NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR (NSM-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $25.20 on Feb 7, 2002 prices rallied, reaching a high of $29.10 on Feb 14, 2002. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $24.93 on Feb 28, 2002. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 3/7/02 at $32.96. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Mar 5, 2002 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $30.50. Resistance: Is at $34.90. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Mar 7, 2002. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $31.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR (NSM-NYSE) @ $33.25 Stop: Use a protective stop of $30.75. NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR is currently trading @ $32.96 plus $1.14 on Mar 7, 2002. Price Objective: $43.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $9.75. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1