best-ever close today and inched nearer to its 52-week high with another gain on light volume. Earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raised fundamental concerns, yet technical action has been somewhat reassuring. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/14/2013. 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$957.80	+5.35 0.56%	$962.96	317,384 48.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 651,200	$994.98 -3.74%	7/8/2013	$878.28	PP = $847.43
								MB = $889.80
Most Recent Note - 8/30/2013 4:48:13 PM G - Consolidating above prior highs with volume totals cooling, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +24% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, just under the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/19/2013. 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	$56.14	+0.94 1.70%	$56.64	760,761 145.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 524,200	$57.57 -2.48%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2013 1:18:10 PM Y - Rebounding after a slump below its old high close ($53.86 on 6/17/13) led to a close back in the prior base which raised concerns. Halted its slide above important support at its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/28/2013. 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
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc MANUFACTURING - Small Tools and Accessories	$72.94	-1.76 -2.36%	$74.65	346,301 78.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 438,500	$75.76 -3.72%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2013 11:58:42 AM G - Hitting a new high and rallying beyond its "max buy" level, its color code is changed to green. Found support at its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/27/2013. 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
QCOR - NASDAQ Questcor Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Biotechnology	$66.78	-0.40 -0.60%	$67.69	1,041,916 61.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,691,000	$74.76 -10.67%	7/31/2013	$66.46	PP = $59.01
								MB = $61.96
Most Recent Note - 8/30/2013 7:17:20 PM G - Encountered mild distributional pressure with a loss on higher (near average) volume amid a widely negative market (M criteria). It is extended beyond its "max buy" level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/26/2013. 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$50.91	+0.84 1.68%	$50.95	1,072,145 157.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 681,300	$50.48 0.85%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90
								MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 12:48:43 PM G - Perched at its all-time high today following a streak of 5 consecutive gains with ever-increasing volume. Very extended from any sound base. Recent highs near $42 define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/30/2013. 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
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$36.01	+0.36 1.01%	$36.13	248,374 59.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 417,100	$38.80 -7.19%	9/5/2013	$36.01	PP = $38.90
								MB = $40.85
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 6:49:32 PM Y - New pivot point cited based on its 8/02/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains may trigger a new buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/5/2013. 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
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$107.06	-0.39 -0.36%	$109.79	587,698 68.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 851,800	$113.49 -5.66%	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00
								MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2013 1:07:15 PM G - Pulling back today from its all-time high. Repeatedly noted - "Extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $96 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/16/2013. 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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$43.91	+0.79 1.83%	$44.22	59,413 45.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 132,000	$46.47 -5.51%	7/31/2013	$40.00	PP = $42.98
								MB = $45.13
Most Recent Note - 8/30/2013 7:03:50 PM Y - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today against a mostly negative market backdrop (M criteria). Recently found encouraging support at its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/23/2013. 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
TBBK - NASDAQ Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$17.02	+0.62 3.78%	$17.24	417,270 297.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 140,100	$16.69 1.98%	9/4/2013	$16.26	PP = $16.79
								MB = $17.63
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 12:53:49 PM Y - Hitting new 52-week highs with today's 6th consecutive gain, rising from an 8-week base. Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/17/13 high plus 10 cents. Reported +25% earnings for the Jun '13 quarter. Quarterly earnings increases above the +25% guideline satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steadily improving after an abrupt downturn and loss in FY '08. Completed a new Public Offering on 12/18/12. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/4/2013. 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$99.80	-0.14 -0.14%	$100.02	790,877 59.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,333,000	$105.40 -5.31%	4/30/2013	$60.24	PP = $76.66
								MB = $80.49
Most Recent Note - 9/4/2013 6:22:29 PM G- Holding its ground -5.2% off its 52-week high and recent insider buying while trading near its highs has been noted as an encouraging sign. Reported earnings +33% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/15/2013. 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$34.67	+1.69 5.12%	$35.24	5,097,144 215.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,368,000	$34.79 -0.34%	9/5/2013	$34.24	PP = $34.79
								MB = $36.53
Most Recent Note - 9/5/2013 1:01:54 PM Y - Poised for a best-ever close with today's 3rd consecutive gain after finding support above its 50 DMA line, important near-term support to watch. It did not form a base of sufficient length, however its color code is changed to yellow while a valid secondary buy point exists up to +5% above its prior high. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/20/2013. 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