VERITAS SOFTWARE (VRTS-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $55.25 on Mar 26, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $72.60 on May 4, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $60.43 on May 14, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 5/18/01 at $73.81. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Apr 20, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $62.50. Resistance: Is at $85.88. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on May 15, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $71.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! VERITAS SOFTWARE (VRTS-Nasdaq) @ $74.62 Stop: Use a protective stop of $71.75. VERITAS SOFTWARE is currently trading @ $73.81 plus $4.61 on May 18, 2001. Price Objective: $106.00. Risk/Reward: $2.87 VS. $31.38. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 11:1