The market found motivation to rally back Wednesday’s session in positive territory after House Speaker John Boehner expressed optimism in avoiding the fiscal cliff. Stocks added to their gains following comments by President Obama that he hopes to reach a deal by Christmas. On the economic front, a report showed new home sales unexpectedly fell -0.3% in October. Meanwhile, the Fed's Beige Book survey suggested the economy grew moderately in recent weeks.

All ten sectors in the S&P 500 index were higher led by consumer stocks. Costco Wholesale Corp (COST +6.29%) surged after the retailer said it plans to pay a special dividend of $7 a share. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc (GMCR +27.32%) rallied after the company raised its quarterly forecast. Energy stocks also outperformed with Dow component Chevron Corp (CVX +2.13%) advancing . Shares of miner Cliff Natural Resources Inc (CLF -1.33%) fell as commodities retreated.

The market direction (M criteria) has shifted to a "confirmed uptrend" following Friday's gain of +1.4% by the Nasdaq Composite Index. The gain was recognized as a "follow-through day" on Day 5 of the rally attempt while writers for the newspaper stated that it was sufficient that the abbreviated session's volume was running at a higher pace.  New buying efforts may now be justified in worthy high-ranked leaders as a result of last week's constructive gains coupled with healthy leadership and a respectable number of stocks hitting new 52-week highs.  See the noteworthy companies included on the Featured Stocks Page.

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PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a positive reversal today after early weakness, finishing just 8 points below its 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

The Retail Index ($RLX +1.39%) and financial shares were positive influences on the major indices on Wednesday's mostly positive session. The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.98%) outpaced the Bank Index ($BKX +0.33%). Energy-related shares had a positive bias as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.14%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.48%) surged higher. The tech sector also rallied as the Networking Index ($NWX +0.93%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.09%), and the Internet Index ($IIX +1.14%) posted solid gains, meanwhile the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.29%) lagged and the Healthcare Index ($HMO -0.22%) edged lower.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX +0.93%) has rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with a streak of 5 consecutive gains.

Davita Inc (DVA -$0.89 or -0.81% to $108.40) finished -7% off its 52-week high today. Technical concerns were raised while slumping below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Fundamental concerns were recently noted after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. 

It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth. Ownership by top-rated funds rose from 959 in Jun '12 to 975 in Sep '12, a slightly reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. However, the Medical - Outpatient/Home Care firm has seen its Accumulation/Distribution Rating slump to a E from a B- since 11/08/12 when it made its last appearance in this FSU section under the headline, "Weak Earnings Increase Raises Concern After 7 Weekly Gains", as it was then noted - "Disciplined investors might be inclined to give it the benefit of the doubt until technical sell signals argue more seriously for exiting, however, keep in mind that the M criteria argues in favor of protecting profits and reducing market exposure when the major averages are in a serious correction."

The broader market action (M criteria) has improved while returning to a confirmed uptrend as noted in the Market Commentary this week. This individual issue may find prompt support near its short-term average and eventually rally higher. However, disciplined investors know that they typically have more favorable odds by buying fresh breakouts rather than bargain hunting and going after slumping stocks showing weaker earnings.  Since first featured at $102.92 in the 9/05/12 mid-day report the stock had shown mostly bullish action and traded as much as +13.2% higher before the current slump.

