GILEAD SCIENCES (GILD-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $31.78 on Sep 9, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $36.98 on Oct 3, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $34.30 on Oct 12, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/19/01 at $36.29. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 2, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $61.50. Resistance: Is at $65.29. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 18, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $62.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! GILEAD SCIENCES (GILD-Nasdaq) @ $65.25 Stop: Use a protective stop of $62.50. GILEAD SCIENCES is currently trading @ $36.29 plus $2.24 on Oct 19, 2001. Price Objective: $82.00. Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $16.75. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1