The major averages ended with unanimous losses on Thursday's session. The volume totals were reported higher on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange indicating distributional pressure from the institutional crowd. Breadth was negative as decliners outnumbered advancers by about 7-2 on the Nasdaq and on the NYSE.  There were 48 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down from 79 stocks on the prior session. The list of stocks hitting new 52-week highs still easily outnumbered new lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for only 3 of the 22 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page.

Stocks fell after positive economic data raised speculation that the Fed may begin tapering its stimulus measures. U.S. GDP expanded in the third-quarter at a faster than projected pace of 2.8% and jobless claims fell 9,000 to 336,000. Monetary policy was also in focus as the ECB unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low following a drop in euro zone inflation.

Overall, every sector retreated. Consumer stocks gave up the most ground. Whole Foods (WFM -11.3%) and Mondelez International (MDLZ -4.04%) fell after both companies lowered their full-year guidance. Losses in the telecommunications group also weighed on the market. CenturyLink Inc (CTL -6.14%) after its revenue fell for the fifth consecutive quarter. In tech, Qualcomm Inc (QCOM -3.80%) fell after predicting quarterly sales that missed analyst estimates. On the upside, Twitter Inc (TWTR +72.69%) in its trading debut on the NYSE to close at $45.02.

Treasuries gained ground. The 10-year note increased 10/32 to yield 2.60% and the 30-year bond was up a full point to yield 3.72%.

The market (M criteria) has established a confirmed uptrend. Disciplined investors might watch for opportunities to make proper new buying efforts. The CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks Page shows the most action-worthy candidates and their latest notes and a new Headline Link directs members to the latest detailed analysis with data-packed graphs annotated by a Certified expert along with links to additional resources.  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 Nasdaq Composite Index is retreating from 2013 and all-time highs, still up +27.76% year-to-date.

The Retail Index ($RLX -1.99%) was a negative influence on the major averages and financial groups including the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.94%) and Bank Index ($BKX -1.12%) also created a drag. The tech sector saw unanimous losses from the Networking Index ($NWX -1.93%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX -1.92%),  Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.73%) ended unanimously lower.  Energy-related shares also fell as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.69%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.48%) lost ground. Defensive groups including the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.75%) and the Healthcare Index ($HMO -1.57%) rounded out the widely negative session.

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PICTURED: The Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.73%) is slumping toward prior lows and its 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc (JAZZ -$0.04 or -0.04% to $93.74) is perched near its 52-week high. Choppy action in recent weeks is not recognized as a sound base pattern. However it showed resilience and rallied back from a slump below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with volume-driven gains helping it hit new highs. Its last appearance in this FSU section was on 9/30/13 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Strong Finish With High Volume Indicative of Accumulation". It had been highlighted in yellow in that day's mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based its 9/03/13 high plus 10 cents after an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. It finished that session with a solid gain backed by +160% above average volume clinching a technical buy signal.

Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.  Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria) today with its strong sales and earnings increases continuing through the Sep '13 quarter. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history includes big FY '10, '11, and '12 earnings after a history of losses. 

