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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, MAY 10TH, 2012
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +19.98 12,855.04 +0.16% Volume 784,066,780 -17% Volume 1,933,547,090 -3%
NASDAQ -1.07 2,933.64 -0.04% Advancers 1,895 60% Advancers 1,436 55%
S&P 500 +3.41 1,357.99 +0.25% Decliners 1,111 35% Decliners 1,045 40%
Russell 2000 +2.83 791.75 +0.36% 52 Wk Highs 78   52 Wk Highs 64  
S&P 600 +1.92 445.94 +0.43% 52 Wk Lows 26   52 Wk Lows 53  

Major Averages Halt String of Losses With Small Gains on Lighter Volume

The Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a string of 6 consecutive losses and the S&P 500 Index increased from a two-month low as each posted a small gain, meanwhile the Nasdaq Composite Index finished Thursday's session just one point in the red. The volume totals were reported lighter on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by about 3-2 on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The list of stocks hitting new 52-week highs expanded and outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 27 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 prior session total of 11 stocks. The session concluded with gains for 21 of the 40 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page.

 

A better-than-expected jobs report prompted a return to risk assets as weekly jobless claims fell to a one-month low last week to 367,000. Import prices registered their largest drop in 10 months, easing inflation concerns. Hopes for a breakthrough in Greece's political impasse also emerged to aid the market as another party attempted to form a coalition government.

Most sectors traded higher with investor sentiment on the rise. Financials including Wells Fargo & Company (WFC +1.72%) bounced back to lead the way after Fed Chairman Bernanke said the sector and the banking system have improved significantly.  . Losses in technology stocks held the Nasdaq down as Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO -10.49%) fell after posting disappointing guidance as customers turned more cautious about Europe.  Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI +2.74%) rose after earnings beat estimates, and News Corp (NWS +5.10%) rallied after it posted upbeat quarterly results and doubled its commitment to buying back shares. First-quarter earnings season continues to wind down, and after the closing bell Nordstrom Inc (JWN -0.72%) and Express Scripts Holding Co (ESRX +0.82%) were reporting.

Treasury prices pared earlier losses after the government's $16 billion auction of 30-year bonds garnered solid demand. The long-bond lost 18/32 to yield 3.05% and the 10-year note fell 8/32 to yield 1.88%.

Distributional action from the major averages' (M criteria) argues this is technically yet another market "correction".  Disciplined investors know that following proper rules for buying and selling increases their likelihood of getting the "above average" returns they are seeking.  Be proactive about reducing market exposure and raising cash. Do not fight the tape in the days ahead.  The fact-based system argues that new buying efforts should be avoided until the major averages manage to halt their current slide and eventually post gains followed by a strong follow-through-day which confirms a new rally attempt. In the Certification they teach that the next confirmed rally can always be just 4 days away. Stay tuned!

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index is below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line, and the longer it lingers below that important short-term average the worse its outlook gets. Recent lows define near-term support that nearly coincides with its 2011 resistance.


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.


Networking Index Slumping Toward 2011 Lows

Financial shares were mixed with the Bank Index ($BKX +0.95%) posting a gain while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.41%) edged lower. The tech sector saw losses led by the Networking Index ($NWX -2.76%), followed by the Internet Index ($IIX -1.37%) and a small loss for the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.36%).  There was little change for the Retail Index ($RLX +0.09%), Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.04%), and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -0.03%), yet the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.84%) tallied a decent gain.  Medical related shares had a slightly positive bias as the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.64%) and the Healthcare Index ($HMO +0.24%) rose.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX -2.76%) is slumping well below its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines toward its 2011 lows. The group was a standout laggard while Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO -10.49%) fell after posting disappointing guidance


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  217.90 -0.09 -0.04% +0.75%
Healthcare $HMO  2,324.39 +5.55 +0.24% +1.87%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,171.07 +9.72 +0.84% -4.72%
Semiconductor $SOX  391.74 -1.41 -0.36% +7.49%
Networking $NWX  214.89 -6.10 -2.76% -0.12%
Internet $IIX  306.51 -4.24 -1.37% +8.79%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  92.14 -0.38 -0.41% +10.66%
Retail $RLX  627.16 +0.55 +0.09% +19.87%
Gold & Silver $XAU  153.42 -0.04 -0.03% -15.07%
Bank $BKX  46.94 +0.44 +0.95% +19.20%
Biotech $BTK  1,497.11 +9.53 +0.64% +37.17%


