Zacks Spotlights Starwood

Zacks.com, the online unit of Zacks Investment Research Inc., Chicago, has reported that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is one of the stocks included in its All Star Analyst portfolio.The portfolio includes all stocks with a Strong Buy rating from at least four analysts with a 5-Star All Star ranking, Zacks said. "There are several aspects about Starwood that analysts appreciate, including its investments in productivity enhancements such as customer relationship management, database management, and call center technology," the research firm said. In February, Zacks placed Starwood on its list of Stocks to Sell Now, citing Starwood's lowered earnings guidance. Zacks can be found online at http://www.zacks.com.