BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS (BRCD-Nasdaq): Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $12.63 on Oct 1, 2001 prices rallied, reaching a high of $26.00 on Oct 12, 2001. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $20.11 on Oct 18, 2001. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance, closing 10/24/01 at $27.10. Technicals: MACD-Histogram (MACD-H): A Buy Alert! was given on Oct 16, 2001 when the Histogram crossed the "0" line to the upside. Support: Remains at $24.50. Resistance: Is at $35.75. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Oct 19, 2001. A P&F upside reversal takes place at $24.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS (BRCD-Nasdaq) @ $27.50 Stop: Use a protective stop of $25.50. BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS is currently trading @ $27.10 plus $3.00 on Oct 24, 2001. Price Objective: $40.00. Risk/Reward: $2.00 VS. $12.50. Today's Risk Reward Ratio: 6:1