Suncor’s strong cash flow cuts your risk

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The coronavirus outbreak in China will undoubtedly slow global economic growth in 2020 and put more pressure on oil prices. As well, demands that countries cut their carbon emissions could put more pressure on oil prices. However, the world will still need oil for many decades to come which is why investors should maintain some exposure to this industry. The companies in the best position to adapt are large integrated producers like Suncor. That’s because low oil prices boost profits at its refineries and offset the negative impact on its drilling operations. The company’s improving efficiency is also boosting its cash flow and giving it more room for dividends. SUNCOR ENERGY INC. $39 (Toronto symbol SU; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 1.5 billion; Market cap: $58.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 4.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.suncor.com) is Canada’s largest integrated oil company, with major projects in the Alberta oil sands. Just as important, investors tap the company’s four refineries (three in…