ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $43.34 on Mar 22, 2005 prices rallied, reaching a high of $48.49 on Apr 7, 2005. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $47.05 on Apr 12, 2005. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 4/18/05 at $49.87. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Mar 30, 2005 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $48.00. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Mar 31, 2005. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $46.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! ABBOTT LABORATORIES (ABT-NYSE) @ $50.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $47.63. ABBOTT LABORATORIES is currently trading @ $49.87 plus $1.58 on Apr 15, 2005. Price Objective: $59.75. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $9.62. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1