The major averages finished in positive territory amid optimism over this morning’s economic data. Before the open, durable goods orders unexpectedly increased 3.5% in November, above projections to rise 2.0%. A separate release revealed sales of new homes declined 2.1% to a 464,000 annualized rate last month.

Nine of 10 sectors in the S&P 500 were up on the session. Materials were the best performing group. Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF +1.73%) and U.S. Steel Corp (X +1.55%) rose. Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA +5.48%) was a notable gainer after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reaffirmed its five-star rating on the company's Model S sedan. Health care was the lone sector to end the session in negative territory. Shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(REGN -0.83%) and Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX -0.66%) edged lower.

Treasuries were lower with the 10-year note down 15/32 to yield 2.98%.

The Market (M criteria) rally has continued producing sufficient leadership (stocks hitting new highs) and the ongoing uptrend remains intact. New buying efforts should always be selective. The CANSLIM.net Featured Stocks Page shows the most action-worthy candidates and their latest notes and a 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 Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied for a 5th consecutive gain into new all-time high territory, up +24.82% year-to-date.

The Bank Index ($BKX +0.16%) eked out a small gain while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.32%) and the Retail Index ($RLX -0.11%) edged lower.  The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.32%) led the tech sector while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.02%) and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.01%) finished flat. Commodity-linked gains were among the session's best gainers as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.86%) led the way while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.47%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.09%) both rose.

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PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.09%) is consolidating below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

Silicom Ltd (SILC +$0.19 to $44.87) posted a quiet gain today. It finished strong after highlighted in the 12/23/13 mid-day report in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/12/13 high plus 10 cents (read here). This Israeli manufacturer of Computer - Networking devices has rebounded from below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and rallied toward its 52-week high with volume-driven gains leaving very little resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors know there is no advantage to buying "early", but after fresh proof of institutional buying demand the odds are considered most favorable for any stock to continue on to produce meaningful gains.

The high-ranked Computer - Networking firm recently reported earnings +49% on +49% sales revenues for the Sep '13, continuing its streak of strong quarterly earnings increases satisfying the C criteria. After a downturn in FY '08 and '09 earnings its annual earnings (A criteria) history has shown strong and steady growth.

