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

Don’t miss! Fund managers raise stake consistently in these 150 stocks over last year

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Don’t miss! Fund managers raise stake consistently in these 150 stocks over last year

Most of the stocks lapped up by fund managers are because of attractive valuations. Looking at stocks where mutual funds have increased stake could be a good starting point

What to buy in 2020? Here are 7 stocks from sectors that usually do well in bear market

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What to buy in 2020? Here are 7 stocks from sectors that usually do well in bear market

Historically, stocks from sectors such as consumption and IT generally bounce back, but 2020 could be different

Gold price today: Yellow metal steady as equities rise; resistance likely at 47,300

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Gold price today: Yellow metal steady as equities rise; resistance likely at 47,300

The trend is likely to remain sideways. On the upside, the yellow metal is likely to face resistance around 47300 while Rs 46,550 per 10 gm is likely to act as support.

Nifty on recovery path or in a 'bull trap'? Analysts advise caution as COVID-19 cases rise

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Nifty on recovery path or in a 'bull trap'? Analysts advise caution as COVID-19 cases rise

During the Global financial crisis, Nifty saw three intermittent bull traps before finally bottoming out in March 2009

'Good time to invest in firms having longevity, but don't expect returns immediately'

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'Good time to invest in firms having longevity, but don't expect returns immediately'

Going forward, equity markets would be a function of economic recovery and sustained liquidity support provided by central banks to support financial markets.

Trend deciding week! A break above 10,200 required for bulls to take control

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Trend deciding week! A break above 10,200 required for bulls to take control

Either we would achieve an upside target of 10200-10250 or go back down to 9550-9600. The continued rise in new Coronavirus cases is a major cause of worry for easing strict lockdown measures this month.

D-Street Talk podcast | Sanjay Dongre of UTI MF defines ‘quality’ companies; asset allocation is key

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D-Street Talk podcast | Sanjay Dongre of UTI MF defines ‘quality’ companies; asset allocation is key

Kshitij Anand and Sanjay Dongre talk about quality companies, increasing equity assets

Gold price today: Yellow metal eases; Rs 47,500 likely to act as strong resistance

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Gold price today: Yellow metal eases; Rs 47,500 likely to act as strong resistance

As long as the yellow metal holds above Rs 47,000 per 10 gm, strength is likely to continue but it may face resistance near Rs 47,500, experts say.

‘Pharma, gold loan firms among 6 themes where there is money making opportunity’

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‘Pharma, gold loan firms among 6 themes where there is money making opportunity’

We see opportunities with select consumer staples, large IT players, the strongest banks, life insurance companies, and a few names in the pharma sector including the MNC’s and gold loan companies.

A second wave or an extended lockdown will be disastrous for India: Umesh Mehta

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A second wave or an extended lockdown will be disastrous for India: Umesh Mehta

India’s cases are already on a rise with no sign of peaking. But, since businesses are gradually opening up, the expectation is that earnings should normalise in two quarters at least for a few sectors.

Small & mid-caps shine in a volatile week; over 30 stocks rose 10-70% in a week

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Small & mid-caps shine in a volatile week; over 30 stocks rose 10-70% in a week

There are as many as 36 stocks in the S&P BSE 500 index that rose 10-70 percent in five trading sessions that include names like Ujjivan Financial Services, Cochin Shipyard among others.

'Pharma looks attractive, but auto sector may turn out to be the dark horse'

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'Pharma looks attractive, but auto sector may turn out to be the dark horse'

The sector to watch still remains pharma. The valuation is still way off the valuations the sector governed even around 5 years back, thus creating an upward space.

The Market Podcast | 7 ways to make your portfolio immune from COVID-19 related disruptions

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The Market Podcast | 7 ways to make your portfolio immune from COVID-19 related disruptions

Moneycontrol's Kshitij Anand talks to Rajesh Saluja, CEO & MD, ASK Wealth Advisors to find out the best way to go about investing in the stock market.

Taking Stock: Bears take a U-turn! Sensex reclaim 33K; telecom, energy stocks lead rally

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Taking Stock: Bears take a U-turn! Sensex reclaim 33K; telecom, energy stocks lead rally

Sectorally, action was seen in auto, energy, telecom, consumer discretionary and realty stocks while profit-booking was seen in IT, power, and capital goods.

'Escorts, Ashok Leyland, Hero Moto top picks in auto space with 2-year horizon'

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'Escorts, Ashok Leyland, Hero Moto top picks in auto space with 2-year horizon'

When the full lockdown opens, we should see some activity coming back for airlines, auto, 2-wheelers, retail, cement, metals.

Gold price today: Yellow metal trades lower; likely to find support near Rs 46,800

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Gold price today: Yellow metal trades lower; likely to find support near Rs 46,800

The rising fear of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, weak economic outlook, and a selloff in equity markets will keep the interest in yellow metal alive, say experts.

Has Nifty made a bottom? If yes, this could be the shortest bear market phase

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Has Nifty made a bottom? If yes, this could be the shortest bear market phase

Data shows that markets took 8-60 months to recover in the past, as per an ASK Wealth Advisors report. Experts say it's too early to call the bottom and this could be Dead Cat Bounce

Global cues pull down indices as Nifty retests 9,700: 5 factors weighing on D-Street

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Global cues pull down indices as Nifty retests 9,700: 5 factors weighing on D-Street

Sectorally, selling pressure was seen in Bankex, Finance, capital goods, metals, and auto index.

Financials, consumption among top 5 sectors that are likely to lead rally: Taher Badshah

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Financials, consumption among top 5 sectors that are likely to lead rally: Taher Badshah

Should one see a more sustainable market rally into 2021 and beyond, it will once again center on financials, but broaden out to include even industrial and infrastructure.

Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 1%; next target seen at Rs 47,500-48,000

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Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 1%; next target seen at Rs 47,500-48,000

Experts are of the view that as long as gold trades above the 47,000-47200 level, it leaves the doors open for the metal to touch the 47,500-48,000 level.

These 30 stocks lose up to 35% since March 24; experts say avoid catching a falling knife

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These 30 stocks lose up to 35% since March 24; experts say avoid catching a falling knife

As many as 31 companies in the S&P BSE 500 index have given negative return since March 24, including names like Indiabulls Integrated Services and Shriram City

IT, telecom, FMCG and rural themes can ensure consistent returns: Naveen Kulkarni

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IT, telecom, FMCG and rural themes can ensure consistent returns: Naveen Kulkarni

Investors should focus on downside protection from current levels.

Hot tip to create wealth! Pick market leaders of industry sub-groups: Sahil Kapoor

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Hot tip to create wealth! Pick market leaders of industry sub-groups: Sahil Kapoor

Chemicals, specific financial sector stocks, healthcare, and low ticket discretionary consumption could do well.

Multibaggers of lockdown: These 18 stocks more than doubled investor wealth

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Multibaggers of lockdown: These 18 stocks more than doubled investor wealth

The S&P BSE Sensex hit an intraday low of 25,638 while the Nifty50 made a swing low of 7,511 on March 24, and since then both the benchmark indices have rallied more than 30%.

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