FASTENAL COMPANY (FAST-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $35.69 on Mar 14, 2000 prices rallied, reaching a high of $59 1/4 on Apr 14, 2000. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $52 5/8 on Apr 24, 2000. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 5/1/00 at $62.44. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Mar 23, 2000 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $54.00. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Apr 27, 2000. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $60.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! FASTENAL COMPANY (FAST-Nasdaq) @ $64 1/8 Stop: Use a protective stop of $61 1/4. FASTENAL COMPANY is currently trading @ $62.44 plus $4.00 on May 1, 2000. Price Objective: $76.00. Risk/Reward: $2 7/8 VS. $11 7/8. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1