COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR (COLM-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $32.25 on Apr 1, 2002 prices rallied, reaching a high of $38.53 on Apr 19, 2002. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $34.80 on Apr 29, 2002. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 5/7/02 at $39.88. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Mar 6, 2002 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $35.50. Resistance: Is at $40.47. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on May 1, 2002. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $38.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR (COLM-Nasdaq) @ $40.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $37.63. COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR is currently trading @ $39.88 plus $1.55 on May 7, 2002. Price Objective: $56.00. Risk/Reward: $2.50 VS. $15.88. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1