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 351 in Mar '12 to 541 in Sep '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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$23.40	-0.60 -2.50%	$25.75	1,945,449 226.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 860,800	$28.48 -17.84%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31
								MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:16:41 PM G - Reversed into the red for a loss today with above average volume. Its 50 DMA line and prior highs define important 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
BLOX - NYSE Infoblox Inc COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking and Communication Dev	$42.31	-2.21 -4.96%	$45.29	904,253 109.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 825,100	$48.97 -13.59%	10/11/2013	$43.02	PP = $45.60
								MB = $47.88
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:05:01 PM Y - Slumped near its 50 DMA line with today's damaging loss on slightly above average volume. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Another Week Higher With Volume Behind Gains - 10/11/2013 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$144.99	+0.50 0.35%	$149.68	5,680,666 202.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,800,100	$161.64 -10.30%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 4:01:21 PM G - Slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's damaging volume-driven loss raising more concerns. Earnings +21% on +18% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) raising concerns. The prior low ($143.13 on 10/09/13) is the next technical support level where a subsequent violation may trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Testing 50-Day Average Following Sub Par Earnings Increase - 11/1/2013 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
EGOV - NASDAQ N I C Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$23.05	+0.08 0.35%	$23.41	502,740 167.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 299,900	$25.99 -11.31%	10/18/2013	$25.17	PP = $23.66
								MB = $24.84
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 4:02:34 PM Y - Down again today, still testing its 50 DMA line. It stalled following a technical breakout from a "double bottom" base on 10/18/13. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technical Breakout From "Double Bottom" Base on 3 Times Average Volume - 10/18/2013 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$111.18	-3.53 -3.08%	$115.38	715,011 94.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 757,500	$120.51 -7.74%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 4:13:01 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high following a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/31/13. Endured distributional pressure in recent weeks and has not formed a sound base. Reported earnings +30% on +20% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. >>> 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	$47.07	-0.72 -1.51%	$48.25	699,672 85.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 821,600	$52.32 -10.03%	10/24/2013	$47.46	PP = $44.24
								MB = $46.45
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 4:14:20 PM G - Consolidating -9.0% off its 52-week high with volume totals cooling in recent weeks following volume-driven gains. Prior highs in the $44 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After "Breakway Gap" With 4 Times Average Volume - 10/30/2013 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
JAZZ - NASDAQ Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$93.74	-0.04 -0.04%	$94.97	898,244 132.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 677,700	$95.24 -1.58%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:03:04 PM G- Perched near its 52-week high after recent volume-driven gains, and its color code is changed to green . Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near All-Time Highs Following Volume-Driven Gains - 11/7/2013 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$77.91	-1.58 -1.99%	$80.16	4,575,592 119.29% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,835,800	$80.00 -2.61%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 5:23:06 PM G - Rose further into new high territory today after a 11/05/13 gap up and rally above prior highs in the $78 area with above average volume. It has not formed a sound base pattern. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hitting New Highs After Choppy Consolidation - 11/6/2013 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	$46.31	-1.29 -2.71%	$47.97	335,109 82.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 405,900	$50.48 -8.26%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 4:08:10 PM G - Still perched near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground following a considerable volume-driven gain on 10/30/13. Reported earnings +17% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, its 2nd quarterly comparison with an earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Repeatedly noted - "Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed Advanced Base But Fundamental Concerns Remain - 10/14/2013 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	$25.45	-1.75 -6.43%	$27.32	15,411 48.77% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 31,600	$28.64 -11.14%	9/9/2013	$23.75	PP = $24.03
								MB = $25.23
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:06:43 PM G - Pulled back today on light volume, slumping below prior highs in the $26 area and raising concerns. Testing support at its 50 DMA line where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns. >>> 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
NOAH - NYSE Noah Holdings Ltd Ads FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management	$18.78	-1.76 -8.57%	$20.88	941,367 126.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 743,600	$22.99 -18.31%	10/15/2013	$19.10	PP = $18.33
								MB = $19.25
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 5:27:51 PM Y - Down considerably today with higher and above average volume indicating distributional pressure. Color code is changed to yellow after slumping below its "max buy" level. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks and always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Strong With Gain on 4 Times Average Volume - 10/15/2013 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
OII - NYSE Oceaneering Intl Inc ENERGY - Oil and Gas Drilling and Explorati	$82.45	-3.46 -4.03%	$86.52	813,593 123.80% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 657,200	$87.64 -5.92%	10/16/2013	$83.08	PP = $84.74
