The S&P 500 gave up just 1 point to 1,809 and the NASDAQ was lower by 11 points with the index closing at 4,058. Stocks were choppy throughout the session as investors took a breather following Wednesday’s rally. The latest economic data was largely disappointing with weekly jobless claims and November existing home sales falling short of estimates.

Sector action on the S&P was mixed. Tech stocks showed some strength following some better-than-anticipated corporate earnings. Oracle Corp (ORCL +5.78%) rose after the company reported results that topped analysts’ expectations. In other news, shares of Target Corp (TGT -2.2%) fell as the company confirmed that about 40 million customers' debit and credit card information may have been compromised between November 27th and December 15th.

Turning to fixed income markets, Treasuries were mixed along the curve. The benchmark 10-year note was down 11/32 to yield 2.93% and the 30-year bond gained 1/32 to yield 3.90%. 

PICTURED: The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 11 points to 16,179 after being down by as many 46 points earlier. The Blue Chip index rallied to new all-time highs from support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and prior highs while volume increased to well above average behind the prior session's big gain.

The Bank Index ($BKX +0.07%) held its ground while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.57%) and the Retail Index ($RLX -0.28%) ended with small losses. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.63%) led the tech sector's retreat while the Biotechnology Index ($BTK -0.22%) and Networking Index ($NWX -0.19%) edged lower. Commodity-linked groups lagged as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -1.45%) and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.85%) fell and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.02%) finished flat. 

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PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.63%) found support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line in recent months.

Marlin Business Services (MRLN -$1.13 or -4.29% to $25.56) encountered distributional pressure today and ended near the session low with a loss on more than 3 times average volume. It returned to the Featured Stocks list when it was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) with new pivot point cited based on its 10/28/13 high plus 10 cents. It traded up considerably this week with above average volume behind 4 consecutive gains, rebounding from below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and helping its technical stance improve. Disciplined investors may watch for subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point which are needed to trigger a proper new technical buy signal.

Fundamentals remain strong (C and A criteria) since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/02/13 its found support at its 200 DMA line. It was last shown in this FSU section on 11/14/13 under the headline, "Violated 50-Day Moving Average Line Raising Concerns."  MRLN hails from the Commercial Services - Leasing group which now has a mediocre  57 Group Relative Strength Rating, not a strong sign concerning the L criteria. Return-On-Equity at 7% is also below the 17% minimum guideline.  It is now trading -14% off its 52-week high, facing recently created resistance due to overhead supply. A fresh buy candidate breaking out with volume conviction, meanwhile, would be unhindered by any anxious sellers.