Fundamentals and Technicals Show Deterioration Not Strength

Often, when a leading stock is setting up to breakout of a solid base it is highlighted in CANSLIM.net's Mid-Day Breakouts Report. The most relevant factors are noted in the report which alerts prudent CANSLIM oriented investors to place the issue in their watch list. After doing any necessary backup research, the investor is prepared to act after the stock triggers a technical buy signal (breaks above its pivot point on more than +50% average turnover) but before it gets too extended from a sound base. In the event the stock fails to trigger a technical buy signal and its price declines then it will simply be removed from the watch list. Disciplined investors know to buy as near as possible to the pivot point and avoid chasing stocks after they have rallied more than +5% above their pivot point. It is crucial to always limit losses whenever any stock heads the wrong direction, and disciplined investors sell if a struggling stock ever falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

Steve Madden Ltd (SHOO -$0.00 or -0.00% to $40.69) faced distributional pressure amid a recent market downdraft that was particularly hard on many Retail/Apparel related firms. It was featured in yellow in the mid-day report on 4/27/12 (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/26/12 high while working on a "double bottom" base pattern.  Disciplined investors avoided harm by patiently waiting for proof of fresh institutional buying demand. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point never triggered a technical buy signal. Its color code was changed to green on 5/03/12 after earnings growth for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period was below the +25% minimum guideline. Subsequent technical deterioration below the recent low ($40.91 on 4/24/12) with a streak of volume-driven losses raised more serious concerns.

Sales revenues had shown impressive acceleration in the Jun, Sep, and Dec '11 quarterly comparisons with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline.  The high-ranked Apparel firm's annual earnings history (A criteria) since FY '07 has been good.  Top-rated funds owning an interest increased from 354 in Jun '11 to 372 in Mar '12, which is good news concerning the I criteria. Regardless of any stock's mostly favorable characteristics, keep in mind that 3 out of 4 stocks follow the direction of the major averages (M 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
ACN - NYSE
Accenture Plc
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$58.70 -0.52
-0.88%

$59.78

5,095,178
145.91% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,492,000
$65.89
-10.91%
3/23/2012 $64.13 PP = $63.76
MB = $66.95
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 1:23:00 PM
G - Triggering a worrisome technical sell signal as it gapped down today, sinking under prior highs in the $62-63 area. A weak finish on the prior session led to a close just below its 50 DMA line. Its color code is changed to green.
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ADS - NYSE
Alliance Data Sys Corp
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information and Delivery Service  
$125.80 +1.15
0.92%

$126.58

448,134
78.91% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 567,900
$130.66
-3.72%
1/17/2012 $108.24 PP = $107.43
MB = $112.80
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 6:24:55 PM
G - Finished near the session high and just below its 50 DMA line after today's 4th consecutive loss with below average volume. Sub par earnings increases in the 2 latest quarterly reports (Dec '11 and Mar '12) raised fundamental concerns. Its prior low ($122.78 on 4/10/12) defines the next important support to watch where any violation would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.
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ALLT - NASDAQ
Allot Communications Ltd
COMPUTER SOFTWARE andamp; SERVICES - Technical andamp; System Software  
$22.91 -1.04
-4.34%

$24.62

715,859
145.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 492,000
$26.97
-15.05%
3/13/2012 $19.72 PP = $18.91
MB = $19.86
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 4:57:23 PM
G - Gapped up today but reversed into the red and closed near the session low for its 3rd loss with above average volume in the span of 4 sessions. It is extended from its prior base. The recent low ($22.46 on 4/23/12) define near-term support that coincides with its 50 DMA line.
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ALXN - NASDAQ
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other  
$86.22 +1.88
2.23%

$86.75

1,259,158
102.35% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,230,200
$95.01
-9.25%
5/1/2012 $91.73 PP = $95.11
MB = $99.87
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 9:52:21 AM
G - Gapped down today after violating its 50 DMA line on the prior session and finishing near the session low. Did not trade above the new pivot point cited based on its 3/26/12 high plus 10 cents after building an orderly flat base. Previously noted - "The late-stage base may be a riskier set-up, yet volume-driven gains could trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal."
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ARBA - NASDAQ
Ariba Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services  
$38.03 -0.89
-2.29%

