The major averages finished near their best levels of the session on Friday. Stocks managed to extend Thursday's rally as investors remained optimistic that a deal over the debt limit would be reached.

All 10 sectors on the S&P ended higher, led by gains in telecom stocks like F5 Networks Inc (FFIV +1.43%). On the earnings front, JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM -0.02%) finished relatively unchanged after they toggled between gains and losses throughout the session following a report of a quarterly loss due to significant legal expenses. In other news, shares of The Gap Inc (GPS -6.71%) fell as the company posted a -3% decline in September same-store sales.

Turning to fixed income markets, Treasuries ended little changed along the curve. The benchmark 10-year note was off 1/32 to yield 2.69% and the 30-year bond was flat to yield 3.74%.

The market (M criteria) weakness early this week was noted as a "correction" based on worrisome technical damage, however, the strong rebound above important moving average lines coupled with the solid expansion in leadership (stocks hitting new highs) later in the week has been reassuring. Considering the improvement substantial enough to negate the recent weakness, the newspaper's experts recanted the latest "correction" call, returning to labeling the current market conditions as a "rally under pressure" and not a "correction".  Disciplined investors might watch for opportunities to make proper new buying efforts, and stocks that were sold can always be bought again if strength returns. Meanwhile, individual holdings should be closely monitored for any worrisome technical sell signals because it is very critical to investors' success to avoid large losses.

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PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average halted its slide at its 200-day moving average (DMA) line and quickly rebounded back above its 50 DMA line helping its technical stance improve.

The Retail Index ($RLX +0.59%) posted a modest gain and strength in influential financial shares boosted the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.01%) and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.44%) helping underpin the major averages' rally. The Networking Index ($NWX +0.71%) and Internet Index ($IIX +0.83%) led the tech sector while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.18%) posted a smaller gain.  The Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.04%) and Healthcare Index ($HMO -0.00%) ended flat. Energy-related shares had a positive bias as the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.65%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.87%) both rose.  The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.01%) was a clear laggard as it slumped for a big loss.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -2.01%) is slumping toward its 2013 lows with 14 losses in the span of 17 trading days.

It found support while consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line recently. Strong sales revenues and solid earnings increases in the Oct '12, Jan, Apr, and Jul '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods satisfy the C criteria. Its up and down annual earnings (A criteria) prior to its 2012 IPO was noted as a concern. Since completing a Secondary Offering on 10/04/12 it followed with choppy action and then an impressive rebound and rally. No overhead supply remains to act as resistance, so it may produce more climactic gains.

