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Kshitij Anand is the Markets Editor at Moneycontrol. He looks after stocks markets coverage on the portal.

DAILY VOICE: This fund manager is betting big on pharma, IT & rural theme; here's why

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DAILY VOICE: This fund manager is betting big on pharma, IT & rural theme; here's why

The technology sector is expected to be relatively less impacted due to the domestic slowdown—therefore making it a more attractive defensive play, says Sampath Reddy, CIO, Bajaj Allianz Life.

DAILY VOICE: Auto, financials, oil & gas and metals may rebound post-COVID, says Deepak Jasani of HDFC Securities

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DAILY VOICE: Auto, financials, oil & gas and metals may rebound post-COVID, says Deepak Jasani of HDFC Securities

Investors will have to be careful to check whether the pandemic has caused any structural damage to the stories of the companies in these sectors, and if yes, stay away from them.

Speculative trading by retail investors may be the reason for wild swings in mid & smallcaps: Umesh Mehta

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Speculative trading by retail investors may be the reason for wild swings in mid & smallcaps: Umesh Mehta

Retail turnover has increased to about 57 percent of the average cash volumes on the exchanges in the first quarter FY21 while daily deliveries have seen a dip.

Sensex rallies 3% in a week; over 30 stocks in BSE 500 rose 10-30%

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Sensex rallies 3% in a week; over 30 stocks in BSE 500 rose 10-30%

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 3% higher while the Nifty50 rose 2.6% for the week ended July 24 compared to 1.4% rise seen in the Small-cap index, and about 1.2% gain seen in the S&P BSE Mid-cap index.

The Market Podcast | If you have Rs 5-10 lakh, stick to 50-50% allocation between equity & debt

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The Market Podcast | If you have Rs 5-10 lakh, stick to 50-50% allocation between equity & debt

Moneycontrol's Kshitij Anand talks to Viraj Mehta, MD, Equirus PMS

Taking Stock: Volatile Friday! Sensex holds on to 38,000, Nifty slips below 11,200

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Taking Stock: Volatile Friday! Sensex holds on to 38,000, Nifty slips below 11,200

Sectorally, action was seen in energy, and IT stocks, while profit-taking was visible in metals, banks, realty, and telecom stocks.

DAILY VOICE: Bet on financials and consumer discretionary stocks for value creation: Atul Bhole of DSP Investment Managers

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DAILY VOICE: Bet on financials and consumer discretionary stocks for value creation: Atul Bhole of DSP Investment Managers

Heightened retail investor participation has become a global phenomenon across markets recently. It seems like people are channelising forced savings into the equity markets and trying their luck.

Rural theme: Agro-chemical space is passe, experts now bet on tractors, auto & rural consumption

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Rural theme: Agro-chemical space is passe, experts now bet on tractors, auto & rural consumption

Out of 23 stocks from agri and fertiliser space, 11 have rallied 10-100% in 2020 so far. Agriculture remains a strong play, but experts feel agro-chemical stocks may be running out of steam.

Gold price today: Yellow metal eases, likely to face resistance around Rs 50,950-51,200

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Gold price today: Yellow metal eases, likely to face resistance around Rs 50,950-51,200

After a strong rally, some consolidation or profit taking cannot be ruled out. On the upside, resistance is placed at 50950-51200, suggest experts.

DAILY VOICE: New investors flock to equities as fixed income, real estate returns disappoint

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DAILY VOICE: New investors flock to equities as fixed income, real estate returns disappoint

During the lockdown, many retail investors could also spare time to understand and learn about equities which seem to have resulted in an increase in the activity.

Trade Spotlight: Dilip Buildcon, Natco Pharma, Dixon Tech, SBI & RIL in focus

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Trade Spotlight: Dilip Buildcon, Natco Pharma, Dixon Tech, SBI & RIL in focus

Traders are advised to either taper down their long positions or book partial profits or buy again at lower levels. Now, a close above 11,238 on Nifty is required for bulls to retain a dominant position.

