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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - MONDAY, MAY 11TH, 2020
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -109.33 24,221.99 -0.45% Volume 1,004,342,895 +11% Volume 3,855,772,300 +2%
NASDAQ +71.02 9,192.34 +0.78% Advancers 1,003 35% Advancers 1,444 44%
S&P 500 +0.39 2,930.19 +0.01% Decliners 1,844 65% Decliners 1,800 55%
Russell 2000 -8.40 1,321.24 -0.63% 52 Wk Highs 34   52 Wk Highs 119  
S&P 600 -14.11 756.76 -1.83% 52 Wk Lows 14   52 Wk Lows 15  

Leadership Improved But Major Indices Ended Mixed

The Dow lost 109 points, while the S&P 500 reversed direction to edge less than 0.1% higher. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.8% on its sixth-straight advance and longest stretch of gains since December. The Tech-heavy index is now up 2.5% year-to-date and within 6.4% of its all-time high reached in February.  Breadth was negative as decliners led advancers by a 9-5 margin on the NYSE and 9-7 on the Nasdaq exchange. The reported volume totals were higher than the prior session on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 49 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, up from 33 on the prior session. New 52-week highs expanded and outnumbered new lows totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The major indices are in a confirmed uptrend (M criteria)Any sustainable rally requires a healthy crop of new leaders, so the latest improvement is a reassuring sign.
 
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line from the March low, yet it remains below its 200 DMA line and -13.6% off its record high hit on 2/19/20

Stocks finished mixed on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections against optimism for a quick recovery as more economies around the globe reopened. 

Seven of 11 S&P 500 sectors closed in negative territory with Financials lagging the most. Health Care shares outperformed, with Cardinal Health (CAH +6.74%) rose following a top and bottom line beat. In other earnings, Marriott International (MAR -5.58%) fell after its quarterly profit missed consensus estimates by a wide margin. Elsewhere, General Mills (GIS +1.76%) rose after increasing its forward guidance to reflect better-than-expected demand for some of its food products in March and April. In the retail space, Under Armour (UA -10.51%) slumped following a wider-than-anticipated loss during the first quarter. In other corporate news, NVIDIA (NVDA +3.24%) rose to a record high on the heels of a significant analyst price target increase. Elsewhere, AMC Entertainment (AMC +29.79%) surged amid reports that Amazon (AMZN +1.24%) has shown interest in acquiring the movie theater.

Treasuries weakened, with the yield on the 10-year note up four basis points to 0.71%. In commodities, WTI crude declined after posting its first back-to-back weekly gain since February. Meanwhile, a gauge of the U.S. dollar strengthened 0.4%.

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Retail and Biotech Indexes Rose

The Bank Index ($BKX -3.70%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.44%) both lost ground on MondayThe Retail Index ($RLX +0.83%) rose. The tech sector was mixed as the Biotech Index ($BTK +3.74%) posted a solid gain, but the Networking Index ($NWX -1.24%) ended lower and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.07%) finished flat.  Commodity-linked groups also had a negative bias as thOil Services Index ($OSX -1.56%), Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.79%), and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -3.27%) each fell
 Charts courtesy of www.stockcharts.com
PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX -1.24%) has recently met resistance at its 200-day moving average (DMA) line after rebounding impressively from the March low.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  29.91 -0.47 -1.55% -61.80%
Integrated Oil $XOI  782.33 -14.27 -1.79% -38.43%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,774.31 -1.30 -0.07% -4.07%
Networking $NWX  533.03 -6.69 -1.24% -8.64%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  241.89 -3.54 -1.44% -16.70%
Retail $RLX  2,683.64 +22.20 +0.83% +9.57%
Gold & Silver $XAU  118.09 -4.00 -3.28% +10.45%
Bank $BKX  68.51 -2.63 -3.70% -39.56%
Biotech $BTK  5,569.48 +200.80 +3.74% +9.91%


Encountered Distributional Pressure After Hitting New High

Sapiens Intl Corp (SPNS +$0.46 or +1.80% to $26.03) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/20 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It powered to a new 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain,  but it erased much of the early gain and ended in the lower third of its intra-day range, an indication that it was encountering distributional pressure. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to clinch a convincing technical buy signal.

Keep in mind that it is due to report Mar '20 quarterly earnings news on 5/14/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It last reported earnings +31% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Computer - Tech Services firm's annual earnings (A criteria) history included a downturn in FY '17, a noted fundamental flaw, however, it has a 91 Earnings Per Share rating.

