The major averages took a breather as investors focused on budget negotiations and economic data. Congressional leaders negotiated a budget deal aimed at easing automatic spending cuts and avoiding a government shutdown in mid-January. On the economic front, another encouraging employment update intensified speculation that the Fed may begin tapering stimulus. The latest report showed job openings rose in October to the highest level since May 2008.

Overall, eight of the 10 S&P 500 sectors finished with losses. Utilities and telecommunications were the worst performing groups. Southern Co. (SO -1.4%) and Verizon Communications Inc (VZ -1.1%) both fell. The materials sector bucked the downtrend. Dow Chemical (DOW +2.5%) and Newmont Mining (NEM +2.5%) gained. In financials, JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPM +0.4%) and some other bank stocks were higher after all federal regulators voted to approve the Volcker Rule.

Treasuries rose and a government auction of three-year notes drew the strongest demand since February. The 10-year note was up 12/32 to yield 2.80% and the 30-year bond gained 23/32 to yield 3.83%.

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index is perched near its 2013 high, up +26.37% year-to-date.

The Networking Index ($NWX -1.01%) led the tech sector lower while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.66%) and Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.28%) suffered smaller losses. Energy-related shares had a negative bias as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.78%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.24%) lost ground. The Bank Index ($BKX -0.28%) ended with a small loss while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.00%) and the Retail Index ($RLX +0.08%) finished flat.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +4.01%) was a standout gainer on Tuesday, rebounding from new 2013 lows hit last week, meanwhile the broader market showed less decisive action.

The Networking Index ($NWX -1.01%) led the tech sector lower while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.66%) and Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.28%) suffered smaller losses. Energy-related shares had a negative bias as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.78%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.24%) lost ground. The Bank Index ($BKX -0.28%) ended with a small loss while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.00%) and the Retail Index ($RLX +0.08%) finished flat.

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PICTURED: The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +4.01%) was a standout gainer on Tuesday, rebounding from new 2013 lows hit last week, meanwhile the broader market showed less decisive action.

