All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: Energy Conversion Devices, ENSCO Int'l, IDEX Corporation and Schlumberger Ltd.

CHICAGO -- Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to its proprietary All Star Analyst portfolio. Members on this exclusive list include Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER), ENSCO International Inc. (NYSE: ESV), IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) and Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB). 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 7.53%. Here is a synopsis of why these stocks are in the All Star Analysts Portfolio:

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER) continued its momentum from last year and put together a solid fiscal first quarter performance. The alternative energy developer announced a net loss of six cents for the quarter, but that was substantially narrower than the year-earlier loss. Furthermore, the result topped the consensus by approximately 25%. Revenues reached $27.2 million, compared to $23.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Revenues at the company's wholly-owned subsidiary United Solar Ovonic rose to $23.9 million from $19.4 million a year earlier. The All Stars are encouraged by this innovative company's potential moving forward.

ENSCO International Inc. (NYSE: ESV) announced its fourth straight record quarter in late October as international markets remained strong. Earnings per share surged year over year in the third quarter and topped the consensus by approximately 8.5%. Revenues rose to $489.9 million from $275.1 million. The average day rate for ESV's operating jackup rig fleet jumped 57% from last year to $119,400 while utilization of its jackup fleet advanced to 97%. Also in the quarter, the contract drilling services company announced that it repurchased 1,250,000 shares of its common stock.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) reported third-quarter earnings per share from continuing operations of 62 cents on sales of $289.8 million. Earnings advanced year over year and edged past the consensus. Sales improved 16%. Organic sales growth was 9%, excluding acquisitions and foreign currency translation. IDEX Corporation said the performance reflects its consistent ability to generate growth and expand its operating margin. Analysts like the company's continued emphasis on innovation to deliver strong organic revenue and earnings growth. They also believe that acquisitions and new product launches across all three segments support growth.

Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) almost doubled its year-ago performance with earnings per share of 81 cents for the third quarter. The result also bettered the consensus by about 6.6%. Revenue moved forward to $4.95 billion from $3.7 billion. The oilfield services company said that continuing strength in seismic activity and increased demand for drilling services and well placement technologies were highlights for the quarter.

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