$38.88

1,248,352
127.96% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 975,600
$40.45
-5.98%
4/27/2012 $38.53 PP = $37.24
MB = $39.10
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:46:17 AM
G - Pulling back under its "max buy" level today amid widespread market weakness. Held its ground stubbornly since its technical breakout on 5 times average volume when highlighted in yellow in the 4/27/12 mid-day breakouts report (read here). Support to watch is at prior highs in the $35-37 area.
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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
CDNS - NASDAQ
Cadence Design Systems
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$10.87 -0.26
-2.34%

$11.22

3,609,421
134.34% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,686,800
$12.60
-13.73%
2/3/2012 $11.66 PP = $11.15
MB = $11.71
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 6:33:21 PM
G - Finished at the session high today after slumping near its 200 DMA line then rebounding for a small gain after a positive reversal. A rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its technical stance and outlook to improve.
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CERN - NASDAQ
Cerner Corp
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service  
$79.12 +0.22
0.28%

$80.18

1,579,534
136.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,156,900
$84.10
-5.92%
4/27/2012 $77.23 PP = $78.63
MB = $82.56
Most Recent Note - 5/9/2012 12:09:26 PM
G - Gapped down today amid widespread market weakness. Its early loss again tested near prior chart highs that now define a support level.
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CMCSA - NASDAQ
Comcast Corp Cl A
MEDIA - CATV Systems  
$29.63 +0.46
1.58%

$29.72

11,965,459
93.81% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 12,754,600
$30.88
-4.03%
5/2/2012 $30.04 PP = $30.51
MB = $32.04
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 6:26:56 PM
Y - Hovering near its 50 DMA line. Encountered distributional pressure after its 5/01/12 volume-driven gain triggered a technical buy signal while capping a streak of 6 consecutive gains to a new 52-week high and trading above its 2007 high. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
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COO - NYSE
Cooper Companies Inc
HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments and Supplies  
$88.28 +1.31
1.51%

$88.44

237,077
52.64% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 450,400
$89.31
-1.15%
3/9/2012 $83.05 PP = $81.02
MB = $85.07
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:16:41 AM
G - Volume totals have been light this week while consolidating near its 52-week and all-time highs and staying above its "max buy" level. It is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $83-84 area define near-term support above its 50 DMA line.
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DG - NYSE
Dollar General Corp
RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores  
$46.95 +0.11
0.23%

$47.40

2,337,791
92.36% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,531,200
$48.76
-3.71%
5/7/2012 $48.51 PP = $47.69
MB = $50.07
Most Recent Note - 5/9/2012 5:25:33 PM
Y - Technically, volume-driven gains helped it recently rally from a 5-week flat base, however it has encountered some distributional pressure while market conditions (M criteria) turned for the worse. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
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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
DISH - NASDAQ
Dish Network Corp Cl A
CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment  
$30.81 +0.52
1.72%

$31.00

2,810,484
112.14% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,506,200
$35.64
-13.55%
3/7/2012 $30.83 PP = $30.10
MB = $31.61
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:21:37 AM
G - Reported earnings -34% on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, below the guideline for the C criteria which calls for earnings +25% or more. It has slumped under its 50 DMA line raising concerns and triggering a technical sell signal.
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EXPE - NASDAQ
Expedia Inc
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers  
$40.91 -0.23
-0.56%

$41.54

3,673,363
84.43% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 4,350,600
$43.92
-6.85%
4/27/2012 $41.80 PP = $35.57
MB = $37.35
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:06:58 AM

G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating in a tight range this week. Quickly got extended from its prior base following its appearance highlighted in yellow in the 4/27/12 mid-day breakouts report (read here) after a considerable "breakaway gap" up.


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FEIC - NASDAQ
F E I Co
ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics  
$45.93 +0.50
1.10%

$46.94

419,676
126.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 331,600
$52.01
-11.69%
12/7/2011 $41.41 PP = $42.35
MB = $44.47
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 4:46:17 PM
G - Sank to its 50 DMA line today with a 3rd consecutive loss on near average volume since its "positive reversal" on 5/02/12 after reporting earnings +17% on +10% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Disciplined investors make sell decisions based upon technical action alone, whereas buy decisions are to be made only when both fundamental and technical criteria met. Concerns were raised by its 2 consecutive quarters below the +25% minimum guideline for earnings growth.
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GNC - NYSE
G N C Holdings Inc
RETAIL - Drug Stores  
$40.91 +0.58
1.44%

