The major averages traded in a tight range amid a light docket of economic data and earnings results. A larger than expected slowdown in the pace of Japan's economic expansion was in focus. Data on our shores was on the back burner as Treasury said the U.S. government budget deficit widened in July. The cautious tone also came ahead of Tuesday's update on the consumer with retail sales expected to increase for the fourth consecutive month.

On the earnings front, Sysco Corp (SYY -5.77%) after posting a profit tally below analyst expectations. Overall, most sectors finished in negative territory. Technology was the best performing group, led by Apple Inc's (AAPL +2.84%) advance and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY +10.45%) rallied after news that the company is considering putting itself up for sale. The tech rally helped offset losses in Utilities and Energy as Southern Co (SO -0.71%) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM -0.91%) ended lower.

In fixed-income, Treasuries snapped a three-day winning streak. The 10-year note was down 10/32 to yield 2.61% and the 30-year bond lost 26/32 to yield 3.68%.

The market (M criteria) endured a number of distributional sessions in recent weeks which put the current rally under pressure.  For any rally to be sustained it is absolutely crucial to have a healthy crop of new leaders, so it is most favorable for the list of stocks hitting new highs and appearing on the BreakOuts Page to continue including many companies.  As always, individual holdings should be closely monitored for any worrisome technical sell signals. 

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PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index has tallied 5 small losses with below average volume in the span of 6 sessions while consolidating near all-time highs.

Energy-related shares edged lower as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.55%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.17%) ended with modest losses. The Healthcare Index ($HMO -0.47%) edged lower Financial shares edged lower and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.26%) and Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.24%) each ended with a small loss while the Retail Index ($RLX +0.12%) eked out a small gain.  The Biotechnology Index ($BTK -1.05%) lagged with a loss while other tech indexes including the Internet Index ($IIX +0.29%), Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.39%), and the Networking Index ($NWX +0.51%) posted modest gains.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +5.19%) was a standout gainer. It has rallied +15.6% in 3 sessions, rebounding above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line toward its July highs.

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (FLT -$1.42 or -1.44% to $97.25) is holding its ground stubbornly, extended from any sound base and perched at all-time highs. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks extended more than +5% above their pivot point or prior highs and always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. Volume totals have been cooling after spiking higher with gains backed by above average volume. Arguably, the latest breakout cleared a riskier "late-stage" base pattern, however the stock had not made meaningful progress above its latest pivot point cited based on its 5/03/13 high and there were many weeks to accumulate shares. No new pivot point was cited since last shown in this FSU section on 7/18/13 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Volume Totals Cooling During Consolidation", while it found support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

It reported earnings +37% on +29% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, marking its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% guideline (C criteria). The company completed another Secondary Offering on 3/08/13 after a streak of volume-driven gains into new high territory. On 3/14/12, 6/11/12, and 11/29/12 it priced Secondary Offerings and it was previously noted, "Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to upward price progress yet typically result in broader institutional ownership interest."

