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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2014
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +27.48 16,808.49 +0.16% Volume 585,641,950 -1% Volume 1,680,940,820 +8%
NASDAQ +16.12 4,337.23 +0.37% Advancers 1,908 60% Advancers 1,924 67%
S&P 500 +4.21 1,941.99 +0.22% Decliners 1,138 36% Decliners 846 29%
Russell 2000 +9.80 1,176.62 +0.84% 52 Wk Highs 146   52 Wk Highs 95  
S&P 600 +5.56 673.58 +0.83% 52 Wk Lows 11   52 Wk Lows 22  

Breadth Positive as Major Averages Edged Higher

For Tuesday's session the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 27 points to 16,808. The S&P 500 Index gained 4 points to 1,941. The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 16 points to 4,337. The volume was reported higher than the prior session total on the Nasdaq exchange and volume was reported slightly lighter on the NYSE. Advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and by more than 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership expanded as there were 48 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 38 stocks on the prior session. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE and Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 6 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 tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is currently perched -0.8% off its 2014 high.

The major averages finished higher ahead of the conclusion of the Fed's policy meeting on Wednesday. Expectations are the central bank will trim its monthly bond purchases by another $10 billion to $35 billion. Market action was choppy in early trading following a round of disappointing economic data. Before the open, a gauge of inflation showed consumer prices rose +0.4% in May, more than a projected +0.2% increase. Home builder D.R. Horton (DHI -0.97%) fell after reports revealed housing starts fell -6.5% and building permit declined -6.4% last month. Investors also spent the session monitoring the situations in Iraq and Ukraine.
Six of 10 sectors in the S&P 500 were up on the session. Financials were the best performing group as Charles Schwab (SCHW +5.5%) and Bank of America (BAC +2.03%) rose. Tech also helped lift the market with software maker Salesforce.com (CRM +5.88%) rallying. Energy and utilities were down the most as Exxon (XOM -0.49%) and Duke Energy (DUK -0.58%) fell.
Treasuries retreated with benchmark 10-year notes falling 15/32 to yield 2.65%.
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Financial, Retail, and Semiconductor Indexes Led Positive Groups

The financial group was a positive influence on the major averages as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +2.47%) outpaced the Bank Index ($BKX +1.25%). The Retail Index ($RLX +0.54%) edged higher. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.72%) led the tech sector as it outpaced the Networking Index ($NWX +0.23%), meanwhile the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.51%) lost ground. The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.15%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.10%) edged lower. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.54%) posted a modest gain. 

Charts courtesy www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.72%) is perched at its 2014 high after tallying 18 gains in the span of 19 trading sessions.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  298.59 -0.31 -0.10% +6.25%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,675.88 -2.54 -0.15% +11.49%
Semiconductor $SOX  635.50 +4.57 +0.72% +18.78%
Networking $NWX  339.79 +0.78 +0.23% +4.89%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  160.63 +3.88 +2.47% +0.05%
Retail $RLX  884.49 +4.75 +0.54% -5.89%
Gold & Silver $XAU  92.39 +0.50 +0.54% +9.79%
Bank $BKX  71.09 +0.88 +1.25% +2.64%
Biotech $BTK  2,706.35 -13.77 -0.51% +16.13%


Consolidating Just Below "Max Buy" Level

Grifols Sa Ads (GRFS +$0.39 or +0.87% to $45.35) is still consolidating below its "max buy" level with volume totals cooling following its technical breakout. Its old resistance level, prior highs near $43 area, defines important initial support to watch on pullbacks. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above their prior highs and they always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

This Spanish firm from the Medical- Ethical Drugs industry has no resistance remaining due to overhead supply. It was first highlighted in yellow at $41.14 with pivot point cited based on its 3/11/14 high plus 10 cents in the 5/15/14 mid-day report (read here). Technically, it triggered a buy signal with a volume-driven gain on 6/06/14, shortly after appearing in this FSU section on 6/03/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Finding Support Above 50-Day Moving Average".

It reported earnings +34% on +25% sales revenues for the Mar '14 quarter, marking its 4th consecutive quarter with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has also been strong. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 186 in Sep '13 to 192 in Mar '14, a reassuring sign of institutional buying demand (I criteria). Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication that its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.

