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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2014
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -109.69 16,734.19 -0.65% Volume 610,346,080 +17% Volume 1,766,905,090 +7%
NASDAQ -34.30 4,297.63 -0.79% Advancers 1,260 40% Advancers 947 32%
S&P 500 -13.78 1,930.11 -0.71% Decliners 1,791 57% Decliners 1,860 64%
Russell 2000 -7.31 1,159.40 -0.63% 52 Wk Highs 105   52 Wk Highs 65  
S&P 600 -4.60 665.40 -0.69% 52 Wk Lows 12   52 Wk Lows 16  

Major Averages Fell With Higher Volume Totals

The major averages finished lower on Thursday amid heavier profit taking pressure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 110 points to 16,734. The S&P 500 lost 14 points to close at 1,930. The NASDAQ declined 34 points to 4,297 The volume was reported higher than the prior session totals on the Nasdaq exchange and on the NYSE. Decliners led advancers by almost a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership contracted as there were only 32 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down from the total of 42 stocks on the prior session. New 52-week highs contracted yet still easily outnumbered a small number of new 52-week lows on the NYSE and Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 4 of the 10 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average recently surged into new high territory with healthy leadership (new 52-week highs) sending a reassuring signal that the market direction (M criteria) is in a "confirmed uptrend".  Any new buying efforts should be selective and focused in stocks meeting all key criteria of the fact-based investment system.

 

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index's weekly graph shows the tech-heavy index perched -1.7% off its 2014 high.

The major averages extended their pullback to a second day following a round of disappointing economic data. Before the open, the Commerce Department reported retail sales grew 0.3% in May, less than a projected 0.6% increase. Weekly jobless claims rose to 317,000, above the consensus estimate of 310,000. Market weakness was also attributed to concerns surrounding an uprising of Sunni militants in Iraq.

Nine of 10 sectors in the S&P 500 were down on the session. Consumer discretionary was the worst performing group paced by a decline in airline stocks including Delta (DAL -5.43%) and Southwest (LUV -4.53%). Materials also weighed on the market with coal producer CONSOL Energy (CNX -4.64%) and U.S. Steel (X -3.84%) losing. Energy was the lone sector to finish in positive territory. Shares of Diamond Offshore (DO +4.03%) and Occidental Petroleum (OXY +1.36% ) climbed as the price of crude oil rallied on the tension in the Middle East.
Treasuries advanced with the benchmark 10-year note gaining 13/32 to yield 2.59%.
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Rebounding Gold & Silver Index a Standout Gainer

The Retail Index ($RLX -1.66%) was a negative influence on the major averages on Thursday. There was also a loss for the Bank Index ($BKX -0.63%) while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.05%) held its ground. The tech sector saw modest losses from the Networking Index ($NWX -0.58%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.34%) while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.24%) eked out a small gain. Energy-linked groups including the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.45%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.57%) posted modest gains, easily outpaced by another solid gain from the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.31%).

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.31%) was a standout gainer as it rebounded from the latest lows and rallied above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line toward its longer-term 200 DMA line.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  296.60 +1.34 +0.45% +5.54%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,662.08 +9.43 +0.57% +10.57%
Semiconductor $SOX  621.35 -2.13 -0.34% +16.13%
Networking $NWX  338.67 -1.99 -0.58% +4.55%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  156.11 -0.08 -0.05% -2.77%
Retail $RLX  876.79 -14.79 -1.66% -6.70%
Gold & Silver $XAU  91.76 +2.07 +2.31% +9.04%
Bank $BKX  70.67 -0.45 -0.63% +2.04%
Biotech $BTK  2,693.28 +6.44 +0.24% +15.57%


Encountered Distributional Pressure After Touching New 52-Week High

Palo Alto Networks (PANW +$0.31 or +0.40% to $78.51) hit a new 52-week high today but encountered some distributional pressure and finished near the session low with a small gain on above average volume. It is extended from the previously noted base pattern and may be likely to encounter resistance near its old 52-week high. Prior highs near $72 define important support to watch on pullbacks above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($67.51). 

PANW was last shown in this FSU section with annotated graphs on 5/29/14 under the headline, "Finish Near Session Low Following Gap Up From Double Bottom Base". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 4/22/14 high in the 5/29/14 mid-day report (read here). The gap up gain was backed by 5 times average volume as it completed a bullish "double bottom" base and triggered a technical buy signal.

Subsequent gains into new high territory (N criteria) could help it gain additional upward momentum. Keep in mind that disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above their prior high or pivot point, and they always limit losses by selling any stocks that fall more than -7% from their purchase price.

Strong sales revenues increases and earnings through the Apr '14 quarter above the +25% minimum guideline satisfy the C criteria. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history is a bit limited, but growth has been strong since its July 2012 IPO at $42. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 246 in Jun '13 to 353 in Mar '14, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 50.9 million shares in the public float is another favorable characteristic. The Computer Software - Security group currently has a B+ rating, reflecting decent leadership (L criteria) in the group. 

