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COPYRIGHT 2003 Adams Business Media
In a time when the market continues to see-saw, unearthing safe havens is critical for today's investors. Buyside takes a look at MSN Money's 2002 list of best stock ideas and provides snapshots of those companies that are experiencing solid growth, despite the tumultuous market environment. The screen focused on those stocks that had the greatest price appreciation in 2002.
NetEase.com (NTES)
Internet Providers
NetEase.com is a wise choice for today's Chinese population. It has a Web portal that provides online services for e-commerce and community building and includes approximately 18 content channels targeting surfers in mainland China. Today, more than 60 million registered users access its free e-mail, chat rooms and personalized homepages. In addition, NetEase.com hosts online auctions for a variety of goods including books, computer equipment, consumer electronics and software.
USANA Health Sciences (USNA)
Health-related Products
Staying healthy is important to USANA Health Sciences, a company that manufactures nutritionals, personal care and weight management products that are sold through a network of more than 85,000 independent distributors in North America, Pacific Rim countries and the U.K. Team weight-management program.
Sohu.com (SOHU)
Internet Providers
Sohu means "search fox" in Chinese, and that's exactly what this Web portal does. Sohu is the leading Web portal in China today. It has a directory with links to more than 300,000 Chinese language Web sites and offers a search engine with 15 content channels covering business, news, sports and other topics.
OptiCare Health Systems (OPT)
Health Products and Services
The eyes have it at OptiCare Health Systems, an integrated eye care services company that...
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