All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: Bank of America, Baker Hughes, Kohl's Corp and United Technologies.

CHICAGO -- Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to its proprietary All Star Analyst portfolio. Members on this exclusive list include Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE:BHI), Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX). View the entire list of stocks on the All Star Analyst portfolio at http://at.zacks.com/?id=510

This exclusive portfolio represents all stocks with a Strong Buy rating from at least four analysts with a 5-Star All Star ranking. These are the brokerage analysts whose stock recommendations proved to be the most profitable for investors. Since July 2002, this portfolio has generated an annualized return of 9.34%, exceeding the S&P 500. Here is a synopsis of why these stocks are in the All Star Analysts Portfolio:

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) announced solid second quarter results in mid July with earnings per share of $1.22, excluding items, which topped the consensus by almost 11%. Revenue advanced 25% year over year, while pro forma revenue, which includes MBNA's second quarter 2005 results, increased 6%. Shortly after the report, the Zacks #2 Rank company raised its quarterly cash dividend by 12% to 56 cents per share, payable Sept 22 to common shareholders of record on Sept 1. This marked the 29th straight year of dividend increases. Analysts expect EPS growth to accelerate throughout the year due to cost savings through the MBNA acquisition and increased revenue from recent investment spending in capital markets. The financial services stalwart remains a fixture on the All Star Analyst Portfolio.

Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE:BHI) is a leading provider of drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. Baker Hughes entered 2006 with all product lines performing well, according to analysts, who expect the company to fully capitalize on strength in the oilfield market. Excluding items, second quarter earnings per share reached $1.07, marking a significant year-over-year rise and a positive surprise of approximately 10.3%. Revenue reached about $2.2 billion, a 25% gain from the second quarter 2005. Baker Hughes continues to be one of the All Stars' favorite names in its industry.

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) raised its earnings per share guidance for the full year after reporting a strong second quarter performance. The retailer now expects between $3.04 and $3.13 for the year, compared to its previous outlook of between $2.91 and $3.02. The news came as Kohl's announced earnings of 69 cents per share for the quarter, ahead of last year's 54 cents and better than the consensus by approximately 6.2%. Net sales advanced 14% to $3.3 billion while same-store sales increased 5.5%. The company, which has been in the All Star Analyst Portfolio for more than four months now, said it continues to see consistency in all lines of business and all regions of the country.

United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) is a diversified company that provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the building systems and aerospace industries. In July, the company reported second quarter earnings per share, excluding items, of $1.02 on revenues of $12.3 billion. Earnings advanced year over year while also eclipsing the consensus by 1%. Revenues increased 10% with 8% organic and 2% from acquisitions. The Zacks #2 Rank stock also raised its outlook for the full year and now expects earnings per share between $3.55 and $3.65. Analysts like United Technologies for several reasons, including its solid balance sheet and strong free cash flow, which is expected to support future acquisitions and provide financial flexibility.

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