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Technical View: Market looks ripe for a breakout! Nifty forms a bullish candle

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Technical View: Market looks ripe for a breakout! Nifty forms a bullish candle

Most experts feel that for bulls to regain control, Nifty50 has to close above 10,838-10,930 levels. However, a breach of 200-DMA placed around 10,750 could fuel the selling pressure with an initial downside target of 10,560.

Allocate 60-70% portfolio to equities with a bias towards small & midcaps: IIFL Securities

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Allocate 60-70% portfolio to equities with a bias towards small & midcaps: IIFL Securities

If one sees continued benign data on the inflation front, one can hope for increased liquidity from RBI, going forward, to support credit growth

Focus shifts to 2019 elections: Over 20 growth-oriented stocks to add to your portfolio

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Focus shifts to 2019 elections: Over 20 growth-oriented stocks to add to your portfolio

Morgan Stanley continues to back growth at a reasonable price and believes the way to construct portfolio is to buy stocks of companies with the highest delta in return on capital

A morning walk down Dalal Street | Nifty must close above 10,950 for bulls to take control

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | Nifty must close above 10,950 for bulls to take control

Technically, 10929 will be important resistance level to watch out for. Also, as long as Nifty trades below 10800, 10749, chances of profit booking remains high.

Technical View: Nifty forms a bearish candle; 10,929 crucial for bulls

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Technical View: Nifty forms a bearish candle; 10,929 crucial for bulls

On the options front, maximum Put OI is placed at 10,000 followed by 10,200 strikes while maximum Call OI is placed at 11,000 followed by 10,900 strikes.

Mutual funds bet big on these 30 stocks in November; do you own any?

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Mutual funds bet big on these 30 stocks in November; do you own any?

MF industry assets grew to Rs 23.4 lakh crore, on the back of improved inflows into liquid funds and steady equity markets

A morning walk down Dalal Street | Nifty may head to 10,819 if it closes above 10,752

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | Nifty may head to 10,819 if it closes above 10,752

The Nifty50 has almost rallied around 4 percent in the last two sessions and there is a possibility that it can undergo some profit booking in the next one or two sessions.

BJP loses the states game, should investors be worried about 2019?

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BJP loses the states game, should investors be worried about 2019?

While the losses for BJP will rob it of some momentum, it is perilous to extrapolate state election results to central government elections

Nifty target for 2019-end at 14,000; bet on top five large-cap stocks: Karvy

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Nifty target for 2019-end at 14,000; bet on top five large-cap stocks: Karvy

Karvy is of the view that the formation of a business-friendly government would help drive the next rally in equities. Our target for Nifty for December 2019 is 14,000,

Nifty wipes out most of 2018 gains; 22 stocks fall 20-60% from 52-week highs

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Nifty wipes out most of 2018 gains; 22 stocks fall 20-60% from 52-week highs

Investors will be better off not to touch high beta names until some clarity emerges with respect to General Elections 2019

A morning walk down Dalal Street | Nifty must surpass and close above 10,750 for bulls to take control

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | Nifty must surpass and close above 10,750 for bulls to take control

Technically, much of the Tuesday’s rally could be on the back of short coverings but for bulls to take control, Nifty has to surpass and close above its 200-DMA placed around 10750.

With 2019 elections in sight, investors should invest 50-60% of portfolio in equity via SIP

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With 2019 elections in sight, investors should invest 50-60% of portfolio in equity via SIP

With markets expected to be volatile due to elections, one should look to invest through SIPs which reduces the need to time the equity market

State election results out of the way: 10 stocks that could give 18-50% returns in a year

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State election results out of the way: 10 stocks that could give 18-50% returns in a year

Largecap and quality midcaps are a better bet at current levels. In terms of sectors, investors can look at banking, insurance, AMC companies, IT and retail-oriented stocks

Election trends: A wake-up call for BJP, but for investors it is time for staggered buying

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Election trends: A wake-up call for BJP, but for investors it is time for staggered buying

Most experts feel that market discounted the worst and the BJP should take these results as a wake-up call just ahead of General Elections in 2019

A morning walk down Dalal Street | All eyes on state election results, RBI Governor's resignation to weigh in

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | All eyes on state election results, RBI Governor's resignation to weigh in

D-Street will first react to Dr. Urjit Patel's resignation as the RBI Governor which may create a temporary flutter in the markets, apart from that outcome of state polls is likely to chart the direction of markets.

Urjit Patel's resignation could shave off 150 pts from Nifty; succession plan key

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Urjit Patel's resignation could shave off 150 pts from Nifty; succession plan key

The statement from RBI might not be enough to calm investors and could fuel volatility on Tuesday. Analysts feel that the announcement could impact equity markets and rupee equally.

State election results: As exit polls indicate close contest, here's what investors should do

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State election results: As exit polls indicate close contest, here's what investors should do

If BJP were to retain 2 out of 3 Hindi heartland states where it is in direct competition with the Congress, market would heave a sigh of relief and be range bound.

A morning walk down Dalal Street | Macro data, state election results hold key

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | Macro data, state election results hold key

The coming week will be guided by macro data as well as state election results. Apart from that movement of crude oil price, rupee FIIs flows as well as trade talks will be guiding factors.

These 5 largecaps could return 10-20% in the next 1 month

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These 5 largecaps could return 10-20% in the next 1 month

With the state election results around the corner and general elections in 2019, there will be an increase in volatility across the midcap segments, says Manav Chopra of Indiabulls Ventures

Don’t be surprised if Sensex dips in red on Monday as exit polls signal close contest

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Don’t be surprised if Sensex dips in red on Monday as exit polls signal close contest

Analysts’ suggest investors to buy put options if the market opens lower on Monday to hedge their long positions while some are advising clients to remain in cash at least for the next 3-4 days

These 8 stock trading ideas could return 5-14% in 6 months

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These 8 stock trading ideas could return 5-14% in 6 months

Bulls will only be able to take control once the Nifty reclaims its 200-DMA, which is placed at around 10,750 on a closing basis

Here's how you can trade the volatile market ahead of state election results

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Here's how you can trade the volatile market ahead of state election results

Election results in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, where BJP is the incumbent, will be keenly watched by market participants.

A morning walk down Dalal Street | Expect sharp correction if Nifty slips below 10,500

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A morning walk down Dalal Street | Expect sharp correction if Nifty slips below 10,500

Both Sensex and Nifty broke below crucial support levels which is a sign of worry for investors in the near-term.

Mid-caps rose in 4 of the last 5 Decembers; here are 9 stocks experts recommend

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Mid-caps rose in 4 of the last 5 Decembers; here are 9 stocks experts recommend

From a technical perspective, after hitting a bottom in October, mid-cap and small-cap indices marginally outperformed the Nifty, and right now, they appear to be on the verge of a fresh breakout

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