After The Bell: Market @over 4-month high! Here’s what investors should do on Friday 

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After The Bell: Market @over 4-month high! Here’s what investors should do on Friday 

The bulls took control of D-Street and pushed benchmark indices over a 4-month high. The S&P BSE Sensex reclaimed 38,000 while the Nifty50 closed above 11,200.

Over 30 stocks hit 52-week high in July, gain over 100% in 2020; should you chase them?

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Over 30 stocks hit 52-week high in July, gain over 100% in 2020; should you chase them?

Out of 160 stocks that hit a fresh 52-week high in July, as many as 32 of them have already rallied more than 100 percent so far in the year 2020.

Gold price today: Yellow metal comfortably above Rs 50K; support placed at Rs 49,880

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Gold price today: Yellow metal comfortably above Rs 50K; support placed at Rs 49,880

If gold prices sustain above 50200 then the rally could extend towards 50500-50770 levels. Support for the yellow metal is firmly placed at Rs 49880 on a closing basis.

DAILY VOICE: 3 risks that are likely to weigh on equities in second half of 2020

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DAILY VOICE: 3 risks that are likely to weigh on equities in second half of 2020

The biggest risk for global investors in the second half of 2020 comes from a second/third wave of coronavirus attack. If this happens then it could jeopardise the recovery process.

Trade Spotlight: Axis Bank, HUL, L&T, Hero Moto and Bajaj Auto in focus

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Trade Spotlight: Axis Bank, HUL, L&T, Hero Moto and Bajaj Auto in focus

Experts are of the view that support for the Nifty50 is shifting higher towards 11050-11000 mark, and a break below this level can drag down the index more. On the upside, resistance is placed at 11200-12240 zone.

After the Bell: Gold shines bright! What should investors do on Thursday?

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After the Bell: Gold shines bright! What should investors do on Thursday?

Mazhar Mohammad, Chief Strategist – Technical Research & Trading Advisory, Chartviewindia.in, advises traders to avoid long positions

Taking Stock: Nifty holds 11,100 as D-Street snaps 5-day winning streak; Axis Bank up 7%

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Taking Stock: Nifty holds 11,100 as D-Street snaps 5-day winning streak; Axis Bank up 7%

Sectorally, the action was seen in consumer durables, power, energy, banks, and telecom stocks while the selling pressure was seen in IT, Auto, capital goods, and realty stocks.

IT index new growth driver on D-St! MindTree, Infosys among top 5 stocks to buy now

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IT index new growth driver on D-St! MindTree, Infosys among top 5 stocks to buy now

IT sector offers relative earnings comfort coupled with solid balance sheet, cash flow, RoE, and payout metrics in such current volatile and disruptive times.

Don’t miss! These sectors can produce leaders of the next bull run

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Don’t miss! These sectors can produce leaders of the next bull run

The index might not do much in the next six months but if you are placed in the right sectors then chances of creating wealth over a period of time increases, suggest experts.

Gold price today: Indian futures rise as global prices climb to 9-year high

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Gold price today: Indian futures rise as global prices climb to 9-year high

Gold and silver prices remain firm and further stimulus talks from developed economies and weakness in dollar index will continue to support prices.

DAILY VOICE: Based on AGM announcements, RIL is Indian FAANG, all rolled into one, says Vikas Gupta of OmniScience Capital

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DAILY VOICE: Based on AGM announcements, RIL is Indian FAANG, all rolled into one, says Vikas Gupta of OmniScience Capital

Only when H2 2020 is over will we know the extent of damage COVID-19 has caused, both, on health and the economy, he said.

Trade Spotlight: BPCL, IOC, Majesco, Eveready & AU Small Finance Bank in focus

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Trade Spotlight: BPCL, IOC, Majesco, Eveready & AU Small Finance Bank in focus

As long as it holds above 11000 zones it could extend its momentum towards 11250 – 11300 then 11500 zones while on the downside supports are seen at 11000 then 10900 levels.

After The Bell: Nifty up 560 points in 5 days, what should investors do on Wednesday?

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After The Bell: Nifty up 560 points in 5 days, what should investors do on Wednesday?

Though the momentum looks on the side of the bulls, traders should remain neutral as risk-reward ratios may not be in their favour, say experts.

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