All Star Analysts Portfolio highlights: AMETEK, Bank of New York, GE 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 AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AME See AIT. ), The Bank of New York The Bank of New York, abbrieviated to BNY, was a global financial services company that existed until its merger with the Mellon Financial Corporation on July 2, 2007.[1] The bank now continues under the new name of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Company, Inc. (NYSE:BK), GE (NYSE:GE) and United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX UTX United Technologies Corporation (stock abbreviation, AMEX) UTX Unreal Texture (a texture pack for Unreal-engine games) UTX Unit Training Exercise UTX Under Track Crossing ). 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 annualized Of or relating to a variable that has been mathematically converted to a yearly rate. Inflation and interest rates are generally annualized since it is on this basis that these two variables are ordinarily stated and compared. return of 12.92%, exceeding the S&P 500 by a margin of more than 50%. Here is a synopsis of why these stocks are in the All Star Analysts Portfolio: AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors. Last week, AMETEK reported better-than-expected first quarter results. Earnings per share of 57 cents beat the analysts' consensus by approximately 7.5% while sales of $423.9 million advanced 27% year-over-year. Based on the quarter's results, and the expectation of continued strength in its markets, AMETEK raised its earnings per share range for 2006. The company now expects between $2.30 and $2.35, which would mark an increase of 19% to 21% over that of 2005. The company, which remains a favorite among the All Stars, also expects second quarter earnings per share to increase 16% to 20% year-over-year. The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (NYSE:BK) recently reported first quarter earnings per share of 55 cents, which was up 12% from 49 cents last year and ahead of the consensus by almost 2%. One of the highlights in the quarter was securities servicing fees, which improved 11% thanks to a strong performance in issuer services, broker-dealer services, and execution and clearing services. The company remains one of the All Stars' favorite names in the industry. Earlier in the month, Bank of New York announced a definitive agreement with JP Morgan Chase to acquire its corporate trust business, while JP Morgan Chase will acquire the company's retail banking and regional middle-market businesses. The agreement will strengthen Bank of New York's leadership position in corporate trust in the U.S. and internationally. GE (NYSE:GE), which remains a favorite among the All Star analysts, recently posted a strong first quarter with earnings from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the of 39 cents per share Cents per share The amount of a mutual fund's dividend or capital gains distributions that a shareholder will receive for each share owned. on revenues of $37.8 billion. That earnings result matched the consensus while revenues advanced 10% year-over-year. Organic revenue grew 9%. In fact, the company announced that five of GE's six businesses put together double-digit earnings growth, while orders were strong across the board, rising 33%. GE said it is well positioned moving forward, and reaffirmed its 2006 earnings from continuing operations guidance of between $1.94 and $2.02. That would mark an advance of 13% to 17% over 2005. United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) is a diversified company diversified company A company engaged in varied business operations not directly related to one another. A diversified company is less likely to suffer either a collapse or a spectacular gain in earnings compared with a firm concentrating its operations in a that provides a broad range of high technology products and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to the building systems and aerospace industries. Earlier this month, United Technology posted first quarter earnings of 76 cents per share, which topped the consensus forecast by more than 5.5% and also advanced from the year-earlier performance. Consolidated revenue reached $10.6 billion, marking a 13% year-over-year advance. Because of the strong start to the year, United Technologies felt comfortable enough to raise its earnings outlook for 2006 to between $3.50 and $3.60. The prior forecast was for earnings of $3.40 to $3.55. 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