Ben Zacks Recommends the Following Stock: OSI Systems.Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2003 Insulate in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. your portfolio from risk and stay on a steady course by employing Ben Zacks' earnings estimates technique during this unpredictable time. Learn about a new recommendation from this expert while getting valuable market commentary. Get his take on OSI Systems OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) is a worldwide company based in California that develops and markets security and inspection systems such as airport security X-ray machines and metal detectors, medical monitoring and anesthesia systems, and optoelectronic devices. Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :OSIS OSIS Open Source Information System (now Intelink-U; US DOD) OSIS Ocean Surveillance Information System OSIS One-Stop Internet Shop (European Union) OSIS Open Scriptural Information Standard ). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: http://featuredexpert2bw.zacks.com/ Here are the highlights from the Featured Expert column: Zacks feels that Iraq is more of an uncertain event than many do; and he see rows of other uncertain variables scattered Scattered Used for listed equity securities. Unconcentrated buy or sell interest. about the landscape. All of them can unpredictably dictate the movement of stocks and the value of your portfolio. He expects the market to move mostly sideways in terms of the overall indices. Does this mean that following earnings estimate revisions will no longer be useful? Absolutely not! In fact, we continue to be in a stock-pickers environment. But picking stocks on both the long and short sides could be the best way to insulate yourself from the risk and lock in steady returns. Zacks is adding OSI Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIS), a #1 ranked company with very exciting growth prospects. The company is a premier worldwide designer and provider of components, subsystems and end-products based on optical and electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). pressure sensor A pressure sensor measures the pressure, typically of gases or fluids. Pressure is an expression of the force required to stop a gas or fluid from expanding, and is usually stated in terms of force per unit area. A pressure sensor generates a signal related to the pressure imposed. technologies. It makes security x-rays, metal detectors and medical imaging devices. The company has very little debt, expects strong orders this year given excellent demand for its products, has a good deal of cash, and would benefit significantly in an economic rebound. This is the type of company that Zacks feels is attractive right now. Make sure to get more of Ben Zacks' market analysis and view all of his Timely Buys by clicking: http://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. 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