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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2018
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -89.44 25,250.55 -0.35% Volume 824,098,190 -14% Volume 2,137,196,765 -19%
NASDAQ -66.15 7,430.74 -0.88% Advancers 1,773 59% Advancers 1,644 53%
S&P 500 -16.34 2,750.79 -0.59% Decliners 1,224 41% Decliners 1,429 46%
Russell 2000 +6.44 1,553.12 +0.42% 52 Wk Highs 10   52 Wk Highs 19  
S&P 600 +5.15 970.53 +0.53% 52 Wk Lows 216   52 Wk Lows 153  

Leadership Remains Elusive as Major Indices Sputter

Stocks finished lower Monday. The Dow fell 89 points to 25250, while the S&P 500 slipped 16 points to 2750. The Nasdaq Composite was down 66 points to 7430. Volume totals reported were lighter on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange versus the prior session. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by almost a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and 8-7 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 2 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that made new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page as market leadership remained elusive. New 52-week lows totals solidly outnumbered new 52-week highs on both the NYSE and Nasdaq. Recent reports have noted that the major indices (M criteria) have shown action indicative of a market correction while leadership has evaporated.  During market corrections investors should have a bias toward selling stocks on a case-by-case basis as technical sell signals occur, raising cash levels while reducing market exposure. ThFeatured Stocks Page provides the most timely analysis on high-ranked leaders.
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index met resistance after violating its 200-day moving average (DMA) line last week. Damaging losses on higher volume have been recently noted as indicative of worrisome distributional pressure. 

The major averages declined as broad weakness in Tech stocks weighed on the market. Last week, rising interest rates rattled investors, causing the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each to fall at least 4.0% for the week. On the data front, retail sales rose 0.1% in September, below analyst expectations of a 0.6% gain. Additionally, business inventories increased 0.5% in August. A separate survey revealed manufacturing activity in the New York Fed region is expanding more than anticipated in October.

Seven of 11 S&P 500 sectors finished lower. Technology stocks were down the most as Apple (AAPL -2.14%), Cisco (CSCO -2.28%), and Microsoft (MSFT -1.80%) each fell. The Real Estate, Utilities, and Consumer Staples groups were the notable outperformers today. In earnings, Bank of America (BAC -1.90%) fell after the lender revealed disappointing third quarter loan growth. In M&A news, L3 Technologies (LLL +12.84%) and Harris Corp (HRS +11.87%) rallied amid reports the two companies will merge.

Treasuries were little changed along the curve with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note down one basis point to 3.15%. In commodities, WTI crude added 0.4% to $71.61/barrel. COMEX gold advanced 0.7% to $1,226.40/ounce amid a weaker dollar.

Kenneth J. Gruneisen started out as a licensed stockbroker in August 1987, a couple of months prior to the historic stock market crash that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average down -22.6% in a single day. He has published daily fact-based fundamental and technical analysis on high-ranked stocks online for two decades. Through FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM, Kenneth provides educational articles, news, market commentary, and other information regarding proven investment systems that work in good times and bad.

Comments contained in the body of this report are technical opinions only and are not necessarily those of Gruneisen Growth Corp. The material herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate, however, its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. Our firm, employees, and customers may effect transactions, including transactions contrary to any recommendation herein, or have positions in the securities mentioned herein or options with respect thereto. Any recommendation contained in this report may not be suitable for all investors and it is not to be deemed an offer or solicitation on our part with respect to the purchase or sale of any securities.


Gold & Silver, Oil Services, and Networking Indexes Rose

The Retail Index ($RLX -0.65%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.50%) both outpaced the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.18%) to the downside on MondayThe tech sector was mixed as the Networking Index ($NWX +1.00%) rose, but the Biotech Index ($BTK -1.18%) and the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.94%) both lost groundThIntegrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.04%) fell, meanwhile, the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.62%) and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU+1.70%) both ended the session higher.

Charts courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.04%) has been slumping toward prior lows and its 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  144.69 +0.89 +0.62% -3.25%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,479.34 -15.50 -1.04% +10.77%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,241.82 -11.76 -0.94% -0.90%
Networking $NWX  516.06 +5.13 +1.00% +5.21%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  259.72 -0.47 -0.18% -2.08%
Retail $RLX  2,222.54 -14.52 -0.65% +28.19%
Gold & Silver $XAU  70.45 +1.17 +1.69% -17.38%
Bank $BKX  99.98 -0.49 -0.49% -6.31%
Biotech $BTK  4,855.10 -57.82 -1.18% +14.99%


Sank Below 50 DMA Line Ahead of Earnings News

Dominos Pizza Inc (DPZ -$4.40 or -1.59% to $272.94) is due to report earnings news before the open on Tuesday. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It has still been sputtering below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($287) after volume-driven losses last week raised greater concerns. The prior low ($253.63 on 7/31/18) and 200 DMA line ($253) and define important near-term support to watch.

