AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $43.89 on Apr 14, 2000 prices rallied, reaching a high of $53.20 on Apr 26, 2000. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $46 5/8 on May 3, 2000. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 5/31/00 at $53.81. Technicals: Stochastic Oscillator (STOC): A Buy Alert! was given on May 31, 2000 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $48.00. Resistance: Is at $56.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on May 31, 2000. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $51.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! AMERICAN EXPRESS CO (AXP-NYSE) @ $54 1/2 Stop: Use a protective stop of $51 3/4. AMERICAN EXPRESS CO is currently trading @ $53.81 plus $3.18 on May 31, 2000. Price Objective: $71.00. Risk/Reward: $2 3/4 VS. $19 1/4. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 7:1