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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, JULY 7TH, 2020
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -396.85 25,890.18 -1.51% Volume 961,223,995 -9% Volume 4,296,369,600 -5%
NASDAQ -95.67 10,337.98 -0.92% Advancers 707 24% Advancers 903 27%
S&P 500 -34.40 3,145.32 -1.08% Decliners 2,250 76% Decliners 2,441 73%
Russell 2000 -26.89 1,416.00 -1.86% 52 Wk Highs 55   52 Wk Highs 128  
S&P 600 -16.66 815.23 -2.00% 52 Wk Lows 5   52 Wk Lows 19  

Stocks Pull Back as Gold Rises Above $1,800 Per Ounce

The Dow declined 396 points. The S&P 500 lost 1.1%, snapping a five-day winning streak, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.9%. Breadth was negative as decliners led advancers by more than a 3-1 margin on the NYSE and by 5-2 on the Nasdaq exchange. The reported volume totals were lighter than the prior session on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange, indicative that selling pressure was not increasing from the institutional crowd. There were 58 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 90 on the prior session. New 52-week highs totals contracted yet still solidly outnumbered new 52-week lows totals on both exchanges. The major indices are in a confirmed uptrend (M criteria). Any sustainable rally requires a healthy crop of new leaders, so it remains ever-important to see substantial new highs totals.
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index is -7.3% off its record high and -2.6% year-to-date.

Stocks finished lower Tuesday, as the recent rally in risk assets halted while investors digested several updates. Risk sentiment was pressured by a spike in COVID-19 infections in several pockets of the United States, while downbeat economic projections also weighed on the mood. The European Commission downwardly revised its 2020 and 2021 economic GDP outlook for the 27-member region. 

Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors ended the day in negative territory with Consumer Staples being the lone group to buck the downtrend. In corporate news, Novavax (NVAX +31.62%) surged after the company was awarded $1.6 billion in funding from “Operation Warp Speed,” a government program meant to fast track the development and deployment of a coronavirus vaccine. Walmart (WMT +6.78%) rose after launching “Walmart+” a membership subscription which attempts to compete with Amazon Prime (AMZN -1.86%) . Elsewhere, the airline industry was broadly lower following a report from American Airlines (AAL -6.95%), which indicated reservations declined after several states implemented quarantine requirements for people returning from COVID hotspots.

On the data front, the Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed 5.3 million job openings in May, up from April’s downwardly revised 4.9 million figure. In central bank updates, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic noted the U.S. recovery could be “leveling off.” Safe-haven assets strengthened, with the yield on the 10-year note falling five basis point to 0.63%. Meanwhile, COMEX gold rose above the $1,800.00/ounce mark to an 11-year high.

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.

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Gold & Silver Index and Biotech Index Rose

The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -1.68%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -3.62%) suffered losses and the Retail Index ($RLX -1.59%) also slumpedThe tech sector was mixed as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -1.32%) and the Networking Index ($NWX -3.18%) both fell while the Biotech Index ($BTK +0.66%) edged higherCommodity-linked groups were also mixed as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -3.78%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -3.06%) both fell, meanwhile the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.54%) was a standout gainer
Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com
PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.54%) hit a new high.  It recently found support when consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  32.74 -1.02 -3.02% -58.18%
Integrated Oil $XOI  752.69 -29.60 -3.78% -40.76%
Semiconductor $SOX  2,019.76 -27.05 -1.32% +9.20%
Networking $NWX  536.01 -17.62 -3.18% -8.13%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  271.79 -4.64 -1.68% -6.40%
Retail $RLX  3,148.31 -51.00 -1.59% +28.54%
Gold & Silver $XAU  132.88 +3.23 +2.49% +24.28%
Bank $BKX  71.49 -2.40 -3.25% -36.94%
Biotech $BTK  5,900.28 +38.51 +0.66% +16.43%


Breakout to New High Backed by 53% Above Average Volume

L G I Homes Inc (LGIH +$5.42 or +5.88% to $97.67) finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/21/20 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It hit a new 52-week high today. The gain and strong close above the pivot point was backed by +53% above average volume, enough to trigger a convincing technical buy signal.

LGIH went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line and rebounded impressively in recent months. Reported earnings +129% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.

LGIH completed its IPO at $11 on 11/07/13. The Building - Residential / Commercial firm was last shown in this FSU section on 9/29/16 under the headline, "50-Day Moving Average Line Recently Acted as Support".

