CHECK POINT SOFTWARE (CHKP-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $19.56 on Sep 27, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $28.99 on Oct 4, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $25.70 on Oct 10, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/16/01 at $32.17. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 3, 2001 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $29.50. Resistance: Is at $33.00. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 16, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $30.50. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! CHECK POINT SOFTWARE (CHKP-Nasdaq) @ $32.38 Stop: Use a protective stop of $29.75. CHECK POINT SOFTWARE is currently trading @ $32.17 plus $2.35 on Oct 16, 2001. Price Objective: $45.00. Risk/Reward: $2.63 VS. $12.63. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 5:1