PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to its second-best close of all-time.

The major averages finished mixed as investors weighed global growth concerns against M&A activity. Stocks opened lower after data showed Japan’s economy slipped into recession. Shares of Baker Hughes (BHI +8.92%) rose after Halliburton (HAL -10.62%) agreed to buy its rival for $34.6 billion. Allergan (AGN +5.31%) rose after Activis (ACT +1.71%) said it would acquire the Botox maker for $66 billion.

On the U.S. economic front, industrial production declined -0.1% in October while activity in the Fed's New York district rose less-than-expected this month. The market pared its losses after ECB President Mario Draghi told European lawmakers that the central bank remains committed to providing additional stimulus measures to bolster the region's growth if warranted.

Public Service Enterprises (PEG +2.48%) rose while utilities and consumer staples were the best performing sectors. Tyson Foods (TSN +5.83%) rallied after posting quarterly profits above estimates.

Treasuries declined with the 10-year note down 5/32 to yield 2.34%. In commodities, WTI crude oil fell -0.4% to $75.52/barrel on the NYMEX. COMEX gold was essentially unchanged at $1,185.80/ounce.

Large gains on 10/21/14 backed by higher volume totals while leadership (stocks hitting new 52-week highs) expanded met the definition of a "follow-through day" confirming a new uptrend for the market (M criteria). The S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq Composite Index, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have collectively rebounded above their respective 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines, technically putting the market in a healthier stance.

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Weakness in the Retail Index ($RLX -0.63%) and small losses in financial shares created a drag on the major averages.  The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.97%) outpaced the Bank Index ($BKX -0.11%) to the downside.  Energy-related shares fell as the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.78%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.32%) lost ground. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.47%) and Networking Index ($NWX -0.26%) suffered small losses while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK +0.25%) eked out a small gain. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.58%) was a standout gainer.

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PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.47%) is consolidating above its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines and perched -2.6% off its 2014 high.

Baidu Inc. (BIDU -$5.55 or -2.22% to $244.15) is consolidating below its "max buy" level and its color code was changed to yellow. Prior highs near $230 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. Its last appearance in this FSU section was on 10/30/14 with annotated graphs under the headline, "Technical Breakout on Triple Average Volume Following Strong Earnings", after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 9/19/14 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It rallied to a new 52-week high with 3 times average volume, and the strong finish clinched a convincing technical buy signal. No resistance remains due to overhead supply.

BIDU reported earnings +28% on +52% sales revenues for the Sep '14 quarter, marking its 3rd consecutive quarterly comparison with earnings above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).   Not long ago it rebounded with volume-driven gains after a recent dip below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line toward prior highs and its 200 DMA line.

