HCA HEALTHCARE (HCA-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $37 7/8 on Nov 11, 2000 prices rallied, reaching a high of $42 1/2 on Nov 30, 2000. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $37.26 on Dec 15, 2000. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 12/20/00 at $43.01. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Dec 20, 2000 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $38 1/4. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Dec 18, 2000. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $40.82. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! HCA HEALTHCARE (HCA-NYSE) @ $43 3/8 Stop: Use a protective stop of $40 3/4. HCA HEALTHCARE is currently trading @ $43.01 plus $2.36 on Dec 20, 2000. Price Objective: $52 1/2. Risk/Reward: $2 5/8 VS. $9 1/8. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 3:1