Improved earnings growth has been backed by solidly accelerating sales revenues increases which rose +3%, +10%, +27%, +42%, and +58% in the Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec '19 and Mar '20 comparisons, respectively. Fundamentals have been strong enough for it to get a 99 Earnings Per Share Rating, the highest possible rank. However, the current Group Relative Strength Rating of 61 reveals mediocre leadership (L criteria) in the industry group.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 372 in Dec '19 to 366 in Jun '20, however its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of D.

Charts courtesy 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  
$137.96 -1.74
-1.25%

$140.76

1,471,847
88.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,671,000
$149.69
-7.84%
6/22/2020 $142.68 PP = $149.79
MB = $157.28
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 5:59:58 PM
Y - Quietly consolidating after finding prompt support at its 50 DMA line ($132.64) and above the prior low ($126.88 on 6/15/20). Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Managed a "Positive Reversal" After Brief Dip Below "Max Buy" Level - 6/15/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for EBS EBS - NYSE
Emergent Biosolutions
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$89.47 +3.70
4.31%

$89.99

602,316
89.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 673,000
$93.58
-4.39%
7/7/2020 $89.47 PP = $93.68
MB = $98.36
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 6:18:34 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow with a new pivot point cited based on its 6/01/20 high plus 10 cents. Posted a 6th consecutive gain today with near average volume and finished 5 cents below its best-ever close. Recent gains above the 50 DMA line helped its outlook improve. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply up to the $93 level. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Still Below 50-Day Moving Average Following Damaging Gap Down - 6/16/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NBIX NBIX - NASDAQ
Neurocrine Biosciences
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$127.96 +0.30
0.23%

$130.08

484,966
53.71% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 903,000
$131.00
-2.32%
5/19/2020 $123.71 PP = $119.75
MB = $125.74
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 6:01:56 PM
G - Color code is changed to green after rising back above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $119 area define important near-term support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($116.72). Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulled Back Below "Max Buy" Level With Loss on Average Volume - 6/30/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for BMRN BMRN - NASDAQ
Biomarin Pharmaceutical
DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other  
$127.98 +0.27
0.21%

$129.89

840,590
49.59% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,695,000
$128.77
-0.61%
6/17/2020 $110.95 PP = $112.67
MB = $118.30
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 6:19:50 PM
G - Posted a 5th consecutive gain today for another new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Stubbornly held its ground after a streak of gains for new highs marked by heavy volume. Reported strong results for the Mar '20 quarter and recent comparisons showed improved earnings increases. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. Prior high ($112.57) defines initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hit New 52-Week High But Closed Below Pivot After 3-Weeks Tight - 6/17/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AMD AMD - NASDAQ
Advanced Micro Devices
ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line  
$52.93 -0.47
-0.88%

$54.17

31,805,886
55.64% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 57,168,000
$59.27
-10.70%
6/9/2020 $55.41 PP = $56.98
MB = $59.83
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 5:52:05 PM
G - Rebounded near its 50 DMA line ($53.59) with below average volume behind today's gain. Subsequent gains above the 50 DMA line are needed for its outlook to improve. Met stubborn resistance in the $57-59 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Slump Below 50-Day Average Toward Prior Low Raises Concerns - 6/26/2020
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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 TREX TREX - NYSE
Trex Company Inc
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials  
$126.32 -0.43
-0.34%

$129.60

830,543
77.48% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,072,000
$132.84
-4.91%
6/26/2020 $109.05 PP = $132.94
MB = $139.59
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 5:55:05 PM
Y - Quietly perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Important near-term support is at its 50 DMA line ($116.58). Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Perched Near All-Time High After Forming a New Base - 7/6/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NFLX NFLX - NASDAQ
Netflix Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music and Video Stores  
$493.16 -0.65
-0.13%

$504.82

5,649,580
88.57% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 6,379,000
$499.50
-1.27%
5/14/2020 $441.95 PP = $449.62
MB = $472.10
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 5:53:16 PM
G - Hit another new all-time high with today's volume-driven gain, getting extended from any sound base. Found support near its 50 DMA line ($437) during recent consolidations.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Powered to New High on Prior Session With Volume Driven Gain - 7/2/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CHGG CHGG - NYSE
Chegg Inc
Consumer Svcs-Education  
$71.24 -0.03
-0.04%

$72.45

2,775,806
59.72% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 4,648,000
$72.75
-2.08%
6/17/2020 $63.71 PP = $68.08
MB = $71.48
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 5:57:39 PM
Y - Hit a new all-time high as it posted a 7th consecutive gain today with near average volume. Disciplined investors may note that the recent gains above the pivot point were not backed by the at least +40% above average volume necessary to trigger a convincing technical buy signal. Confirming gains above the pivot point backed by volume would be a reassuring sign of fresh institutional buying demand.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed a Flat Base Perched Within Striking Distance of 52-Week High - 6/18/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for LGIH LGIH - NASDAQ
L G I Homes Inc
Bldg-Resident/Comml  
$97.67 +5.42
5.88%