The high-ranked Internet - Content firm has a great annual earnings (A criteria) track record. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 8/06/11, and subsequently went through a long and deep consolidation below its 200 DMA line before rebounding. Return On Equity reported at 34% helps, as that is well above the 17% minimum guideline. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,114 in Mar '14 to 1,275 in Sep '14, so investors have 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
ACT - NYSE Actavis plc Medical-Generic Drugs	$247.94	+4.17 1.71%	$255.51	16,697,670 695.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,400,000	$254.41 -2.54%	6/20/2014	$216.53	PP = $230.87
								MB = $242.41
Most Recent Note - 11/17/2014 12:15:21 PM Y - Announced plans to acquire Allergan (AGN) for $66 Billion. Its 50 DMA line ($238.67) defines support where a violation would raise concerns. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New Highs Following Deep "V" Shaped Pullback - Not a Sound Base - 11/6/2014 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
AFSI - NASDAQ Amtrust Financial Svcs INSURANCE - Property and; Casualty Insurance	$52.61	+0.13 0.25%	$53.21	1,028,627 104.85% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 981,000	$53.80 -2.21%	10/17/2014	$45.24	PP = $46.02
								MB = $48.32
Most Recent Note - 11/14/2014 6:16:10 PM G - Posted a 5th consecutive gain today on near average volume, finishing near its 52-week high. Recent lows near $42 and its 50 DMA line define important near-term support. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Average Acted as Support Following Analyst Downgrade - 11/5/2014 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
ALXN - NASDAQ Alexion Pharmaceuticals DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other	$186.78	-1.98 -1.05%	$191.34	929,165 76.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,215,000	$197.64 -5.49%	10/23/2014	$184.01	PP = $185.53
								MB = $194.81
Most Recent Note - 11/14/2014 6:14:22 PM Y - Pulled back today on higher volume but below average volume, still trading above its pivot point and below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $180 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New High Close With Gain on Light Volume - 11/10/2014 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
BIDU - NASDAQ Baidu Inc Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$244.15	-5.55 -2.22%	$250.00	4,374,649 114.01% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 3,837,000	$251.99 -3.11%	10/30/2014	$234.08	PP = $231.51
								MB = $243.09
Most Recent Note - 11/17/2014 5:17:44 PM Y - Pulled back below its "max buy" level and its color code was changed to yellow. Prior highs near $230 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Back Below "Max Buy" Level - 11/17/2014 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
EPAM - NYSE Epam Systems Inc COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Information Technology Service	$49.69	+0.05 0.10%	$50.03	455,075 108.87% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 418,000	$50.00 -0.62%	10/23/2014	$45.21	PP = $46.09
								MB = $48.39
Most Recent Note - 11/13/2014 6:06:17 PM G - Rallied with +24% above average volume today for a new high close. Color code is changed to green after rising above its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $44 area defining initial support above its 50 DMA line ($43.12). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs Following Technical Breakout - 11/11/2014 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$74.24	-0.64 -0.85%	$75.66	28,669,425 73.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 39,042,000	$81.16 -8.53%	9/9/2014	$76.67	PP = $76.84
								MB = $80.68
Most Recent Note - 11/14/2014 6:09:43 PM G - Recent gains have lacked volume conviction and it encountered resistance at its 50 DMA line following a violation on 3 times average volume on 10/29/14 that raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Violation 50-Day Average Acted as Resistance - 11/14/2014 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$147.75	+1.03 0.70%	$149.07	590,309 83.26% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 709,000	$153.52 -3.76%	10/31/2014	$148.50	PP = $146.29
								MB = $153.60
Most Recent Note - 11/14/2014 6:21:27 PM Y - Consolidating with volume totals cooling after highlighted in yellow in the 10/31/14 mid-day report (read here) clinching a convincing technical buy signal. It remains trading above its pivot point and below its "max buy" level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Strong Finish Following Gap Up After Earnings News - 10/31/2014 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
ILMN - NASDAQ Illumina Inc DRUGS - Biotechnology	$182.91	+2.41 1.34%	$184.40	1,301,341 102.47% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,270,000	$197.37 -7.33%	10/22/2014	$188.77	PP = $182.27
								MB = $191.38
Most Recent Note - 11/17/2014 5:44:13 PM Y - Managed a "positive reversal" today. Consolidating above its pivot point and below its "max buy" level. Previously noted - "Prior highs near $182 define initial support to watch on pullbacks." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs Which Define Initial Support - 11/7/2014 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
NBCB - NASDAQ First N B C Bank Hldg Banks-Southeast	$36.88	-0.61 -1.63%	$37.72	71,025 87.69% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 81,000	$38.18 -3.40%	10/31/2014	$36.31	PP = $35.93
								MB = $37.73
Most Recent Note - 11/13/2014 12:24:15 PM G - Touching another new 52-week high today, rising further above its "max buy" level. Held its ground stubbornly following a streak of volume-driven gains. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior highs near $34 define near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Financial Firm at 52-Week High Tallied 8th Consecutive Gain - 11/3/2014 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
PANW - NYSE Palo Alto Networks Computer Sftwr-Security	$109.35	-1.43 -1.29%	$112.11	1,216,924 55.40% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,196,700	$111.45 -1.88%	7/30/2014	$84.21	PP = $85.88
								MB = $90.17
Most Recent Note - 11/13/2014 6:00:37 PM G - Hit a new all-time high today but finished near the session low with a small gain on light volume. Its 50 DMA line ($100.71) defines near-term support to watch. It has not formed a sound base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Near Session Low With Small Gain on Light Volume - 11/13/2014 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
SNCR - NASDAQ Synchronoss Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE andamp; SERVICES - Application Software	$47.57	-0.81 -1.67%	$48.31	728,460 127.58% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 571,000	$54.05 -11.99%	10/27/2014	$46.40	PP = $47.81
								MB = $50.20
Most Recent Note - 11/17/2014 5:48:09 PM G - Down today for another loss on higher volume and above average volume, a sign of distributional pressure. Testing support at prior highs in the $47 area and its 50 DMA line ($46.36) on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Loss on Heavy Volume a Sign of Distributional Pressure - 11/12/2014 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
STRT - NASDAQ Strattec Security Corp AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts	$104.42	+0.66 0.64%	$106.50	23,423 90.09% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 26,000	$109.44 -4.59%	9/19/2014	$86.06	PP = $89.97
								MB = $94.47
Most Recent Note - 11/13/2014 12:44:03 PM G - Still stubbornly holding its ground near its 52-week high, possibly forming an advanced "3-weeks tight" base. Prior highs in the $88 area coincide with its 50 DMA line ($88.50) defining important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stock With Small Supply Quickly Got Extended From Prior Base - 11/4/2014 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