 


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
AFSI - NASDAQ
Amtrust Financial Svcs
INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance  
$42.39 -0.15
-0.35%

$42.84

211,937
31.49% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 673,000
$47.10
-10.00%
5/21/2014 $44.85 PP = $44.85
MB = $47.09
Most Recent Note - 6/6/2014 6:06:33 PM
G - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Halted Slide at 50-Day Moving Average After Distributional Pressure - 6/6/2014
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AL - NYSE
Air Lease Corp Cl A
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services  
$37.61 -3.35
-8.18%

$40.85

4,610,534
533.01% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 865,000
$42.89
-12.31%
5/9/2014 $38.27 PP = $38.25
MB = $40.16
Most Recent Note - 6/12/2014 5:56:35 PM
G - Violated its 50 DMA line and triggered a technical sell signal with a damaging loss today backed by heavy volume and amid widespread losses in the industry group. Only a prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Enduring Mild Distributional Pressure on Pullback - 6/11/2014
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EQM - NYSE
E Q T Midstream Partners
ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines  
$89.99 +0.56
0.63%

$90.68

204,928
81.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 253,000
$91.78
-1.95%
12/12/2013 $53.17 PP = $56.51
MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 6/6/2014 6:18:36 PM
G - Hit yet another new 52-week high with today's 9th consecutive gain on below average volume. Fundamental concerns remain after 2 consecutive sub par quarters below the +25% minimum earnings guideline.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Highs Again With Light Volume Behind Streak of Gains - 6/4/2014
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GRFS - NASDAQ
Grifols Sa Ads
Medical-Ethical Drugs  
$45.14 -0.55
-1.20%

$46.13

545,942
79.35% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 688,000
$46.66
-3.26%
5/15/2014 $41.14 PP = $43.55
MB = $45.73
Most Recent Note - 6/9/2014 6:57:47 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after finishing near the session high and above its "max buy" level with today's 5th consecutive gain on above average and ever-increasing volume. Prior highs near $43 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Above 50-Day Moving Average - 6/3/2014
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ICON - NASDAQ
Iconix Brand Group Inc
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear  
$42.75 -0.89
-2.04%

$43.57

477,508
89.25% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 535,000
$44.81
-4.60%
6/5/2014 $43.54 PP = $43.44
MB = $45.61
Most Recent Note - 6/12/2014 6:05:32 PM
Y - Pulled back today for a 3rd consecutive loss, quietly retreating from its all-time high. It stalled since triggering its latest technical buy signal. Prior highs in the $43-42 area define initial support to watch. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above their pivot point, and they always sell if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gain With Above Average Volume an Encouraging Sign - 6/5/2014
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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
KORS - NYSE
Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd
RETAIL - Apparel Stores  
$94.66 -0.71
-0.74%

$95.79

2,589,690
95.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,726,000
$101.04
-6.31%
5/27/2014 $96.70 PP = $101.14
MB = $106.20
Most Recent Note - 6/10/2014 7:13:49 PM
Y - Deterioration below its 50 DMA line would raise more concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. A breakout above the pivot point with at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a new technical buy signal. see the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Relative Strength Line's Downward Slope a Discouraging Sign - 6/10/2014
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PANW - NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$78.51 +0.31
0.40%

$82.00

3,246,611
164.47% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,974,000
$80.84
-2.88%
5/29/2014 $75.95 PP = $72.50
MB = $76.13
Most Recent Note - 6/12/2014 12:45:39 PM
G - Hit a new 52-week high today, getting more extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs near $72 define important support above its 50 DMA line.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finish Near Session Low Following Gap Up From Double Bottom Base - 5/29/2014
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SN - NYSE
Sanchez Energy Corp
ENERGY - Independent Oil and Gas  
$36.32 +1.36
3.89%

$36.72

1,615,152
128.39% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,258,000
$35.93
1.09%
5/22/2014 $33.00 PP = $31.59
MB = $33.17
Most Recent Note - 6/12/2014 6:00:08 PM

G - Hit another new 52-week high with today's gain, getting more extended from its prior base. Announced both a $200 Million Common Stock and a $700 Million Senior Notes Offering. Prior highs near $31-32 define support to watch on pullbacks.


>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Near Session Low After Hitting new 52-Week High - 6/9/2014
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TRN - NYSE
Trinity Industries Inc
TRANSPORTATION - Railroads  
$81.66 -0.50
-0.61%

$82.21

1,483,092
95.99% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,545,000
$87.89
-7.08%
4/30/2014 $75.57 PP = $76.05
MB = $79.85
Most Recent Note - 6/6/2014 1:05:42 PM
G - Halted its slide after 5 consecutive losses and gapped up today. Prior highs in the $75-76 area coincide with its 50 DMA line ($76.48) defining important support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base After +15% Rally in One Month - 6/2/2014
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WLK - NYSE
Westlake Chemical Corp
CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals  
$82.19 +0.04
0.05%

$83.17

501,052
66.45% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 754,000
$82.47
-0.34%
4/29/2014 $72.79 PP = $69.31
MB = $72.78
Most Recent Note - 6/11/2014 6:31:23 PM
G - Quietly hovering near its 52-week high. Prior highs near $77 define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base After 5 Weekly Gains - 5/30/2014
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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

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