$99.73

619,659
153.76% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 403,000
$95.72
2.04%
7/7/2020 $99.19 PP = $95.82
MB = $100.61
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 5:57:34 PM
Y - Finished strong today after highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report with a pivot point cited based on its 2/21/20 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new 52-week high as its gain and strong close above the pivot point was backed by +53% above average volume triggering a convincing technical buy signal. Went through a deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line and rebounded impressively in recent months. Reported earnings +129% on +58% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period, its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakout to New High Backed by 53% Above Average Volume - 7/7/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NOW NOW - NYSE
Servicenow Inc
Computer Sftwr-Enterprse  
$411.74 -4.70
-1.13%

$421.23

1,305,868
64.61% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,021,000
$425.00
-3.12%
4/30/2020 $343.05 PP = $363.05
MB = $381.20
Most Recent Note - 7/6/2020 6:03:08 PM
G - Perched at its all-time high. It has not formed a sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($379) defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near All-Time High With Volume Totals Cooling - 6/25/2020
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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 TEAM TEAM - NASDAQ
Atlassian Corp Plc Cl A
Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs  
$190.44 -0.03
-0.02%

$194.16

1,110,107
57.88% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,918,000
$196.35
-3.01%
7/7/2020 $190.44 PP = $191.82
MB = $201.41
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 6:25:25 PM
Y - Stalled after quietly touching a new all-time high on the prior session. Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 6/01/20 high plus 10 cents after an orderly consolidation above its 50 DMA line ($176). Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Moving Average Defines Important Near-Term Support - 6/29/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TTD TTD - NASDAQ
The Trade Desk Inc Cl A
Comml Svcs-Advertising  
$450.71 +3.63
0.81%

$465.32

1,269,552
59.44% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,136,000
$466.00
-3.28%
6/3/2020 $340.61 PP = $327.35
MB = $343.72
Most Recent Note - 7/2/2020 1:05:24 PM
G - Hitting yet another new 52-week high today, getting very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($335) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $327 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Breaks Streak of 8 Straight Gains Into New High Ground - 6/24/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for DOCU DOCU - NASDAQ
Docusign Inc
Computer Sftwr-Enterprse  
$197.75 +7.09
3.72%

$202.65

6,178,218
125.14% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 4,937,000
$199.49
-0.87%
6/10/2020 $149.73 PP = $152.10
MB = $159.71
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 5:58:20 PM
G - Hit yet another new all-time high today. Very extended from any sound base. Its 50 DMA line ($141.64) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks. DOCU is now priced +111% above its 200 DMA price, and it is taught in the Certification that a stock trading +70-100% or more above the 200 DMA is to be recognized as a "sell signal".
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rally From Ascending Base Leaves Stock Very Extended - 7/1/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PING PING - NYSE
Ping Identity Hldg Corp
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$31.62 -1.22
-3.71%

$32.83

1,538,257
117.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,311,000
$35.36
-10.58%
6/1/2020 $29.24 PP = $29.90
MB = $31.40
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 12:36:22 PM
G - Encountering distributional pressure today and in recent weeks after getting extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs in the $29 area define initial support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gain for Recent New High Backed by +71% Above Average Volume - 6/22/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AAXN AAXN - NASDAQ
Axon Enterprise Inc
Security/Sfty  
$96.06 -3.58
-3.59%

$101.05

1,091,620
80.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,356,000
$104.90
-8.43%
5/8/2020 $84.86 PP = $90.20
MB = $94.71
Most Recent Note - 7/7/2020 6:26:44 PM
G - Pulled back today with below average volume, yet it remains above its "max buy" level. Completed a new Public Offering on 6/17/20. Prior highs in the $90-91 area have acted as support following a powerful breakout. More damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Completed New Pubic Offering and Found Support Near Prior High - 6/19/2020
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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 GDDY GDDY - NYSE
Godaddy Inc
Computer Sftwr-Enterprse  
$69.74 -0.83
-1.18%

$71.46

2,203,591
144.63% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,523,600
$84.49
-17.46%
6/2/2020 $79.62 PP = $82.40
MB = $86.52
Most Recent Note - 7/2/2020 5:24:03 PM
G - Slumped further today and met resistance after violating its 50 DMA line ($75) with damaging volume-driven losses. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed to help its outlook improve. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to clinch a convincing technical buy signal. It previously met stubborn resistance in the $82-84 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hit a New 52-Week High With Today's 8th Consecutive Gain - 6/23/2020
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