The major finished modestly lower on Tuesday. Despite the decline, the major averages were higher for the third-quarter. The Dow rose +1.3%, the S&P 500 gained +0.6% and the NASDAQ climbed +1.9%. The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite Index both slumped and closed below their respective 50-day moving average (DMA) lines. The volume totals were reported higher than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange, a sign of selling pressure from large institutional investors. Breadth was negative as decliners led advances by nearly 2-1 on the NYSE and more than 2-1 on the NASDAQ exchange. There were 17 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 14 stocks. New 52-week lows expanded and outnumbered new 52-week highs on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 2 of the 10 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page. Distributional action raised concerns while leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) waned and a deteriorating market (M criteria) environment was noted last week.  Remember that the fact-based investment system prompts disciplined investors to reduce market exposure by selling any faltering stocks during rough market periods.

PICTURED: The NASDAQ declined 12 points to 4,493, finishing the session below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line (4,498).

The Dow was down 28 points to 17,042. The S&P 500 fell 6 points to 1,972. The major averages experienced a choppy trading session on the final trading day of the third-quarter following a round of disappointing economic data. An index of home prices for the 20 largest U.S. cities rose 6.75% in July, below a projected 7.4% increase. Consumer confidence declined to a four-year low in September while a gauge of Midwest manufacturing showed the pace of expansion slowed this month.

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The Retail Index ($RLX -0.49%) fell and financial shares were negative influences on the major averages as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.46%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.25%) both edged lower.  Commodity-linked groups fell and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.10%) was a standout decliner while the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.49%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.17%) also lost ground. The tech sector had a negative bias as the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.28%), Networking Index ($NWX -0.94%), and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.89%) ended unanimously lower.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.10%) is slumping near its 2013 lows. 

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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
ACT - NYSE Actavis plc Medical-Generic Drugs	$241.28	-3.11 -1.27%	$244.53	1,666,243 73.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,281,000	$249.94 -3.46%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 9/24/2014 5:28:51 PM G - Finished at a best-ever close well above its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to green. Prior highs near $230 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finally Volume-backed Gains Confirmed a Technical Buy Signal - 9/19/2014 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads Internet-Content	$78.00	+0.14 0.18%	$82.96	1,703,639 98.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,738,000	$98.28 -20.63%	6/26/2014	$46.20	PP = $47.03
								MB = $49.38
Most Recent Note - 9/26/2014 6:57:44 PM G - Rose today with light volume, halting its slide at its 50 DMA line ($74.72). A violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. 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 : Volume Totals Recently Cooling After Halting Slide - 9/18/2014 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$79.04	+0.04 0.05%	$79.71	35,811,790 100.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 35,567,000	$79.20 -0.20%	9/9/2014	$76.67	PP = $76.84
								MB = $80.68
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2014 6:09:18 PM Y - Reversed into the red for a loss on near average volume after touching a new high. Its 50 DMA line ($74.60) defines important near term support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fell Toward 50-day Moving Average; Recent Gains Lacked Great Volume - 9/25/2014 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
NVGS - NYSE Navigator Holdings Ltd Transportation-Ship	$27.83	-0.76 -2.66%	$28.80	721,062 288.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 250,000	$31.90 -12.76%	9/16/2014	$30.33	PP = $30.56
								MB = $32.09
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2014 6:28:46 PM G - Down again today with another damaging volume-driven loss, slumping toward its 200 DMA line. Prior losses triggered a technical sell signal. Only a rebound above its 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Strong While Challenging Pivot Point and Recent Highs - 9/16/2014 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
NXPI - NASDAQ Nxp Semiconductors N V ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line	$68.43	-1.85 -2.63%	$70.28	3,848,207 112.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,415,000	$73.82 -7.30%	8/29/2014	$68.50	PP = $67.89
								MB = $71.28
Most Recent Note - 9/25/2014 6:13:35 PM Y- Color code is changed to yellow after dipping below its "max buy" level. Weakening market conditions (M criteria) are prompting investors to reduce exposure in any faltering stocks and avoid new buying efforts until strength returns. Prior highs in the $67 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Pivot Point and Below "Max Buy" Level - 9/17/2014 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$98.10	-1.18 -1.19%	$100.93	1,648,186 99.23% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,661,000	$102.45 -4.25%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 9/24/2014 5:31:05 PM G - Holding its ground near all-time highs with volume totals cooling. Prior highs in the $87 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($86.74). Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground Near Highs After Big Volume-Driven Gains - 9/24/2014 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	$81.35	-0.27 -0.33%	$84.11	20,885 90.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 23,000	$89.87 -9.48%	9/19/2014	$86.06	PP = $89.97
								MB = $94.47
Most Recent Note - 9/26/2014 6:55:39 PM Y - Subsequent volume-driven gains above the new pivot point cited may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line and prior highs define important support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average Line - 9/26/2014 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
TARO - NYSE Taro Pharmaceutical Inds DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$153.86	-0.90 -0.58%	$156.75	81,896 89.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 92,000	$165.30 -6.92%	7/30/2014	$144.24	PP = $149.99
								MB = $157.49
Most Recent Note - 9/29/2014 12:34:28 PM G - Found support last week while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Repeatedly noted with caution - "Recently reported earnings for the Jun '14 quarter below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-day Moving Average and Prior Highs - 9/23/2014 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	$46.72	-0.59 -1.25%	$47.63	2,163,161 81.05% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,669,000	$50.77 -7.98%	4/30/2014	$37.79	PP = $38.03
								MB = $39.93
Most Recent Note - 9/29/2014 6:13:39 PM G - It has not formed a sound base. Endured distributional pressure while recently consolidating near prior highs in the $46-47 area and above its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 9/12/2014 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
UA - NYSE Under Armour Inc Cl A CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing	$69.10	-1.02 -1.45%	$70.50	2,505,353 99.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,511,000	$73.42 -5.88%	7/10/2014	$58.50	PP = $60.79
								MB = $63.83
Most Recent Note - 9/26/2014 12:35:07 PM G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within striking distance of its 52-week high. Prior notes cautioned members - "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)." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Higher Volume Behind Loss Testing 50-Day Moving Average - 9/15/2014 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