MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $51.06 on Apr 4, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $72.15 on May 7, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $67.25 on May 18, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 5/24/01 at $71.72. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Apr 10, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $69.50. Resistance: Is at $72.15. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on May 23, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $68.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT-Nasdaq) @ $71.87 Stop: Use a protective stop of $69.12. MICROSOFT CORP is currently trading @ $71.72 plus $2.02 on May 24, 2001. Price Objective: $96.00. Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $24.13. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 9:1