BMC SOFTWARE INC (BMCS-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $13.06 on Dec 27, 2000 prices rallied, reaching a high of $33.00 on Jan 19, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $27.75 on Feb 5, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 2/8/01 at $31.56. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Jan 8, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $29.00. Resistance: Is at $33.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Feb 6, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $30.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! BMC SOFTWARE INC (BMCS-Nasdaq) @ $32.38 Stop: Use a protective stop of $30.12. BMC SOFTWARE INC is currently trading @ $31.56 plus $1.93 on Feb 8, 2001. Price Objective: $43.00. Risk/Reward: $2.25 VS. $10.62. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 5.1