Epam Systems (NYSE:EPAM) rose nearly 1% in seesaw trading. Intraday, the stock almost hit a 75.93 buy point in a cup-with-handle base. In recent weeks, the stock's Accumulation/Distribution Rating has surged to B+ from a worst-possible E in late August. Epam is a rare leader that's showing strong accumulation.
Among leading stocks, Dunkin Brands (NASDAQ:DNKN) gapped down and dived 12% on expectations of weak comp sales and news of store closings. Shares fell to a near nine-month low.