FAMILY DOLLAR STORES (FDO-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $23.75 on Oct 7, 2002 prices rallied, reaching a high of $32.45 on Oct 15, 2002. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $28.00 on Dec 13, 2002. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 12/30/02 at $31.00. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Dec 23, 2002 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $29.00. Resistance: Is at $32.45. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Dec 19, 2002. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $29.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! FAMILY DOLLAR STORES (FDO-NYSE) @ $31.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $29.13. FAMILY DOLLAR STORES is currently trading @ $31.00 plus $1.03 on Dec 30, 2002. Price Objective: $48.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $16.88. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 8:1