Each day we write a few articles covering stocks making key technical developments.

A note of caution on iShares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund.

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iShares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund ($IWM) is seeing a death crossing occurring today. The 200 day moving average is crossing above the shorter term 50 day moving average. While this is sometimes a lagging indicator it can also be a bearish signal indicating further potential downside.

52 Week Range $103.54-$129.10
Market Cap 25,045,885,500
Average Volume 34,736,248
Dividend Yield 1.52%
Institutional Ownership 0.00%
Insider Ownership: 0.00%
Percentage of Float Short 72.80%
Beta 1.26

iShares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund is below the 50 day moving average and below the 200 day moving average. These are bearish, bearish indicators respectively.

iShares Trust Russell 2000 Index Fund The investment seeks to track the investment results of the Russell 2000® Index, which measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market.
The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. It may invest the remainder of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the underlying index, but which the advisor believes will help the fund track the underlying index.

Sune appears to be hitting a capitulation bottom and seeing increased volume at these levels.

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SunEdison ($SUNE) is trading on higher than normal volume today. SunEdison is up 2.84% at $9.11 on a volume of 31,340,800 shares. That’s already 2.33 times the normal daily volume of 24,759,654.

Technical traders look at heavy volume as we see in SunEdison today to confirm existing or developing signals.

52 Week Range $8.78-$33.45
Market Cap 2,848,079,346
Average Volume 24,759,654
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Institutional Ownership 0.00%
Insider Ownership: 0.90%
Percentage of Float Short 26.30%
Beta 3.50

SunEdison is below the 50 day moving average and below the 200 day moving average. These are bearish, bearish indicators respectively.

SunEdison SunEdison Inc is a developer and seller of photovoltaic energy solutions, an owner and operator of clean power generation assets. The Company is also engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of silicon wafers to the semiconductor industry.

OshKosh Corp crossed above the 50 DMA today after news that it won a big military contract to build the new Humvee.

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Oshkosh Corp (New) ($OSK) is crossing above the 50 day moving average. The 50 day moving average is viewed as a medium to short term support / resistance.

52 Week Range $32.56-$55.69
Market Cap 3,207,921,500
Average Volume 1,266,351
Dividend Yield 1.77%
Institutional Ownership 0.00%
Insider Ownership: 2.90%
Percentage of Float Short 6.40%
Beta 1.77

Oshkosh Corp (New) is above the 50 day moving average and below the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Oshkosh Corp (New) Oshkosh Corp along with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. The Company operates in four segments namely access equipment, defense, fire and emergency & commercial.

Jet Blue hitting fresh a 52 week high

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JetBlue Airways Corporation ($JBLU) is hitting a new 52 week high today. Over the past 52 weeks JBLU has traded from a low of $9.38 to a high of $24.22. JBLU was last at $24.38 on a volume of 2,924,640. Average daily volume has been at 8,574,947.

52 Week Range $9.38-$24.22
Market Cap 7,656,288,129
Average Volume 8,574,947
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Institutional Ownership 97.20%
Insider Ownership: 0.70%
Percentage of Float Short 10.10%
Beta 0.67

JetBlue Airways Corporation is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

JetBlue Airways Corp is passenger airline company. The Company provides passenger airline services in the United States. Its services include Partner airlines, Getaways, Corporate, Cargo, Travel agents, Special assistance and Travel Insurance.

Cranking up the volume on CCE

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Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. ($CCE) is trading on higher than normal volume today. Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is up 13.45% at $49.85 on a volume of 1,627,370 shares. That’s already 0.74 times the normal daily volume of 1,929,611.

Technical traders look at heavy volume as we see in Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. today to confirm existing or developing signals.

52 Week Range $39.05-$50.00
Market Cap 11,991,759,670
Average Volume 1,929,611
Dividend Yield 2.45%
Institutional Ownership 84.20%
Insider Ownership: 12.20%
Percentage of Float Short 1.30%
Beta 0.92

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc markets, produces & distributes nonalcoholic beverages. The Company offers various beverages, including regular, zero, and low-calorie energy and sports drinks, waters, juices, fruit drinks, coffees, and teas.

Momentum in favor of Dominion Resources Inc.

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Dominion Resources Inc. ($D) is resolving it’s latest consolidation to the updside. Dominion Resources Inc. is up 1.35% at $71.77 on a volume of 123,817 shares today.

52 Week Range $64.71-$80.89
Market Cap 42,437,698,882
Average Volume 2,637,985
Dividend Yield 3.74%
Institutional Ownership 63.90%
Insider Ownership: 0.70%
Percentage of Float Short 2.10%
Beta 0.10

Dominion Resources Inc. is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Dominion Resources Inc. Dominion Resources Inc is a producer and transporter of energy. It manages its daily operations through three operating segments namely Dominion Virginia Power of DVP, Dominion Energy and Dominion Generation.

WWAV hitting fresh 52 week highs

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WhiteWave Foods Co. ($WWAV) is hitting a new 52 week high today. Over the past 52 weeks WWAV has traded from a low of $29.42 to a high of $50.64. WWAV was last at $51.75 on a volume of 59,878. Average daily volume has been at 1,954,610.

52 Week Range $29.42-$50.64
Market Cap 9,100,848,264
Average Volume 1,954,610
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Institutional Ownership 81.50%
Insider Ownership: 3.50%
Percentage of Float Short 1.90%
Beta 1.70

WhiteWave Foods Co. is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

The Whitewave Foods Company operates as a consumer packaged food and beverage company. The Company manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells branded plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, and premium dairy products.