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
CELG - NASDAQ Celgene Corp DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major	$164.02	+1.54 0.95%	$164.30	2,166,424 75.73% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,860,900	$173.80 -5.63%	9/12/2013	$149.50	PP = $150.02
								MB = $157.52
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 1:48:58 PM G - Undercutting prior highs in the $161 area while slumping near its 50 DMA line ($157.11 now) as it retreats from all-time highs with today's 6th consecutive loss. More damaging losses violating the 50 DMA line would raise greater concerns. >>> 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	$23.11	-0.15 -0.64%	$23.51	136,784 48.42% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 282,500	$25.99 -11.08%	10/18/2013	$25.17	PP = $23.66
								MB = $24.84
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 1:50:55 PM G - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line, and the longer it lingers below that important short-term average the worse its outlook gets. 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
EQM - NYSE E Q T Midstream Partners ENERGY - Oil and Gas Pipelines	$55.00	+0.21 0.38%	$55.16	111,651 85.89% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 130,000	$56.41 -2.50%	12/12/2013	$53.17	PP = $56.51
								MB = $59.34
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 1:51:57 PM Y - Posting a big gain today while still quietly consolidating above important support at its 50 DMA line and prior highs in the $51 area. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finding Support Near 50-Day Moving Average While Perched Near Highs - 12/13/2013 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
FB - NASDAQ Facebook Inc Cl A INTERNET	$55.05	-0.52 -0.94%	$55.19	89,709,939 121.38% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 73,906,300	$55.18 -0.24%	12/12/2013	$51.40	PP = $54.93
								MB = $57.68
Most Recent Note - 12/19/2013 2:27:16 PM Y - Pulling back today after wedging to new highs without great volume conviction behind recent gains. Formed a 9-week cup shaped base without a handle. Announced an offering of more than 27 Million new shares and a total of nearly 43 Million existing shares are also being offered by certain selling stockholders including Mark Zuckerberg. Such offerings often are a short-term hindrance to price progress. As of the close of trading on December 20, 2013 the stock will become a component of the S&P 500 Index. FB was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 10/18/13 high plus 10 cents in the 12/12/13 mid-day report (read here). Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Well Known Social Media Firm on Watch List While Still Base Building - 12/12/2013 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
FLT - NYSE Fleetcor Technologies DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services	$117.06	-2.06 -1.73%	$119.26	563,430 67.53% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 834,400	$123.96 -5.57%	8/19/2013	$99.01	PP = $100.97
								MB = $106.02
Most Recent Note - 12/17/2013 5:14:48 PM G - Enduring recent distributional pressure while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. A subsequent violation of that important near-term support level may trigger a technical sell signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Enduring Distributional Pressure While Extended From Sound Base - 12/17/2013 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
GNRC - NYSE Generac Hldgs Inc CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment	$54.51	-0.36 -0.66%	$54.76	505,696 63.02% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 802,500	$55.00 -0.89%	11/26/2013	$53.02	PP = $52.42
								MB = $55.04
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 2:39:28 PM Y - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain on light volume. Prior highs in the $52 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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
HLF - NYSE Herbalife Ltd DRUGS - Nutrition and Weight Management	$79.58	+1.58 2.03%	$79.95	4,044,772 152.74% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,648,200	$78.50 1.38%	11/22/2013	$72.21	PP = $75.04
								MB = $78.79
Most Recent Note - 12/19/2013 1:06:23 PM G - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain, rallying with no resistance due to overhead supply.. Color code is changed to green after rising beyond its "max buy" level. >>> 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	$114.72	+0.98 0.86%	$115.85	387,226 52.12% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 742,900	$121.15 -5.31%	9/30/2013	$93.20	PP = $89.10
								MB = $93.56
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2013 12:37:13 PM G - Enduring distributional pressure and retreating from its 52-week high with higher volume behind today's loss. Recently noted as "extended from any sound base" with near-term support to watch at its 50 DMA line (now $100.85). >>> 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	$83.92	-0.27 -0.32%	$84.58	1,883,778 40.84% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 4,612,500	$84.40 -0.57%	8/6/2013	$69.66	PP = $66.28
								MB = $69.59
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 1:57:20 PM G - Hovering at its 52-week high today and volume totals have been cooling in recent weeks. Did not form a base of sufficient length yet found support at prior highs in the $78 area and stayed above its 50 DMA line during the latest consolidation. >>> 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
MRLN - NASDAQ Marlin Business Services DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental and Leasing Services	$25.56	-1.13 -4.23%	$26.71	71,741 323.16% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 22,200	$28.64 -10.75%	12/19/2013	$26.69	PP = $28.74
								MB = $30.18
Most Recent Note - 12/19/2013 5:44:39 PM Y - Finished weak today after highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 10/28/13 high plus 10 cents. Up considerably this week with above average volume behind 4 consecutive gains, rebounding from below its 50 DMA line helping its technical stance improve. Volume-driven gains above the pivot point are needed to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Finished Weak While Enduring Distributional Pressure - 12/19/2013 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
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	$1,191.57	+3.58 0.30%	$1,194.00	602,506 98.43% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 612,100	$1,198.75 -0.60%	12/18/2013	$1,156.20	PP = $1,198.85
								MB = $1,258.79
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 2:03:06 PM Y - Formed an advanced "3-week tight" base, albeit a riskier "late-stage" set-up, and its color code is changed to yellow with new pivot point based on its 11/29/13 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains above the pivot point may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. It 50 DMA line defines important support to watch on pullbacks. >>> 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	$76.01	-0.05 -0.07%	$76.84	663,870 47.57% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,395,700	$77.45 -1.86%	10/17/2013	$58.02	PP = $53.87
								MB = $56.56
Most Recent Note - 12/17/2013 4:04:42 PM G - Volume was higher but still below average behind today's gain for a second-best close while challenging 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. >>> 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	$41.21	-0.42 -1.01%	$42.07	195,224 64.97% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 300,500	$43.80 -5.91%	10/22/2013	$39.17	PP = $40.04
								MB = $42.04
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2013 5:33:12 PM G - Today's gain helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line helping its technical stance and outlook improve. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and new annotated daily and weekly graphs. >>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Found Prompt Support After Damaging Losses Raised Concerns - 12/16/2013 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
SSYS - NASDAQ Stratasys Ltd COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals	$122.81	+2.70 2.25%	$123.93	933,067 80.13% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,164,400	$134.00 -8.35%	10/11/2013	$102.94	PP = $105.38
								MB = $110.65
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2013 5:34:16 PM G - Consolidating above support at its 50 DMA line with volume totals cooling in recent weeks. 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	$147.13	-1.18 -0.80%	$149.16	183,158 124.17% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 147,500	$162.88 -9.67%	10/16/2013	$142.95	PP = $151.18
								MB = $158.74
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2013 12:51:03 PM G - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line, and the longer it lingers below that important short-term average, the worse its outlook gets. A prompt rebound above its 50 DMA line (now $151.41) is needed to help its technical stance. >>> 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	$111.90	-0.51 -0.45%	$112.34	726,941 67.34% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 1,079,500	$115.40 -3.03%	9/11/2013	$100.26	PP = $105.50
								MB = $110.78
Most Recent Note - 12/16/2013 3:42:59 PM G - Rallying above its 50 DMA line with above average volume behind today's considerable gain, helping its technical stance improve. Recent lows in the $102 area define near-term support where a violation may trigger a technical sell signal. It has been 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 : Rebounding With Volume Backed Gains But Fundamental Concerns Remain - 12/18/2013 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
YNDX - NASDAQ Yandex N V Class A INTERNET - Internet Information Providers	$39.68	+0.35 0.89%	$40.05	1,693,928 62.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 2,715,000	$42.00 -5.52%	11/27/2013	$39.61	PP = $42.10
								MB = $44.21
Most Recent Note - 12/18/2013 2:07:09 PM G - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line, stubbornly holding its ground after the damaging 12/11/13 loss raised concerns. Recently noted with caution- "Challenged its 52-week high recently but did not produce the required volume-driven gains above the pivot point to trigger a proper new 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