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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2019
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -660.02 22,686.22 -2.83% Volume 958,109,270 -0% Volume 2,603,259,350 +14%
NASDAQ -202.44 6,463.50 -3.04% Advancers 1,242 42% Advancers 938 31%
S&P 500 -62.14 2,447.89 -2.48% Decliners 1,742 58% Decliners 2,128 69%
Russell 2000 -17.73 1,330.83 -1.31% 52 Wk Highs 12   52 Wk Highs 12  
S&P 600 -15.52 832.81 -1.83% 52 Wk Lows 40   52 Wk Lows 56  

Major Indices Fell After Apple Lowered Guidance

Stocks finished firmly lower Thursday. The Dow fell 660 points to 22,686 while the S&P 500 lost 62 points to 2,477. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 202 points to 6,463. The volume totals were mixed, lighter than the prior session total on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Decliners led advancers by almost a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and more than 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership remained elusive as only one high-ranked company from the Leaders List made a new 52-week high and was listed on the BreakOuts Page. New 52-week lows totals contracted yet still outnumbered new 52-week highs totals on both the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange.  The major indices (M criteria) are still in a correction. Disciplined investors will wait for a convincing follow-through day, ideally between Day 4 and Day 7 of the rally attempt, to signal a change in market direction (M criteria) back to a bullish stance. ThFeatured Stocks Page provides the most timely analysis on high-ranked leaders.
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average halted its slide after a -19.4% decline from its record high hit 10/03/18. It sank well below its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines after their negative convergence two weeks ago. Thursday's loss marked Day 6 of the new rally attempt. 

U.S. stocks suffered through a volatile session after a cautious update from Apple renewed concerns that global growth is slowing. In a surprise preannouncement, Apple CEO Tim Cook cut the iPhone maker’s revenue guidance for the first time in 15-years citing weak iPhone demand in China as a key factor. Shares of Apple (AAPL -9.96%) sank, the worst daily loss since 2013 and finished at the lowest level since July 2017. The Information Technology sector led losses as the group fell 5.1%. The “defensive” Utilities and Real Estate stocks were the lone outperformers.

A disappointing economic update also weighed on sentiment as a report showed manufacturing activity fell to a two-year low in December. A separate release revealed private payrolls increased 271,000 in December, easily topping projections and November’s downwardly revised 157,000 tally. Additionally, initial jobless claims came in at a four-week low of 231,000 during the most recent period.

In M&A news, Celgene (CELG +20.69%) rose on news Bristol-Myers-Squibb (BMY -13.94%) will acquire the drug-maker for $74 billion.

Treasuries finished stronger along the curve as the yield on the 10-year note fell six basis points to 2.56%. In commodities, WTI crude added 1.3% to $47.12/barrel. COMEX gold climbed 0.9% to $1,295.50/ounce.

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.

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Commodity-Linked Groups Posted Standout Gains

The Retail Index ($RLX -1.99%), Bank Index ($BKX -1.28%), and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.53%) fellThe Semiconductor Index ($SOX -5.94%) was a standout decliner while the Networking Index ($NWX -2.59%) followed and the Biotech Index ($B TK -0.73%) suffered a smaller loss. Commodity-linked groups had a positive bias as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.73%) outpaced the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.98%), but the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.86%) lost ground.

Charts courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.53%) pulled back today. Recently it halted its slide yet remains well below both the 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  83.16 +0.80 +0.97% +3.18%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,170.92 -10.16 -0.86% +1.02%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,096.03 -69.27 -5.94% -5.12%
Networking $NWX  475.70 -12.64 -2.59% -2.65%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  235.84 -3.67 -1.53% -0.63%
Retail $RLX  1,937.40 -39.28 -1.99% -0.72%
Gold & Silver $XAU  72.17 +1.23 +1.73% +2.14%
Bank $BKX  86.22 -1.12 -1.28% +0.50%
Biotech $BTK  4,184.99 -30.76 -0.73% -0.85%


Consolidating Above 50-Day Average Line Near High

Innoviva Inc (INVA -$0.47 or -2.74% to $16.83) is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($16.56). It faces little resistance due to overhead supply. Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. However, any new buying efforts are discouraged under the fact-based investment system until a new confirmed market rally (M criteria) with a follow-through day is noted.

It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/12/18 high plus 10 cents in the 11/23/18 mid-day report (read here) and last shown in this FSU section on 12/13/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Perched Near High With Volume Totals Cooling".

Earnings increases in quarterly comparisons through Sep '18 have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good after turning a profitable FY '15. It has earned a 94 Earnings Per Share Rating, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 351 in Dec '17 to 390 in Sep '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. The current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been neutral concerning accumulation/distribution over the past 50 days. There are only 66.7 million shares in the public float (S criteria). It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and C Sponsorship Rating.

Charts courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


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
MLR - NYSE
Miller Industries Inc
AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts  
$26.95 -0.39
-1.43%

$27.98

31,827
88.41% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 36,000
$29.40
-8.33%
11/30/2018 $28.35 PP = $29.50
MB = $30.98
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2019 7:46:33 PM
Y - Consolidating above its closely coinciding 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines. Resistance still remains due to overhead supply up to the $29 level.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Failed to Produce Buy Signal and Deterioration Raised Concern - 12/20/2018
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 
UBNT - NASDAQ
Ubiquiti Networks
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Serv  
$95.95 -3.36
-3.38%

$99.72

256,508
56.38% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 455,000
$115.44
-16.88%
11/9/2018 $108.20 PP = $101.43
MB = $106.50
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2019 7:08:07 PM
G - Halted its slide last week, however, a rebound above the 50 DMA line ($101.26) is still needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Needs Rebound Above 50-Day Average to Help Outlook - 1/2/2019
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 
PLNT - NYSE
Planet Fitness Inc Cl A
Leisure-Services  
$52.80 -0.78
-1.46%

$53.62

689,272
54.97% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,254,000
$58.50
-9.74%
11/7/2018 $57.10 PP = $55.45
MB = $58.22
Most Recent Note - 1/2/2019 7:48:34 PM
Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($52). It faces little resistance due to overhead supply up to the $58.50 level. The recent low ($48.00) and its 200 DMA line ($46.90) define the next important support. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fitness Firm Remains Near High Despite Unhealthy Environment - 12/14/2018
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 
INVA - NASDAQ
Innoviva Inc
Medical-Biomed/Biotech  
$16.88 -0.42
-2.43%

$17.43

727,263
62.27% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,168,000
$18.60
-9.25%
11/23/2018 $17.74 PP = $18.09
MB = $18.99
Most Recent Note - 1/3/2019 6:01:27 PM
Y - Pulled back for a second day in a row, consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($16.566). Faces little resistance due to overhead supply. A volume-driven gain above the pivot point is still needed to trigger a technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50-Day Average Line Near High - 1/3/2019
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 

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