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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2019
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +227.61 27,137.04 +0.85% Volume 849,054,670 -10% Volume 2,301,681,030 -2%
NASDAQ +85.52 8,169.68 +1.06% Advancers 1,916 71% Advancers 2,297 75%
S&P 500 +21.54 3,000.93 +0.72% Decliners 789 29% Decliners 771 25%
Russell 2000 +32.72 1,575.71 +2.12% 52 Wk Highs 102   52 Wk Highs 76  
S&P 600 +20.08 974.99 +2.10% 52 Wk Lows 6   52 Wk Lows 12  

Breadth Positive and Leadership Improved as Indices Rose

The Dow rallied 223 points to extend the index’s advance to a sixth straight session and close above the 27,000 level. The S&P 500 advanced 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1% to snap a three day losing streak. Volume totals reported were lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by a 5-2 margin on the NYSE and 3-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership improved as there were 44 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 26 on the prior session. New 52-week highs totals expanded and outnumbered shrinking new 52-week lows totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Concerning the M criteria of the fact-based investment system, investors have a green light to make carefully selected new buying efforts.  The Featured Stocks Page provides the most timely analysis on high-ranked leaders.
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The S&P 600 Small Cap Index has rebounded above its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines with big gains toward prior highs. It is perched -11.4% off its record high hit in August 2018.

Stocks finished higher on Wednesday as investors weighed the latest trade news. China announced that several U.S. products would be excluded from additional tariffs set to be implemented next week. The list includes cancer drugs and pesticides, but omits more prominent items, such as agricultural products. 

Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors finished in positive territory. The Technology group paced the gains, as Apple (AAPL +3.18%) rose on the heels of Tuesday’s new product unveiling. Energy stocks ended the day flat amid a slump in oil prices. WTI crude declined 2.4% to $56.03/barrel following news that President Trump is considering easing sanctions on Iran. In earnings, RH (RH +5.08%) rose after the home furnishing retailer topped analyst profit and revenue estimates and lifted its forward guidance. Dave and Buster’s (PLAY -4.62%) fell after its comparable-store sales fell more than expected. GameStop (GME -9.82%) fell after delivering disappointing second-quarter figures.

On the data front, core producer prices (excluding food and energy) rose 0.3% last month after a slight decline in July. Another release revealed wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in July. Treasuries were little changed. The yield on the 10-year note gained one basis point to 1.74%, after an auction of the maturity garnered the highest demand since June. In commodities, COMEX gold added 0.3% to $1,497.60 despite a stronger dollar.


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Financial, Tech, and Commodity-Linked Groups Rose

The Bank Index ($BKX +0.74%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.62%) posted gains again while the Retail Index ($RLX +0.03%) finished flat again. The tech sector had a positive bias as the Networking Index ($NWX +2.32%) outpaced the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.45%) and the Biotech Index ($BTK +1.45%). Commodity-linked group also rose as the Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.07%) and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.65%) each posted gains.

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PICTURED: The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.49%) halted its slide toward the December 2018 low and has rebounded above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with a streak of gains.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  72.54 +0.76 +1.06% -10.00%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,229.78 +2.43 +0.20% +6.10%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,606.19 +23.04 +1.46% +39.04%
Networking $NWX  578.16 +13.10 +2.32% +18.31%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  275.77 +4.39 +1.62% +16.19%
Retail $RLX  2,414.87 +0.65 +0.03% +23.75%
Gold & Silver $XAU  92.35 +0.59 +0.64% +30.70%
Bank $BKX  100.41 +0.74 +0.74% +17.04%
Biotech $BTK  4,456.86 +63.50 +1.45% +5.59%


50-Day Moving Average Violation Triggered Technical Sell Signal

Pagseguro Digital Cl A (PAGS +$0.71 or +1.62% to $44.58) halted its slide today with a gain on average volume. It violated its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($46.51) with big volume-driven losses this week triggering a technical sell signal. The prior low ($42.00 on 8/05/19) defines the next important chart support level. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. 

Bullish action came with on 8/16/19 with a gap up after it reported earnings +35% on +39% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30,2019 versus the year ago period. That showed a strong sales revenues increase while continuing its strong track record of quarterly comparisons with earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).It has a 98 Earnings Per Share Rating. The limited history for this Brazil-based firm was noted as a concern. It completed its $21.50 IPO on 1/24/18.

