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(New York)

Many are currently having trouble choosing between growth and value stocks. On the one hand, growth stocks look outrageously expensive, yet have momentum on their side, while value stocks look like a great buy because of their discount compared to the market. However, there are a handful of stocks where you get the best of both. These stocks have both growth and value characteristics. Here are some of the diverse names to look at: General Motors, State Street, Marathon Petroleum, H&R Block, and Qualcomm.

FINSUM: If you can get good earnings growth and strong value in the same package, what is not to like?

(New York)

One of the market’s big fears at the moment is rising rates. Inflation is rising and the Fed is poised to hike rates three times this year. With that in mind, Barron’s has chosen some stocks that will help defend your portfolio against jumping interest rates. Stock with good dividends tend to perform poorly in rising rate periods, but if you are looking for good-yielding stocks which will continue do well, look at commodity-related companies, whose free cash flow can maintain dividends. Exxon Mobil, Schlumberger, General Motors, and Kimberly-Clark all look set to do well.

FINSUM: So what sets these stocks apart is that their dividends look sustainable AND they have attractive valuations, both of which make them more likely to perform well.