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Virtually every financial writer will pen an article selecting his or her top stock picks for the upcoming year. I enjoy reading them and the logic behind the picks. As a long-term buy and hold investor, generally most aren't useful for me; nevertheless, I find them entertaining and sometimes there is a gem to be found. Here are some picks for 2012...

TRW is one of the largest auto suppliers in the world, focused on safety systems ranging from electronic steering and breaking to airbags and lane assist sensors. With auto sales in developed economies still well below historical levels, growing amounts of safety content on vehicles, and much better operations than in the past, the stock is set to steer higher over the next year.

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Lear is one of the largest providers of seating and electrical distribution systems to auto makers worldwide. After restructuring in bankruptcy protection in 2009, the company is now in much better position to benefit from a rebound in developed economies and continuing rapid growth in emerging ones.

Bi-Weekly list of the top value investing stocks, articles, and ideas, featuring KIRK and GM, along with with a detailed writeup on performing a reverse stock valuation.