BECTON DICKINSON (BDX-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $46.83 on Mar 22, 2004 prices rallied, reaching a high of $50.56 on Apr 5, 2004. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $48.43 on Apr 14, 2004. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 4/21/04 at $52.07. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Apr 4, 2004 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $48.50. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Apr 19, 2004. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $50.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! BECTON DICKINSON (BDX-NYSE) @ $52.38 Stop: Use a protective stop of $49.88. BECTON DICKINSON is currently trading @ $52.07 plus $1.47 on Apr 21, 2004. Price Objective: $63.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $10.62. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1