 


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  
$42.49 -0.03
-0.07%

$43.04

368,234
55.54% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 663,000
$47.10
-9.79%
5/21/2014 $44.85 PP = $44.85
MB = $47.09
Most Recent Note - 6/13/2014 5:13:01 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating above its 50 DMA line which acted as support. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.
>>> 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  
$38.19 +0.52
1.38%

$38.38

1,496,318
146.12% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,024,000
$42.89
-10.96%
5/9/2014 $38.27 PP = $38.25
MB = $40.16
Most Recent Note - 6/13/2014 12:05:54 PM
G - Rebounded from early lows back into positive territory. On the prior session its 50 DMA line violation triggered a technical sell signal as it suffered a damaging loss backed by heavy volume 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  
$93.16 -1.89
-1.99%

$97.02

540,127
192.22% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 281,000
$97.22
-4.18%
12/12/2013 $53.17 PP = $56.51
MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 6/17/2014 5:59:18 PM
G - Down today with above average volume, retreating from its 52-week high. Prior reports repeatedly cautioned members - "It is very extended from any sound base. 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  
$45.35 +0.39
0.87%

$45.68

401,741
58.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 686,000
$46.66
-2.81%
5/15/2014 $41.14 PP = $43.55
MB = $45.73
Most Recent Note - 6/17/2014 5:53:44 PM
Y - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating below its "max buy" level following technical breakout. Prior highs near $43 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Just Below "Max Buy" Level - 6/17/2014
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ICON - NASDAQ
Iconix Brand Group Inc
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear  
$43.64 +0.55
1.26%

$43.97

739,417
143.58% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 515,000
$44.81
-2.62%
6/5/2014 $43.54 PP = $43.44
MB = $45.61
Most Recent Note - 6/17/2014 12:12:34 PM
Y - Stalled following its recent technical breakout and it is consolidating above prior highs in the $43-42 area defining 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  
$91.06 +0.77
0.85%

$91.30

6,511,935
230.14% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,829,500
$101.04
-9.88%
5/27/2014 $96.70 PP = $101.14
MB = $106.20
Most Recent Note - 6/17/2014 5:58:05 PM
G - Managed an impressive "positive reversal" today after initially slumping well below its 50 DMA line following a damaging loss on the prior session that triggered a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound about the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.
>>> 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  
$80.66 +0.03
0.04%

$82.27

1,576,213
80.21% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,965,000
$82.00
-1.63%
5/29/2014 $75.95 PP = $72.50
MB = $76.13
Most Recent Note - 6/16/2014 5:54:47 PM
G - Finished at a best-ever close with near average volume behind today's 5th consecutive gain. Prior highs near $72 define important support above its 50 DMA line.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure After Touching New 52-Week High - 6/12/2014
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SN - NYSE
Sanchez Energy Corp
ENERGY - Independent Oil and Gas  
$36.79 -0.01
-0.03%

$37.00

982,407
70.42% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,395,000
$36.84
-0.14%
5/22/2014 $33.00 PP = $31.59
MB = $33.17
Most Recent Note - 6/13/2014 12:49:07 PM

G - Perched at its 52-week high today, extended from its prior base. Disciplined investors avoid chasing extended stocks. Prior highs near $31-32 define support to watch on pullbacks. Priced the recently announced offering of Common Stock and Senior Notes.


>>> 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  
$83.90 -0.60
-0.71%

$84.40

1,449,416
91.68% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,581,000
$87.89
-4.54%
4/30/2014 $75.57 PP = $76.05
MB = $79.85
Most Recent Note - 6/16/2014 5:58:03 PM
G - Gapped up today for a solid gain and finished near the session high following 4 consecutive losses. Prior highs in the $76 area and its 50 DMA line ($77.79) define important support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent Lows and 50-Day Moving Average Line Define Near-Term Support - 6/16/2014
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WLK - NYSE
Westlake Chemical Corp
CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals  
$82.83 +0.45
0.55%

$83.16

297,314
40.02% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 743,000
$83.17
-0.41%
4/29/2014 $72.79 PP = $69.31
MB = $72.78
Most Recent Note - 6/13/2014 5:56:43 PM
G - Quietly hovering near its 52-week high. Prior highs near $77 define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Chemical Firm Quietly Posted 7th Consecutive Weekly Gain - 6/13/2014
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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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