All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: Danaher Corporation, Global Industries, Helix Energy Solutions and Target Corporation.

CHICAGO -- Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to its proprietary All Star Analyst portfolio. Members on this exclusive list include Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR), Global Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GLBL), Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE:HLX) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT). 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:

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) is enjoying strength across its businesses and recently raised its earnings per share guidance for the full year to between $3.15 and $3.22, compared to its previous outlook of $3.07 to $3.17. The new guidance came as the company announced second quarter earnings per share, excluding items, of 80 cents on sales of $2.35 billion. Earnings topped the consensus by more than 2.5% while sales advanced 21.5% year over year. Analysts generally believe that this Zacks #2 Rank company has a portfolio of businesses capable of generating upper-tier sales and earnings growth, as well as robust free cash flow that could allow for further acquisitions.

Global Industries, Ltd. (NASDAQ:GLBL) has been added to the All Star Analyst Portfolio. The company provides pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, diving services, and other marine support to the oil and gas industry. Earlier this month, the company reported second quarter earnings per share that advanced from the previous year and beat the consensus. Furthermore, revenues advanced 76%. Global Industries said its outlook remains strong as energy prices trade near historical highs and its backlog for the balance of 2006 stands at record levels.

Helix Energy Solutions (NYSE:HLX) is an energy services company that provides innovative solutions to the oil and gas industry worldwide. This Zacks #1 Rank company earned 83 cents per share in the second quarter, which surged year over year while beating the consensus by almost 14%. Revenues increased to approximately $305 million from $166.5 million in the second quarter 2005 as contracting services revenues improved thanks to the introduction of newly acquired assets and much better market conditions. Helix Energy Solutions is now looking forward to further improvement in the third quarter and the first contribution from its acquisition of Remington Oil & Gas. The company, which continues to expect earnings per share of $3.20 to $3.70 in 2006, has been added to the All Star Analyst Portfolio.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) announced second quarter earnings per share of 70 cents last week, which increased year over year from 61 cents and edged past the consensus by almost 1.5%. Total revenues increased 11.3% to $13.3 billion, helped by new store expansion, a same-store sales rise of 4.6% and the contribution from its credit card operations. Target believes it will deliver strong sales and profit performance in 2006 and generate another year of profitable market share growth despite the challenging economic environment. The company remains one of the All Stars' favorite retailers.

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