Most sectors on the S&P finished higher despite the continuation of the partial government shutdown and Washington's lack of progress in reaching a deal on the debt ceiling. Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ +8.92%) rallied after the company's CEO offered an optimistic revenue forecast. On the earnings front, Yum! Brands Inc (YUM -6.76%) fell after the company posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results. On the upside, Alcoa Inc (AA +2.02%) was higher following their positive profit tally. On the M&A front, Men's Warehouse Inc (MW +27.78%) rallied considerably despite rejecting a $2.3 billion buyout offer from Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc (JOSB +6.41%) on the grounds that it undervalued the company.

The market (M criteria) clearly signaled that the major averages are in a "correction" based on the latest technical damage.  Individual holdings should be closely monitored for any worrisome technical sell signals. This is precisely how the fact-based system helps investors avoid serious setbacks and raise cash levels during market downdrafts. Historic studies suggest that no new buying efforts should be made during market corrections. 

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PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average halted its slide at its 200-day moving average (DMA) line after undercutting its August lows intra-day. After trading up as much as +19.9% for the year-to-date at its peak on September 18th it is now -5.78% off its all-time high.

Financial groups posted influential gains as the Bank Index ($BKX +0.44%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.71%) rose on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Retail Index ($RLX -0.46%) and the tech sector saw unanimous losses from the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.61%), Networking Index ($NWX -1.15%), Internet Index ($IIX -0.39%), and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.35%), yet most of the losses were small. The Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.59%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.19%) both edged lower.  Defensive groups were little changed as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.17%) and the Healthcare Index ($HMO -0.09%) both inched lower.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX -0.46%) has been slumping below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line toward support at prior lows.

Stratasys Inc (SSYS -$1.14 or -1.21% to $92.78) slumped further below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with today's 6th consecutive loss and undercut prior lows defining the next near-term support. A rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its technical stance and outlook to improve. Its Relative Strength Rating has slumped to 80, right at the minimum guideline for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system. The market (M criteria) has also deteriorated back into a "correction" as noted in the Market Commentary due to damaging losses early this week. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

It completed a new Public Offering on 9/13/13. SSYS was last shown in this FSU section on 9/10/13 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Consolidating Following New Proposed Public Offering". When it proposed a new Public Offering on 9/09/13 while perched near all-time highs it was noted - "Such offerings can often be a short-term hindrance to upward price progress, however underwriters often help companies attract greater institutional ownership interest in the process." Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 246 in Sep '12 to 323 in Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria (see annotated weekly graph below). 

The company released financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 showing earnings +41% on +116% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Its strong quarterly earnings history above the +25% minimum guideline satisfies the C criteria.  A downturn in its FY '09 earnings was previously noted as a flaw with respect to the investment system's A criteria. It found support near its 200 DMA line during a deep consolidation earlier this year.

