Folmar’s final pick is Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU), a company that explores, produces, and markets crude oil and natural gas. The Alberta, Canada—based company offers a modest dividend, and “The company’s stock has outperformed most of the market in the last year or so,” says Folmar.
LARRY E. FOLMAR’S Stock Picks
| Company (Exchange: Symbol) | Price* | 12- to 18-Month Price Target | P/E on Projected 2005 Earnings | Est. 5-Yr. Annual EPS Growth Rate | Why Stock Will Outperform |
| Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) | $23.44 | $33.00 | 22 | 6% | The company has a dividend yield of almost 3% and should experience an increase in revenues as the economy improves. |
| Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) | $24.17 | $43.00 | 26 | 6% | The company will continue to benefit from being a leader in software development. |
| Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) | $26.27 | $45.00 | 17 | 6% | Recent bad news has depressed the stock, but the companywill bounce back in the near future. |
| Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) | $11.33 | $25.00 | 6.5 | 6% | The company should benefit from the sale of its new hybrid SUV. |
| Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE: SU) | $40.21 | $46.00 | 21.9 | 6% | As the demand for oil and natural gas increases, the company’s earnings should increase. |
| * AS OF MARCH 31, 2005 | |||||