								MB = $88.98
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 5:29:29 PM Y - Slumped near its 50 DMA line and recent lows today with a loss on higher volume testing near-term support in the $82 area. Recently reported earnings +23% on +16% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming Set-Up Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 10/16/2013 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$1,022.89	-35.15 -3.32%	$1,062.60	1,328,854 243.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 545,900	$1,098.70 -6.90%	9/13/2013	$966.82	PP = $995.08
								MB = $1,044.83
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:15:32 PM G - Slumped near its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss today with above average volume. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallied to New Highs Following Pullback to 50-day Average - 10/29/2013 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	$57.40	-0.77 -1.32%	$58.70	558,956 129.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 431,700	$63.96 -10.26%	10/17/2013	$60.75	PP = $61.70
								MB = $64.79
Most Recent Note - 11/5/2013 6:31:53 PM G - Was down for a 5th consecutive loss today with above average volume. Slumped further below prior highs and finished below its 50 DMA line raising concerns and its color code is changed to green. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Near 50-Day Moving Average Enduring Distributional Pressure - 11/5/2013 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	$78.98	-4.68 -5.59%	$85.35	615,535 153.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 400,100	$88.63 -10.89%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 12:14:59 PM G - Slumping toward its 50 DMA line today. Found prompt support last week after undercutting its 50 DMA line again briefly. Prior low $68.29 on 10/09/13 defines the next important near-term support level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Undercut 50-Day Moving Average Yet Found Prompt Support - 11/4/2013 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$51.40	-2.19 -4.09%	$56.93	3,046,555 210.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,444,900	$59.50 -13.61%	10/17/2013	$58.02	PP = $53.87
								MB = $56.56
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:13:38 PM Y - Undercut its 50 DMA line and low ($48.30 on 10/19/13) intra-day yet rebounded to finish above that important short-term average and in the middle of the session's wider than usual range. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. >>> 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	$40.13	-1.24 -3.00%	$41.50	389,520 87.14% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 447,000	$41.75 -3.88%	10/22/2013	$39.17	PP = $40.04
								MB = $42.04
Most Recent Note - 11/4/2013 12:38:17 PM Y - Rallying for a new 52-week high today with volume running at a slightly above average pace while rising above the pivot point. Managed an impressive "positive reversal" on the prior session after testing support at its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +33% on +8% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter. Prior reports noted - "Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal." >>> 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
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$118.15	+3.80 3.32%	$124.16	2,935,318 249.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,177,100	$120.25 -1.75%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38
								MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 12:26:18 PM G - Gapped up today for a considerable gain and new 52-week high, getting more extended from prior highs. Reported earnings +13% on +153% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns. >>> 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	$45.72	-0.43 -0.92%	$46.92	93,229 81.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 113,900	$49.40 -7.46%	9/24/2013	$45.54	PP = $46.57
								MB = $48.90
Most Recent Note - 11/4/2013 6:14:26 PM G - Halted its slide today at its 50 DMA line, where more damaging losses would raise greater concerns. Fundamental concerns were raised by waning sales revenues and earnings increases. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, just below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fundamental Flaw May Prompt Disciplined Investors to Look Elsewhere - 10/31/2013 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
ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$153.45	-1.87 -1.20%	$156.64	205,070 138.75% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 147,800	$162.88 -5.79%	10/16/2013	$142.95	PP = $151.18
								MB = $158.74
Most Recent Note - 11/5/2013 6:46:51 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while consolidating in an orderly fashion below its "max buy" level, remaining above prior highs defining initial support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Less Than -5% From 52-Week High - 10/17/2013 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
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	$103.04	-3.41 -3.20%	$107.63	1,399,433 119.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,174,400	$115.40 -10.71%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 11/6/2013 4:03:50 PM Y- Reported earnings +24% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, a notch below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Down today with slightly above average volume testing support near prior highs in the $105 area and its 50 DMA line. Subsequent violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Above Prior Highs on Pullback - 10/10/2013 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$36.09	-2.18 -5.70%	$38.58	3,302,734 119.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,757,800	$42.00 -14.07%	9/5/2013	$34.24	PP = $34.79
								MB = $36.53
Most Recent Note - 11/7/2013 9:10:37 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line with today's loss on above average volume raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal. It also violated an upward trendline connecting its April - October lows, finishing near the session low with the deterioration raising more serious concerns. Prior low ($34.31 on 10/08/13) defines the next chart support level to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Getting Extended From Sound Base - 10/28/2013 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