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
BITA - NYSE Bitauto Hldgs Ltd Ads INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$28.75	+0.21 0.74%	$30.11	1,377,250 111.52% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,235,000	$35.04 -17.95%	9/24/2013	$16.40	PP = $17.31
								MB = $18.18
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2013 3:53:46 PM G - Priced a new Public Offering and it is down considerably today with heavy volume, now trading -19% off its 52-week high and slumping near its prior high in the $28 area defining initial support above its 50 DMA line. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Getting Extended From Prior Base - 11/11/2013 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	$170.77	+0.76 0.45%	$172.95	3,402,100 118.55% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,869,700	$173.80 -1.74%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 12/9/2013 12:16:30 PM G - Gapped up hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's 4th consecutive gain, getting extended from prior highs in the $161 area defining initial support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Cooling Volume Totals While Hovering Near Highs - 12/4/2013 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
EGOV - NASDAQ N I C Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$23.60	-0.28 -1.17%	$24.06	203,327 70.45% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 288,600	$25.99 -9.20%	10/18/2013	$25.17	PP = $23.66
								MB = $24.84
Most Recent Note - 12/9/2013 7:09:23 PM G - Still holding its ground stubbonrly, consolidating in a tight range just above its 50 DMA line. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near 50-Day Average During Distributional Pressure - 11/25/2013 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$118.48	+0.17 0.14%	$119.49	696,890 81.20% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 858,200	$123.96 -4.42%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2013 12:51:13 PM G - Gapped down today retreating from all-time highs, violating the previously noted steep upward trendline connecting its Oct-Nov lows defining initial support. Its 50 DMA line ($113.99 now) defines the next important near-term support level to watch. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near All-Time High Tallying Quiet Gains - 11/13/2013 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$53.09	-0.35 -0.65%	$54.00	461,343 55.49% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 831,400	$53.74 -1.20%	11/26/2013	$53.02	PP = $52.42
								MB = $55.04
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2013 4:32:10 PM Y - Still perched at its 52-week high today, consolidating above prior highs in the $52 area defining initial support to watch after its 11/26/13 breakout from a short flat base with +59% above average volume triggered a new (or-add on) technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Latest Breakout Prior Highs Define Support - 11/29/2013 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
HLF - NYSE Herbalife Ltd DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management	$72.78	+0.00 0.00%	$73.30	3,064,418 116.70% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,626,000	$77.39 -5.96%	11/22/2013	$72.21	PP = $75.04
								MB = $78.79
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2013 3:55:26 PM Y - Pulling back from its 52-week high with higher volume today indicative of distributional pressure. Volume-driven gains this week helped it rally above its pivot point to trigger a technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near Highs Following Rebound - 11/22/2013 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	$119.63	+2.50 2.13%	$121.15	989,337 125.68% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 787,200	$118.80 0.70%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2013 8:14:56 PM G - Still hovering near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground while extended from any sound base. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Technically Extended Stock May Be a Dangerous Chase - 12/10/2013 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
KORS - NYSE Michael Kors Hldgs Ltd RETAIL - Apparel Stores	$81.81	+1.20 1.49%	$82.04	2,367,954 52.63% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,499,200	$83.13 -1.59%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2013 5:58:00 PM G - Pulled back on below average volume today. Prior highs in the $78 area define near-term support coinciding with its 50 DMA line. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidation Too Brief To Note New Pivot - 12/6/2013 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	$43.98	+0.07 0.16%	$45.01	228,983 56.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 405,800	$50.48 -12.88%	6/19/2013	$31.47	PP = $34.17
								MB = $35.88
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2013 4:34:08 PM Posted a gain on light volume today following a loss with above average volume. Halted its slide at the 50 DMA line, and the prior session low ($42.72) defines important near-term support. Due to weak action and previously noted fundamental concerns it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fundamental Concerns Noted While Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average - 11/26/2013 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
NOAH - NYSE Noah Holdings Ltd Ads FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management	$19.76	-0.49 -2.42%	$20.30	308,206 37.25% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 827,300	$25.51 -22.54%	10/15/2013	$19.10	PP = $18.33
								MB = $19.25
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2013 4:29:46 PM Finished -22.5% off its 52-week high, consolidating near its 50 DMA line. Gains in recent weeks have lacked volume conviction. Due to weak action it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : 50-Day Average And Prior Highs Define Important Support - 11/20/2013 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
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
PCLN - NASDAQ Priceline.Com Inc INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$1,188.92	+10.24 0.87%	$1,192.26	439,612 68.48% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 642,000	$1,198.75 -0.82%	9/13/2013	$966.82	PP = $995.08
								MB = $1,044.83
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2013 7:14:03 PM G - Hovering at its 52-week high with volume totals cooling. It may go on to produce more climactic gains but is currently extended from any sound base pattern. Reported earnings +40% on +33% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter versus the year-ago period, improving after a slightly sub par Jun '13 report. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Any Sound Base Pattern - 12/3/2013 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
SFUN - NYSE Soufun Hldgs Ltd Ads A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$71.75	+1.73 2.47%	$72.30	1,088,585 71.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,525,900	$77.45 -7.36%	10/17/2013	$58.02	PP = $53.87
								MB = $56.56
Most Recent Note - 12/9/2013 6:51:33 PM G - Pulled back for a 4th consecutive loss today with lighter volume while consolidating from its all-time high hit last week. It is extended from any sound base pattern yet may produce more climactic gains. Prior highs and its 50 DMA line coincide in the $59 area defining important support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Base Yet May Produce More Climactic Gains - 12/9/2013 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
SSNC - NASDAQ S S & C Technologies COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Application Software	$41.16	-0.98 -2.33%	$42.27	269,317 86.96% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 309,700	$43.80 -6.03%	10/22/2013	$39.17	PP = $40.04
								MB = $42.04
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2013 4:38:35 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow while retreating below "max buy" level with less than average volume behind its streak of 3 consecutive losses. Prior highs near $41 define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line on pullbacks. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Cooling Following Recent Volume-Driven Breakout - 11/12/2013 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
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$121.26	+3.59 3.05%	$121.96	972,628 82.62% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,177,300	$134.00 -9.51%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38
								MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 12/10/2013 4:40:00 PM G - Still quietly consolidating well above support at its 50 DMA line. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns and trigger worrisome technical sell signals. Previously noted with caution - "Reported earnings +13% on +153% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) raising fundamental concerns." >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Rallying For New Highs Despite Fundamental Flaw Raising Concern - 11/18/2013 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
ULTI - NASDAQ Ultimate Software Group INTERNET - Internet Software and Services	$151.03	-2.67 -1.74%	$154.29	113,076 78.91% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 143,300	$162.88 -7.28%	10/16/2013	$142.95	PP = $151.18
								MB = $158.74
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2013 7:09:17 PM Y - Prior highs and its 50 DMA line define near-term support near the $151 area. Finished near the session high after quietly testing its 50 DMA line today. Volume totals have been cooling while holding its ground near its 52-week high yet below its "max buy" level. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above 50 DMA Line and Prior Highs Defining Support - 11/21/2013 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	$108.62	+0.65 0.60%	$108.83	1,022,771 90.15% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,134,500	$115.40 -5.87%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 12/4/2013 7:06:40 PM Y - Still consolidating in a very tight range near its 50 DMA line. Recent lows in the $102 area define near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. Resilient after it reported earnings +24% on +74% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, a notch below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent Lows Define Support to Watch Below 50 Day Average - 11/15/2013 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	$39.92	+0.08 0.20%	$40.49	2,102,967 81.50% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,580,300	$42.00 -4.95%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10
								MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 12/6/2013 4:10:10 PM Y - Reversed into the red today after challenging its 52-week high. Perched within close striking distance of its pivot point based on its 10/22/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Forming New Base Pattern With Little Resistance Remaining - 11/27/2013 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