MONSANTO CO (MTC-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $37 1/4 on Jan 19, 1999 prices rallied, reaching a high of $50.00 on Feb 2, 1999. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $44.00 on Mar 2, 1999. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 3/16/99 at $50.69. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Jan 28, 1999 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $47 1/2. Resistance: Is at $54 1/2. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Mar 11, 1999. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $47.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! MONSANTO CO (MTC-NYSE) @ $50 7/8 Stop: Use a protective stop of $48 1/8. MONSANTO CO is currently trading @ $50.69 plus $2.00 on Mar 17, 1999. Price Objective: $71.00. Risk/Reward: $2 3/4 VS. $20 1/8. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 7:1