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 193 in Mar '12 to 420 in Jun '13, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. The company hails from the Finance - Credit Card Payment Processing group which improved to a 76 Group Relative Strength Rating from a 55 rating when last shown in the FSU section on 7/18/13. Impressive strength and leadership from a couple of other firms in the same industry group is also considered a reassurance concerning the L 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
AMBA - NASDAQ Ambarella Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized	$16.98	+0.16 0.95%	$17.42	753,749 65.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,147,100	$19.44 -12.65%	7/15/2013	$17.87	PP = $18.68
								MB = $19.61
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2013 2:59:05 PM G - Rallying toward its 50 DMA line which acted resistance following the technical violation which triggered a sell signal last week. A rebound above that important short-term average would help its outlook improve. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/17/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$16.24	-0.06 -0.37%	$16.55	573,428 436.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 131,500	$18.10 -10.28%	8/7/2013	$12.01	PP = $13.30
								MB = $13.97
Most Recent Note - 8/9/2013 12:27:09 PM G - Tallying its 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain for new highs. Color code was changed to green after quickly getting extended beyond the "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $13 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. The 8/07/13 After Market Update included more details and a new annotated graph under the headline "Found Prompt Support After Undercutting 50-Day Average". >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/7/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$140.83	-1.24 -0.87%	$142.07	1,220,173 42.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,876,300	$149.92 -6.06%	7/11/2013	$133.25	PP = $131.92
								MB = $138.52
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 4:14:26 PM G - Retreated from its 52-week and all-time highs with near average but higher volume today. Extended from its prior base and support at old highs in the $131 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/29/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$97.25	-1.42 -1.44%	$98.67	598,281 85.54% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 699,400	$100.87 -3.59%	5/29/2013	$86.02	PP = $85.66
								MB = $89.94
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 6:07:52 PM G- Holding its ground stubbornly, extended from any sound base and perched at all-time highs. Volume totals have been cooling after spiking higher with gains backed by above average volume. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/12/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$42.65	+0.31 0.73%	$42.76	677,568 55.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,214,400	$44.30 -3.72%	7/30/2013	$42.60	PP = $42.10
								MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2013 5:21:29 PM Y - Holding its ground since gapping down on 8/02/13 after pricing a Secondary Offering. It recently rallied from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from its purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/30/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
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	$72.00	-0.05 -0.07%	$72.54	1,999,867 53.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,736,900	$72.53 -0.73%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2013 5:24:09 PM G - Posted a gain with above average volume getting extended beyond its "max buy" level, and its color code is changed to green. Relative Strength rating improved to 83, above the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/6/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and; Training Services	$34.80	+0.30 0.87%	$35.18	580,228 133.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 435,700	$37.17 -6.38%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2013 5:26:10 PM Y - Reported earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Consolidating below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $34 area define support along with its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/19/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$958.02	-11.87 -1.22%	$969.66	714,138 105.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 676,000	$994.98 -3.71%	7/8/2013	$878.28	PP = $847.43
								MB = $889.80
Most Recent Note - 8/9/2013 12:59:35 PM G - Challenged the $1,000 threshold after it gapped up for a considerable gain and new 52-week high, getting more extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +24% on +27% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, just under the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/25/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$54.53	+2.02 3.85%	$54.93	644,004 140.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 457,800	$54.62 -0.17%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 6:10:18 PM Y - Rallied near its pivot point with today's solid gain backed by +40% above average volume. Members were repeatedly cautioned - "It faces some resistance and needs additional volume-driven gains to trigger a proper new technical buy signal." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/2/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc MANUFACTURING - Small Tools and Accessories	$68.16	+2.13 3.23%	$68.21	458,695 93.59% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 490,100	$72.08 -5.44%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 6:12:02 PM Y - Tallied a 3rd consecutive gain with below or near average volume since again testing support near its 50 DMA line and prior lows when encountering distributional pressure. Disciplined investors always limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/5/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
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
QCOR - NASDAQ Questcor Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Biotechnology	$66.14	+0.59 0.90%	$67.06	1,012,326 47.94% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,111,600	$70.55 -6.25%	7/31/2013	$66.46	PP = $59.01
								MB = $61.96
Most Recent Note - 8/8/2013 3:01:23 PM G - Still consolidating near its high with volume totals cooling following volume-driven gains. Quickly got extended beyond its "max buy" level after highlighted in yellow in the 7/31/13 mid-day report (read here) with a weekly graph which illustrated its powerful long-term breakout to new highs. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/1/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
RRTS - NYSE Roadrunner Trans Systems TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery and Freight Service	$29.71	-0.07 -0.24%	$29.90	65,532 47.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 137,300	$30.98 -4.11%	4/3/2013	$22.77	PP = $23.75
								MB = $24.94
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 4:19:53 PM G - Hovering near its 52-week high, technically extended from any sound base. Fundamentally, it reported earnings +19% on +26% in the Jun '13 quarter, raising more concerns with its 2nd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings increasing below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/22/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$38.50	-0.43 -1.10%	$42.15	1,223,771 322.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 379,700	$39.98 -3.70%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90
								MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 12:55:42 PM G - Hit a new high today then reversed into the red. It is very extended from its latest base after another considerable volume-driven gain. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks too extended from sound bases. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated daily graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/8/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$35.60	+0.09 0.25%	$36.00	260,830 62.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 419,600	$38.80 -8.25%	7/11/2013	$35.80	PP = $34.54
								MB = $36.27
Most Recent Note - 8/9/2013 5:21:29 PM Y - Found prompt support after undercutting its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $34 area. Disciplined investors always limit losses if ever any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/9/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$103.11	+8.07 8.49%	$103.50	1,640,205 204.72% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 801,200	$99.50 3.63%	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00
								MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 8/12/2013 12:58:46 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high today and its color code is changed to green while rising beyond its "max buy" level. Technically it broke out and hit a new 52-week high with heavy volume behind its considerable 8/08/13 gain triggering a technical buy signal. The stock's Relative Strength Rating is currently a 78, just below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system. Reported strong earnings and found prompt support after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line last week. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/24/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$40.49	+0.15 0.37%	$40.81	113,661 78.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 144,500	$46.47 -12.87%	7/31/2013	$40.00	PP = $42.98
								MB = $45.13
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 4:24:51 PM Y - Encountered more distributional pressure with today's 3rd consecutive loss on higher above average volume while slumping toward its 50 DMA line. Disciplined investors limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/31/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$101.95	+0.08 0.08%	$102.26	1,437,813 88.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,623,300	$102.54 -0.58%	4/30/2013	$60.24	PP = $76.66
								MB = $80.49
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 4:30:21 PM Y- Hovering near its 52-week high after wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume conviction while rising from a 9-week cup-with-handle base. Due to report Q2 results before the open on August 7, 2013, and volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. No new pivot point has been cited while members were repeatedly cautioned - "Concerns were raised by its Mar '13 earnings report with only a +14% earnings increase, below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) for buy candidates." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/23/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$32.68	-0.36 -1.09%	$32.89	1,316,941 53.11% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,479,500	$34.27 -4.64%	7/10/2013	$29.29	PP = $29.59
								MB = $31.07
Most Recent Note - 8/6/2013 4:31:29 PM G - Holding its ground stubbornly near its 52-week high with small losses on light volume following volume-driven gains into new high territory. Prior highs in the $28-29 area define near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/26/2013. Click here. View all notes | Alert me of new notes | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC | Zacks Reports | StockTalk | News | Chart |  Request a new note C A N S L I M