Although the market's uptrend has recently been under pressure (see the Market Commentary section today for more) it may be considered reasonable now for disciplined investors to make new buying efforts in companies meeting all key criteria.  As always, a proper technical buy signal should first confirm that a stock is attracting fresh institutional buying demand.  Sell any stock that falls more than -7% from your purchase price, because Rule #1 is to protect yourself from suffering large losses. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 218 in Dec '12 to 310 in Sep '13, a reassuring trend 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
AVG - NYSE A V G Technologies N.V. INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$23.89	-0.04 -0.17%	$24.22	458,940 47.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 958,400	$26.56 -10.04%	9/13/2013	$23.06	PP = $23.88
								MB = $25.07
Most Recent Note - 10/10/2013 7:06:46 PM Y - The prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line helped its outlook and its color code is changed to yellow. Rebounded above prior highs in the $23 area and its 50 DMA line with gains on lighter volume after triggering technical sell signals with volume-driven losses. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallying Near Pivot Point With Greater Volume Conviction - 9/13/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$20.49	+0.83 4.22%	$20.55	581,406 95.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 611,200	$22.67 -9.62%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31
								MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:04:02 PM G - Posted a gain today on lighter volume following 2 negative reversals in the prior 3 sessions. Prior highs in the $18 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gains Cleared Latest Pivot Point - 10/2/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
BLOX - NYSE Infoblox Inc COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking and Communication Dev	$44.47	+3.26 7.91%	$44.79	1,425,443 209.04% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 681,900	$45.50 -2.26%	10/11/2013	$43.02	PP = $45.60
								MB = $47.88
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:09:14 PM Y - Rallied near its 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive volume-driven gain. Highlighted in yellow while building on a flat base in the earlier mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a technical buy signal. Found support while consolidating in an orderly fashion above its 50 DMA line. Strong sales revenues and solid earnings increases in the Oct '12, Jan, Apr, and Jul '13 quarterly comparisons versus the year ago periods satisfy the C criteria. Up and down annual earnings (A criteria) prior to its 2012 IPO is a concern. Since completing a Secondary Offering on 10/04/12 it followed with choppy action and then an impressive rebound and rally. See the latest Featured Stock analysis for more details and an annotated weekly graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Another Week Higher With Volume Behind Gains - 10/11/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$153.17	+0.62 0.41%	$154.78	2,047,841 79.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,568,100	$157.95 -3.03%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:13:07 PM Y - Posted gains on lighter volume after finding support at its 50 DMA line this week. The recent low ($143.13 on 10/09/13) defines important near-term support where a subsequent violation may trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain Challenging New Pivot Point - 9/20/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
EGBN - NASDAQ Eagle Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$28.76	+1.22 4.43%	$29.00	46,477 66.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 69,500	$28.78 -0.07%	9/16/2013	$27.48	PP = $27.77
								MB = $29.16
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:01:34 PM Y - Hit a new 52-week high today with a considerable gain backed by light volume. Recent lows and 50 DMA line define near-term support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Lower After "Negative Reversal" - 9/16/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$106.59	-0.49 -0.46%	$108.24	745,483 106.51% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 699,900	$113.68 -6.24%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 10/10/2013 12:16:12 PM G - Undercut its 50 DMA line on the prior session. Today's prompt rebound above that important short-term average is a sign of support that helps its outlook. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended After 13 Weekly Gains in Span of 14 Weeks - 10/7/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$40.93	+0.50 1.24%	$41.32	890,338 117.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 756,500	$44.30 -7.61%	9/12/2013	$41.40	PP = $43.27
								MB = $45.43
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:04:44 PM G - Color code is changed to green after a considerable loss today on above average volume violated its 50 DMA line triggering a technical sell signal. Prior lows in $39 area define important near-term support. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pullback Following Friday's Technical Buy Signal - 9/23/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
JAZZ - NASDAQ Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$83.51	-1.26 -1.49%	$85.20	702,357 97.90% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 717,400	$93.84 -11.01%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:09:58 PM G- Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss on heavy volume today triggering a technical sell signal. Color code is changed to green. Disciplined investors limit losses if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Finish With High Volume Indicative of Accumulation - 9/30/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$72.88	-1.35 -1.82%	$74.60	2,753,270 82.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,330,600	$78.62 -7.30%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 5:15:40 PM G - Violated its 50 DMA line with a damaging loss today triggering a technical sell signal. Prior highs in the $66 area define the next chart support area. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base After Additional Volume-Driven Gains - 9/27/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
LOPE - NASDAQ Grand Canyon Education DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education and; Training Services	$40.71	+0.34 0.84%	$40.78	239,733 71.93% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 333,300	$41.33 -1.50%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 10/10/2013 7:11:11 PM G - Perched near all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near All-Time High After Sub Par Quarterly Increase - 9/12/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC 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
MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$25.31	+1.55 6.52%	$25.45	21,183 59.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 35,800	$26.96 -6.12%	9/9/2013	$23.75	PP = $24.03
