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Tech Check: ICICI bank is a good contra buy; Wockhardt could give 20-25% return in 1 yr

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Tech Check: ICICI bank is a good contra buy; Wockhardt could give 20-25% return in 1 yr

A list of stocks which are in focus because of their price action. The technical outlook is limited to near and medium-term.

RBI could respond with 50 bps cut in October post IIP & CPI data: Brokerages

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RBI could respond with 50 bps cut in October post IIP & CPI data: Brokerages

Based on tepid CPI numbers and a widening output gap, the RBI might take stronger action and reduce rates by 50bps in its October policy.

Gold price today: Yellow metal recoups losses, trades above 37,800

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Gold price today: Yellow metal recoups losses, trades above 37,800

On MCX, October gold futures traded 0.20 percent lower at around Rs 37,675 per 10 gram, down Rs 75. It has fallen more than Rs 2000 from last week's highs of Rs 39,885.

Heads up! Time to get into small & midcaps; 10 stocks looking attractive for long term

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Heads up! Time to get into small & midcaps; 10 stocks looking attractive for long term

Historically speaking, the midcap and smallcap indices have never given negative returns for two consecutive years, and they have had a dismal 2018.

FIIs turn net buyers in cash segment for the first time in September, will it hold?

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FIIs turn net buyers in cash segment for the first time in September, will it hold?

It looks like FPIs are in a risk-off mode. Equity indices of US, Euro and Emerging market have been flat-to-negative in the last three months.

Gold prices up 20% in 2019; raise allocation to 10-15% of portfolio, say experts

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Gold prices up 20% in 2019; raise allocation to 10-15% of portfolio, say experts

Financial experts advice a buy on dips strategy and feel investors should wait for the rally to cool before making further investments

Nearly 50% of Nifty companies trading at a discount; should you buy or stay put?

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Nearly 50% of Nifty companies trading at a discount; should you buy or stay put?

About 23 companies, or nearly 50%, of the Nifty50 universe is trading at a discount to their 10-year P/E multiple, data from Motilal Oswal and AceEquity showed

Banks, financials and realty tend to do well ahead of elections: YES Securities

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Banks, financials and realty tend to do well ahead of elections: YES Securities

FMCG sector tends to remain under pressure, underperforming benchmark Nifty. Realty index has stood out as among the top 5 gainers in previous pre-election rallies.

D-Street's focus is on growth; 12 stocks to buy ahead of election outcome

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D-Street's focus is on growth; 12 stocks to buy ahead of election outcome

SBI and L&T among top stocks to buy ahead of the Lok Sabha polling outcome

A morning walk down Dalal Street | Breakout above 11,856 necessary to put bulls back in charge

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | Breakout above 11,856 necessary to put bulls back in charge

A breakout above 11856 will take the index high while a break below 11699 could fuel further selling pressure.

Historical data suggests May belongs to bulls; will 2019 be different?

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Historical data suggests May belongs to bulls; will 2019 be different?

April 2019 was subdued for investors as they remained on sidelines ahead of Lok Sabha election result on May 23. The muted performance is likely to continue in May as well, fear experts

Sensex to hit 44,000 by March 2020; valuation comfort seen in small and midcaps: Nitin Rao

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Sensex to hit 44,000 by March 2020; valuation comfort seen in small and midcaps: Nitin Rao

We would continue to select stocks where earnings growth is clearly visible. Over the last few months, we had called for advancing equity allocation prior to elections

Don’t be in a rush, buy after May 23; here are 10 stocks that could return 20-40% in a year

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Don’t be in a rush, buy after May 23; here are 10 stocks that could return 20-40% in a year

If we look at the rally it is largely in few stocks which are taking the index higher while the small & midcaps continue to struggle which is not a good sign for the bulls.

'Nifty likely to hit 12,500 in May; good chance of Nifty Bank bounceback too'

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'Nifty likely to hit 12,500 in May; good chance of Nifty Bank bounceback too'

Nifty is moving in a channel of 11,650-11,850 where it is likely to break out on the upside with a potential target of 12,500, said Amit Gupta of TradingBells

India VIX up 40% in April; will Nifty be able to scale the 12,000 level in May?

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India VIX up 40% in April; will Nifty be able to scale the 12,000 level in May?

We have limited upside but there is strong support near 11,550-11,500 levels in case market started heading south

An evening walk on D-St: Rise in Rupee, fall in crude among 4 factors that pushed Sensex above 39K

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An evening walk on D-St: Rise in Rupee, fall in crude among 4 factors that pushed Sensex above 39K

On a weekly basis, the S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.19 percent lower while the Nifty50 closed flat with a positive bias for the week ended April 26

Ashish Kacholia increases stake in 6 stocks, cuts holding in 5 as broader market falls

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Ashish Kacholia increases stake in 6 stocks, cuts holding in 5 as broader market falls

Of the 26 stocks in his portfolio that have declared their shareholding data as of April 24, Kacholia kept his stake constant in 11 companies

An evening walk down D-St: Nifty likely to drift lower in May series amid election uncertainty

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An evening walk down D-St: Nifty likely to drift lower in May series amid election uncertainty

Nifty closed lower on Friday but gained 0.61% in April series. The new series is likely to remain volatile and bulls would only be able to regain control if Nifty breaks past 11,856 levels on closing basis.

HRITHIK stocks fuel rally ahead of F&O expiry: What should investors do now?

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HRITHIK stocks fuel rally ahead of F&O expiry: What should investors do now?

"The interest in market remains very high, especially from FIIs," said Yogesh Mehta, Vice-president, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

An evening walk down D-St: Short covering pushes Sensex above 39k ahead of F&O expiry

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An evening walk down D-St: Short covering pushes Sensex above 39k ahead of F&O expiry

The broader market underperformed the benchmark with BSE Midcap and Smallcap ending with gains of 0.4 percent each.

Nifty up nearly 10% since February; should investors buy more or book profits?

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Nifty up nearly 10% since February; should investors buy more or book profits?

As we approach elections, the uncertainty will increase and there is a higher probability of a further decline in markets, suggest experts

An evening walk down D-St: ITC, Voltas among 5 stocks that could do well in May series

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An evening walk down D-St: ITC, Voltas among 5 stocks that could do well in May series

The broader market outperformed as BSE Mid-cap index rose 0.15 percent while the BSE Smallcap index slipped 0.07 percent

As Met department predicts ‘near normal’ monsoon, analysts recommend these 10 stocks

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As Met department predicts ‘near normal’ monsoon, analysts recommend these 10 stocks

Below normal or reduced rainfall is something which does not auger well for the economy because it will lead to a rise in inflation and earnings of India Inc. as well, suggest experts.

Buffett bucket: 10 stocks based on Berkshire Hathaway chairman's investment philosophy

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Buffett bucket: 10 stocks based on Berkshire Hathaway chairman's investment philosophy

Experts now feel that it is better to stay put in the market and remain stock-specific than focusing on the index

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