The company has a new CEO effective 7/02/18. It was shown in this FSU section on 9/05/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Pulling Back After Wedging Gains for Highs Lacked Great Volume". The popular pizza firm reported earnings +39% on +24% sales revenues for the Jun '18 quarter. That marked its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good.

DPZ was highlighted in the 2/20/18 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 1/25/18 high plus 10 cents (read here). The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 772 in Mar '17 to 976 in Jun '18 a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a small supply of only 41.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria). The Retail - Restaurants industry group currently has a Relative Strength rating of 90, and leadership (L criteria) from others in the group is also a reassuring sign.
Charts used 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
OSBC - NASDAQ
Old Second Bancorp Inc
BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks  
$14.70 +0.15
1.03%

$14.84

108,321
112.02% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 96,700
$16.30
-9.82%
9/24/2018 $15.38 PP = $16.40
MB = $17.22
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:46:52 PM
Posted a gain today on near average volume after volume-driven losses last week violated its 200 DMA line ($14.71). It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. Its Relative Strength Rating is 76, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($15.29) is needed for its outlook to improve. Met stubborn resistance after hitting a new high on 7/26/18 with a big volume-driven gain. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Bank Recently Sputtering Below its 50-Day Moving Average - 10/10/2018
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SIVB - NASDAQ
S V B Financial Group
BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks  
$287.15 -2.86
-0.99%

$292.17

511,403
127.53% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 401,000
$333.74
-13.96%
8/6/2018 $314.77 PP = $329.75
MB = $346.24
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 12:58:41 PM
G - Slumped below its 200 DMA ($287) with above average volume behind today's 7th consecutive loss raising greater concerns while also undercutting its 7/02/18 low ($284.42). A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($319) is needed for its outlook to improve. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Weak Action Amid Broader Market Declines - 10/11/2018
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GMED - NYSE
Globus Medical Inc Cl A
CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals  
$51.96 +0.50
0.97%

$52.50

537,454
88.69% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 606,000
$57.55
-9.71%
9/26/2018 $56.11 PP = $57.65
MB = $60.53
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 6:04:14 PM
G - Halted its slide and stubbornly holding its ground this week at its 200 DMA line ($50.60). A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($52.73) is needed for its outlook to improve. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by more than +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallying Near Pivot Point With Volume-Driven Gains - 9/26/2018
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ZBRA - NASDAQ
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A
COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals  
$160.80 +3.09
1.96%

$161.92

771,008
190.84% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 404,000
$179.47
-10.40%
8/7/2018 $164.26 PP = $161.82
MB = $169.91
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 12:41:16 PM
G - Found support after slumping near its 200 DMA line ($146) last week. Recently noted losses triggered technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($167) is still needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near All-Time High With Strong Fundamentals - 9/24/2018
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CME - NASDAQ
C M E Group Inc
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$173.82 -2.68
-1.52%

$176.18

1,520,889
111.34% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,366,000
$182.97
-5.00%
10/4/2018 $179.29 PP = $177.45
MB = $186.32
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:38:07 PM
Y - Pulled back amid broad market weakness (M criteria), undercutting prior highs in the $177 area, raising concerns. The 50 DMA line ($172) defines important near-term support.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : CME Group Blasted to New Record High - 10/4/2018
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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
FLT - NYSE
Fleetcor Technologies
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services  
$208.56 +0.30
0.14%

$209.65

596,182
117.59% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 507,000
$230.24
-9.42%
9/12/2018 $221.01 PP = $226.02
MB = $237.32
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 6:01:22 PM
G - Rebounded near its 200 DMA line ($209) with today's volume-driven gain after 6 consecutive losses. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($217) is needed for its outlook to improve. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Within Close Striking Distance of New Pivot Point - 9/20/2018
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MA - NYSE
Mastercard Inc Cl A
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$200.32 -3.90
-1.91%

$203.80

3,370,561
100.46% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,355,000
$225.35
-11.11%
7/11/2018 $203.84 PP = $204.10
MB = $214.31
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 12:45:30 PM
G - Bouncing back today after damaging losses. Slumped near its 200 DMA line ($189) after volume-driven losses this week triggered technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($211) is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near High, Extended From Any Sound Base - 9/27/2018
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V - NYSE
Visa Inc Cl A
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$137.23 -2.83
-2.02%

$140.06

7,852,017
103.49% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 7,587,000
$151.56
-9.46%
4/26/2018 $126.68 PP = $126.98
MB = $133.33
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 1:03:00 PM
G - Bouncing today after slumping near its 200 DMA line ($131) following noted technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($144) is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Visa Near Record but Endured Distributional Pressure - 9/13/2018
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ENV - NYSE
Envestnet Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments  
$55.83 -0.29
-0.52%

