AVIRON (AVIR-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $26.75 on Mar 22, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $51.00 on Apr 18, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $41.86 on May 14, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 6/1/01 at $57.33. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Apr 9, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $51.00. Resistance: Is at $60.56. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on May 31, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $54.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! AVIRON (AVIR-Nasdaq) @ $57.62 Stop: Use a protective stop of $54.87. AVIRON is currently trading @ $57.33 plus $3.43 on Jun 1, 2001. Price Objective: $72.00. Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $14.38. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 5:1