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	$22.63	+0.33 1.48%	$22.86	594,270 61.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 960,100	$26.56 -14.78%	9/13/2013	$23.06	PP = $23.88
								MB = $25.07
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:53:50 PM G - Color code is changed to green while slumping below prior highs in the $23 area and violating its 50 DMA line triggering technical sell signals. Only a prompt rebound above that important short-term average would help its outlook. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallying Near Pivot Point With Greater Volume Conviction - 9/13/2013 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 - Internet Information Providers	$20.42	+1.29 6.74%	$21.00	1,027,780 179.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 573,800	$22.67 -9.92%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31
								MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 6:23:49 PM G - Posted a solid gain today with above average volume. Prior highs in the $18 area define define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gains Cleared Latest Pivot Point - 10/2/2013 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$146.87	-1.66 -1.12%	$150.32	5,363,220 212.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,520,300	$157.95 -7.01%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:24:47 PM Y - Today's 3rd consecutive loss is testing important near-term support near its 50 DMA line ($145.17 now) and prior lows where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain Challenging New Pivot Point - 9/20/2013 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
EGBN - NASDAQ Eagle Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$27.23	+0.05 0.18%	$27.68	59,314 86.21% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 68,800	$28.78 -5.39%	9/16/2013	$27.48	PP = $27.77
								MB = $29.16
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:17:39 PM Y - Consolidating above prior highs and above its 50 DMA line, still holding its ground stubbornly after a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Lower After "Negative Reversal" - 9/16/2013 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$103.09	-1.48 -1.42%	$104.70	1,281,303 187.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 684,200	$113.68 -9.32%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:30:52 PM G - Undercut its 50 DMA line today then rebounded near that important short-term average. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended After 13 Weekly Gains in Span of 14 Weeks - 10/7/2013 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$39.12	-1.14 -2.83%	$40.28	732,877 91.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 801,800	$44.30 -11.69%	9/12/2013	$41.40	PP = $43.27
								MB = $45.43
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:04:44 PM G - Color code is changed to green after a considerable loss today on above average volume violated its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal. Prior lows in $39 area define important near-term support. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Friday's Technical Buy Signal - 9/23/2013 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
JAZZ - NASDAQ Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$84.28	+0.50 0.60%	$85.26	1,410,728 201.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 700,400	$93.84 -10.19%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:09:58 PM G- Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on heavy volume today triggering a technical sell signal. Color code is changed to green. Disciplined investors limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Finish With High Volume Indicative of Accumulation - 9/30/2013 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$72.49	+1.57 2.21%	$72.96	3,688,735 109.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,368,200	$78.62 -7.80%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:15:40 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss today triggering a technical sell signal. Prior highs in the $66 area define the next chart support area. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base After Additional Volume-Driven Gains - 9/27/2013 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
LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and; Training Services	$39.07	+0.02 0.05%	$39.38	324,904 87.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 371,800	$41.33 -5.47%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 10/3/2013 5:53:22 PM G - Pulling back from new all-time high with small losses on light or average volume. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near All-Time High After Sub Par Quarterly Increase - 9/12/2013 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
MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$23.28	-0.32 -1.36%	$24.02	20,856 57.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 36,000	$26.96 -13.65%	9/9/2013	$23.75	PP = $24.03
								MB = $25.23
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 8:02:33 PM G - Trading near its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Faring Better Than Others While Testing 50-Day Average Line - 10/8/2013 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$989.03	-9.10 -0.91%	$1,001.83	1,054,308 170.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 618,800	$1,074.89 -7.99%	9/13/2013	$966.82	PP = $995.08
								MB = $1,044.83
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:43:47 PM Y - Slumped under prior highs near $995 defining initial support to watch and tested support near its 50 DMA line today. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging to New Highs With Gains Lacking Volume Conviction - 9/19/2013 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
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$56.79	+0.06 0.11%	$57.45	399,066 77.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 516,300	$61.60 -7.81%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 10/7/2013 6:33:42 PM G - Down today for a 4th consecutive small loss on light volume. Pulling back from its 52-week high after gains on light volume, wedging higher and getting extended from its prior base. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging to New Highs With Gains Lacking Volume Conviction - 9/26/2013 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
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc MANUFACTURING - Small Tools and Accessories	$71.50	-1.48 -2.03%	$74.11	614,199 147.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 417,500	$80.91 -11.63%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:08:31 PM G - Pulled back considerably on above average volume today testing important support at its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended Following Additional Volume-Driven Gains - 9/25/2013 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$47.92	+3.30 7.40%	$48.59	2,208,529 184.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,198,500	$53.77 -10.88%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90
								MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 6:25:55 PM G - Rallied from its 50 DMA line with a solid volume-driven gain today. Violations of the 50 DMA line and recent lows may trigger technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Great Rally No New Base Has Been Formed - 10/1/2013 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
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$34.94	+0.01 0.03%	$35.40	319,510 72.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 439,000	$39.94 -12.52%	9/5/2013	$36.01	PP = $38.90
								MB = $40.85
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:48:50 PM G - Color code is changed to green while deteriorating and violating its 50 DMA line with today's loss on higher volume triggering a technical sell signal. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/20/13 while perched at all-time highs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near 50-Day Average After Secondary Offering - 10/4/2013 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
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$92.78	-1.14 -1.21%	$94.96	1,118,539 98.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,137,900	$113.49 -18.25%	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00
								MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 6:20:16 PM G - Slumped further below its 50 DMA line and undercut prior lows defining the next near-term support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Faltering and Relative Strength Waning After Offering - 10/9/2013 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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$41.16	+0.87 2.16%	$41.62	73,740 60.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 121,200	$46.80 -12.04%	9/24/2013	$45.54	PP = $46.57
								MB = $48.90
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:51:19 PM G - Color code is changed to green while violating its 50 DMA line today triggering a worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Set-Up After 50-Day Average Acted as Support - 9/24/2013 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
TBBK - NASDAQ Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$17.84	+0.40 2.29%	$17.91	169,972 95.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 177,200	$18.61 -4.14%	9/4/2013	$16.26	PP = $16.79
								MB = $17.63
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:52:00 PM Y - Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountering Distributional Pressure While Consolidating Above Prior Highs - 10/3/2013 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
TNGO - NASDAQ Tangoe Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software	$23.20	+0.18 0.78%	$23.41	547,852 95.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 573,000	$24.60 -5.68%	9/12/2013	$21.30	PP = $23.15
								MB = $24.31
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:19:55 PM Y - Down again today with above average volume, encountering distributional pressure. 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. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains Today Lacked Volume Conviction of Institutional Demand - 9/17/2013 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$107.03	+1.11 1.05%	$107.36	1,307,795 106.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,229,400	$113.79 -5.94%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:43:42 PM Y- Color code is changed to yellow after ending near the session low with a large loss with above average volume, slumping toward prior highs defining important support in the $105 area. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Insider Buying While Forming New "Late Stage" Base - 9/11/2013 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$36.16	+0.62 1.74%	$36.88	3,990,078 175.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,269,800	$39.44 -8.32%	9/5/2013	$34.24	PP = $34.79
								MB = $36.53
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:09:45 PM G - Down considerably today with above average volume, sinking to prior highs in the $34 area and its 50 DMA line defining important support to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains Lacked Volume Conviction While Hitting New Highs - 9/18/2013 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