MONSANTO CO (MON-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $15.25 on Oct 24, 2002 prices rallied, reaching a high of $18.00 on Nov 6, 2002. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $15.67 on Nov 25, 2002. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 12/4/02 at $18.41. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Nov 27, 2002 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $16.00. Resistance: Is at $18.75. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Nov 27, 2002. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! MONSANTO CO (MON-NYSE) @ $18.63 Stop: Use a protective stop of $17.13. MONSANTO CO is currently trading @ $18.41 plus $0.83 on Dec 4, 2002. Price Objective: $28.50. Risk/Reward: $1.50 VS. $9.88. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1