Must-reads from the week: 10 stocks with strong recos, why opposing moonlighting is wrong & how Russia has sanctioned the West

Our curated selection of 5 of our best stories this weekend. We tell you the companies that have scored high this week in analysts’ recommendations and how Russia is reversing the playbook around sanctions. We also delve deeper into the topic of moonlighting and how one sector is showing remarkable grit against Chinese manufacturing.

1. Here’s a list of companies that have 10/10 average score and ‘Strong Buy/Buy’ recommendations from analysts.
Weekly Top Picks: Stocks that scored 10 on 10


2. Russia has repeatedly halted supplies through its Nord Stream I, earlier ostensibly for maintenance and now more obviously for geopolitical reasons. In effect, Russia is sanctioning the West, reversing the intended playbook. And Russian sanctions are proving to be phenomenally effective, whereas Nato sanctions have proved to be limp and bearable.
Who's sanctioning whom? How the Russian screenplay is playing out

3. India’s IT industry behemoths ranging from Wipro to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have publicly denounced moonlighting. Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji tweeted that a side hustle is like “cheating”. Other critics of moonlighting have said using the training given by the primary employer for the benefit of another is unacceptable while still in the employment of the primary employer. And herein lies the problem.
Why IT companies are wrong in opposing moonlighting

4. The margins of city gas distribution players, particularly IGL and MGL, are set to improve as the government has increased priority sector gas allocation. But what does it mean for you?
City gas players to gain from higher allocation: 3 stocks with up to 13% upside potential

5. India’s rich heritage, skills and creativity in carpet weaving has made it the world’s largest exporter of handmade carpets, beating China.
India’s creativity and craftsmanship in handmade carpets exposes the limits of China’s manufacturing ability