AMERICAN EXPRESS (AXP-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $39.35 on Apr 3, 2002 prices rallied, reaching a high of $43.88 on Apr 23, 2002. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $40.37 on May 1, 2002. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 5/8/02 at $42.80. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on May 8, 2002 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $41.00. Resistance: Is at $43.88. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on May 2, 2002. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $41.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! AMERICAN EXPRESS (AXP-NYSE) @ $42.88 Stop: Use a protective stop of $40.38. AMERICAN EXPRESS is currently trading @ $42.80 plus $2.14 on May 8, 2002. Price Objective: $53.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $10.13. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1