BlackRock fund mgr likes Microsoft, Paccar-Barron's

NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - A BlackRock Capital Appreciation Fund senior portfolio manager sees growth opportunities ahead for Microsoft Corp and truck maker Paccar Inc, according to an interview with financial weekly Barron's.

Jeff Lindsey was quoted as saying he expects higher growth for Microsoft, the fund's top holding, due to its Windows 7 operating system. He also said the market's estimates for Microsoft's earnings were 'absolutely too low.'

Lindsey also told Barron's that while Paccar had been hit by recession, it could be headed for a sharp upturn later this year as new emission standards encourage more drivers to replace their trucks.

His stock picks also included Danaher Corp, a diversified industrial company, and Express Scripts Inc , a pharmacy benefits manager that administers benefits and controls medicine costs for employer and health insurer clients.

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