$41.46

1,405,267
69.76% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,014,500
$41.95
-2.48%
1/19/2012 $28.99 PP = $29.60
MB = $31.08
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 4:48:04 PM
G - Consolidating -10.5% off its all-time high today with light volume behind its 3rd consecutive loss. Support to watch is at prior highs near $36 above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +82% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period.
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ISRG - NASDAQ
Intuitive Surgical Inc
HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances and Equipment  
$556.75 +7.16
1.30%

$557.95

236,573
81.75% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 289,400
$594.89
-6.41%
12/20/2011 $442.43 PP = $449.16
MB = $471.62
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:11:12 AM
G - Today it is consolidating near its 50 DMA line that defines important support after 6 consecutive losses. Last week's loss broke a streak of 11 consecutive weekly gains.
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Company Name
Industry Group
PRICE CHANGE
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Day High Volume
(% DAV)
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52 Wk Hi
% From Hi
Featured
Date
Price
Featured
Pivot Featured
Max Buy
JAZZ - NASDAQ
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$49.99 +0.42
0.85%

$50.00

795,456
81.86% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 971,700
$54.50
-8.28%
4/27/2012 $51.93 PP = $51.39
MB = $53.96
Most Recent Note - 5/9/2012 10:54:55 AM
Y - Reported earnings +54% on +113% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Gapped down today, trading near its 50 DMA line. It stalled after a considerable gap up gain on 4/27/12 backed by 4 times average volume technically cleared a "double bottom" base pattern.
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LULU - NASDAQ
Lululemon Athletica
MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing  
$73.50 -0.56
-0.76%

$75.74

1,579,069
71.94% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,195,000
$81.09
-9.36%
5/1/2012 $76.05 PP = $77.23
MB = $81.09
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:16:38 AM
G - Down considerably today, raising concerns while violating its 50 DMA line with volume running at an above average pace, and its color code is changed to green. Prior low ($69.64 on 4/24/12) defines important near-term support where further deterioration would raise greater concerns.
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MA - NYSE
Mastercard Inc Cl A
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$422.98 +0.15
0.04%

$429.35

1,155,440
127.74% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 904,500
$466.98
-9.42%
3/12/2012 $419.86 PP = $428.67
MB = $450.10
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:18:57 AM
G - Loss today has it slumping under its 50 DMA line for the first time since 2/01/12, raising concerns. Prior low ($420.75 on 4/23/12) defines near-term support where further deterioration would raise greater concerns.
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MELI - NASDAQ
Mercadolibre Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and; Services  
$77.30 +0.22
0.29%

$78.90

916,642
165.73% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 553,100
$104.50
-26.03%
5/1/2012 $99.34 PP = $102.98
MB = $108.13
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 5:04:13 PM
Held its ground today. Gapped down on the prior session and violated its 200 DMA line with a considerable, damaging loss triggering additional sell signals. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.Reported earnings +41% on +36% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period.
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MG - NYSE
Mistras Group Inc
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Bulding and Faci;ity Management Services  
$24.03 +0.00
0.00%

$24.10

100,314
102.36% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 98,000
$26.24
-8.42%
3/22/2012 $24.96 PP = $26.34
MB = $27.66
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 1:15:32 PM
G - Trading up above its 50 DMA line today. The next near-term support level is its 200 DMA line. Previously noted - "A volume-driven gain above its recent chart high ($25.49 on 3/21/12) may help trigger a proper technical buy signal after a new base formation, however no new (lower) pivot point is currently being cited, and it may continue encountering stubborn resistance."
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NTES - NASDAQ
Netease Inc Adr
INTERNET - Internet Information Providers  
$56.02 -0.89
-1.56%

$57.49

840,773
127.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 662,000
$61.45
-8.84%
3/19/2012 $56.18 PP = $55.10
MB = $57.86
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:41:12 AM
G - Down considerably today amid widespread market weakness, testing support at its 50 DMA line. Prior low ($55.34 on 4/10/12) defines the next important chart support to watch.
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PCLN - NASDAQ
Priceline.Com Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and Services  
$681.11 -37.84
-5.26%

$706.00

3,131,550
257.97% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,213,900
$774.96
-12.11%
4/27/2012 $539.46 PP = $774.96
MB = $813.71
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 10:58:43 AM
G - Slumping under its 50 DMA line today raising concerns, and its color code is changed to green. The next support level is its prior low ($678.04 on 4/24/12).
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RAX - NYSE
Rackspace Hosting Inc
INTERNET - Internet Software and; Services  
$52.44 -0.18
-0.34%

