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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 2012

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Indices				NYSE			Nasdaq
DOW	-30.82	13,172.76	-0.23%	Volume	600,760,920	-6%	Volume	1,418,260,710	-7%
NASDAQ	+6.41	3,073.67	+0.21%	Advancers	1,175	38%	Advancers	916	35%
S&P 500	+0.32	1,413.49	+0.02%	Decliners	1,830	59%	Decliners	1,543	60%
Russell 2000	-2.80	812.56	-0.34%	52 Wk Highs	58		52 Wk Highs	35
S&P 600	-1.48	457.58	-0.32%	52 Wk Lows	19		52 Wk Lows	34

Indices Rebounded From Lows After Fed Minutes Hinted at More Easing
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam

The major averages rebounded from earlier losses as the minutes from the Fed's August meeting indicated many policy makers supported additional monetary easing if economic conditions don’t improve soon. Wednesday's volume totals were slightly lower on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session totals. Decliners led advancing issues by a 3-2 margin on NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The total number of new 52-week highs led new 52-week lows on the NYSE on the Nasdaq exchange. There were only 11 high-ranked companies from the CANSLIM.net Leaders List made new 52-week highs and appeared on the CANSLIM.net BreakOuts Page, down abruptly from the prior session total of 63 stocks. There were gains for only 5 of the 19 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page.

A report showed Japan's trade balance swung to a deficit and Greece asked for more time to enact austerity measures. Stocks were largely uninspired by a report that showed existing homes sales rose in July.

Housing stocks got a boost after Toll Brothers Inc (TOL +3.77%) reported earnings topping analyst estimates. Investors focused on Dell Inc (DELL -5.35%) fell after it warned of a weak second half, and its rival Hewlett-Packard (HPQ -3.66%) retreated ahead of its scheduled earnings release after the close. Consumer stocks were led by gains in eBay and Williams-Sonoma. eBay Inc (EBAY +2.51%) was up after its PayPal unit signed an agreement with Discover Financial Services (DFS +3.86%) to expand acceptance to stores. Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM +11.64%) rose after earnings came in ahead of analyst estimates. Materials were another strong performing sector led by the miners including Newmont Mining Corp (NEM +2.18%).

In terms of the M criteria, the major indices recently have been in a confirmed rally coupled with an expansion in leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs).

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PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded within 8 points of its 2012 high on the prior session.

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Defensive Groups Led Gainers
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
Defensive groups including the Healthcare Index ($HMO +1.16%) and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.25%) led gainers on Wednesday. The Internet Index ($IIX +0.32%) and Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.83%) posted modest gains while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.78%) and Networking Index ($NWX -0.21%) retreated. The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.28%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.15%) edged lower. The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.28%) inched higher and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.02%) finished flat.

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PICTURED: The Retail Index ($RLX +0.60%) is perched within close striking distance of its 2012 high.

Industry Index	Symbol	Close	Change	% Change	YTD % Change

Awaiting Confirming Gains and Encountering Distributional Pressure
Kenneth J. Gruneisen - Passed the CAN SLIM® Master's Exam
H M S Holdings Corp (HMSY -$0.87 or -2.42% to $35.10) pulled back with higher volume today, a discouraging sign of distributional pressure. It is still hovering near its pivot point and finished just -5.7% off its 52-week high. No resistance remains due to overhead supply, and prior highs are a likely chart support area while more damaging losses would raise greater concerns. As previously noted - "Gains above a stock's pivot point must have at least +40% above average volume, preferably greater, to trigger a proper technical buy signal." It had wedged to new highs without great volume conviction and failed to produce the volume-driven gain needed to trigger a buy signal since its last appearance in this FSU section on 7/27/12 under the headline, "Touched New 52-Week High After 6-Month Cup With Handle Base".