UHS at fresh highs

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Universal Health Services Inc. Cl B ($UHS) hit a new 52 week high today. UHS is at $148.05, and has traded in a range from $91.26 to $144.15 over the past 52 weeks. Volume was last at 143,702 with a 50 day average of 768,401.

52 Week Range $91.26-$144.15
Market Cap 14,511,509,151
Average Volume 768,401
Dividend Yield 0.28%
Institutional Ownership 86.80%
Insider Ownership: 1.00%
Percentage of Float Short 1.60%
Beta 1.74

Universal Health Services Inc. Cl B is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Universal Health Services Inc. Cl B Universal Health Services Inc, through its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of owning and operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and radiation oncology centers.

EXPE at fresh highs

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Expedia Inc ($EXPE) hit a new 52 week high today. EXPE is at $117.86, and has traded in a range from $70.91 to $115.00 over the past 52 weeks. Volume was last at 1,241,780 with a 50 day average of 1,556,682.

52 Week Range $70.91-$115.00
Market Cap 15,076,561,644
Average Volume 1,556,682
Dividend Yield 0.67%
Institutional Ownership 87.30%
Insider Ownership: 4.30%
Percentage of Float Short 9.10%
Beta 0.48

Expedia Inc is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Expedia Inc Expedia Inc is an online travel company. The Company offers holiday packages, rental cars, cruises, as well as destination services and activities. Its business segments are Leisure and Egencia.

AFSI hitting fresh 52 week highs

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AmTrust Financial Services Inc ($AFSI) is hitting a new 52 week high today. Over the past 52 weeks AFSI has traded from a low of $38.25 to a high of $69.47. AFSI was last at $69.37 on a volume of 5,832. Average daily volume has been at 441,194.

52 Week Range $38.25-$69.47
Market Cap 5,766,706,815
Average Volume 441,194
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Institutional Ownership 45.20%
Insider Ownership: 23.80%
Percentage of Float Short 7.20%
Beta 0.70

AmTrust Financial Services Inc is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

AmTrust Financial Services Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides specialty property and casualty insurance, specialty risk and extended warranty coverage. The Company also provides reinsurance for personal and commercial automotive business.

Momentum in favor of The Cheesecake Factory Inc.

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The Cheesecake Factory Inc. ($CAKE) is resolving it’s latest consolidation to the upside. Cheesecake Factory Inc. CAKE is up 4.92% at $57.75 on a volume of 898,910 shares today.

52 Week Range $42.00-$55.48
Market Cap 2,819,005,506
Average Volume 604,803
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Institutional Ownership 96.80%
Insider Ownership: 0.80%
Percentage of Float Short 11.00%
Beta 0.70

The Cheesecake Factory Inc. is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

The Cheesecake Factory Inc operates casual dining restaurants. It also operates bakery production facilities which produce desserts for its restaurants, international licenses and third-party bakery customers.

CHMA is continuing to hit new highs and following Dan’s IPO strategy

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Chiasma Inc ($CHMA) is hitting a new 52 week high today. Over the past 52 weeks CHMA has traded from a low of $19.00 to a high of $23.95. CHMA was last at $24.20 on a volume of 208,256. Average daily volume has been at 0.

52 Week Range $19.00-$23.95
Market Cap 558,054,054
Average Volume 0
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Institutional Ownership 0.00%
Insider Ownership: 0.00%
Percentage of Float Short 0.00%
Beta 0.00

Chiasma Inc is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Chiasma Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients suffering from orphan diseases by developing and commercializing novel oral forms of therapies that are available today only by injection.

General Motors is gapping up

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General Motors ($GM) gapped up today and is currently up 5.15% today on a volume of 7,859,780 shares. This stock has traded in a $30-$40 range for the past 2 years.

52 Week Range $28.82-$38.99
Market Cap 50,751,591,488
Average Volume 13,495,615
Dividend Yield 4.53%
Institutional Ownership 94.60%
Insider Ownership: 0.10%
Percentage of Float Short 2.80%
Beta 1.71

General Motors is below the 50 day moving average and below the 200 day moving average. These are bearish, bearish indicators respectively.

General Motors General Motors Company designs, builds and sells cars, trucks and automobile parts. The Company also provides automotive financing services through General Motors Financial Company, Inc.

AFOP at a fresh new high after being in a nice uptrend all year.

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Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. ($AFOP) hit a new 52 week high today. AFOP is at $21.16, and has traded in a range from $10.75 to $21.29 over the past 52 weeks. Volume was last at 128,228 with a 50 day average of 157,735.

52 Week Range $10.75-$21.29
Market Cap 384,691,372
Average Volume 157,735
Dividend Yield 0.80%
Institutional Ownership 50.40%
Insider Ownership: 10.50%
Percentage of Float Short 5.50%
Beta 1.42

Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc designs, manufactures and markets a range of fiber optic components, and integrated modules incorporating these components, for communications equipment manufacturers and service providers.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) continues to outperform the sector.

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Palo Alto Networks ($PANW) hit a new 52 week high today. PANW is at $189.37, and has traded in a range from $75.03 to $186.36 over the past 52 weeks. Volume was last at 601,552 with a 50 day average of 1,447,205.

52 Week Range $75.03-$186.36
Market Cap 15,910,429,512
Average Volume 1,447,205
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Institutional Ownership 84.60%
Insider Ownership: 5.40%
Percentage of Float Short 5.60%
Beta 1.17

Palo Alto Networks is above the 50 day moving average and above the 200 day moving average. These are bullish, bullish indicators respectively.

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks Inc offers an enterprise network security platform that allows enterprises, service providers, and government entities to secure their networks and safely enable applications running on their networks.