$53.37

2,463,231
121.47% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,027,900
$60.55
-13.39%
4/26/2012 $58.39 PP = $59.53
MB = $62.51
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:06:12 AM
G - Reported earnings +70% on +31% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Gapped down violating its 50 DMA line and prior low triggering technical sell signals and its color code is changed to green.
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RGR - NYSE
Sturm Ruger & Co Inc
CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods  
$48.94 +2.37
5.10%

$49.84

1,034,303
189.57% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 545,600
$58.42
-16.23%
3/22/2012 $46.49 PP = $46.78
MB = $49.12
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:08:23 AM
G - Down considerably today for a 4th consecutive loss on above average volume, trading below its 50 DMA line, raising concerns.
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RNF - NYSE
Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp
CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals  
$23.69 -1.01
-4.09%

$24.87

1,094,568
398.75% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 274,500
$30.39
-22.06%
4/27/2012 $29.32 PP = $28.60
MB = $30.03
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 5:49:16 PM
Down again today for its 6th consecutive loss, slumping way below its 50 DMA line and near its March low which may act as support. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list due to damaging technical action. Only a rebound above its 50 DMA line would help its technical stance. Reporting earnings on Friday, May 11, 2012.
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RRTS - NYSE
Roadrunner Trans Systems
TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery and Freight Service  
$17.93 +0.03
0.17%

$18.04

35,555
35.73% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 99,500
$19.06
-5.93%
5/3/2012 $18.20 PP = $18.69
MB = $19.62
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:25:37 AM
Y - Holding its ground this week, not making meaningful price progress following its recent streak of volume-driven gains. It encountered resistance and still needs a strong finish above the pivot point cited to clinch a proper technical buy signal.
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SHFL - NASDAQ
Shuffle Master Inc
MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery  
$16.31 +0.26
1.62%

$16.50

453,138
66.21% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 684,400
$18.77
-13.11%
3/6/2012 $17.07 PP = $15.25
MB = $16.01
Most Recent Note - 5/9/2012 4:20:38 PM
G - Gapped down today and slumped further below its 50 DMA line with its 5th consecutive loss, also sinking below its prior low ($16.14 on 4/10/12), raising more serious concerns.
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SHOO - NASDAQ
Steven Madden Limited
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear  
$40.69 +0.00
0.00%

$41.37

244,713
67.45% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 362,800
$45.70
-10.96%
4/27/2012 $43.20 PP = $45.32
MB = $47.59
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 6:17:45 PM
G - Technical deterioration below the recent low ($40.91 on 4/24/12) has raised more serious concerns after earnings growth for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period was below the +25% minimum guideline. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
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SWI - NYSE
Solarwinds Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software  
$44.35 -1.00
-2.21%

$45.70

727,234
63.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,136,500
$47.66
-6.95%
4/26/2012 $45.15 PP = $42.32
MB = $44.44
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2012 1:09:56 PM
G - Pulling back today after holding its ground last week. Quickly got extended from its prior base after it triggered a technical buy signal on 4/26/12 as it was featured in the mid-day report and noted - "Reported earnings +43% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It held its ground stubbornly after violating its 50 DMA line when a damaging loss with above average volume triggered technical sell signals on 4/10/12 and it was dropped from the Featured Stocks list. Earnings below the +25% guideline for the Dec '11 quarter (+21%) had also raised fundamental concerns at that time, however the stock's resilience and impressive acceleration means that 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons are now above the minimum guideline concerning the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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SXCI - NASDAQ
S X C Health Solutions
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service  
$90.60 -0.17
-0.19%

$91.27

699,944
71.74% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 975,700
$100.50
-9.85%
2/23/2012 $68.24 PP = $66.05
MB = $69.35
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:14:32 AM
G - Consolidating in a tight range this week. Volume totals have been cooling since it posted huge volume-driven gains on 4/18 and 4/19 while rallying on M&A news.
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TDC - NYSE
Teradata Corp
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and; System Software  
$71.25 -1.10
-1.52%

$73.71

2,906,747
195.91% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,483,700
$79.89
-10.81%
5/3/2012 $79.06 PP = $70.73
MB = $74.27
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 6:27:19 PM
Y - Pulled back today for a 3rd consecutive loss with above average volume yet finished in the upper third of its intra-day range and still above its pivot point. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
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TDG - NYSE
Transdigm Group Inc
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products and; Services  
$126.68 +0.73
0.58%

