The major averages ended were mostly lower on Monday, kicking off March on a down note. The volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session's volume totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq. Breadth was negative as decliners led advancers by a 2-1 ratio on the NYSE and nearly as much on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 17 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down abruptly from the total of 75 stocks on the prior session. The list of stocks hitting new 52-week highs easily outnumbered new 52-week lows on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE. There were gains for only 2 of the 10 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page. The Market (M criteria) environment has been noted as a "Confirmed Uptrend".  For any rally to be sustained it is critical for there to be healthy leadership, so it remains crucial for many stocks to continue hitting new 52-week highs.

The Dow lost 153 points to 16,168 and the S&P 500 Index fell from an all-time high as it dropped 13 points to 1845. The NASDAQ declined 30 points to 4,277. Equities retreated amid concerns surrounding a potential military conflict in Europe after Russia seized control over the Ukrainian peninsula Crimea. Russia's move prompted the U.S. to warn Vladimir Putin that his nation could face economic sanctions. With the spotlight on Ukraine, positive economic data was overlooked. The ISM reported U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated more than anticipated this month while consumer spending and income figures for January also topped analyst projections.

PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is perched -2.5% off its all-time high. It found support near its 200-day moving average (DMA) line on recent pullbacks.

The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.49%) and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.46%) were gainers while most industry groups finished lower on Monday. Financial shares were a negative influence as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.36%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -1.07%) lost ground. The Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.99%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.69%) finished with losses. The Networking Index ($NWX -1.11%) and Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.64%) lost ground and the Retail Index ($RLX -0.45%) also edged lower.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX -0.45%) has recently been challenging prior highs.

E Q T Midstream Partners (EQM -$0.56 or -0.85% to $65.35) has held its ground stubbornly after recently enduring distributional pressure. It reported earnings -2% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns.

It traded up nearly +20% since first highlighted in yellow in the 12/12/13 mid-day report (read here) with new pivot point cited based on its 11/18/13 high plus 10 cents. The fact-based system suggests watching for technical sell signals rather than selling purely on fundmentals, yet is wise to sometimes lock in gains at the +20% level. For those watching it and still giving it the benefit of the doubt, recent lows in the $63 area define near-term support above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line where subsequent violations may trigger more worrisome technical sell signals. 

Its last appearance in this FSU section was on 2/07/14 under the headline, "Leader Still Extended From Any Sound Base". It completed a new Public Offering on 7/16/13, then made gradual progress afterward. This MLP in the Natural Gas business has seen the number of top-rated funds owning its shares rise from 20 in Jun '12 to 50 in Dec '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.5 is 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
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines	$65.50	-0.41 -0.62%	$66.37	70,067 61.46% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 114,000	$67.80 -3.39%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51
								MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2014 5:44:55 PM G - Stubbornly holding its ground since reporting earnings -2% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Its 50 DMA line defines near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Resilient Despite Fundamental Concerns - 3/3/2014 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$67.41	-1.05 -1.53%	$68.05	56,698,405 86.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 65,491,000	$71.44 -5.64%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93
								MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2014 2:45:51 PM G - Pulling back on light volume today for a 5th consecutive small loss while retreating from its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($60.54 now) defines near-term support to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : High-Ranked Internet Group Leader is Extended From Base - 2/25/2014 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc Electrical-Power/Equipmt	$57.49	+0.52 0.91%	$57.65	464,569 48.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 949,000	$58.48 -1.69%	2/14/2014	$56.50	PP = $57.39
								MB = $60.26
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2014 5:39:16 PM Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating near previously stubborn resistance in the $57 area, while no resistance remains due to overhead supply. Volume should be at least +40% above average as a stock rallies above its pivot point to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Island Reversal Prior Highs May Act as Resistance - 2/14/2014 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$97.98	-0.05 -0.05%	$97.98	2,646,151 66.81% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,961,000	$101.04 -3.03%	2/4/2014	$90.92	PP = $84.68
								MB = $88.91
Most Recent Note - 2/26/2014 3:06:59 PM G - Perched at its 52-week high after still wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction, getting very extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $84 area define the nearest chart support level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Sound Base and Wedging Higher - 2/19/2014 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
LEAF - NYSE Springleaf Holdings Inc Finance-Consumer Loans	$28.09	-0.08 -0.28%	$28.47	299,048 87.44% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 342,000	$29.50 -4.78%	2/24/2014	$28.60	PP = $27.44
								MB = $28.81
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2014 5:41:03 PM Y - Pulled back today with below average volume. Prior highs in the $27 area define initial support to watch following its recent technical breakout. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks more than +5% above prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. See the annotated daily graph below this note and details with a weekly graph in the latest FSU analysis. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakout Backed by Four Times Average Volume - 2/24/2014 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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$1,338.24	-10.60 -0.79%	$1,342.03	697,828 90.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 770,000	$1,375.41 -2.70%	12/18/2013	$1,156.20	PP = $1,198.85
								MB = $1,258.79
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2014 2:47:31 PM G - Holding its ground near its 52-week high today with volume totals cooling after an impressive streak of gains. Rallied with no resistance due to overhead supply, and it is extended from any sound base. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Highs After 6th Straight Gain - 2/13/2014 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
PSIX - NASDAQ Power Solutions Intl Inc Machinery-Gen Industrial	$72.90	-1.20 -1.62%	$75.80	46,211 81.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 57,000	$78.96 -7.67%	2/28/2014	$74.65	PP = $76.93
								MB = $80.78
Most Recent Note - 2/28/2014 6:46:49 PM Y - Highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 2/21/14 high in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Reported earnings +26% on +17% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, its 3rd consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal from a cup-with-handle base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Earnings Solid and Forming a Cup-With-Handle - 2/28/2014 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
SILC - NASDAQ Silicom Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking andamp; Communication Dev	$71.94	+0.26 0.36%	$72.09	81,833 109.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 75,000	$72.18 -0.33%	12/23/2013	$44.62	PP = $46.25
								MB = $48.56
Most Recent Note - 2/27/2014 2:10:24 PM G - Extended from any sound base and on track for an 11th consecutive weekly gain. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stubbornly Held Ground Following Breakaway Gap - 2/11/2014 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
ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$163.21	-2.79 -1.68%	$164.84	190,205 92.78% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 205,000	$171.96 -5.09%	1/27/2014	$153.75	PP = $162.98
								MB = $171.13
Most Recent Note - 2/26/2014 3:13:08 PM Y - Perched near its all-time high stubbornly holding its ground after recently wedging higher with gains lacking great volume conviction. Still trading below its "max buy" level. Found support above its 50 DMA line following a worrisome "negative reversal" on 2/05/14. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stalled and Encountering Distributional Pressure - 2/12/2014 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$143.38	-1.48 -1.02%	$143.90	2,067,823 139.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,481,000	$153.10 -6.35%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 3/3/2014 1:08:07 PM G - Reported +76% earnings on +109% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Pulling back from new all-time highs hit last week. Its 50 DMA line ($132) defines near-term support to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Earnings Report; On Track for 9th Weekly Gain in 10 Weeks - 2/27/2014 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