CABOT MICROELECTRONICS (CCMP-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $54.26 on Oct 22, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $74.92 on Nov 8, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $66.15 on Nov 21, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 12/11/01 at $78.55. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 25, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $73.50. Resistance: Is at $81.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Dec 11, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $75.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! CABOT MICROELECTRONICS (CCMP-Nasdaq) @ $79.75 Stop: Use a protective stop of $76.75. CABOT MICROELECTRONICS is currently trading @ $78.55 plus $3.39 on Dec 11, 2001. Price Objective: $93.00. Risk/Reward: $3.00 VS. $13.25. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1