Stocks rebounded timidly on Wednesday as the S&P 500 Index rose from an eight-week low and gained over 4 points to 1,634. The volume totals were reported lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was slightly positive as advancers led decliners by an 8-7 margin on the NYSE and by a 7-5 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 11 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 a total of 3 stocks on the prior session. The list of stocks hitting new 52-week lows outnumbered new 52-week highs on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were gains for 9 of the 16 high-ranked companies currently included on the Featured Stocks Page. The market (M criteria) clearly signaled that the major averages are in a "correction" based on recent technical damage.  Individual holdings should be closely monitored for any worrisome technical sell signals. This is precisely how the fact-based system helps investors avoid serious setbacks and raise cash levels during market downdrafts. Historic studies suggest that no new buying efforts should be made during market corrections.

The major averages snapped a two-day slump thanks to a rally in energy stocks amid ongoing fears of U.S. military action against Syria. The advance came despite weak housing data as pending home sales dropped in July by the most this year amid rising mortgage rates.  As a result of geopolitical tension, WTI crude rose to its highest level since May 2011 which helped Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM +2.33%) rise. But Joy Global (JOY -4.4%) fell as lower coal demand led to a drop in mining equipment orders.

Overall, most sectors finished higher. Energy was the best performing group, but Health Care and Technology also helped pace the advance as Gilead Sciences (GILD +3.1%) and Apple Inc (AAPL +0.5%) posted gains. Consumer Staples and Telecommunications lagged behind as Procter & Gamble (PG -1.44%) and Verizon Communications Inc (VZ -0.7%) declined. 

Earnings results also garnered attention. TiVo Inc (TIVO +5.56%) rallied after posting record revenue and profit,  Profit tallies remain in focus with reports after the closing bell from Williams-Sonoma and Guess.

In fixed-income, Treasuries broke a four-day advance. The 10-year note was down 17/32 to yield 2.77% and the 30-year bond lost 30/32 to yield 3.74%. 

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PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a gain with the other indices which can be considered Day 1 of a new rally effort. It is important to watch for a proper follow-through day (FTD) to signal convincingly that a solid rally is at hand before new buying efforts in stocks may be justified under the fact-based system. Patience and discipline remain paramount.

Energy-related shares rallied and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.33%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.80%) posted solid gains. The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +1.10%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.15%) led the tech sector higher while the Networking Index ($NWX +0.22%) and the Internet Index ($IIX +0.42%) posted smaller gains. The Retail Index ($RLX +0.45%) posted a modest gain.  Financial shares were little changed as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.05%) finished flat and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.13%) inched higher. The Healthcare Index ($HMO +0.05%) ended virtually unchanged and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.80%) was a standout decliner lagging the mostly positive market.

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PICTURED: The  Bank Index ($BKX +0.13%) recently violated its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with damaging losses.  Further deterioration in the influential financial groups would bode badly for the major averages outlook since financial stocks have been recognized as reliable "leading indicators".

PRAA triggered a technical buy signal with volume driven gains since last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 8/02/13 under the headline, "Facing Some Resistance While Rallying With Volume". Keep in mind that the broader market's (M criteria) ongoing correction (noted regularly in the Market Commentary) is an overriding concern arguing against any new buying efforts because as 3 out of 4 stocks typically move in the same direction as the major averages.

