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Sensex could turn negative post election results; here's the strategy you can deploy

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Sensex could turn negative post election results; here's the strategy you can deploy

General elections are usually an important influencer of short-term returns from Indian equities and FII flows into the markets. The flows prior to the elections are obviously influenced by the expectations of the outcome, suggest experts.

Sensex flirts with 39,000; over 40 smallcap stocks rose 10-40% in 5 sessions

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Sensex flirts with 39,000; over 40 smallcap stocks rose 10-40% in 5 sessions

Benchmark indices witnessed some profit booking at higher levels but the real action was in select stocks which hogged the limelight.

Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Godrej Properties hit 52-week highs: What to do now

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Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Godrej Properties hit 52-week highs: What to do now

The relative strength index (RSI) on the Nifty50 daily chart has formed a negative divergence, but a new high cannot be ruled out on a sustained trade above 11,680.

Earnings will be key while mid and smallcaps look better than largecaps

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Earnings will be key while mid and smallcaps look better than largecaps

In the run-up to the elections, sectors such as consumption and infrastructure tend to be in the limelight. We are constructive on financials, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

An evening walk down D-Street: Time to invest but use cash in phased manner ahead of elections

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An evening walk down D-Street: Time to invest but use cash in phased manner ahead of elections

The final tally – the S&P BSE Sensex closed 177 points higher at 38,862 while the Nifty50 rose 67 points to close at 11,665.

Dividend stocks can help tide over election volatility; here are IDBI Capital's 15 picks

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Dividend stocks can help tide over election volatility; here are IDBI Capital's 15 picks

Volatility in the equity market is likely to strike occasionally at least for a period till election outcome, and thus auguring a need for a portfolio which is able to withstand this short-term noise.

An evening walk down D-St: Nifty might have made an intermediate top; stay stock specific

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An evening walk down D-St: Nifty might have made an intermediate top; stay stock specific

The repo rate cut of 25 bps was already discounted by markets and thus it failed to trigger any fresh momentum in the market

RBI cuts repo rate: 12 rate-sensitive stocks that will benefit the most

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RBI cuts repo rate: 12 rate-sensitive stocks that will benefit the most

Rate cut usually acts as a sentiment booster and aid companies that have to service large debts

'Midcaps could give better returns than largecaps over 12-18 months'

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'Midcaps could give better returns than largecaps over 12-18 months'

Top five picks are ICICI Bank, Aarti Industries, Kalpataru Power, Yes Bank, Arvind Fashions, We see scope for 25-30% upside over next one year

An evening walk down D-St: Skymet forecast and profit booking ahead of MPC spoil the party

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An evening walk down D-St: Skymet forecast and profit booking ahead of MPC spoil the party

The broader market indices underperformed as BSE Midcap & Smallcap closed with losses of 0.8 percent, and 0.9 percent, respectively

Earnings to grow 15–17% in FY20, Nifty to also give similar returns: Avendus Capital

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Earnings to grow 15–17% in FY20, Nifty to also give similar returns: Avendus Capital

The economic news headlines would largely be dominated by growth fears and measures to revive them in FY20, the performance of asset prices would be better albeit with elevated volatility, said Vaibhav Sanghavi of Avendus Capital

An evening walk down Dalal Street: Rally is not over, investors should sit tight

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An evening walk down Dalal Street: Rally is not over, investors should sit tight

Experts feel that after the recent upmove seen in Indian markets some consolidation was on cards, but the rally may not be over and investors should sit tight on their positions if they are long on the index or have a positive view.

'Stay invested as some stocks can deliver 20-30% returns over 12-15 months'

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'Stay invested as some stocks can deliver 20-30% returns over 12-15 months'

Domestic economy oriented stocks and consumption stocks should do well post elections. In the short run, we should see the rupee appreciate to the 65-66 levels.

7 out of 10 big IPOs in FY19 gave positive returns; 5 issues to watch for in FY20

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7 out of 10 big IPOs in FY19 gave positive returns; 5 issues to watch for in FY20

Experts feel that investors should avoid getting stuck in companies that lack growth prospects

BNP Paribas upgrades India, raises December Sensex target to 42,000

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BNP Paribas upgrades India, raises December Sensex target to 42,000

Global investment banks have started raising their outlook for Indian markets. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have already raised their outlook or target price for Indian markets in March which is a strong signal for the bulls.

Sensex hits Mount 39K; 14 of 30 stocks rose up to 18% since previous index high

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Sensex hits Mount 39K; 14 of 30 stocks rose up to 18% since previous index high

Experts feel that the momentum is here to stay and we could see higher levels in April.

Evening Walk Down D-Street: Sensex hits 39K; Nifty could rally towards 13,500 in FY20

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Evening Walk Down D-Street: Sensex hits 39K; Nifty could rally towards 13,500 in FY20

The S&P BSE Sensex surpassed its previous record high of 38,989 registered on August 29 for the first time in history.

Sensex flirts with 39,000: Top 5 factors that are fuelling the rally on D-Street

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Sensex flirts with 39,000: Top 5 factors that are fuelling the rally on D-Street

Nifty Bank hit a fresh record high of 30,646 in morning trade on Monday led by gains in PNB, Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank, SBI, and HDFC Bank.

Sensex posts highest monthly gain in March since 2009; over 200 stocks rose 10-60%

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Sensex posts highest monthly gain in March since 2009; over 200 stocks rose 10-60%

Tracking momentum in rate sensitive sectors, Nifty Bank was the top performing index in March as it rallied 13.5 percent. It also touched a fresh record high of 30,499 last week.

Expect rupee to depreciate over next 6-12 months: Edelweiss Securities

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Expect rupee to depreciate over next 6-12 months: Edelweiss Securities

For FY20, we expect markets to be rangebound as earnings recovery is likely to be delayed owing to slowing global growth and after effects of liquidity tightness seen in 2018

FY20 bets: 10 stocks that offer strong fundamentals with reasonable valuations

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FY20 bets: 10 stocks that offer strong fundamentals with reasonable valuations

To factor in the impact of a possible slowdown in the global economy, analysts advise investors to reduce exposure to exports-driven sectors and global commodities

Nifty Bank could see profit booking; HDFC Bank, Federal and IndusInd Bank top buys

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Nifty Bank could see profit booking; HDFC Bank, Federal and IndusInd Bank top buys

Apart from the banking pack, stocks like Aurobindo Pharma, Infosys, Jindal Steel & Power, Page Industries, Petronet LNG, Pidilite Industries and Voltas look strong on charts and have the potential to do well in the near future.

'See Nifty at 13,500 if 12,000 level taken out decisively'

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'See Nifty at 13,500 if 12,000 level taken out decisively'

Dyaneshwar Padwal of KIFS Trade Capital said the Nifty may trade rangebound between 11,300 and 12,000 levels during the April series

Here's some expert tips on how to play the April series

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Here's some expert tips on how to play the April series

Given the fact we are trading near record highs, experts see a higher possibility of the market consolidating at higher levels and recommend that investors remain stock-specific

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