The high-ranked Commercial Services - Healthcare firm reported earnings +35% on +34% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus the year ago period. In the 7/27/12 mid-day report it was highlighted in yellow with a new pivot point based on its 7/10/12 high (read here). It hit a new 52-week high while trying to rally from a 6-month cup-with-handle base pattern, but it finished that session below its pivot point. Subsequent volume-driven gains above its pivot may still confirm a technical buy signal. Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been strong, and it has reported earnings above the +25% minimum guideline in 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '12. Sales revenues growth was stronger in the 2 most recent comparisons, sequentially accelerating. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 451 in Sep '11 to 525 in Jun '12, a reassuring sign concerning the I 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$104.23	+2.58 2.54%	$104.42	1,027,856 70.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,456,300	$109.96 -5.21%	5/1/2012	$91.73	PP = $95.11
								MB = $99.87
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 4:01:34 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling in recent weeks while consolidating above support defined by its 50 DMA line (now $100.67). It may form a new base, but its current consolidation is not of sufficient length to be recognized as a sound base pattern >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/25/2012. 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
ASPS - NASDAQ Altisource Ptf Sltns Sa REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Developmen	$84.95	-0.16 -0.19%	$85.08	237,319 177.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 134,000	$92.29 -7.95%	6/5/2012	$60.01	PP = $63.00
								MB = $66.15
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 11:54:04 AM G - Down a little more today following 2 consecutive losses with above average volume, retreating from its all-time high. It has been repeatedly noted - "Extended from its prior base, and its 50 DMA line defines near-term support to watch." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/3/2012. 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
CFNL - NASDAQ Cardinal Financial Corp BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks	$13.01	-0.04 -0.31%	$13.11	40,705 56.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 71,800	$13.30 -2.18%	8/17/2012	$12.84	PP = $13.31
								MB = $13.98
Most Recent Note - 8/21/2012 5:10:25 PM Y - Challenged its pivot point with today's 5th consecutive gain backed by below average volume. Subsequent volume-driven gains above its pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/21/2012. 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
CMCSA - NASDAQ Comcast Corp Cl A MEDIA - CATV Systems	$33.97	-0.07 -0.21%	$34.15	11,260,491 82.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 13,653,900	$35.16 -3.38%	6/11/2012	$29.94	PP = $30.98
								MB = $32.53
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 5:26:06 PM G - Consolidating just -3.4% off its 52-week high today with volume totals below average in recent weeks indicating that few investors are exiting. Recently reported earnings +19% on +6% sales revenues for the Jun '12 quarter, below the fact-based investment system's +25% minimum guideline for the C criteria. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/15/2012. 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
DG - NYSE Dollar General Corp RETAIL - Discount, Variety Stores	$50.54	-0.23 -0.45%	$50.67	1,858,923 59.71% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,113,000	$56.04 -9.81%	7/16/2012	$54.68	PP = $56.14
								MB = $58.95
Most Recent Note - 8/16/2012 5:28:02 PM G - Finished in the upper third of its intra-day range but suffered a loss on higher volume and sank further below its 50 DMA line today. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/16/2012. 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
ECPG - NASDAQ Encore Capital Group Inc FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services	$28.20	-0.81 -2.79%	$29.02	131,301 88.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 149,000	$30.47 -7.45%	8/3/2012	$29.91	PP = $30.45
								MB = $31.97
Most Recent Note - 8/21/2012 5:18:23 PM Y - Pulled back today with above average volume, yet it remains just above its 50 DMA line and perched only -4.8% off its 52-week high. Completed a Secondary Offering on 8/08/12. Subsequent volume-driven gains for a close above its pivot point would trigger a technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/6/2012. 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
EXPE - NASDAQ Expedia Inc INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$51.72	+0.11 0.21%	$51.87	2,109,405 55.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,816,600	$59.50 -13.08%	4/27/2012	$41.80	PP = $35.57
								MB = $37.35
Most Recent Note - 8/20/2012 2:37:46 PM G - Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line defining important near-term chart support in the $50 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/14/2012. 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
GPX - NYSE G P Strategies Corp DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and Training Services	$19.80	-0.20 -1.00%	$19.96	91,018 122.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 74,500	$20.30 -2.46%	6/29/2012	$18.01	PP = $18.15
								MB = $19.06
Most Recent Note - 8/21/2012 5:21:27 PM G - Perched near its 52-week high today, slightly extended from its prior base. Churning above average volume recently without making much meaningful price progress. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define chart support in the $18 area. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/7/2012. 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
HMSY - NASDAQ H M S Holdings Corp COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service	$35.08	-0.89 -2.47%	$35.97	1,493,467 170.06% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 878,200	$37.19 -5.67%	7/27/2012	$33.91	PP = $34.83
								MB = $36.57
