MICROSOFT CP (MSFT-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $53.00 on Oct 10, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $59.30 on Oct 17, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $55.50 on Oct 18, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/22/01 at $60.16. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 18, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $56.00. Resistance: Is at $62.95. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 19, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $57.75. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! MICROSOFT CP (MSFT-Nasdaq) @ $60.25 Stop: Use a protective stop of $57.75. MICROSOFT CP is currently trading @ $60.16 plus $2.26 on Oct 22, 2001. Price Objective: $71.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $10.75. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1