BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS (BRCD-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $16.40 on Sep 19, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $19.10 on Sep 25, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $12.63 on Oct 2, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/12/01 at $25.36. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 3, 2001 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $18.00. Resistance: Is at $27.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 11, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $23.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS (BRCD-Nasdaq) @ $26.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $24.13. BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS is currently trading @ $25.36 plus $2.63 on Oct 14, 2001. Price Objective: $40.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $14.00. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 7:1