All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: EMC Corporation, Kohl's Corporation, Marvel Enterprises, and Pacer International.CHICAGO -- Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to its proprietary All Star Analyst portfolio. Members on this exclusive list include EMC Corporation EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is an American Fortune 500 and S&P 500 manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. It is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, USA. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. ), Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS KSS Kearns-Sayre Syndrome KSS Komunistická Strana Slovenska (Slovak Communist Party, Slovakia) KSS Kelowna Secondary School (Kelowna, BC, Canada) KSS Kirby Super Star (SNES game) ), Marvel Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:MVL MVL Multiple-Valued Logic MVL Multiple Virtual Line MVL Montavista Linux MVL Moshannon Valley League (Pennsylvania high school baseball) MVL Mercury Vapor Light MVL Minimum Vector Length MVL Musikverein Lustenau ) and Pacer International Pacer International NASDAQ: PACR is a U.S. based holding company with operations in non-asset based third-party logistics and intermodal freight transportation services. The company's subsidiary Pacer Stacktrain pioneered the use of "double-stack" rail services. , 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 :PACR PACR Pacer International Inc. (stock symbol) PACR Proposed Acceptability for Continuing Registration PACR Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers PACR Piano d'Azione sul Capitale di Rischio ). 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 five analysts with a 5 Star All Star ranking. These are the brokerage analysts whose stock recommendations proved to be the most profitable for investors. In 2003 this portfolio gained +46.6% nearly doubling the rise of the S&P 500. Here is a synopsis of why these stocks are on the All Star Analysts Portfolio: EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) was the leading provider of storage software for the fifth consecutive year in 2004, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a report by IDC. The company extended its worldwide storage software lead to 30.9% revenue share last year, and also led with 31.7% revenue share in the fourth quarter, according to the report. EMC stated that its software businesses accelerated in 2004 with strong gains across all of the software market segments. Given this company's strong position in the storage software industry, it's no wonder that several All Star Analysts continue to recommend EMC. In its fourth quarter, EMC finished 2004 on a strong note and topped the consensus by more than +8% with earnings per share of 13 cents, while total consolidated revenue grew +27% year-over-year. Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) reported that February same-store sales improved by +6.1%, which was far better than what Wall Street was expecting. Late February saw Kohl's report net income of 94 cents per diluted share, which was well above the year-earlier performance, on net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight that advanced +14.5%. The company said it made tremendous progress on its 2004 initiatives and is pleased with the bottom-line results for the quarter and year. The retail industry can be a tough space, but a number of All Star analysts believe that Kohl's has what it takes to compete and prosper. The company said it will continue to drive market share gains in 2005 through differentiation in its marketing. Marvel Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) recently reported fourth quarter earnings per share that improved upon both the year-ago result and the consensus. Increases in net sales and operating income Operating Income The profit realized from a business' own operations. Notes: This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit. were attributed mainly to contributions from Marvel's joint venture with Sony for Spider-Man movie merchandising, as well as improved international licensing revenues. The company said its strong 2004 operating results continue to reflect the expanding global power of the Marvel brand and an increase in consumer and media products based on its characters. Marvel Enterprises' popular and profitable characters provide a lot of potential for the future, and several All Star Analysts appear to be fans. Pacer International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACR): Despite difficult conditions in its industry, Pacer International put together a solid performance for its fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of of 44 cents was almost +16% in front of the consensus, while the company generated $7.5 million of cash flow from operations Cash flow from operations A firm's net cash inflow resulting directly from its regular operations (disregarding extraordinary items such as the sale of fixed assets or transaction costs associated with issuing securities), calculated as the sum of net income plus noncash expenses and paid down $15 million of debt. Pacer said the quarter's results reflect its flexibility in adapting to difficult market conditions and its efforts to reduce operating costs. The company's ability to deliver its strongest quarterly performance of the year during a difficult stretch is one of the main reasons why the All Stars continue to favor Pacer International. Discover all the current All Star Analyst rankings and top analyst recommendations at http://at.zacks.com/?id=511 About Zacks All Star Analyst Survey To learn which brokerage analysts are the best in their field and what stocks they're recommending today, see the Zacks All Star Analyst survey. This exclusive survey, created with Fortune Magazine, reveals the "Best-of-Breed" brokerage analysts. They are the select group of winners from the universe of brokerage analysts - the ones who consistently beat the street - the few you should be following now. 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