Despite recent losses, the major averages posted impressive monthly returns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a +2.2% gain in September. The S&P 500 Index rose over +2.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index rallied +5.1% for the month.  Monday's session closed out September on a down note. The Dow was down 128 points to 15,129.  The S&P 500 Index declined for the seventh time in eight sessions as it lost 10 points to 1,681. The Nasdaq was also lower by 10 points to 3,771. Volume totals on were higher on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session's volume totals, indicating an increase in distributional selling pressure from the institutional crowd. Breadth was negative as decliners led advancers by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and by 7-6 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 37 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down a notch from the total of 38 stocks on the prior session. The list of stocks hitting new 52-week highs still outnumbered new lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 7 of the 21 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page.

An ongoing budget stalemate in Washington weighed on the market. The likelihood of a government shutdown intensified after the Senate rejected House legislation to fund the government and delay the health care law. Concerns that Congress may fail to raise the debt ceiling added to the cautious tone. As a result, a pair of positive manufacturing reports was overlooked. The Chicago purchasing managers' index showed business activity reached a four-month high in September and a separate gauge revealed Texas manufacturing expanded to its best level since February 2012.

Overall, every sector finished lower. Consumer stocks paced the decline as Procter & Gamble (PG -2.2%) and Nike Corp (NKE -1.3%) fell. Energy also lagged behind as Exxon Mobil (XOM -1.1%).

The S&P 500 undercut its 50 DMA line intra-day but ended the session above the mark.  The Nasdaq Composite Index remains well above its 50 DMA line.

In fixed-income, Treasuries were little changed. The 10-year note was up 3/32 to yield 2.61% and the 30-year bond gained 1/32 to yield 3.68%.

Distributional action has recently been weighing on the market (M criteria) and putting the rally under pressure.  New buying efforts may only be justified in candidates meeting the fact-based system's strict guidelines. Stay familiar with companies listed on the CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks Page - a page showing the most action-worthy candidates' latest notes and links to additional resources including detailed analysis with data-packed graphs which are annotated by a Certified expert.  The Premium Member Homepage - includes "dynamic archives" to all prior pay reports published. Watch for an announcement via email concerning the next WEBCAST.

PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped further below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line toward its prior lows and its 200 DMA line. 

Financial shares were a negative influence on the major averages as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.67%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.27%) fell. The Retail Index ($RLX -0.41%)  also slumped, and the tech sector saw modest losses from the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.70%), Networking Index ($NWX -0.40%) and the Internet Index ($IIX -0.32%) while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.00%) finished flat. Energy-related shares were weak as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.05%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.31%) lost ground.  Defensive groups including the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.34%) and the Healthcare Index ($HMO -0.33%) rounded out a mostly negative session.

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PICTURED: The chart of a popular ETF which corresponds closely with the Bank Index shows how the ETF product encountered resistance at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line when recently trying to rebound back above that important short-term average.

Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria) today with its strong sales and earnings increases continuing through the Jun '13 quarter. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history includes big FY '10, '11, and '12 earnings after a history of losses. It did not spent much time basing and recently had wedged to new all-time highs with gains lacking great volume conviction. It was noted in the 8/07/13 mid-day report with caution - "Disciplined investors may watch for a secondary buy point or new base to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Completed a Secondary Offering on 3/05/13. Fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong and it showed resilience at its 200 DMA line and rebounded since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 4/01/13."  Its last appearance in this FSU section was on 3/07/13 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Secondary Offering May Hinder Progress Yet Attract Institutional Interest". Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to upward price progress yet typically result in broader institutional ownership interest.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 351 in Mar '12 to 519 in Jun '13, a very reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.  The Medical - Ethical Drugs group is currently showing good leadership (L criteria) while coming in with an A rating for its Group Relative Strength.

