CHICAGO -- Jim Collins, editor of the OTC Insight newsletter, says times of uncertainty have often produced good opportunities to buy stocks at bargain prices. Learn about NeuroMetrix (NASDAQ:NURO), Cerner (NASDAQ:CERN), Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI), Healthcare Services (NASDAQ:HCSG), and Conn's (NASDAQ:CONN). Click here for the full story exclusively on Zacks.com: http://at.zacks.com/?id=84
Highlights from the October 11 Featured Expert column by Jim Collins include:
Analysts' Review
NeuroMetrix (NASDAQ:NURO) designs, develops and sells proprietary medical devices used to diagnose neuropathies. Neuropathies are diseases of the peripheral nerves and parts of the spine that frequently are caused by or associated with diabetes, low back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as other clinical disorders. On March 15, 2005, the company announced that it had entered into a strategic relationship with Eli Lilly to improve awareness and detection of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a form of nerve damage that is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes. For the quarter ended June 30, 2005 NeuroMetrix reported net income of $0.00 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.12 in the prior year. Revenues increased 88% to $8.1 million compared to $4.3 million reported last year. The strong financial performance was particularly driven by the primary care physician market, where NeuroMetrix experienced 230% growth in biosensor usage on a year-over-year basis.
Other names from the Buy List include:
Cerner (NASDAQ:CERN) designs, develops, markets, installs and supports information technology and content solutions for healthcare organizations and consumers that are capable of being implemented on an individual, combined or enterprise-wide basis and are accessible over the internet by consumers, physicians and healthcare providers.
Barrett Business Services (NASDAQ:BBSI) provides light industrial, clerical and technical employees to a wide range of businesses through staff leasing, contract staffing, site management and temporary staffing arrangements.
Healthcare Services (NASDAQ:HCSG) provides housekeeping, laundry, linen, facility maintenance and food services to the health care industry, including nursing homes, retirement complexes, rehabilitation centers and hospitals.
Conn's (NASDAQ:CONN) is a specialty retailer currently operating retail locations in Texas and Louisiana. It sells major home appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers and ranges, and a variety of consumer electronics, including projection, plasma and LCD televisions, camcorders, VCRs, DVD players and home theater products. They also sell home office equipment, lawn and garden products and bedding.
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