VERTEX PHARMACEUTICAL (VRTX-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $32.26 on Jul 18, 2006 prices rallied, reaching a high of $35.94 on Jul 26, 2006. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $29.75 on Aug 10, 2006. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 8/25/06 at $35.43. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Aug 19, 2006 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $32.00. Resistance: Is at $35.94. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Aug 21, 2006. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $32.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! VERTEX PHARMACEUTICAL (VRTX-Nasdaq) @ $35.75 Stop: Use a protective stop of $33.75. VERTEX PHARMACEUTICAL is currently trading @ $35.43 plus $3.17 on Aug 25, 2006. Price Objective: $47.50. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $11.75. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1