The major averages reversed course amid optimism surrounding the budget impasse in Washington. Senate leaders from both political parties said lawmakers are closer to ending a partial government shutdown and averting a lapse in U.S. borrowing authority. As a result, eight of the 10 S&P 500 sectors advanced. Energy stocks helped lift the market as Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM +0.75%) and Chevron Corp (CVX +0.77%) edged higher. The health care group also paced the advance as Pfizer Inc (PFE +2.19%) and Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD +1.88%) rose. Meanwhile, consumer stocks were led by Netflix Inc's (NFLX +7.82%) jump following reports that the company is in talks with cable providers to add its application to set-top boxes. More defensive sectors lagged behind as utilities and telecommunications declined, including Exelon Corp (EXC -1.05%) and AT&T Inc (T -0.82%). On the earnings front, Packaging Corp of America (PKG +1.60%) posted its profit tally after the close and notable results are due out Tuesday from Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Citigroup, Intel and Yahoo.

Treasuries were unchanged as U.S. bond markets were closed in observance of Columbus Day.

The market (M criteria) weakness early last 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 was very 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 S&P 600 Small Cap Index rallied into new all-time high territory. It stayed above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line during the latest pullback.

Modest gains from the Retail Index ($RLX +0.40%) were a positive influence on the major averages along with financial shares as the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.33%) and the Bank Index ($BKX +0.55%) edged higher.  The Biotechnology Index ($BTK +1.06%) led the tech sector while the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.72%), Networking Index ($NWX +0.72%), and Internet Index ($IIX +0.39%) followed with smaller losses. Commodity-linked groups had a positive bias as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.65%), Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.95%), and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.48%) rose. The Healthcare Index ($HMO +0.14%) also eked out a small gain.

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PICTURED: The Networking Index ($NWX +0.72%) is consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE -$0.06 or -0.15% to $40.65) remains perched near all-time highs. Its latest consolidation may be considered an advanced "3-weeks tight" base, however, fundamental concerns remain. Disciplined investors might look for stronger buy candidates meeting all key criteria and watch to see how well its upcoming earnings report shakes out. The high-ranked Commercial Services - Schools firm was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 9/12/13 under the headline, "Perched Near All-Time High After Sub Par Quarterly Increase", with no resistance due to overhead supply. Earnings +15% on +19% sales for the Jun '13 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raised fundamental concerns. 

Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line defines near term support, and a subsequent violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. Its Relative Strength Rating (92) remains above the 80+ minimum guideline.  The Commercial Services - Schools group has shown leadership (L criteria) and currently has an A Rating. As it blasted into all-time high territory back in May, the headline read, "Breakaway Gap to All-Time Highs - Friday, May 10, 2013", while rallying above an earlier pivot point and also above its April 2010 high (N criteria) while noted - "Showing bullish technical action which may mark the beginning of a meaningful and sustained advance in price." 

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Mar '12 to 331 in Jun '13, a reassuring trend concerning the I criteria.  Its small supply (S criteria) of 46 million outstanding shares could contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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	$24.51	+0.62 2.60%	$24.79	496,881 52.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 947,400	$26.56 -7.70%	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	$20.52	+0.03 0.15%	$20.55	362,752 58.56% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 619,500	$22.67 -9.48%	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	$44.05	-0.42 -0.94%	$44.78	906,360 129.61% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 699,300	$45.50 -3.19%	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	$154.34	+1.17 0.76%	$154.45	1,860,156 72.66% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,560,200	$157.95 -2.29%	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	$29.38	+0.62 2.16%	$29.42	53,583 77.10% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 69,500	$29.00 1.31%	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	$106.10	-0.49 -0.46%	$106.45	1,323,362 191.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 692,300	$113.68 -6.67%	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	$40.65	-0.28 -0.68%	$40.83	555,992 74.33% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 748,000	$44.30 -8.24%	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	$84.18	+0.67 0.80%	$84.60	907,761 126.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 720,000	$93.84 -10.29%	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	$74.03	+1.15 1.58%	$74.36	2,397,875 72.67% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,299,600	$78.62 -5.84%	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	$40.65	-0.06 -0.15%	$40.73	201,067 61.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 326,300	$41.33 -1.65%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 10/14/2013 6:08:39 PM G - Perched near all-time highs. Fundamental concerns remain while technical action has been reassuring. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated weekly graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Formed Advanced Base But Fundamental Concerns Remain - 10/14/2013 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	$25.67	+0.36 1.42%	$25.83	8,008 23.21% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 34,500	$26.96 -4.78%	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	$1,017.63	+7.00 0.69%	$1,019.49	431,846 68.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 628,700	$1,074.89 -5.33%	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	$60.54	+1.44 2.44%	$60.70	440,285 91.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 480,400	$61.60 -1.72%	7/31/2013	$51.43	PP = $54.72
								MB = $57.46
Most Recent Note - 10/14/2013 6:17:55 PM G - Up today for a 4th consecutive small gain on below average volume. It is extended from a proper 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	$77.80	+1.07 1.39%	$78.05	214,320 56.08% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 382,200	$80.91 -3.84%	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	$51.44	+0.02 0.04%	$51.78	520,572 41.07% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,267,400	$53.77 -4.33%	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	$37.15	+0.27 0.73%	$37.25	187,862 42.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 441,500	$39.94 -6.99%	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	$104.37	+1.43 1.39%	$106.50	1,441,419 123.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,163,700	$113.49 -8.04%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38
								MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 10/14/2013 1:09:14 PM Y - Rebounding further above its 50 DMA line and rising above the pivot point of its "double bottom" based on its 9/26/13 high. Volume-driven gain last week 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	$44.26	+0.74 1.70%	$44.59	70,305 65.64% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 107,100	$46.80 -5.42%	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	$18.80	+0.26 1.40%	$18.99	128,278 72.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 177,000	$18.81 -0.05%	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	$24.98	+0.18 0.73%	$25.07	505,783 87.60% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 577,400	$25.19 -0.83%	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	$109.78	+0.35 0.32%	$109.91	587,129 49.24% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,192,300	$113.79 -3.52%	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	$38.36	+0.03 0.08%	$38.97	2,171,469 93.95% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,311,400	$39.44 -2.74%	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