INTUITIVE SURGICAL (ISRG-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $17.61 on Jul 7, 2004 prices rallied, reaching a high of $20.75 on Jul 13, 2004. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $18.00 on Jul 23, 2004. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 7/30/04 at $22.88. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on May 26, 2004 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $18.00. Resistance: Is at $23.87. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Jul 30, 2004. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $22.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! INTUITIVE SURGICAL (ISRG-Nasdaq) @ $23.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $21.13. INTUITIVE SURGICAL is currently trading @ $22.88 plus $0.41 on Jul 30, 2004. Price Objective: $34.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $11.00. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 5:1