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LIC raised stake in these 10 stocks in the past one year; are these sound portfolio bets?

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LIC raised stake in these 10 stocks in the past one year; are these sound portfolio bets?

Asian Paints, Britannia Industries, Castrol India, CRISIL, HUL, ICRA, Indiabulls Housing Finance, IGL, P&G Hygiene and Health, and UltraTech Cements are stocks in which LIC raised its stake consistently for the past four quarter or 1 years.

Trade Setup for Wednesday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

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Trade Setup for Wednesday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

Maximum call open interest (OI) of 26.53 lakh contracts was seen at the 11,800 strike price. This will act as a crucial resistance level for the August series.

Technical View: Nifty forms ‘Doji’ candle; keep a stop loss below 11,700

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Technical View: Nifty forms ‘Doji’ candle; keep a stop loss below 11,700

A 'Doji' is formed when the index opens and then closes approximately around the same level. However, it remains volatile throughout the trading day which is indicated by its long shadow on either side. The candle appears like a cross or a plus sign.

L&T, ICICI Bank among top 5 stocks which could give multibagger returns: Sandip Sabharwal

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L&T, ICICI Bank among top 5 stocks which could give multibagger returns: Sandip Sabharwal

Pharma stocks have their own dynamics; however, there is value in overall pharma space as stocks are still 40-50 percent of their peak values.

Brokerages initiate coverage on these 9 smallcaps in August, may return 40% in 1 year

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Brokerages initiate coverage on these 9 smallcaps in August, may return 40% in 1 year

With markets hitting fresh highs, most experts said there is need for a portfolio rejig and investors should add stocks that are showing growth

Recovery in small & mid-cap indices has begun; Sharekhan's 3 technical stock picks for short term

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Recovery in small & mid-cap indices has begun; Sharekhan's 3 technical stock picks for short term

The recovery for the broader market has indeed begun, said Gaurav Ratnaparkhi of Sharekhan

Nifty@record high! What should investors do now: Buy, hold or book profits?

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Nifty@record high! What should investors do now: Buy, hold or book profits?

Most experts feel that there won't be any dip in momentum and chances of the index hitting 11,800-12,000 remain fairly strong as long as it stays above 11,600.

These top 12 moneymaking ideas could return 5-12% in next 1 month

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These top 12 moneymaking ideas could return 5-12% in next 1 month

The momentum is still on the upside but investors are advised to tread with caution. Crucial support for the Nifty is placed at 11,500, with resistance around 11,600-11,640 levels

Better to book profit in mid-caps that have rallied 20-30% from recent lows: Axis Securities

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Better to book profit in mid-caps that have rallied 20-30% from recent lows: Axis Securities

He expect Nifty to trade in the range of 11,600-11,420 with mixed bias.

Do you own these 15 stocks that LIC added for the first time to its portfolio in Q1?

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Do you own these 15 stocks that LIC added for the first time to its portfolio in Q1?

If investors plan to shortlist stocks for their portfolio based on what LIC’s investment methodology then they should ideally keep long investment horizons, experts suggest.

These 49 stocks in NSE 500 hit fresh all-time highs in August. Did you spot them?

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These 49 stocks in NSE 500 hit fresh all-time highs in August. Did you spot them?

Three stocks more than doubled investors’ wealth so far in 2018, which include names like Indiabulls Ventures followed by Merck and NIIT Technologies

With state, Lok Sabha polls ahead, here are some products with low MTM risk: UTI MF

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With state, Lok Sabha polls ahead, here are some products with low MTM risk: UTI MF

Stretching oneself too thin in the equity market is something many an investor is familiar with. It is a situation to be avoided

Stocks where Q1 PAT grew 100% were also winners on Street. Experts bet on 10 names after earnings

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Stocks where Q1 PAT grew 100% were also winners on Street. Experts bet on 10 names after earnings

Strong earnings have helped D-Street to skyrocket to fresh record highs in the last two months and stocks which rose in anticipation of good earnings in the small & midcap space delivered over 100 percent net profit growth.

Top 10 moneymaking ideas by experts that could return 5-13% in 1 month

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Top 10 moneymaking ideas by experts that could return 5-13% in 1 month

Global clues will continue to dominate market sentiments in the absence of any major domestic events. The rupee will be in focus as it closed above the Rs 70/$ for the first time

Deploy buy on dips as long as Nifty holds 11,250 this week; rupee to fall further

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Deploy buy on dips as long as Nifty holds 11,250 this week; rupee to fall further

Nifty looks strong on the charts but requires sustainability above 11,525 for further upward movement else we might see extended consolidation.

If Chinese currency devalues by another 5-8%, Rupee could hit 74-75/$

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If Chinese currency devalues by another 5-8%, Rupee could hit 74-75/$

Having said that, Anindya Banerjee of Kotak Securities does not see any 2013-like risk to Rupee as it is being driven by global factors

Stay long on Nifty; top 3 stocks which could give 10-13% return in 1 month

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Stay long on Nifty; top 3 stocks which could give 10-13% return in 1 month

Further consolidation cannot be ruled out till the index trades below the level of 11,495. Once that get taken out, the index can head towards 11,640 in the short term. On the other hand, 11,366 – 11,340 shall act as a key support zone for the index, says Gaurav Ratnaparkhi of Sharekhan by BNP Paribas

See rupee heading to 71/$; these 5 stocks are top buys after Q1 results

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See rupee heading to 71/$; these 5 stocks are top buys after Q1 results

Soumen Chatterjee of Guiness Securities sees the rupee sliding towards 71 against the dollar over the next 3-6 months

Fund managers bought these 30 'hot' stocks in July, do you own any?

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Fund managers bought these 30 'hot' stocks in July, do you own any?

Most of these bets have worked out really well as evident from sharp jump in many names after the Q1 FY19 earnings

Technical View: Nifty forms bearish candle; 11,366 crucial for bulls on Aug 17

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Technical View: Nifty forms bearish candle; 11,366 crucial for bulls on Aug 17

India VIX moved up by 2.73 percent at 13.64 levels. On the options front, maximum Put OI is placed at 11,000 followed by 11,200 strikes while maximum Call OI is placed at 11,500 followed by 11,400 strikes.

Rupee@70: These 15 stocks may get impacted most by a falling currency

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Rupee@70: These 15 stocks may get impacted most by a falling currency

The rupee's fall is technical in nature and should be viewed in accordance with happenings across the globe.

Can equities help you attain financial freedom? Experts advise these top 5 mantras

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Can equities help you attain financial freedom? Experts advise these top 5 mantras

Apart from the traditions investment options, experts are of the view that equities alone can get you the financial independence.

These 17 BSE 500 stocks rose 100-800% since last Independence Day. Are they still a buy?

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These 17 BSE 500 stocks rose 100-800% since last Independence Day. Are they still a buy?

Most of the small and midcap companies have done well in the last one year, although the broader market as a theme came under some pressure in the last 2-3 months

SBI under pressure after Q1 results, but brokerages maintain buy

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SBI under pressure after Q1 results, but brokerages maintain buy

After falling nearly 4 percent on Friday, shares of SBI slipped by about 3 percent on Monday.

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