NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL (NCEN-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $27.00 on Sep 29, 2003 prices rallied, reaching a high of $33.75 on Oct 14, 2003. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $31.05 on Oct 16, 2003. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/23/03 at $36.05. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Sep 4, 2003 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $32.25. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 23, 2003. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $34.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL (NCEN-Nasdaq) @ $36.25 Stop: Use a protective stop of $34.25. NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL is currently trading @ $36.05 plus $3.56 on Oct 23, 2003. Price Objective: $48.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $11.75. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1