								MB = $25.23
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:15:09 PM G - Finished near the session high with a solid gain while rallying from support at its 50 DMA line. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($23.25) would trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Faring Better Than Others While Testing 50-Day Average Line - 10/8/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$1,010.63	-2.56 -0.25%	$1,028.35	829,288 131.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 632,200	$1,074.89 -5.98%	9/13/2013	$966.82	PP = $995.08
								MB = $1,044.83
Most Recent Note - 10/9/2013 12:43:47 PM Y - Slumped under prior highs near $995 defining initial support to watch and tested support near its 50 DMA line today. Disciplined investors limit losses by selling if any stock falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging to New Highs With Gains Lacking Volume Conviction - 9/19/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
PRAA - NASDAQ Portfolio Recovery Assoc DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$59.10	+0.74 1.27%	$59.75	377,304 77.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 487,900	$61.60 -4.06%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 10/7/2013 6:33:42 PM G - Down today for a 4th consecutive small loss on light volume. Pulling back from its 52-week high after gains on light volume, wedging higher and getting extended from its prior base. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging to New Highs With Gains Lacking Volume Conviction - 9/26/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
PRLB - NYSE Proto Labs Inc MANUFACTURING - Small Tools and Accessories	$76.73	+2.04 2.73%	$77.25	197,238 47.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 414,100	$80.91 -5.17%	7/29/2013	$64.86	PP = $67.50
								MB = $70.88
Most Recent Note - 10/10/2013 7:08:17 PM G - Posted a gain on lighter volume today. Found prompt support at its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended Following Additional Volume-Driven Gains - 9/25/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$51.42	-0.48 -0.92%	$52.59	1,402,728 111.82% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,254,400	$53.77 -4.37%	7/16/2013	$29.54	PP = $27.90
								MB = $29.30
Most Recent Note - 10/10/2013 6:41:00 PM G - Rallied from its 50 DMA line for a 2nd consecutive solid gain. Subsequent violations of the 50 DMA line and recent lows may trigger technical sell signals. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Great Rally No New Base Has Been Formed - 10/1/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC 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
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$36.88	+0.63 1.74%	$36.89	222,235 50.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 443,800	$39.94 -7.66%	9/5/2013	$36.01	PP = $38.90
								MB = $40.85
Most Recent Note - 10/8/2013 12:48:50 PM G - Color code is changed to green while deteriorating and violating its 50 DMA line with today's loss on higher volume triggering a technical sell signal. Completed a Secondary Offering on 9/20/13 while perched at all-time highs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near 50-Day Average After Secondary Offering - 10/4/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$102.94	+3.70 3.73%	$103.56	1,351,144 117.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,148,300	$113.49 -9.30%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38
								MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:26:35 PM Y - Forming a "double bottom" base and its color code is changed to yellow as a new pivot point cited is based on its 9/26/13 high. Rebound above its 50 DMA line with 2 consecutive volume-driven gains helped its technical stance improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Faltering and Relative Strength Waning After Offering - 10/9/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
STMP - NASDAQ Stamps.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$43.52	+1.41 3.35%	$43.63	86,082 74.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 115,300	$46.80 -7.00%	9/24/2013	$45.54	PP = $46.57
								MB = $48.90
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:28:09 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow after rebounding above its 50 DMA line helping its technical stance improve. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Set-Up After 50-Day Average Acted as Support - 9/24/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
TBBK - NASDAQ Bancorp Inc BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks	$18.54	+0.13 0.71%	$18.81	190,856 108.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 176,500	$18.61 -0.38%	9/4/2013	$16.26	PP = $16.79
								MB = $17.63
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:29:55 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rising back beyond its "max buy" level. Recent lows define near-term support above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountering Distributional Pressure While Consolidating Above Prior Highs - 10/3/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC 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	$24.80	+1.03 4.33%	$25.19	644,085 111.41% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 578,100	$24.60 0.82%	9/12/2013	$21.30	PP = $23.15
								MB = $24.31
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 6:20:14 PM G - Color code is changed to green after rising beyond its "max buy"level and hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain, wedging higher without great volume conviction behind its gains. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains Today Lacked Volume Conviction of Institutional Demand - 9/17/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC 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
VRX - NYSE Valeant Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$109.43	-0.57 -0.52%	$111.02	407,502 33.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,225,500	$113.79 -3.83%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 10/10/2013 6:31:32 PM Y- Found support above prior highs defining important support in the $105 area. See latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Support Above Prior Highs on Pullback - 10/10/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$38.33	-0.20 -0.52%	$38.94	5,698,627 249.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,280,900	$39.44 -2.81%	9/5/2013	$34.24	PP = $34.79
								MB = $36.53
Most Recent Note - 10/11/2013 1:03:07 PM G - Perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Found prompt support above prior highs in the $34 area and its 50 DMA line while dipping below its "max buy" level earlier this week. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gains Lacked Volume Conviction While Hitting New Highs - 9/18/2013 View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | CANSLIM.net Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A N S L I M