All Star Analysts Portfolio highlights: Cameron, Cerner Corporation, Host Hotels & Resorts and Zions Bancorporation.

CHICAGO -- Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to its proprietary All Star Analyst portfolio. Members on this exclusive list include Cameron (NYSE: CAM), Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ: CERN), Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST) and Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION). 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:

Cameron (NYSE: CAM) recently announced fourth-quarter earnings per share of 92 cents, excluding charges, on revenues of $1.08 billion. EPS advanced year over year from 47 cents and topped the consensus by almost 7%. Meanwhile, revenues jumped 46% from $738.5 million in the fourth-quarter 2005. Also during the quarter, orders booked advanced 55% to $1.22 billion. Cameron stated that its results reflect the favorable operating environment throughout 2006 and its strong operational performance. The international manufacturer of oil and gas pressure control equipment remains a part of the All Star Portfolio.

Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ: CERN) remains a favorite of the All Stars. The company recently stated that its leadership position in the healthcare information technology industry was bolstered by another year of record new business bookings and strong earnings, revenue and cash flow. For the fourth quarter, revenues advanced 17% to $380.8 million, compared to $325.8 million a year earlier. Also, earnings per share improved year over year and bettered the consensus. Bookings during the quarter soared 41% to $543.2 million. For the year, revenues advanced 19% to $1.38 billion.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST) is one of the All Stars' favorite names in the lodging industry. The company will release its fourth quarter and full year results on Feb 21. For its third quarter, the company announced that funds from operations improved year over year to 28 cents, while total revenue increased 40%. Revenue per available room advanced 9.1%. Host Hotels & Resorts expects comparable RevPAR to advance approximately 7% to 8% in the fourth quarter.

Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) reported fourth-quarter earnings late last month that improved year over year. The financial services company said the performance capped off a solid year as it produced organic loan growth of more than 15%, maintained a high and stable net interest margin, maintained consistently high credit quality, and earned a record 579.3 million. Zions Bancorporation, which reached 52-week highs on Feb 1 and Feb 2, remains on the All Star Analyst portfolio.

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