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 5:27:45 PM Y - Pulled back with higher volume today indicative of distributional pressure. Still hovering near its pivot point and perched just -5.7% off its 52-week high. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. As previously noted - "Gains above a stock's pivot point must have at least +40%* above average volume, preferably greater, to trigger a proper technical buy signal."* >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/22/2012. 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
LKQ - NASDAQ L K Q Corp WHOLESALE - Auto Parts	$38.82	-0.06 -0.15%	$39.15	711,343 93.30% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 762,400	$39.19 -0.94%	8/9/2012	$37.93	PP = $37.44
								MB = $39.31
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 5:29:12 PM Y - Holding its ground today perched at its 52-week high yet still trading below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $37 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/10/2012. 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
MIDD - NASDAQ Middleby Corp MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery	$113.43	-1.44 -1.25%	$114.78	106,069 108.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 98,100	$119.74 -5.27%	8/9/2012	$118.60	PP = $104.92
								MB = $110.17
Most Recent Note - 8/20/2012 2:39:34 PM G - Quietly consolidating, holding its ground today near its 52-week high. Prior highs in the $104 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/13/2012. 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
N - NYSE Netsuite Inc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$56.19	+0.65 1.17%	$56.31	385,935 52.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 731,800	$59.22 -5.12%	8/20/2012	$55.88	PP = $59.32
								MB = $62.29
Most Recent Note - 8/20/2012 6:06:22 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 8/07/12 high plus 10 cents after several tight weekly closes. Consolidating -5.6% off its 52-week high today with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/20/2012. 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
NSM - NYSE Nationstar Mtg Hldgs Inc FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services	$26.40	-0.74 -2.73%	$27.30	652,507 78.99% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 826,100	$28.75 -8.17%	6/27/2012	$20.29	PP = $20.46
								MB = $21.48
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 3:56:49 PM G - Down today for a 4th consecutive loss since hitting its 52-week high. It is extended from any sound base pattern. Prior highs in the $25 area define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/1/2012. 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
OSIS - NASDAQ O S I Systems Inc ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment and Mate	$72.90	-0.49 -0.67%	$73.45	64,638 56.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 114,600	$75.00 -2.80%	8/9/2012	$67.71	PP = $67.48
								MB = $70.85
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2012 5:30:52 PM G - Hovering near its 52-week high with volume totals cooling. It is slightly extended from its previous base, and prior highs in the $67-68 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/9/2012. 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
RNF - NYSE Rentech Nitrogen Ptnr Lp CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals	$33.59	+0.59 1.79%	$34.40	314,162 72.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 435,900	$34.75 -3.34%	7/27/2012	$29.58	PP = $30.60
								MB = $32.13
Most Recent Note - 8/21/2012 5:15:12 PM G - Finished near the session low today with a loss on lighter volume. Encountered distributional pressure after its prior breakout yet found support above prior highs in the $30-31 and then wedged higher. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/31/2012. 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
SWI - NYSE Solarwinds Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$55.28	-0.17 -0.31%	$55.59	752,826 62.00% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,214,300	$56.94 -2.92%	7/25/2012	$47.82	PP = $47.89
								MB = $50.28
Most Recent Note - 8/20/2012 4:20:00 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling in recent weeks while still hovering near its all-time high. Prior highs in the $48 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/30/2012. 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
TDG - NYSE Transdigm Group Inc AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products and; Services	$136.27	-0.54 -0.39%	$137.06	239,077 56.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 423,500	$139.37 -2.22%	8/16/2012	$132.23	PP = $136.44
								MB = $143.26
Most Recent Note - 8/17/2012 4:40:59 PM Y - Today's 7th consecutive gain helped it hit a new 52-week high and trade above the new pivot point cited based on its 7/02/12 high plus 10 cents. The considerable gain backed by +86% above average volume clinched a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/17/2012. 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
TNGO - NASDAQ Tangoe Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software	$20.17	-0.03 -0.15%	$20.44	292,801 69.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 420,100	$23.05 -12.49%	8/9/2012	$21.30	PP = $23.10
								MB = $24.26
Most Recent Note - 8/20/2012 2:34:10 PM G - Slumping back below its 50 DMA line with today's loss on light volume. It faces resistance up to the $23 level which has been a stubborn resistance area in recent months. Volume-driven gains above its pivot point are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 7/24/2012. 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
VSI - NYSE Vitamin Shoppe Inc SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail, Other	$54.67	+0.91 1.69%	$55.17	293,862 71.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 408,400	$61.83 -11.57%	6/29/2012	$54.93	PP = $55.03
								MB = $57.78
Most Recent Note - 8/16/2012 3:59:11 PM G - Down today with higher volume, trading near its 50 DMA line and upward trendline previously noted as defining near-term chart support to watch. More damaging losses would trigger technical sell signals. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/2/2012. 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

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