Do not be confused by 3:1 share split impacting prices on 8/02/13. Strong earnings +37% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter continued its track record of strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).   This high-ranked leader from the Finance - Credit Card/Payment Processing industry group has strong fundamentals and has earned great ranks.  The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 308 in Jun '12 to 424 in Jun '13, 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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$13.99	-0.26 -1.82%	$14.38	186,851 82.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 226,400	$18.10 -22.71%	8/7/2013	$12.01	PP = $13.30
								MB = $13.97
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2013 7:41:23 PM G - Down considerably today with above average volume. Still consolidating well above its 50 DMA line and prior highs. Disciplined investors always limit losses if any stock falls more than -7-8% from their purchase price. >>> 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	$139.10	+2.14 1.56%	$139.82	2,653,459 105.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,519,600	$149.92 -7.21%	7/11/2013	$133.25	PP = $131.92
								MB = $138.52
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2013 7:53:51 PM Y - Down today amid widespread market weakness (M criteria). Still consolidating above prior highs in the $131 area and above its 50 DMA line, defining important chart support. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/21/2013. 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	$103.09	-0.08 -0.08%	$103.87	643,827 92.36% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 697,100	$108.38 -4.88%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 8/26/2013 8:16:45 PM Y- Rallied with above average volume again today for a new high. Rising from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base, albeit a riskier "late stage" base. Keep in mind the M criteria argues against new buying efforts until a new confirmed rally. >>> 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	$40.36	-0.74 -1.80%	$41.20	690,240 68.27% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,011,000	$44.30 -8.89%	7/30/2013	$42.60	PP = $42.10
								MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2013 5:46:33 PM Y - Holding its ground stubbornly after it recently rallied from an advanced "3-weeks tight" base and priced a Secondary Offering. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from its 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 8/22/2013. 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$71.75	+0.52 0.73%	$72.19	2,476,058 72.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,394,200	$73.59 -2.50%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2013 6:50:01 PM G - Finished at a new high close today with a 4th consecutive gain on below average volume. Prior highs in the $66 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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
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
LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and; Training Services	$34.31	-0.20 -0.58%	$34.66	154,467 34.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 443,200	$37.17 -7.69%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 8/28/2013 9:07:30 PM G - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, an important support level for chart readers. Recently reported earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/14/2013. 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	$934.61	-0.99 -0.11%	$939.13	307,010 44.31% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 692,900	$994.98 -6.07%	7/8/2013	$878.28	PP = $847.43
								MB = $889.80
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2013 6:51:58 PM G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain on light volume, consolidating above prior highs, 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 8/19/2013. 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
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$52.83	-0.17 -0.32%	$53.38	272,709 52.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 522,800	$57.57 -8.23%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 8/28/2013 9:06:04 PM Y - Slump below its old high close ($53.86 on 6/17/13) completely negated the recent technical breakout. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/28/2013. 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	$70.92	+1.34 1.93%	$71.60	182,866 37.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 492,900	$72.25 -1.84%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2013 8:10:44 PM Y - Pulled back on light volume today, consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/27/2013. 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
QCOR - NASDAQ Questcor Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Biotechnology	$68.15	-0.34 -0.50%	$69.49	1,187,471 68.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,723,400	$74.76 -8.84%	7/31/2013	$66.46	PP = $59.01
								MB = $61.96
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2013 8:12:17 PM G - Down today amid a widely negative market (M criteria). It is extended beyond its "max buy" level. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/26/2013. 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
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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$37.78	+0.95 2.58%	$38.15	324,674 56.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 570,600	$42.15 -10.37%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90
								MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2013 8:13:48 PM G - Down considerably today amid widespread market (M criteria) weakness. Prior reports cautioned - "Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks too extended from sound bases." >>> 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	$35.75	+0.16 0.45%	$35.98	189,795 44.79% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 423,700	$38.80 -7.86%	7/11/2013	$35.80	PP = $34.54
								MB = $36.27
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2013 6:53:34 PM Y - Recently consolidating above its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $34 area defining important support. Disciplined investors always limit losses if ever any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> 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	$104.88	+0.64 0.61%	$108.11	702,665 82.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 848,100	$113.49 -7.59%	7/8/2013	$91.44	PP = $95.00
								MB = $99.75
Most Recent Note - 8/27/2013 8:15:20 PM G - Down considerably today on higher volume amid widespread market weakness. It is extended from its prior base. Prior highs in the $96 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/16/2013. 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
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$41.16	+0.51 1.25%	$41.40	60,029 44.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 133,500	$46.47 -11.43%	7/31/2013	$40.00	PP = $42.98
								MB = $45.13
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2013 6:44:17 PM Y - Recently found support at its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/23/2013. 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$97.85	+2.05 2.14%	$98.04	798,809 49.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,619,300	$105.40 -7.16%	4/30/2013	$60.24	PP = $76.66
								MB = $80.49
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2013 6:48:24 PM G- Holding its ground -5.6% off its 52-week high. Reported earnings +33% on +34% sales revenues for the Jun '13 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/15/2013. 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$32.41	+0.27 0.84%	$32.62	1,340,845 55.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,398,900	$34.79 -6.84%	7/10/2013	$29.29	PP = $29.59
								MB = $31.07
Most Recent Note - 8/26/2013 8:14:57 PM G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating neat its 52-week high in a tight range. Its 50 DMA line defines important near-term support to watch. >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 8/20/2013. 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