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Small & midcaps: Underperformers for last 2 yrs could become wealth creators of 2020

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Small & midcaps: Underperformers for last 2 yrs could become wealth creators of 2020

The last two years of consolidation in the Small & midcap indices and double-digit fall was seen in the majority of stocks in the broader market space opens up the possibility of a breakout year.

'December quarter earnings and Budget 2020 will keep Nifty extremely volatile'

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'December quarter earnings and Budget 2020 will keep Nifty extremely volatile'

Nifty50 is attempting to touch a new high territory. However, volumes and open interest will probably not support it

Mr Market moved quickly from ‘Fear’ to ‘Greed’; Over 30 small-caps rose 10-60% this week

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Mr Market moved quickly from ‘Fear’ to ‘Greed’; Over 30 small-caps rose 10-60% this week

There are as many as 35 stocks in the BSE Small-cap index that rose 10-60 percent which include names like HSIL, Rushil Décor, Chennai Petro, Kitex Garments, Patel Engineering, Jet Airways, and Ujaas Energy.

We recommend buying Infosys at current levels & on dips for the long term

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We recommend buying Infosys at current levels & on dips for the long term

The Infosys audit committee found no evidence of financial impropriety or executive misconduct as against the anonymous whistleblower complaints made in October 2019.

Taking Stock: Another record high for Nifty50! What should investors do now?

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Taking Stock: Another record high for Nifty50! What should investors do now?

If the correction in the next couple of days drags down the index into the bullish gap zone of 12132 –12044 levels then that shall be considered as an opportunity to create fresh longs.

'Budget 2020 unlikely to be consequential in pushing GDP growth higher'

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'Budget 2020 unlikely to be consequential in pushing GDP growth higher'

I would not be surprised if the government sets a target of more than Rs 1 trillion for disinvestment proceeds, says Nikhil Gupta, chief Economist, Motilal Oswal Financial

These 10 stocks are likely to more than double their profit in Q3; do you own any?

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These 10 stocks are likely to more than double their profit in Q3; do you own any?

The net profit in the December quarter is likely to be led by the BFSI segment, followed by the automobile space, and consumer space which is a beneficiary of tax cuts.

Gold price today: Yellow metal inches lower as US-Iran tension taper

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Gold price today: Yellow metal inches lower as US-Iran tension taper

Experts feel that Gold prices are likely to remain volatile in the near term, and investors can look at going short if the index trades below 39,900 with a target of 39,550 levels.

Over 40 portfolio management schemes outperform Nifty in 2019; multi-cap category a winner

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Over 40 portfolio management schemes outperform Nifty in 2019; multi-cap category a winner

Data for PMS schemes for the period December 31, 2018, to December 31, 2019, highlighted that Marcellus Consistent Compounders which is a Multicap theme gave 27.4% in 2019

Gold price today: Yellow metal retreats as Trump allays Middle East worries

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Gold price today: Yellow metal retreats as Trump allays Middle East worries

Experts feel that Gold prices are likely to remain volatile and the upside remains capped around 40,200-40,350

Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty recover from lows, but volatility likely to stay

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Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty recover from lows, but volatility likely to stay

In the near term, markets may continue to remain volatile owing to US-Iran tensions.

Budget 2020: 'Fiscal position will make it difficult for govt to cut personal taxes'

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Budget 2020: 'Fiscal position will make it difficult for govt to cut personal taxes'

The budget is useful in setting the economic agenda but in the recent past, significant decisions such as the corporate tax cut have also been taken outside the budget, says Mihir Vora of Max Life Insurance.

It's going to be mid vs largecaps in 2020; consider these 27 picks from midcap space

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It's going to be mid vs largecaps in 2020; consider these 27 picks from midcap space

Mid & smallcaps could find favour with investors and 2020 will be a good time to slowly start increasing allocation to this space with an outlook of two-three years, say experts.

Iran strike on US troops spooks market, experts say 5-6% correction healthy

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Iran strike on US troops spooks market, experts say 5-6% correction healthy

Weaker global cues, a weak rupee and higher gold prices are expected to impact markets in 2020, say experts.

Gold price today: Yellow metal hits fresh record high as Iran attacks US forces

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Gold price today: Yellow metal hits fresh record high as Iran attacks US forces

On the MCX, gold contracts for February were trading higher by Rs 562, or 1.38 percent, at Rs 41,225 per 10 gram at 0920 hours. It hit a record high of 42,278 per 10 gm.

What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 12 things to know

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 12 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a gap-down opening for the broader index in India, with 179 points loss or 1.47 percent. The Nifty futures were trading around 11,942-level on the Singaporean Exchange.

Taking Stock: Nifty back above 12,000 but is the worst over?

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Taking Stock: Nifty back above 12,000 but is the worst over?

Experts suggest a sell-on-the-rise strategy, as the upside seems capped with stability in crude prices and currency providing temporary relief to investors.

'2020 will see a fresh bull cycle backed by normalised earnings'

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'2020 will see a fresh bull cycle backed by normalised earnings'

Our Nifty target for 2020 December is 13,800 and we expect the Nifty companies to report 22 percent EPS growth in FY21, says Shailendra Kumar of Narnolia Financial Advisor.

Market recovers, but closed off day's high: 4 factors contributing to the upmove

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Market recovers, but closed off day's high: 4 factors contributing to the upmove

The Indian rupee rebounded on January 7, appreciating 11 paise to 71.83 against the US dollar, following recovery in the crude oil prices and a positive trend in equity markets.

Gold, not equities, likely to be hot in 2020; experts say increase allocation

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Gold, not equities, likely to be hot in 2020; experts say increase allocation

Experts see gold touching Rs 45,000 in 2020 and suggest an allocation of 5-15%, depending on the risk appetite.

​​Gold price today: Yellow metal slips amid stable geopolitical factors; buy on dips

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​​Gold price today: Yellow metal slips amid stable geopolitical factors; buy on dips

On the MCX, gold contracts for February were trading lower by Rs 239, or 0.6 percent, at Rs 40,233 per 10 gram at 0920 hours. It hit a record high of 41,096 per 10 gm on Monday.

What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the broader index in India, with a 68 points gain or 0.56 percent. The Nifty futures were trading around 12,116-level on the Singaporean Exchange.

Taking Stock: Manic Monday! Investors lose Rs 3 lk cr amid rising Middle-East tensions

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Taking Stock: Manic Monday! Investors lose Rs 3 lk cr amid rising Middle-East tensions

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 153.86 lakh crore, down nearly Rs 3 lakh crore from Friday’s close of Rs 156.87 lakh crore, data showed.

MC Special Podcast | This ETF ‘Intelligent Portfolio’ can help diversify risk for investors; here’s how

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MC Special Podcast | This ETF ‘Intelligent Portfolio’ can help diversify risk for investors; here’s how

ETF- Intelligent Portfolios (EIP)”, a unique investment product that invests in a multi-asset basket of low cost Exchange Traded Funds based on client’s risk profile.

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