MERRILL LYNCH & CO (MER-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $57.37 on Jan 12, 2005 prices rallied, reaching a high of $59.02 on Jan 18, 2005. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $56.62 on Jan 24, 2005. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 2/4/05 at $60.69. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Feb 2, 2005 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $59.00. Resistance: Is at $61.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Feb 4, 2005. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $57.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! MERRILL LYNCH & CO (MER-NYSE) @ $60.88 Stop: Use a protective stop of $58.38. MERRILL LYNCH & CO is currently trading @ $60.69 plus $1.25 on Feb 4, 2005. Price Objective: $71.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $10.12. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 8:1