Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%

There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but there is still no clarity on how the Gulf situation will develop. If uncertainty continues, oil prices may remain elevated. In such a scenario, it is probably best to be cautious; but be nimble enough to respond as things change. 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.