Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Non-Tech : Auric Goldfinger's Short List -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Wolff who wrote (11138)	2/21/2003 2:45:46 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 19428

Ian Wyatt Recommends the Following Stocks: OSI Systems, HiEnergy, Central European Distribution, and NetFlix Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2003--Ian Wyatt says there are plenty of opportunities for investors in this market, and offers four recommendations to get you started. Latch onto growing spaces from here on out and give yourself a better chance to generate solid returns from this Featured Expert. Read his recommendations on OSI Systems (Nasdaq:OSIS), HiEnergy (OTC BB:HIET), Central European Distribution (Nasdaq:CEDC) and NetFlix (Nasdaq:NFLX). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: featuredexpert2bw.zacks.com Here are the highlights from the Featured Expert column: Growth Report initiated coverage of OSI Systems (Nasdaq:OSIS) on January 6. The company recently announced that second quarter results would exceed its previous guidance of $38 million in revenue and EPS of $0.21 - $0.23. OSI now expects record revenue of $43.5 million and EPS of $0.24 - $0.25 for the quarter. Wyatt received several e-mails from subscribers regarding HiEnergy (OTC BB:HIET) and OSI Systems earlier in the month, when he initiated coverage of OSI. Some thought that the coverage of OSI was a sign of weakness or lack of faith in HiEnergy. This could not be further from the truth. In his opinion there is room for two or more companies to develop leading technologies to be implemented in different areas of this security sector. Wyatt believes by picking both HiEnergy and OSI Systems, he is not only betting on two of the brightest opportunities in the sector, but also hedging his bets between the two companies since at such an early stage it is difficult to determine which company or companies will be the long-term winner. Shares of Central European Distribution (Nasdaq:CEDC) are HOT. The company recently increased earnings and revenue guidance for 2002 and 2003. The Poland distributor of wine, beer, and spirits raised 2002 earnings per share guidance to $1.48 - $1.50 from $1.28 - $1.30 on sales of $294 million, which would be at the top-end of the previously indicated $290 - $295 million in sales. For 2003, the company expects earnings per share to top previous guidance of $1.80 - $1.85, coming in at $2.00 - $2.05 on sales of $385 - $390 million. On-line DVD rental-company NetFlix (Nasdaq:NFLX) hit key targets in the fourth quarter, and for the year. At the end of the fourth quarter, the company boasted 857,000 total subscribers who on average pay $20 a month for unlimited DVD-rentals with no late fees. For the fourth quarter, NetFlix reported revenue of $45.2 million, a 109% increase over the fourth quarter 2001. 2002 full year revenue was $152.8 million compared with $75.9 million in 2001. The company reported a net loss of $2.3 million or $0.10 per share for the quarter. Free cash flow for the quarter was 10% of revenue or $4.7 million. Keep yourself situated in the growing spaces of the marketplace through Ian Wyatt's energetic stock commentaries and recommendations by clicking: featuredexpert3bw.zacks.com About Zacks Featured Experts To be a successful investor you need professional advice. Experts who know what they're talking about and can help you achieve your financial goals in good markets...and especially in bad ones will help you improve your portfolio. That is why Zacks Investment Research has assembled the best investment experts in the business to offer their powerful advisory newsletters to you on all the major investment topics: Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Options, Futures etc. Recommendations from Featured Experts Highlighted in FREE Investment Newsletter The best way to tap into the powerful advice from these experts is through our free weekly e-mail newsletter, "Profit from the Pros". Each week we highlight several Featured Experts in this free e-mail newsletter. Get your free subscription to "Profit from the Pros" at: freeprofit1bw.zacks.com About Zacks Zacks.com is a property of Zacks Investment Research, Inc., which was formed in 1981 to compile, analyze, and distribute investment research to both institutional and individual investors. The guiding principle behind our work is the belief that investment experts, such as brokerage analysts and investment newsletter writers, have superior knowledge about how to invest successfully. Our goal is to unlock their profitable insights for our customers. And there is no better way to enjoy this investment success, than with a FREE subscription to "Profit from the Pros" weekly e-mail newsletter. For your free newsletter, visit freeprofitbw.zacks.com Zacks Investment Research is under common control with affiliated entities (including a broker-dealer and an investment adviser), which may engage in transactions involving the foregoing securities for the clients of such affiliates. Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. --30--CE/cgo* CONTACT: Zacks.com Terry Batey, 312/630-9880 ext. 307 feedback@zacks.com www.Zacks.com KEYWORD: ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING E-COMMERCE SOURCE: Zacks.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com -0- Jan/24/2003 11:01 GMT