TRIAD HOSPITALS INC (TRI-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $33.12 on Dec 4, 2002 prices rallied, reaching a high of $39.75 on Sep 17, 2002. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $36.00 on Sep 25, 2002. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/23/02 at $41.17. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 8, 2002 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $38.30. Resistance: Is at $41.73. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 3, 2002. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $38.25. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! TRIAD HOSPITALS INC (TRI-NYSE) @ $41.25 Stop: Use a protective stop of $39.25. TRIAD HOSPITALS INC is currently trading @ $41.17 plus $1.20 on Oct 23, 2002. Price Objective: $49.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $7.75. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1