$127.46

523,034
112.89% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 463,300
$132.69
-4.53%
2/29/2012 $120.10 PP = $118.93
MB = $124.88
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 12:31:04 PM
G - Reversed into the red after hitting a new all-time high with today's earlier gains. Reported earnings +72% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Extended from its prior base and above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $118-121 area define chart support to watch on pullbacks.
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TIBX - NASDAQ
Tibco Software Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Business Software and Services  
$30.24 -1.37
-4.33%

$31.85

4,671,299
155.43% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,005,400
$34.67
-12.78%
3/30/2012 $31.01 PP = $31.25
MB = $32.81
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:03:16 AM
G - Slumping under its 50 DMA line, raising concerns. It is trading near prior resistance in the $31 area that may act as a support level, but a prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve.
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TNGO - NASDAQ
Tangoe Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$21.60 -0.37
-1.68%

$22.50

433,854
68.78% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 630,800
$23.05
-6.29%
3/27/2012 $19.35 PP = $20.00
MB = $21.00
Most Recent Note - 5/9/2012 1:03:54 PM
G - Reported earnings +50% on +53% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. Color code is changed to green after rallying above its "max buy" level to new 52-week high territory.
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TSCO - NASDAQ
Tractor Supply Co
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other  
$97.62 +0.92
0.95%

$98.00

821,227
103.49% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 793,500
$101.20
-3.54%
5/1/2012 $98.38 PP = $101.30
MB = $106.37
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 6:29:41 PM
Y - Pulled back and tested support at its 50 DMA line today yet rebounded to finish near the session high. Volume-driven gains to new highs didn't trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal in recent weeks.
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UA - NYSE
Under Armour Inc Cl A
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing  
$93.87 -0.07
-0.07%

$95.25

923,439
95.12% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 970,800
$102.86
-8.74%
2/15/2012 $85.77 PP = $84.86
MB = $89.10
Most Recent Note - 5/9/2012 1:06:34 PM
G - Rising back toward its 50 DMA line with today's gain. That short-term average may now act as a resistance level following the violation on the prior session which triggered technical sell signals. Concerns were raised by weaker fundamentals. Reported earnings +22% on +23% sales revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 versus the year ago period, its first quarterly earnings increase below the +25% minimum guideline in more than 2 years.
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V - NYSE
Visa Inc Cl A
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$118.17 +0.75
0.64%

$119.49

3,366,920
99.59% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,380,800
$125.35
-5.73%
3/12/2012 $116.53 PP = $119.46
MB = $125.43
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 11:28:36 AM
G - Consolidating just under its 50 DMA line which has acted as a resistance level after the technical violation on 5/03/12. Color code is changed to green. A rebound above its 50 DMA line is needed for its technical stance and outlook to improve.
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VMW - NYSE
Vmware Inc Cl A
COMPUTER SOFTWARE andamp; SERVICES - Technical andamp; System Software  
$101.18 -4.15
-3.94%

$106.49

2,913,177
181.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,605,000
$118.79
-14.82%
4/18/2012 $110.04 PP = $115.29
MB = $121.05
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 11:30:43 AM
G - Violated its 50 DMA line and raised greater concerns with today's damaging loss undercutting its prior low ($102.66 on 4/24/12). Color code is changed to green.
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VSI - NYSE
Vitamin Shoppe Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other  
$54.16 +0.09
0.17%

$54.20

1,471,612
354.52% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 415,100
$54.91
-1.37%
4/25/2012 $47.77 PP = $48.46
MB = $50.88
Most Recent Note - 5/10/2012 12:26:16 PM
G -Pulling back today following 2 consecutive volume-driven gains into new 52-week high territory bucking a broadly negative market. It is extended from its prior base.
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WFM - NASDAQ
Whole Foods Market Inc
RETAIL - Grocery Stores  
$88.16 +0.06
0.07%

$88.99

1,416,758
90.07% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,573,000
$91.50
-3.65%
5/3/2012 $90.28 PP = $86.45
MB = $90.77
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2012 12:41:16 PM
Y - Pulling back toward prior highs with today's 3rd consecutive loss following its considerable "breakaway gap" that cleared an orderly flat base pattern. The is no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. Quarterly comparisons have shown strong earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been improving since a downturn in FY '08.

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