Its small supply (S criteria) of only 3.93 million shares in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.  The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 7 in Dec '12 to 15 in Sep '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.8 is also an unbiased indication its 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
ARMH - NASDAQ A R M Holdings Plc Ads ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$54.28	-0.20 -0.37%	$54.49	547,739 30.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,782,300	$54.82 -0.98%	12/23/2013	$54.59	PP = $52.48
								MB = $55.10
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 5:56:35 PM Y - Finished strong today after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/21/13 high plus 10 cents in the mid-day breakouts report (read here). Hit a new 52-week high with its 5th consecutive gain, and it technically broke out with a volume-driven gain on the prior session. This high-ranked UK-based Electronics - Semiconductor firm reported earnings +39% on +28% sales in the Sep '13 quarter, marking 3 consecutive quarterly comparisons with an earnings increase above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It followed a downturn in FY '09 earnings with strong annual earnings increases (A criteria). The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 206 in Sep '12 to 256 in Sep '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has a large supply of 470 million shares outstanding. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : No Overhead Supply Remains Following Volume-Driven Breakout - 12/23/2013 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$167.42	-0.93 -0.55%	$168.34	820,152 29.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,804,600	$173.80 -3.67%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:48:25 PM G - Found prompt support near prior highs in the $161 area and its 50 DMA line recently. Subsequent violations would raise greater concerns and trigger technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Cooling Volume Totals While Hovering Near Highs - 12/4/2013 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
EGOV - NASDAQ N I C Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$23.98	-0.02 -0.08%	$24.11	173,427 58.83% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 294,800	$25.99 -7.73%	12/20/2013	$24.00	PP = $26.09
								MB = $27.39
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:42:48 PM Y - Holding its ground stubbornly after a volume-driven gain helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line. Subsequent gains above the pivot with sufficient volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near 50-Day Average During Distributional Pressure - 11/25/2013 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
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines	$57.86	-0.09 -0.16%	$58.69	51,088 37.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 135,200	$58.49 -1.08%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51
								MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 3:55:19 PM Y - Gapped up today while rallying to a new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive gain. A gain above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near 50-Day Moving Average While Perched Near Highs - 12/13/2013 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$57.96	+0.19 0.33%	$58.58	46,510,088 60.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 76,355,200	$58.32 -0.62%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93
								MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 1:19:34 PM G - Rising beyond its "max buy" level today yet without great volume conviction behind its gain, and its color code is changed to green. Formed a 9-week cup shaped base without a handle. Last week it announced an offering of more than 27 Million new shares and a total of nearly 43 Million existing shares are also being offered by certain selling stockholders including Mark Zuckerberg. Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to price progress. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Well Known Social Media Firm on Watch List While Still Base Building - 12/12/2013 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
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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$118.09	-0.53 -0.45%	$118.99	272,307 33.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 817,800	$123.96 -4.74%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:40:55 PM G - Still consolidating above its 50 DMA line. A subsequent violation of that important near-term support level may trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Enduring Distributional Pressure While Extended From Sound Base - 12/17/2013 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$56.13	+0.02 0.04%	$57.05	231,548 29.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 795,900	$56.39 -0.46%	11/26/2013	$53.02	PP = $52.42
								MB = $55.04
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2013 5:34:34 PM G - Hit another new 52-week high and rose above its "max buy" level with today's considerable gain backed by +44% above average volume, and its color code is changed to green. Prior highs in the $52 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Latest Breakout Prior Highs Define Support - 11/29/2013 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
HLF - NYSE Herbalife Ltd DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management	$78.55	-2.26 -2.80%	$80.64	1,711,047 63.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,692,300	$81.75 -3.91%	11/22/2013	$72.21	PP = $75.04
								MB = $78.79
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:39:46 PM Y - Pulled back from its 52-week high today following 6 consecutive gains, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply. Color code is changed to yellow after quietly dipping below its "max buy" level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near Highs Following Rebound - 11/22/2013 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	$125.00	-0.41 -0.33%	$125.94	287,670 38.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 755,600	$126.84 -1.45%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2013 12:23:16 PM G - Extended from any sound base, it is off the session's earlier highs after gapping up for a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its considerable gain. Reported news it will buy Gentium Spa (GENT) for $1 Billion. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technically Extended Stock May Be a Dangerous Chase - 12/10/2013 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$81.40	+0.60 0.74%	$81.95	1,938,481 40.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,844,400	$84.58 -3.76%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 12:37:12 PM G - Retreating from its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's loss. Testing support to watch at its 50 DMA line. Did not form a recent base of sufficient length. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidation Too Brief To Note New Pivot - 12/6/2013 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
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
MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$24.93	-0.82 -3.18%	$25.85	28,445 114.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 24,900	$28.64 -12.95%	12/19/2013	$26.69	PP = $28.74
								MB = $30.18
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:37:32 PM G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line raising concerns today and its color code is changed to green. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed to help its outlook. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Weak While Enduring Distributional Pressure - 12/19/2013 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$1,179.90	-7.35 -0.62%	$1,188.40	254,563 42.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 597,000	$1,198.75 -1.57%	12/18/2013	$1,156.20	PP = $1,198.85
								MB = $1,258.79
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:44:35 PM Y - Endured distributional pressure recently at its highs after forming an advanced "3-week tight" base, albeit a riskier "late-stage" set-up. The new pivot point was based on its 11/29/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. It 50 DMA line defines important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Any Sound Base Pattern - 12/3/2013 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$83.26	+2.61 3.24%	$83.99	699,962 52.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,338,100	$82.33 1.13%	10/17/2013	$58.02	PP = $53.87
								MB = $56.56
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:45:53 PM G - Volume was below average behind today's 3rd consecutive gain for new all-time highs. Held its ground stubbornly and wedged higher since noted in prior reports with caution - "It is extended from any sound base pattern yet may produce more climactic gains. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line coincide in the $59 area defining important support to watch." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base Yet May Produce More Climactic Gains - 12/9/2013 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
SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking andamp; Communication Dev	$44.83	+0.15 0.32%	$45.00	11,840 27.92% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 42,400	$46.15 -2.87%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25
								MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 2:35:00 PM Y - Approaching its pivot point cited based on its 11/12/13 high plus 10 cents noted in the 12/23/13 mid-day report (read here). This Israeli manufacturer of Computer - Networking devices rallied toward its 52-week high with today's 7th consecutive gain. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 3.93 million shares in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stock With Small Supply Has Formed a Sound Base Pattern - 12/24/2013 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
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$42.48	+0.03 0.07%	$42.99	56,838 18.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 299,700	$43.80 -3.01%	10/22/2013	$39.17	PP = $40.04
								MB = $42.04
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 1:23:30 PM G - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line but it has not formed a sound new base. Recent low ($38.85 on 12/13/13) defines important near-term support to watch below its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Prompt Support After Damaging Losses Raised Concerns - 12/16/2013 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
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	$125.92	-5.35 -4.08%	$131.21	1,208,786 103.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,166,800	$134.00 -6.03%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38
								MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 12/24/2013 11:30:06 AM G - Pulling back today after challenging its 52-week high with a streak of 5 consecutive gains while rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Previously noted with caution - "Reported earnings +13% on +153% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallying From Support at 50-Day Moving Average Line - 12/20/2013 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
ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$151.04	-0.55 -0.36%	$152.01	89,167 59.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 149,400	$162.88 -7.27%	10/16/2013	$142.95	PP = $151.18
								MB = $158.74
Most Recent Note - 12/20/2013 5:27:04 PM G - Rallied near its 50 DMA line today with a volume-driven gain. That short-term average may act as resistance, while a rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed to help its technical stance. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50 DMA Line and Prior Highs Defining Support - 11/21/2013 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	$113.02	+0.40 0.36%	$113.35	380,257 35.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,076,000	$115.40 -2.06%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 1:25:21 PM G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and only -3.0% off its 52-week high. Recent lows in the $102 area define near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Resilient after earnings +24% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter came in a notch below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebounding With Volume Backed Gains But Fundamental Concerns Remain - 12/18/2013 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$41.88	+0.03 0.07%	$42.50	1,027,789 39.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,609,300	$42.94 -2.47%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10
								MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 12/23/2013 1:09:43 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while rallying above the previously cited pivot point and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 8th consecutive gain. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line recently. At least +40% above average volume should be behind gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base Pattern With Little Resistance Remaining - 11/27/2013 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