USA EDUCATION INC (SLM-NYSE): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $73.40 on Jul 10, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $79.76 on Jul 18, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $74.90 on Jul 20, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 7/24/01 at $77.80. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Jun 6, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $75.00. Resistance: Is at $79.50. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Jul 23, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $75.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! USA EDUCATION INC (SLM-NYSE) @ $77.87 Stop: Use a protective stop of $74.87. USA EDUCATION INC is currently trading @ $77.80 plus $.52 on Jul 24, 2001. Price Objective: $88.00. Risk/Reward: $3.00 VS. $10.13. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 3:1