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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 2011

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	-2.65	12,291.35	-0.02%	Volume	495,421,510	+4%	Volume	934,924,150	-1%
NASDAQ	+6.56	2,625.20	+0.25%	Advancers	1,501	48%	Advancers	1,261	47%
S&P 500	+0.10	1,265.43	+0.01%	Decliners	1,474	48%	Decliners	1,318	49%
Russell 2000	+3.33	751.31	+0.45%	52 Wk Highs	213		52 Wk Highs	59
S&P 600	+2.61	422.27	+0.62%	52 Wk Lows	21		52 Wk Lows	57

Quiet Post-Holiday Session Shows Little Decisiveness
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

Wall Street appeared to still be in a holiday slumber as the major averages ended very little changed on Tuesday's session. Volume totals remained light, yet the totals reported were slightly higher on the NYSE and slightly lower on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was fairly even as advancers narrowly outnumbered declining issues on the NYSE, and decliners narrowly led advancers on the Nasdaq exchange. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows both on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 74 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, doubling the prior session total of 37 stocks. There were gains for 10 of the 17 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page.

The major averages advanced after a reading on consumer confidence offset a disappointing housing report and renewed concerns over Europe. The market rallied after the December consumer confidence rose to its highest level in 8 months. Stocks had stumbled out of the gate after a report showed home prices fell more than expected in October and yields of Italian debt rose ahead of the country's scheduled bond auctions this week.

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co (MJN +5.80%) surged after tests showed its formula found no traces of bacteria. Meanwhile, Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD -27.20%) fell after announcing it would close 120 stores and reported disappointing holiday sales.

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PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index had light volume behind recent gains while rallying toward resistance at its downward trendline and 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

Kenneth J. Gruneisen started out as a licensed stockbroker in August 1987, a couple of months prior to the historic stock market crash that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average down -22.6% in a single day. He has published daily fact-based fundamental and technical analysis on high-ranked stocks online for two decades. Through FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM, Kenneth provides educational articles, news, market commentary, and other information regarding proven investment systems that work in good times and bad.

Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only and are not necessarily those of Gruneisen Growth Corp. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Our firm, employees, and customers may effect transactions, including transactions contrary to any recommendation herein, or have positions in the securities mentioned herein or options with respect thereto. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities.

Weakness in Financial Shares Created a Drag
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Weakness in financial shares dragged the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.29%) and Bank Index ($BKX -0.88%) lower, limiting the major averages' ability to make meaningful progress. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -1.33%) lost ground and the Healthcare Index ($HMO +0.17%) edged higher. Energy-related shares showed mixed action as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.16%) inched lower yet the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.43%) posted a small gain. The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.92%) led the tech sector higher while the Internet Index ($IIX +0.27%) posted a smaller gain, meanwhile the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.16%) and Networking Index ($NWX -0.12%) ended the session with small losses.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +0.24%) posted a small gain. It is consolidating above its 200-day moving average (DMA) line and just under its 50 DMA line.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change
Oil Services	$OSX	219.54	-0.36	-0.16%	-10.44%
Healthcare	$HMO	2,342.12	+4.05	+0.17%	+38.42%
Integrated Oil	$XOI	1,239.14	+5.26	+0.43%	+2.14%
Semiconductor	$SOX	368.01	-0.59	-0.16%	-10.64%
Networking	$NWX	219.14	-0.26	-0.12%	-21.89%
Internet	$IIX	284.72	+0.78	+0.27%	-7.48%
Broker/Dealer	$XBD	83.70	-1.09	-1.29%	-31.12%
Retail	$RLX	530.06	+1.29	+0.24%	+4.26%
Gold & Silver	$XAU	182.66	-2.46	-1.33%	-19.38%
Bank	$BKX	39.59	-0.35	-0.88%	-24.17%
Biotech	$BTK	1,084.60	+9.90	+0.92%	-16.42%

Best Ever Close For High-Ranked Leader
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

O S I Systems Inc (OSIS +$0.33 or +0.68% to $48.85) was up today without great volume conviction, yet it inched further above its "max buy" level into new all-time high territory and its color code was changed to green. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and recent chart lows near $45 define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Its last appearance in this FSU section was on 11/28/11 with an annotated daily graph under the headline, "Gap Up Today has Leader Poised Near Pivot Previously Cited." Subsequent volume-driven gains above its pivot point and recent chart highs triggered a convincing technical buy signal on 11/30/11. Since then it has held its ground well above its 50 DMA line while consolidating, and it continued wedging higher without great volume conviction as it inched to another new 52-week high.

Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong, and quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% guideline satisfying the C criteria. Ownership by top-rated funds has not shown any great increases in the past 6 months. As always, limit losses if any stock ever falls more than -7% from the purchase price.

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
ADS - NYSE Alliance Data Sys Corp COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information and Delivery Service	$105.55	-0.19 -0.18%	$106.03	228,966 28.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 799,000	$107.33 -1.66%	10/21/2011	$97.94	PP = $101.15
								MB = $106.21
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:44:09 PM Y - Stubbornly holding its ground with volume totals cooling while perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/14/2011. 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$71.55	+2.47 3.58%	$72.18	1,490,999 125.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,183,400	$70.42 1.60%	11/30/2011	$68.66	PP = $70.52
								MB = $74.05
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:09:14 PM Y - Rallying to new all-time high territory and above its pivot point with today's gain. A strong close with at least +40% above average volume or more may clinch a new technical buy signal. Recent lows near $62 define important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/12/2011. 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
CATM - NASDAQ Cardtronics Inc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$27.65	-0.83 -2.91%	$28.74	363,577 104.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 347,000	$28.69 -3.62%	12/23/2011	$28.64	PP = $28.56
								MB = $29.99
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:12:05 PM Y - Pulling back today following 4 consecutive gains. The gain on 12/23/11 was backed by +77% above average volume and it touched a new 52-week high, but it did not close above the new pivot point cited based on its 11/08/11 high plus 10 cents. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/23/2011. 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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$68.01	+0.69 1.02%	$68.04	1,319,361 38.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,411,300	$68.25 -0.35%	12/20/2011	$66.68	PP = $68.35
								MB = $71.77
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:46:51 PM Y - On track today for an 8th consecutive small gain and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/1/2011. 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
FEIC - NASDAQ F E I Co ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics	$42.49	+0.63 1.51%	$43.00	173,289 49.19% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 352,300	$42.25 0.57%	12/7/2011	$41.41	PP = $42.35
								MB = $44.47
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:48:54 PM Y - Rallying into new all-time high territory today, however volume is running at a below average pace behind its gain. Its 50 DMA line and prior lows in the $36 area define chart support. Disciplined investors would watch for a volume-driven gain above the pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/21/2011. 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
GNC - NYSE G N C Holdings Inc RETAIL - Drug Stores	$29.24	+0.59 2.06%	$29.34	433,901 25.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,686,600	$29.50 -0.88%	10/26/2011	$24.60	PP = $24.80
								MB = $26.04
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:16:31 PM G - Holding its ground perched near all-time high territory. It is extended from its prior base pattern. Prior chart highs and its 50 DMA line coincide in the $25-26 area defining important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/16/2011. 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
HMSY - NASDAQ H M S Holdings Corp COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service	$31.84	+0.27 0.86%	$32.08	225,755 21.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,069,500	$32.16 -1.00%	10/27/2011	$26.44	PP = $28.37
								MB = $29.79
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:51:24 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground near its all-time high with volume totals cooling. No resistance remains, but it is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $27-28 area acted as support during the recent pullback. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 11/30/2011. 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
ISRG - NASDAQ Intuitive Surgical Inc HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances and Equipment	$463.47	+5.81 1.27%	$465.65	261,676 75.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 348,100	$458.74 1.03%	12/20/2011	$442.43	PP = $449.16
								MB = $471.62
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:53:34 PM Y - Up today without great volume conviction, yet rising further into new all-time high territory. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 52-week high plus 10 cents. Recent gains above its pivot point lacked the volume needed to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Important support is defined by its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/13/2011. 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
MELI - NASDAQ Mercadolibre Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and; Services	$81.67	-0.73 -0.89%	$83.23	190,895 26.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 712,500	$95.48 -14.46%	12/5/2011	$91.08	PP = $92.83
								MB = $97.47
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:54:53 PM G - Quietly consolidating just above its 50 DMA line and prior lows defining chart support near the $80 area. It stalled after volume-driven gains to new all-time highs in early-December, yet it has not encountered heavy distributional pressure. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/5/2011. 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
