BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS (BRCD-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $35.80 on May 30, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $48.94 on Jun 13, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $34.34 on Jun 19, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 7/3/01 at $44.09. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Jul 3, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $37.50. Resistance: Is at $48.94. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Jun 28, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $40.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS (BRCD-Nasdaq) @ $45.12 Stop: Use a protective stop of $42.62. BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS is currently trading @ $44.09 plus $1.10 on Jul 3, 2001. Price Objective: $78.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $32.88. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 13:1