There is a small supply of only 50.2 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 104 in Jun '19 to 129 in Mar '20, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria.  It has a Timeliness Rating of B and an Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B-.
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
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for FTNT FTNT - NASDAQ
Fortinet Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$140.46 +3.62
2.65%

$142.36

1,853,849
72.67% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,551,000
$137.08
2.47%
5/7/2020 $134.40 PP = $121.92
MB = $128.02
Most Recent Note - 5/11/2020 5:28:24 PM
G - Color code was changed to green after quickly rallying well above its "max buy" level and getting extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $121 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 5/07/20 mid-day report. Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gap Up and Big Volume-Driven Gain for Computer Security Firm - 5/7/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for SPNS SPNS - NASDAQ
Sapiens Intl Corp
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$26.03 +0.46
1.80%

$29.24

786,655
629.32% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 125,000
$26.86
-3.09%
5/11/2020 $27.80 PP = $26.96
MB = $28.31
Most Recent Note - 5/11/2020 5:18:09 PM
Y - Finished weak after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/24/20 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report. Powered to a new 52-week high today but promptly encountered distributional pressure. Due to report Mar '20 quarterly earnings news on 5/14/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Reported earnings +31% on +18% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter versus the year ago period, its 5th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). This Israel-based Computer - Tech Services firm's annual earnings (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '17, however, it has a 91 Earnings Per Share rating. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.

>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure After Hitting New High - 5/11/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for EBS EBS - NYSE
Emergent Biosolutions
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$84.55 +3.82
4.73%

$85.59

499,149
86.06% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 580,000
$83.01
1.86%
4/24/2020 $72.10 PP = $73.99
MB = $77.69
Most Recent Note - 5/11/2020 5:20:03 PM
G - Hit a new all-time high with a solid gain today backed by below average volume. Prior highs in the $71-73 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Light Volume Gain for New High Close Caps 7th Straight Weekly Gain - 5/8/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TREX TREX - NYSE
Trex Company Inc
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials  
$117.42 +2.33
2.02%

$118.38

986,353
90.16% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,094,000
$115.70
1.49%
5/5/2020 $109.05 PP = $111.95
MB = $117.55
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2020 5:27:24 PM
Y - Posted a gain today with below average volume as it hit a new all-time high approaching its "max buy" level. Gains above the pivot point must be backed by at least +40% above average volume to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Has a new CEO as of 4/29/20. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gapped Up for Volume-Driven Gain and Hit a New All-Time High - 5/5/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NFLX NFLX - NASDAQ
Netflix Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music and Video Stores  
$440.52 +4.97
1.14%

$444.89

5,340,658
55.86% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 9,560,000
$449.52
-2.00%
4/13/2020 $393.60 PP = $393.62
MB = $413.30
Most Recent Note - 5/11/2020 5:23:59 PM
G - Posted another small gain today with light volume for a best-ever close. Prior highs in the $393 area acted as support following the recent breakout. Fundamentals remain strong after it reported earnings +107% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Prior Highs Acted as Support Following Recent Breakout - 5/6/2020
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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
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NOW NOW - NYSE
Servicenow Inc
Computer Sftwr-Enterprse  
$383.65 +6.39
1.69%

$388.50

1,573,339
55.60% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,830,000
$387.60
-1.02%
4/30/2020 $343.05 PP = $363.05
MB = $381.20
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2020 6:41:21 PM
Y - Hit another new high challenging its "max buy" level with today's big gain backed by near average volume. Gains above the pivot point should be backed by at least +40% above average volume to clinch a proper technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fundamental Strength Continues; Volume Heavy Behind Big Gain - 4/30/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for QLYS QLYS - NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$106.52 +2.12
2.03%

$107.32

913,196
161.06% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 567,000
$111.79
-4.71%
4/9/2020 $100.44 PP = $97.22
MB = $102.08
Most Recent Note - 5/8/2020 5:23:53 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after finishing the session above its "max buy" level. Pulled back after reporting Mar '20 quarterly earnings +33% on +14% sales revenues versus the year ago period, continuing its strong earnings track record. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Abruptly retreated from its new all-time high hit in the prior session. Prior highs in the $97 area recently acted as support.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Cooling While Stubbornly Holding Ground Near High - 4/27/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TEAM TEAM - NASDAQ
Atlassian Corp Plc Cl A
Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs  
$176.60 +0.41
0.23%

$180.46

1,266,500
60.28% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,101,000
$182.60
-3.29%
5/4/2020 $159.70 PP = $156.22
MB = $164.03
Most Recent Note - 5/7/2020 6:45:57 PM
G - Posted a 4th consecutive gain today, getting more extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs in the $156 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain For New All-Time High - 5/4/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AAXN AAXN - NASDAQ
Axon Enterprise Inc
Security/Sfty  
$84.92 -1.21
-1.40%

$89.43

1,357,073
154.92% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 876,000
$90.10
-5.75%
5/8/2020 $84.86 PP = $90.20
MB = $94.71
Most Recent Note - 5/11/2020 12:32:55 PM
Y - Challenged its 52-week high with today's early gain. Finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 5/08/20 mid-day report with pivot point cited based upon its 2/19/20 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a technical buy signal. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 

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