MG - NYSE Mistras Group Inc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Bulding and Faci;ity Management Services	$25.38	+0.66 2.67%	$25.40	102,942 68.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 150,800	$25.28 0.40%	10/28/2011	$22.49	PP = $23.61
								MB = $24.79
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:14:50 PM G - Up today and on track for a 5th consecutive small gain. Color code is changed to green after inching above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $23 area define chart support along with its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/8/2011. 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
MKTX - NASDAQ Marketaxess Holdings Inc FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Nationa	$29.45	-0.02 -0.07%	$29.74	249,313 126.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 196,400	$31.59 -6.77%	10/28/2011	$29.79	PP = $31.05
								MB = $32.60
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:31:55 PM Y - Still holding its ground after reversing back into the prior base as it encountered distributional pressure. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line (now $28.20) while its prior lows and 200 DMA line define chart support in the $26 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/20/2011. 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
OSIS - NASDAQ O S I Systems Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment and Mate	$48.73	+0.21 0.43%	$49.37	57,772 50.32% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 114,800	$49.04 -0.63%	11/1/2011	$42.07	PP = $45.57
								MB = $47.85
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 12:58:30 PM G - Up today without great volume conviction, yet inching further above its "max buy" level into new all-time high territory and its color code is changed to green. Its 50 DMA line and recent chart lows near $45 define important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/27/2011. 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
PRGO - NASDAQ Perrigo Co DRUGS - Drug Related Products	$100.68	-0.28 -0.28%	$102.39	584,517 43.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,339,700	$104.70 -3.84%	12/9/2011	$99.54	PP = $101.56
								MB = $106.64
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:01:32 PM Y - Perched near its all-time high today, holding its ground since a negative reversal on 12/22/11. Insider buying was recently reported while perched near all-time highs, which is a reassuring sign. It has formed a late-stage base, however disciplined investors would watch for confirming gains to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. Chart readers may note that its Relative Strength line peaked in September and did not recently lead the way confirming new highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/9/2011. 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	$43.90	+0.59 1.36%	$44.02	1,061,371 67.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,569,600	$46.50 -5.58%	11/8/2011	$44.28	PP = $46.27
								MB = $48.58
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:02:58 PM Y - Holding its ground today perched within -5.7% of its 52-week and all-time high. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch. That short-term moving average has risen since its positive crossover with the 200 DMA line shown on the graph in the latest FSU analysis dated 12/07/11. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/7/2011. 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
SWI - NYSE Solarwinds Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$28.80	+0.12 0.42%	$29.02	518,099 40.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,281,100	$33.68 -14.49%	10/27/2011	$27.78	PP = $25.62
								MB = $26.90
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:08:11 PM G - Still lingering below its 50 DMA line after damaging losses triggered worrisome technical sell signals, and a rebound above that important short-term average is needed for its outlook to improve. Prior highs in the $25-26 area and its 200 DMA line define the next important area of chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/19/2011. 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
TDG - NYSE Transdigm Group Inc AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products and; Services	$98.26	-0.19 -0.19%	$98.91	78,081 21.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 361,900	$102.73 -4.35%	11/9/2011	$98.45	PP = $95.14
								MB = $99.90
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:09:37 PM Y - Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground perched within striking distance of a best-ever close. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support above recent lows where subsequent violations would trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/6/2011. 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
V - NYSE Visa Inc Cl A DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$101.91	-0.57 -0.56%	$103.45	2,179,520 51.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,250,700	$102.50 -0.58%	10/24/2011	$94.21	PP = $94.85
								MB = $99.59
Most Recent Note - 12/27/2011 1:18:01 PM G - Reversed into the red today after early gains helped it inch higher into new all-time high territory. It is extended from its prior base and trading above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $95 area and its 50 DMA line define chart support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 12/15/2011. 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

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