On Tuesday's session the Dow rose 87 points to 16,535. The S&P 500 gained 9 points to 1,878. The NASDAQ finished 29 points higher at 4,103.

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and perched -1% off its all-time high hit on 4/04/14.

Financial shares were a positive influence on the major averages on Tuesday as the Bank Index ($BKX +0.80%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.06%) both rose. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.78%) and the Networking Index ($NWX +1.15%) posted modest gains and the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +2.95%) was a standout tech sector gainer.The Retail Index ($RLX +0.36%) eked out a small gain. The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.45%) posted a modest gain while the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.06%) finished flat.  The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.65%) also ratcheted higher.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX +1.15%) is consolidating near recent lows above its 200-day moving average (DMA) line after meeting resistance at its 50 DMA line last week. 

Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK +$6.34 or +9.88% to $70.53) was highlighter in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/04/14 high in the earlier mid-day report (read here). The plastics maker separated its ethylene assets into a tax-advantaged partnership in which it plans to sell shares to the public. It gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and a new 52-week high, rallying from a "double bottom" base. While the stock's bullish action triggered a technical buy signal, members were cautioned that 3 out of 4 stocks tend to move in the same direction of the major averages (M criteria). Confirming gains from the major averages are still needed as reassurance the broader market is strong.

It has earned good ranks and its quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in recent comparisons through Dec '13. Its annual earnings growth rate (A criteria) has also been strong after a downturn in FY '08 and '09. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 381 in Sep '13 to 404 in Mar '14, a reassuring trend concerning the I criteria.  Although the Chemicals - Basic industry group has a mediocre 65 Group Relative Strength, strong action and leadership from others in the group is a reassuring sign concerning the L criteria. 

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	$75.64	-0.16 -0.21%	$76.08	64,145 58.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 110,000	$77.77 -2.74%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51
								MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2014 6:08:34 PM G - Hovering at its all-time high and in strong shape, technically, despite fundamental concerns recently noted. Its 50 DMA line ($68.61) defines near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stength Contiunues; Earnings Below +25% Minimum Guideline for a 2nd Quarter - 4/28/2014 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc Electrical-Power/Equipmt	$58.56	-0.20 -0.34%	$59.09	623,771 103.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 601,000	$62.50 -6.30%	2/14/2014	$56.50	PP = $57.39
								MB = $60.26
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2014 6:10:00 PM Y - Edged higher today for its 8th consecutive small gain on below average volume. Found support near its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $57 area recently. More damaging losses below its recent low ($55.27 on 4/14/14) would raise greater concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Just Below its 50-Day Average Line - 4/11/2014 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
ICON - NASDAQ Iconix Brand Group Inc CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear	$39.82	+0.14 0.35%	$40.00	743,070 129.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 573,000	$42.47 -6.23%	3/7/2014	$41.46	PP = $40.88
								MB = $42.92
Most Recent Note - 4/28/2014 12:00:23 PM G - Small gap up today, rebounding near its 50 DMA line (now $39.49). Faces a little near-term resistance due to overhead supply up through the $42 level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rebound Above 50-Day Average Needed to Improve Outlook - 4/24/2014 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
PSIX - NASDAQ Power Solutions Intl Inc Machinery-Gen Industrial	$81.50	+0.00 0.00%	$82.20	84,211 122.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 69,000	$87.40 -6.75%	2/28/2014	$74.65	PP = $76.93
								MB = $80.78
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2014 5:36:40 PM G- Stubbornly holding its ground perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The recent low ($66.03 on 4/07/14) defines important near-term support below the 50 DMA line where further deterioration would raise greater concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Halted Slide After Slump Below 50-Day Moving Average - 4/14/2014 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
WLK - NYSE Westlake Chemical Corp CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals	$70.53	+6.34 9.88%	$73.38	3,010,299 475.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 633,000	$69.41 1.61%	4/29/2014	$72.79	PP = $69.31
								MB = $72.78
Most Recent Note - 4/29/2014 5:40:00 PM Y - Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/04/14 high in the earlier mid-day report (read here). The plastics maker separated its ethylene assets into a tax-advantaged partnership in which it plans to sell shares to the public. Gapped up and tallied a considerable gain with more than 4 times average volume for a new 52-week high, triggering a technical buy signal while rallying from a "double bottom" base. Quarterly earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum (C criteria) in comparisons through Dec '13. Keep in mind that 3 out of 4 stocks tend to move in the same direction of the major averages (M criteria) and confirming gains from the major averages are still needed as reassurance the broader market is strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technical Breakout From Double Bottom Base Pattern - 4/29/2014 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