Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 33%, according to analystsInvestment IdeasSynopsisThis is easy to say, but difficult to actually implement: As an investor, make a distinction between the day-to-day movement of indices and your decision to own a business for the long term. This distinction is the key to creating wealth in the market. But it is tough to do at a time when all the stocks that used to be in the green are now in the red. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: Earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. This could just be a coincidence. But the fact is that, over the last few weeks, there is always some talk about moves to end the US-Iran war, turning the markets somewhat bullish. Then, over the weekend, an aggressive statement or a drone attack sends the markets into a tailspin. Will this happen again this weekend? Hopefully not. But the message here is: Be ready for anything in terms of geopolitical developments; and prepare yourself mentally ETMarkets.com 15 mins readMay 22, 2026, 10:11:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership