New highs for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index, coupled with more leadership, signaled that the market (M criteria) is back in a confirmed uptrend. Remember that new buying efforts should only be made in stocks meeting all fundamental and technical guidelines of the fact-based investment system.

PICTURED: The S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index hit a new all-time high.

Financial shares helped the major averages on Tuesday as the Bank Index ($BKX +1.08%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.19%) both rose more than +1%. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.44%) also was a positive influence and gains from energy-related shares gave the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.37%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.49%) a boost. Meanwhile, the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -4.37%) led the tech sector's retreat and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.20%) and Networking Index ($NWX -0.12%) both edged lower.  The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.83%) also ended lower.

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PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.20%) found support near prior highs during its recent consolidation.

United Insurance Holding (UIHC +$0.60 or +2.80% to $22.02) rose above its "max buy" level as it posted a 6th consecutive gain and its color code was 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 its purchase price.

UIHC found support near prior highs in the $20 area during its consolidation since last shown in this FSU section on 12/05/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Technical Breakout Indicative of Institutional Demand". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/05/14 high plus 10 cents in the 12/05/14 mid-day report (read here). Heavy volume behind gains for new highs was considered a sign of meaningful institutional buying demand. Recent gains lacked great volume conviction.

It reported earnings +58% on +33% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have been strong. It completed a new Public Offering on 2/27/14. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 30 in Dec '13 to 167 in Sep '14, and its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.7 is also a reassuring sign is shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. 

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
ACT - NYSE Actavis plc Medical-Generic Drugs	$255.88	-5.78 -2.21%	$263.20	2,616,799 81.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,220,000	$272.75 -6.19%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 12/22/2014 6:07:58 PM G - Pulled back on lighter volume today following 3 consecutive gains on higher volume. Extended from prior highs in the $249 area defining near-term support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Rally on Acquisition Plans - 12/12/2014 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$54.26	+0.36 0.67%	$54.47	619,670 56.28% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,101,000	$59.31 -8.51%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 12/22/2014 12:50:16 PM G - Retreating for a 3rd consecutive loss with ever-increasing volume. Extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $53 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($51.22). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Sound Base Pattern Identified Earlier - 12/10/2014 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$178.87	-9.28 -4.93%	$189.89	2,353,981 206.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,142,000	$203.30 -12.02%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 12:13:53 PM G - Slumping back below its 50 DMA line today. The recent low ($176.01 on 12/17/14) defines the next important support level. It faces resistance due to overhead supply up through $203. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent 50-Day Moving Average Violation Triggered Sell Signal - 12/17/2014 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
BIDU - NASDAQ Baidu Inc Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$233.16	-1.44 -0.61%	$236.78	1,686,431 47.35% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,562,000	$251.99 -7.47%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 7:02:49 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while quietly consolidating. Recent lows in the $217-218 area define important near-term support following its quiet rebound above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound Above 50-Day Moving Average Helped Technical Stance - 12/19/2014 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$48.51	+0.40 0.83%	$48.97	279,682 61.88% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 452,000	$52.89 -8.28%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 12/22/2014 6:10:59 PM G - Consolidating just above its 50 DMA line. Prior highs in the $46 area acted as support last week. Subsequent losses below recent lows would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violated 50-Day Moving Average Triggering Technical Sell Signal - 12/16/2014 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
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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$80.61	-0.84 -1.03%	$82.17	19,854,964 57.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 34,780,000	$81.89 -1.56%	12/22/2014	$81.79	PP = $81.26
								MB = $85.32
Most Recent Note - 12/22/2014 6:04:56 PM Y - A new pivot point was cited based on its 10/28/14 high plus 10 cents. It hit a new high with today's 4th consecutive gain and no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Volume-driven gains are needed to clinch a proper technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains for New Highs Backed By Lighter Volume - 12/22/2014 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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$183.50	-5.93 -3.13%	$189.99	1,064,095 85.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,243,000	$197.37 -7.03%	10/22/2014	$188.77	PP = $182.27
								MB = $191.38
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 6:54:59 PM G - Ended below its 50 DMA line ($184.61) and near the session low with today's loss on below average volume. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. Meanwhile it faces some resistance due to overhead supply up through $197. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Violation of 50-Day Average Triggered Technical Sell Signal - 12/15/2014 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$125.22	-0.50 -0.40%	$126.90	847,212 48.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,752,000	$128.00 -2.17%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 6:59:08 PM G - Pulled back today on lighter volume following 4 consecutive gains. It has not formed a sound base. The 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch below recent lows. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Latest Consolidation Was Not a Base of Sufficient Length - 12/18/2014 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
RH - NYSE Restoration Hardware Hld RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores	$97.13	+1.18 1.23%	$98.22	567,453 57.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 981,000	$100.66 -3.51%	12/11/2014	$98.66	PP = $94.60
								MB = $99.33
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 7:01:03 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while quietly consolidating below its "max buy" level. Subsequent losses leading to a close below its old high close ($93.05 on 6/30/14) would completely negate the recent breakout and raise concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Close in Lower Third of Intra-day Range Indicates Disributional Pressure - 12/11/2014 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
UIHC - NASDAQ United Insurance Holding Insurance-Prop/Cas/Titl	$22.02	+0.60 2.80%	$22.41	216,752 89.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 242,000	$22.32 -1.34%	12/5/2014	$20.64	PP = $20.31
								MB = $21.33
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2014 6:52:10 PM G - Rose further above its "max buy" level as it posted a 7th consecutive gain. 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 its purchase price. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent Streak of Gains Lacked Volume Conviction - 12/23/2014 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
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