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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks	$15.02	-0.05 -0.33%	$15.10	464,724 279.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 166,200	$16.21 -7.34%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31
								MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 11/28/2012 12:39:30 PM G - Enduring more distributional pressure this week, consolidating near prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining near-term chart support where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/20/2012. 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
CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A MEDIA - CATV Systems	$36.66	+0.37 1.02%	$36.71	13,273,844 106.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 12,431,600	$37.96 -3.42%	6/11/2012	$29.94	PP = $30.98
								MB = $32.53
Most Recent Note - 11/26/2012 5:51:11 PM G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line, however its latest consolidation is too brief to be considered a sound new base pattern. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/19/2012. 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
DVA - NYSE Davita Healthcare Prtns HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services	$108.40	-0.89 -0.81%	$109.04	2,460,387 263.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 933,700	$116.50 -6.95%	9/5/2012	$102.92	PP = $100.62
								MB = $105.65
Most Recent Note - 11/28/2012 6:54:48 PM Technical concerns were raised while slumping below its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns were raised after it reported earnings +3% on +12% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the guidelines of the fact-based system. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/28/2012. 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
GPX - NYSE G P Strategies Corp DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and Training Services	$20.38	-0.03 -0.15%	$20.48	37,270 62.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 59,600	$21.44 -4.94%	10/8/2012	$20.00	PP = $20.77
								MB = $21.81
Most Recent Note - 11/27/2012 11:18:41 AM G - Still holding its ground stubbornly with volume totals cooling while hovering near its 52-week high. Earnings +0% on +12% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raised fundamental concerns. Deterioration leading to a close below its old high close ($20.27 on 8/17/12) would negate the recent technical breakout, and a violation of its 50 DMA line would be a more worrisome sell signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/15/2012. 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
LKQ - NASDAQ L K Q Corp WHOLESALE - Auto Parts	$21.76	+0.26 1.21%	$21.86	2,441,608 127.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,908,900	$22.29 -2.36%	8/9/2012	$18.97	PP = $18.72
								MB = $19.66
Most Recent Note - 11/27/2012 12:13:09 PM G - Holding its ground near its 52-week high today following a worrisome "negative reversal" and finish near the session low with a loss on above average volume. Results below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) for Sep '12 recently raised fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/14/2012. 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
MIDD - NASDAQ Middleby Corp MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery	$126.52	-1.21 -0.95%	$128.56	81,429 114.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 71,200	$128.96 -1.89%	10/8/2012	$118.46	PP = $122.67
								MB = $128.80
Most Recent Note - 11/26/2012 5:55:09 PM Y - Consolidating in a tight trading range near its all-time high. Recently reported earnings +23% on +18% sales for the Sep '12 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/16/2012. 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
RAX - NYSE Rackspace Hosting Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and; Services	$68.44	+2.48 3.76%	$68.73	2,178,338 133.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,628,300	$69.81 -1.96%	11/26/2012	$66.26	PP = $67.18
								MB = $70.54
Most Recent Note - 11/28/2012 5:14:49 PM Y - Today's gain above its pivot point with +34% above average volume was below the bare minimum guideline for volume necessary to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Confirming gains with volume would be a welcome reassurance, and disciplined investors may be wise to use a tactic called "pyramiding" to allow the market action to dictate their weighting in new buys while always limiting losses by selling if any stock ever falls more than -7% from their purchase price. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/27/2012. 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
RGR - NYSE Sturm Ruger & Co Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods	$58.45	+1.46 2.56%	$59.44	876,828 199.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 439,100	$58.42 0.05%	11/20/2012	$52.23	PP = $52.65
								MB = $55.28
Most Recent Note - 11/28/2012 5:17:09 PM G - Hit a new 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive volume-driven gain. Color code was changed to green after getting extended from its previously noted base. Prior highs near $52 define initial chart support to watch where violations may trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/21/2012. 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
RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals	$39.62	+0.97 2.51%	$39.74	309,006 78.37% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 394,300	$41.15 -3.72%	11/1/2012	$39.11	PP = $40.15
								MB = $42.16
Most Recent Note - 11/28/2012 5:21:02 PM Y - It has tallied 4 consecutive gains with below average volume, recently indicating lackluster buying demand from the institutional crowd. Disciplined investors may watch for volume-driven gains for a new high close to trigger a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/26/2012. 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
VSI - NYSE Vitamin Shoppe Inc SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other	$60.04	+1.48 2.53%	$60.13	149,863 60.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 249,300	$61.89 -2.99%	10/15/2012	$57.82	PP = $60.08
								MB = $63.08
Most Recent Note - 11/23/2012 3:43:35 PM Y -Posted a gain today with light volume for its 3rd best close. The $61 area has been a stubborn resistance level in recent months. It released better than expected earnings +35% on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '12 quarter. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/12/2012. 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
WPI - NYSE Watson Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drugs - Generic	$87.11	-0.42 -0.48%	$87.30	687,930 86.76% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 792,900	$90.00 -3.21%	8/24/2012	$82.90	PP = $81.10
								MB = $85.16
Most Recent Note - 11/23/2012 3:44:41 PM G - Wedged above its 50 DMA line today. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/23/2012. 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