The major indices ended mixed on Thursday's session. The volume was reported lighter than the prior session total on the NYSE and very near the prior session volume total on the Nasdaq exchange. Advancers led decliners by a 9-7 margin on the NYSE, but decliners narrowly led advancers on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 41 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, up from the total of 21 stocks on the prior session. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE while new lows outnumbered new highs on the Nasdaq exchange for the 5th session in a row. Only 1 of the 6 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page ended the session with a gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a new all-time high close on Wednesday's session. However, the gain was not considered enough for the Market (M criteria) to earn the label of returning to a "confirmed uptrend" per the newspaper. Therefore, confirming gains would be a welcome reassurance to still be watching for, and then any new buying efforts should be selective and only focused in stocks meeting all key criteria of the fact-based investment system. Keep in mind that any sustained and meaningful market advance requires leadership - a healthy crop of stocks hitting new 52-week highs.

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index is consolidating above its 200-day moving average line and recent lows defining near-term support to watch.

Commodity-linked groups had a negative bias as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -1.38%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.75%) lost ground while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.02%) finished flat. The Bank Index ($BKX -0.35%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.28%) were slightly negative while the Retail Index ($RLX +0.59%) was a positive influence on the major indices. The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.73%) led the tech sector while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.37%) edged lower and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.04%) finished flat.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -1.38%) is sputtering near its prior lows, trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines.

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	$76.57	-0.46 -0.60%	$78.67	319,749 307.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 104,000	$77.77 -1.54%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51
								MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2014 11:53:36 AM G - Perched at an all-time high, it announced a new Public Offering of 8.75 Million shares. Fundamental concerns remain. Its 50 DMA line ($69.43) 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	$54.53	-4.35 -7.39%	$58.04	3,492,644 602.18% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 580,000	$62.50 -12.75%	2/14/2014	$56.50	PP = $57.39
								MB = $60.26
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2014 11:58:44 AM G - Reported earnings for the Mar '14 quarter and violated support at its 50 DMA line with a volume-driven loss today. Also undercut its recent low ($55.27 on 4/14/14) raising greater concerns. Color code is changed to green. >>> 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	$42.48	-0.02 -0.05%	$43.34	941,763 160.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 586,000	$42.50 -0.05%	4/30/2014	$42.50	PP = $42.57
								MB = $44.70
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2014 6:06:31 PM Y - Reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record satisfying the C criteria. Finished at the session high and a new 52-week high today with a considerable volume-driven gain. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/06/14 high plus 10 cents. Finished near the new pivot point, and confirming gains with above average volume could trigger a new technical buy signal. >>> 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	$85.88	+3.13 3.78%	$86.75	66,826 94.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 71,000	$87.40 -1.74%	2/28/2014	$74.65	PP = $76.93
								MB = $80.78
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2014 6:03:20 PM G- No resistance remains due to overhead supply after it finished at a best-ever close with today's 4th consecutive gain. The 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch. >>> 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
TRN - NYSE Trinity Industries Inc TRANSPORTATION - Railroads	$74.29	-0.77 -1.03%	$75.35	2,561,268 195.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,310,000	$77.00 -3.52%	4/30/2014	$75.57	PP = $76.05
								MB = $79.85
Most Recent Note - 5/1/2014 12:25:44 PM Y - Pulling back today following a weak finish on the prior session after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/21/14 high plus 10 cents in the 4/30/14 mid-day report (read here). Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high but failed to close above the pivot point and clinch a technical buy signal. Reported earnings +213% on +57% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, and prior quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) have improved following a downturn in FY '08-10. Found support at its 50 DMA line while making gradual progress. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Near Session Lows After Encountering Distributional Pressure - 4/30/2014 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
WLK - NYSE Westlake Chemical Corp CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals	$70.86	-0.34 -0.48%	$71.13	776,247 116.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 668,000	$73.38 -3.43%	4/29/2014	$72.79	PP = $69.31
								MB = $72.78
Most Recent Note - 4/30/2014 12:43:10 PM Y - Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/04/14 high in the 4/29/14 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. Holding its ground today, it gapped up and tallied a considerable gain with more than 4 times average volume for a new 52-week high on the prior session 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