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
AVG - NYSE A V G Technologies N.V. INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$23.94	-1.09 -4.35%	$24.88	1,634,904 182.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 894,400	$26.56 -9.85%	9/13/2013	$23.06	PP = $23.88
								MB = $25.07
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2013 11:51:30 AM G - Down considerably with today's 4th consecutive loss, sinking near prior highs in the $23 area defining initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($22.62 now). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/13/2013. 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$16.12	-0.72 -4.28%	$16.83	430,608 102.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 419,400	$18.10 -10.94%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31
								MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2013 12:07:29 PM Y - Pulling back today following Friday's gain with slightly above average volume for a best-ever close. New pivot point cited based on its 9/09/13 high plus 10 cents after an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. A volume-driven gain above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line defines important support. >>> 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	$154.14	-0.47 -0.31%	$156.04	3,613,315 145.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,490,500	$154.99 -0.55%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2013 12:08:55 PM Y - Hitting another new 52-week high today. Finished strong on Friday with +53% above average volume while rising above its previously cited pivot point confirming a technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($143.44 now) defines near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/20/2013. 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
EGBN - NASDAQ Eagle Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$28.29	+0.39 1.40%	$28.38	85,186 113.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 75,000	$28.45 -0.56%	9/16/2013	$27.48	PP = $27.77
								MB = $29.16
Most Recent Note - 9/24/2013 12:22:51 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive gain while rallying above the pivot point based on its 7/25/13 high plus 10 cents. A strong finish may help to clinch a convincing technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/16/2013. 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	$110.16	-1.01 -0.91%	$111.26	522,260 81.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 640,000	$112.50 -2.08%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2013 12:30:23 PM G - Hovering in a tight range near all-time highs after completing a Secondary Offering on 9/11/13. Its 50 DMA line and recent lows near $100 define important near term support to watch on pullbacks. FLT has traded up as much as +58% since first featured in yellow in the mid-day report on 3/21/13 (read here). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/6/2013. 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$42.64	-0.38 -0.88%	$42.72	747,985 93.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 797,600	$44.30 -3.75%	9/12/2013	$41.40	PP = $43.27
								MB = $45.43
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2013 11:55:20 AM Y - Pulling back near its 50 DMA line today. It stalled after triggering a technical buy signal on 9/20/13. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/23/2013. 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
JAZZ - NASDAQ Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$91.97	+2.19 2.44%	$93.84	1,651,760 259.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 635,900	$91.93 0.04%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2013 6:04:16 PM Y- Finished strong today with a solid gain backed by +160% above average volume while rallying above the pivot point cited based its 9/03/13 high plus 10 cents after an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/30/2013. 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$74.52	+0.07 0.09%	$74.79	1,587,872 45.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,520,300	$78.62 -5.22%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 9/27/2013 5:21:05 PM G - Extended from its prior base and consolidating near its 52-week high. Its 50 DMA line (now $71.33) defines support above prior highs in the $66 area. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/27/2013. 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
LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and; Training Services	$40.24	-0.21 -0.52%	$40.36	464,492 118.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 393,600	$40.80 -1.37%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2013 5:51:11 PM G - Holding its ground near its all-time high while enduring mild distributional pressure. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/12/2013. 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
MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$24.96	-0.42 -1.65%	$25.18	37,888 105.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 35,800	$26.96 -7.42%	9/9/2013	$23.75	PP = $24.03
								MB = $25.23
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2013 5:52:09 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high today. Stubbornly holding its ground and wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction since recently paying a $2.00 per share Special Dividend (latest Pivot Point, Max Buy and Featured Price were adjusted to accordingly). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/9/2013. 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$1,010.95	-4.02 -0.40%	$1,017.49	467,939 77.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 601,600	$1,019.95 -0.88%	9/13/2013	$966.82	PP = $995.08
								MB = $1,044.83
Most Recent Note - 9/26/2013 5:50:42 PM Y - Still wedging above its new pivot point cited based on its 8/09/13 high plus 10 cents with gains lacking great volume conviction. Volume-driven gains are necessary to clinch a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/19/2013. 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	$59.93	+0.34 0.57%	$60.00	485,972 96.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 502,600	$61.60 -2.71%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 9/27/2013 4:12:31 PM G - Small gap down today on light volume, pulling back from new 52-week highs after 4 consecutive gains on light volume, wedging higher and getting more extended from its prior base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/26/2013. 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
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc MANUFACTURING - Small Tools and Accessories	$76.39	+0.07 0.09%	$76.86	372,768 92.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 403,900	$80.66 -5.29%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 9/26/2013 5:54:00 PM G - Encountering mild distributional pressure and pulling back from a new 52-week high hit this week. Support to watch is at its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/25/2013. 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$51.64	+2.16 4.37%	$52.45	2,601,713 258.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,005,300	$53.77 -3.96%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90
								MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2013 12:48:50 PM G - Rallying near its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's solid gain. Prior reports cautioned - "This high-ranked Internet - Content firm may go on to produce more climactic gains, but it is very extended from any sound base. Recent highs near $42 define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line." >>> 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	$38.10	-0.40 -1.04%	$38.28	256,305 59.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 429,700	$39.94 -4.61%	9/5/2013	$36.01	PP = $38.90
								MB = $40.85
Most Recent Note - 9/27/2013 5:23:22 PM Y - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground in a tight range near its 52-week high and near the pivot point cited based on its 8/02/13 high plus 10 cents. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/20/13 while perched at all-time highs. >>> 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
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
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$101.26	-0.21 -0.21%	$103.20	698,132 64.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,085,500	$113.49 -10.78%	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00
								MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 9/27/2013 4:14:20 PM G - Pulled back today on light volume, consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/13. It has not formed a sound base. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/10/2013. 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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$45.93	+0.41 0.90%	$46.00	77,831 63.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 122,000	$46.47 -1.16%	9/24/2013	$45.54	PP = $46.57
								MB = $48.90
Most Recent Note - 9/24/2013 6:07:40 PM Y - Finished at a best-ever close with today's gain on light volume. A new pivot point was cited based on its 8/01/13 high plus 10 cents. Recently found encouraging support at its 50 DMA line. Volume-driven gains to new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical 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 9/24/2013. 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
TBBK - NASDAQ Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$17.69	-0.16 -0.90%	$17.90	189,236 104.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 181,800	$18.61 -4.94%	9/4/2013	$16.26	PP = $16.79
								MB = $17.63
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2013 5:49:36 PM G - Encountered distributional pressure today with a loss on higher volume. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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
TNGO - NASDAQ Tangoe Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software	$23.83	-0.10 -0.42%	$24.20	537,469 100.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 534,400	$24.60 -3.12%	9/12/2013	$21.30	PP = $23.15
								MB = $24.31
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2013 5:55:12 PM Y - Finished near the session high today with a solid gain backed by only +19% above average volume. Convincing volume-driven gains above its pivot point cited based on its May 2012 high plus 10 cents may signal the beginning of a substantial leg higher. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/17/2013. 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$104.33	-0.39 -0.37%	$105.12	782,145 68.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,147,700	$106.98 -2.48%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 9/24/2013 5:36:05 PM Y- Today's gain was backed by +67% above average volume, however it remains below the pivot point. Gains above the pivot point with volume at least +40% above average are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Recent insider buying while trading near its highs has been noted as an encouraging sign. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/11/2013. 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$36.42	-0.38 -1.03%	$36.50	2,155,676 89.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,403,900	$38.10 -4.41%	9/5/2013	$34.24	PP = $34.79
								MB = $36.53
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2013 12:56:07 PM G - Perched near its 52-week high and stubbornly holding its ground. Extended from a sound base after volume-driven gains lifted it above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $34 area and its 50 DMA line define support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/18/2013. 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