PAGS traded up as much as +41.9% since first highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/29/18 high plus 10 cents in the 6/25/19 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in this FSU section on 8/22/19 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Brazil-Based Digital Payments Firm Perched at All-Time High"

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 254 in Sep '18 to 382 in Jun '19, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned a Timeliness Rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of B.
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Charts courtesy of 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 EPAM EPAM - NYSE
Epam Systems Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service  
$183.73 +7.60
4.31%

$184.71

572,442
142.05% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 403,000
$201.00
-8.59%
5/9/2019 $169.25 PP = $180.55
MB = $189.58
Most Recent Note - 9/11/2019 6:12:11 PM
G - Halted its slide above the prior low ($175.33 on 8/07/19) which defines the next important support level. Rebounded toward its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven gain. A rebound above its 50 DMA line ($189.87) is needed for its outlook to improve. Reported earnings +27% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Light During Brief Consolidation Above 50-Day Average - 8/29/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AUDC AUDC - NASDAQ
Audiocodes Ltd
ELECTRONICS - Scientific and Technical Instrum  
$17.37 +0.46
2.72%

$17.37

76,263
43.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 176,000
$19.74
-12.01%
7/15/2019 $17.10 PP = $17.54
MB = $18.42
Most Recent Note - 9/10/2019 11:01:55 AM
G - Color code is changed to green while sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($17.39). The recent low ($16.51 on 8/14/19) defines important support where more damaging losses would raise concerns and trigger technical sell signals. Reported earnings +57% on +14% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Cooling While Consolidating Above Support Levels - 8/30/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for LHCG LHCG - NASDAQ
L H C Group Inc
HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care  
$119.97 +1.59
1.34%

$120.49

267,790
124.55% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 215,000
$129.37
-7.27%
7/1/2019 $110.94 PP = $122.20
MB = $128.31
Most Recent Note - 9/9/2019 3:36:02 PM
G - Undercut the prior low ($116.67 on 8/13/19) raising more serious concerns and triggering a worrisome technical sell signal. Slumping back below its 50 DMA line ($121.45) which has acted as resistance.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sputtering Below 50-Day Average and Below Pivot Point - 8/20/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CHDN CHDN - NASDAQ
Churchill Downs Inc
LEISURE - Gaming Activities  
$123.02 +0.34
0.28%

$124.89

218,355
98.80% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 221,000
$132.73
-7.32%
7/22/2019 $118.45 PP = $118.89
MB = $124.83
Most Recent Note - 9/10/2019 11:00:18 AM
Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($120). Below that important short-term average, the prior low ($113.88 on 8/05/19) defines the next support level. Jun '19 earnings +10% on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), noted recently raising fundamental concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support After Making Limited Progress - 9/4/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for LULU LULU - NASDAQ
Lululemon Athletica
MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing  
$196.41 +3.15
1.63%

$198.78

2,124,229
120.97% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,756,000
$204.44
-3.93%
9/6/2019 $201.25 PP = $194.35
MB = $204.07
Most Recent Note - 9/9/2019 12:48:39 PM
Y - Retreating from its all-time high with today's loss following 3 consecutive volume-driven gains. Gapped up on the prior session triggering a technical buy signal after reporting earnings +35% on +22% sales revenues for the Jul '19 quarter. Prior high ($194.25) defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($184.71).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sank Below 50-Day Average Toward Prior Lows With High Volume - 9/3/2019
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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 CPRT CPRT - NASDAQ
Copart Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships  
$80.75 -0.21
-0.26%

$81.47

1,498,036
122.09% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,227,000
$83.55
-3.35%
9/5/2019 $79.13 PP = $79.84
MB = $83.83
Most Recent Note - 9/10/2019 5:44:13 PM
Y - Pulled back with lighter (near average) volume today following 4 consecutive volume-driven gains. The big volume-driven gain above the pivot point on 9/05/19 clinched a technical buy signal. Fundamentals are strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Heavy Volume Behind Breakout Gain After Earnings Report - 9/5/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PAYC PAYC - NYSE
Paycom Software Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software  
$206.70 -4.62
-2.19%

$212.00

990,665
161.87% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 612,000
$259.71
-20.41%
8/20/2019 $246.97 PP = $246.95
MB = $259.30
Most Recent Note - 9/10/2019 10:15:45 AM
G - Gapped down today and traded below its 8/05/19 low ($216.55) raising more concerns. Volume was heavy behind a big loss violating its 50 DMA line ($240) on the prior session triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Wedged Higher Without Great Volume Conviction - 8/26/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for BLD BLD - NYSE
Topbuild Corp
Bldg-Constr Prds/Misc  
$93.32 +1.43
1.56%

$94.47

333,206
119.43% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 279,000
$93.63
-0.33%
5/17/2019 $82.19 PP = $87.31
MB = $91.68
Most Recent Note - 9/10/2019 5:40:26 PM
G - Quietly perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. stubbornly holding its ground in a tight range. Earnings rose +39% on +9% sales revenues for the Jun '19 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior highs in the $86 area and its 50 DMA line ($86.50) coincide defining important support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Holding Ground Stubbornly in Tight Range Near Record High - 9/10/2019
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PAGS PAGS - NYSE
Pagseguro Digital Cl A
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$44.58 +0.71
1.62%

$45.15

2,231,449
101.66% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,195,000
$53.43
-16.56%
6/25/2019 $37.69 PP = $40.07
MB = $42.07
Most Recent Note - 9/11/2019 5:59:25 PM
G - Halted its slide today with a gain on lighter (average) volume. Violated its 50 DMA line ($46.51) with big losses this week triggering a technical sell signal. The prior low ($42.00 on 8/05/19) defines the next important chart support level. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals are strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Moving Average Violation Triggered Technical Sell Signal - 9/11/2019
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