TEXAS INSTRUMENTS (TXN-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $28.25 on Feb 23, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $37.40 on Mar 6, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $30.17 on Mar 12, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 3/22/01 at $37.87. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Mar 5, 2001 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $31.00. Resistance: Is at $41.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Mar 22, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $35.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! TEXAS INSTRUMENTS (TXN-NYSE) @ $38.62 Stop: Use a protective stop of $35.87. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS is currently trading @ $37.87 plus $2.75 on Mar 22, 2001. Price Objective: $51.00. Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $12.38. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 4:1