NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR (NSM-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $21.78 on Aug 8, 2003 prices rallied, reaching a high of $29.60 on Aug 22, 2003. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $26.10 on Aug 26, 2003. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 9/4/03 at $31.99. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Aug 1, 2003 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $28.50. Resistance: Is at $34.25. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Sep 4, 2003. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $30.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR (NSM-NYSE) @ $32.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $30.13. NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR is currently trading @ $31.99 plus $3.17 on Sep 4, 2003. Price Objective: $43.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $10.88. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 5:1