AMERICAN STANDARD (ASD-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $59.95 on Jun 5, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $63.50 on Jul 10, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $56.86 on Jul 16, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 8/9/01 at $70.25. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Jun 23, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $68.00. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Aug 9, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $68.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! AMERICAN STANDARD (ASD-NYSE) @ $70.38 Stop: Use a protective stop of $67.62. AMERICAN STANDARD is currently trading @ $70.25 plus $1.99 on Aug 9, 2001. Price Objective: $81.75. Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $11.38. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1