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Taking Stock! Sensex below 39K; Infosys m-cap drops by Rs 50K cr

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Taking Stock! Sensex below 39K; Infosys m-cap drops by Rs 50K cr

The market is expected to remain volatile in the near term, and the trend will be dictated by the on-going earning season, outcome of the state election, US-China trade deal, and development on the Brexit deal

The golden era for Indian markets should begin from Samavat 2076: Shrikant Chouhan, Kotak Securities

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The golden era for Indian markets should begin from Samavat 2076: Shrikant Chouhan, Kotak Securities

We think between Samvat 2077 and Samvat 2078, the Nifty could see the levels of 14,400, and on the downside, 11,200-11,100 will be the floor for the index, says Shrikant Chouhan.

Gold price today: Yellow metal edges up on fall in equities, but stronger rupee caps gains

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Gold price today: Yellow metal edges up on fall in equities, but stronger rupee caps gains

Experts are of the view that Gold and Silver prices are likely to remain under pressure, and any bounce towards 38000 could be used to create short positions.

Worried about cut in GDP forecast? 10 stocks that could weather the storm

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Worried about cut in GDP forecast? 10 stocks that could weather the storm

Experts feel that economic activity is likely to remain muted and investors will be better off with companies that are likely to benefit the most from the corporate tax cut.

Early on D-Street: Hold long positions in Nifty with a stop below 11,553

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Early on D-Street: Hold long positions in Nifty with a stop below 11,553

Nifty gained for the sixth consecutive session to end at a 3-month closing high and formed a bullish candle on the daily as well as weekly charts.

MC Special Podcast | For double digit growth in your portfolio, time to invest is now at lowest point of GDP

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MC Special Podcast | For double digit growth in your portfolio, time to invest is now at lowest point of GDP

The government is cognizant about the revival of the economy, but is taking some concrete measures to do it which is a positive sign.

Will Nifty touch 12,000 in the holiday-shortened week of Diwali?  

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Will Nifty touch 12,000 in the holiday-shortened week of Diwali?  

The Nifty50 looks buoyant for further up move after the recent surge but 11,700-11,800 levels would be tough to cross in this week, suggest experts.

Outcome of Haryana, Maharashtra elections likely to induce volatility in markets

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Outcome of Haryana, Maharashtra elections likely to induce volatility in markets

In the coming week, investors’ focus would be on earnings season, the outcome of Legislative Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra, and trade deal

September quarter could be worse than Q1; Maruti, L&T among 4 stocks to buy for 2-3 years

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September quarter could be worse than Q1; Maruti, L&T among 4 stocks to buy for 2-3 years

Global uncertainties on growth in developed markets, unresolved trade tensions, other geopolitical risks (Brexit, oil attacks, etc.) are keeping global fund flows on the edge

Midcap froth gone: Investors can look to buy quality stocks with 2-3 year time frame

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Midcap froth gone: Investors can look to buy quality stocks with 2-3 year time frame

Sectors we prefer to include are private sector banks, life insurance companies, cement, oil marketing companies and gas utilities

FIIs buying help Sensex, Nifty gain 3%; over 60 stocks rose 10-50% in 5 days

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FIIs buying help Sensex, Nifty gain 3%; over 60 stocks rose 10-50% in 5 days

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 3.07 percent while the Nifty added 3.15 percent compared to 2.7 percent gain seen in the Small-cap index, and 4.6 percent rally witnessed in the Mid-cap index, for the week ended October 18.

Podcast | Taking Stock: Brexit deal helps Sensex climb 39K; investors wealth rose by Rs 1.5 lakh cr

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Podcast | Taking Stock: Brexit deal helps Sensex climb 39K; investors wealth rose by Rs 1.5 lakh cr

Britain and the European Union have concluded a Brexit deal, said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The news itself removes uncertainty.

Portfolio check | HDFC Sec is bullish on these 3 sectors, should you buy?

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Portfolio check | HDFC Sec is bullish on these 3 sectors, should you buy?

On consumer durables, he feels stiff valuations warrant a buy on dips strategy

Nearly 400 stocks trading above their industry PE: Time to stay invested or cash out?

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Nearly 400 stocks trading above their industry PE: Time to stay invested or cash out?

As many as 381 stocks, with a market cap of over Rs 500 crore, are trading above their respective industry P/E

Taking Stock: Volatile Wednesday! Time to book profits and buy at lower levels?

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Taking Stock: Volatile Wednesday! Time to book profits and buy at lower levels?

The short term momentum indicators are overbought and hence some consolidation is playing out.

Top 30 large, mid & smallcap stocks fund managers bought, sold in September

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Top 30 large, mid & smallcap stocks fund managers bought, sold in September

Balanced, liquid and income schemes witnessed net outflow, while inflows into equity funds declined sharply in September to Rs 6,600 crore from Rs 9,150 crore in August

Gold price today: Yellow metal inches higher, could retest 38,300 levels  

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Gold price today: Yellow metal inches higher, could retest 38,300 levels  

The level of Rs 37,800 is likely to act as major support for gold and on the higher side,

Early on D-Street | Nifty may surpass 11,550 as long as index stays above 11,333

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Early on D-Street | Nifty may surpass 11,550 as long as index stays above 11,333

A close above 11420 has opened room for the index to retest 11500 levels in the near term, suggest experts. But, any major move is expected only a close above 11700 levels.

'ITC, Kotak Bank among 5 stocks which could create wealth in next 2-3 years'

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'ITC, Kotak Bank among 5 stocks which could create wealth in next 2-3 years'

Umesh Mehta recommends 5 stocks that would be wealth creators for the next 2-3 years would be Hindustan Zinc, HDFC, SBI Life Insurance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and ITC.

September Qtr earnings: 10 stocks which are likely to report losses in Q2FY20

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September Qtr earnings: 10 stocks which are likely to report losses in Q2FY20

Pharma, Agri inputs, FMCG including, Food & beverages, IT, Paper & packaging are some of the sectors which are expected to do better comparatively

'Credibility of banking sector badly hit; invest in SBI, ICICI, Axis & HDFC Bank'

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'Credibility of banking sector badly hit; invest in SBI, ICICI, Axis & HDFC Bank'

The credibility of the banking sector is badly hit by the revelations of fraud at the topmost level of management. It will not be easy for the sector to gain the investors' trust again.

Meet the fund manager: Smallcaps will outperform largecaps; invest now for 3-5 years

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Meet the fund manager: Smallcaps will outperform largecaps; invest now for 3-5 years

This is the best time to accumulate good small and mid-cap stocks for investors with a horizon of three to five years, says Amit Doshi of Care PMS.

More than 100 stocks fell 10-50% from September 20; time to buy?

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More than 100 stocks fell 10-50% from September 20; time to buy?

Since September 20, most stocks on the BSE 500 index have shed their gains on corporate default fears, PMC crisis and Q2 earnings

'Infosys is better placed than TCS to win large deals, which will provide better growth'

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'Infosys is better placed than TCS to win large deals, which will provide better growth'

Slowing global economic growth has been hurting Indian IT companies’ earnings. But Infosys is better placed than TCS to win large deals which will provide better growth visibility ahead

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