MERRILL LYNCH & CO (MER-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $50.31 on May 12, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $60.00 on Mar 27, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $51.15 on Apr 4, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 4/10/01 at $59.00. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Mar 19, 2001 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $57.00. Resistance: Is at $60.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Apr 10, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $56.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! Merrill Lynch & Co (MER-NYSE) @ $59.12 Stop: Use a protective stop of $56.50. Merrill Lynch & Co is currently trading @ $59.00 plus $4.00 on Apr 10, 2001. Price Objective: $72.50. Risk/Reward: $2.62 VS. $13.38. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 5:1