$56.40

332,844
131.14% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 253,800
$64.80
-13.84%
6/15/2018 $57.85 PP = $60.37
MB = $63.39
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:51:25 PM
Sputtered further below its 200 DMA line ($57.10) with today's volume-driven loss raising greater concerns. A rebound above its 50 DMA line ($60.95) is needed for its outlook to improve. Its Relative Strength Rating is 73, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Recent Support at 50-Day Moving Average - 9/21/2018
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TPL - NYSE
Texas Pacific Land Trust
Real Estate Dvlpmt/Ops  
$777.68 -21.02
-2.63%

$800.45

11,925
91.73% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 13,000
$877.97
-11.42%
9/14/2018 $820.45 PP = $874.10
MB = $917.81
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:48:23 PM
G - Slumped further today after losses last week triggered technical sell signals. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($828) is needed for its outlook to improve. The prior low ($760 on 8/15/18) defines the next important near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Slump Below 50-Day Moving Average Hurt Technical Stance - 10/12/2018
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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
ABMD - NASDAQ
Abiomed Inc
HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments and Supplies  
$372.08 -12.70
-3.30%

$387.97

670,632
114.44% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 586,000
$459.75
-19.07%
9/25/2018 $441.96 PP = $451.03
MB = $473.58
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 5:42:27 PM
G - Posted a gain today with above average volume, breaking a streak of 9 consecutive losses. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($391) would help its outlook improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quick Rebound Near Prior High - 9/25/2018
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DPZ - NYSE
Dominos Pizza Inc
Retail-Restaurants  
$272.94 -4.40
-1.59%

$279.86

960,456
197.62% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 486,000
$305.34
-10.61%
8/13/2018 $288.60 PP = $293.91
MB = $308.61
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 5:37:09 PM
G - Due to report earnings news before the open on Tuesday. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($287) after volume-driven losses last week raised greater concerns. The prior low ($253.63 on 7/31/18) and 200 DMA line ($253) and define important near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sank Below 50 DMA Line Ahead of Earnings News - 10/15/2018
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FIVE - NASDAQ
Five Below Inc
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$114.14 -0.44
-0.38%

$115.02

644,426
67.76% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 951,000
$136.13
-16.15%
7/6/2018 $98.90 PP = $104.09
MB = $109.29
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:42:31 PM
G - A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($118.30) is needed for its outlook to improve after damaging volume-driven losses last week triggered a technical sell signal. The prior high ($109.09 on 7/19/18) defines the next important support level to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Retreating After +138% Rally in Under 12 Months - 10/2/2018
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NVEE - NASDAQ
N V 5 Global Inc
Comml Svcs-Consulting  
$82.56 +0.14
0.17%

$83.19

42,209
46.90% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 90,000
$92.75
-10.99%
6/15/2018 $7,070.00 PP = $72.00
MB = $75.60
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:35:29 PM
G - Posted a second consecutive small gain with lighter volume. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($86.85) still is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recently Slumped Below 50-Day Moving Average Line - 10/8/2018
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PANW - NYSE
Palo Alto Networks
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$209.20 -2.75
-1.30%

$212.29

766,321
61.80% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,240,000
$239.50
-12.65%
6/12/2018 $206.55 PP = $214.69
MB = $225.42
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 5:45:24 PM
G - Posted a 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($221) is needed for its outlook to improve. Its 200 DMA line ($196) defines the next important support level to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near All-Time High With Volume Totals Cooling - 9/17/2018
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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
HQY - NASDAQ
Healthequity Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service  
$82.63 -0.85
-1.02%

$84.20

423,489
55.29% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 766,000
$99.99
-17.36%
8/13/2018 $82.39 PP = $83.44
MB = $87.61
Most Recent Note - 10/15/2018 4:32:31 PM
G - Quietly slumped further below its 50 DMA line raising greater concerns, testing prior highs in the $82-83 area which were noted as the next important support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Very Extended From Any Sound Base After Streak of Gains - 9/10/2018
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OLLI - NASDAQ
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Retail-DiscountandVariety  
$88.90 +0.93
1.06%

$89.89

471,977
72.61% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 650,000
$97.61
-8.92%
7/12/2018 $74.43 PP = $77.60
MB = $81.48
Most Recent Note - 10/12/2018 6:07:39 PM
G - Halted its slide at its 50 DMA line ($85.09) with a gain today on average volume after volume-driven losses this week. The 50 DMA line defines near-term support well above prior highs in the $77 area. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure After a Great Rally - 10/9/2018
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