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It is clichéd to say, but "don't panic" is a useful strategy: Raunak Onkar

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It is clichéd to say, but "don't panic" is a useful strategy: Raunak Onkar

Volatility can be scary especially when our financial goals are affected. Use an asset allocation strategy that helps you to sleep well at night.

Top 5 possible outcomes for investors post COVID-19 outbreak: EA Sundaram

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Top 5 possible outcomes for investors post COVID-19 outbreak: EA Sundaram

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 would be a major disruptor for several businesses. Estimates vary widely about the extent of the damage but suffice it to say that the damage would be extremely large.

Stick to select mid & largecaps amid COVID-19 fall; these 10 stocks are worth a look

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Stick to select mid & largecaps amid COVID-19 fall; these 10 stocks are worth a look

Most of the quality largecap names have fallen and are trading at multi-year lows, hence investors should consider largecaps over mid or small caps, say experts.

Gold price today: Yellow metal rises; next target seen at Rs 47,000

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Gold price today: Yellow metal rises; next target seen at Rs 47,000

Precious metals are likely to see some buying amid muted economic data. The next target is placed at Rs 46,800-47,000 per 10 gm while supports are placed at 46,100 levels.

Taking stock: Hopes of stimulus package lift market; Nifty back above 9,300

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Taking stock: Hopes of stimulus package lift market; Nifty back above 9,300

Broader markets underperformed as the S&P BSE Midcap index rose 0.90 percent, while the S&P BSE Smallcap index was up 1.3 percent.

We expect FY20 & FY21 Nifty earnings to grow 6% & 6.7%, respectively: Rusmik Oza

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We expect FY20 & FY21 Nifty earnings to grow 6% & 6.7%, respectively: Rusmik Oza

Keeping in mind that the world is heading for a recession and markets could remain suppressed one should position their portfolios accordingly, says Rusmik Oza.

This shall pass too! Avoid sectors like aviation, casino and hotel: Amar Ambani

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This shall pass too! Avoid sectors like aviation, casino and hotel: Amar Ambani

Investors should avoid travel-related bets like Aviation, Casinos, Hotels, and Resorts, all of which will continue to be severely hit. Steer clear of stocks linked to high-end consumption, Real estate, and Oil.

This NBFC player fell 50% in 2020 but is back on buyers’ radar; here's why

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This NBFC player fell 50% in 2020 but is back on buyers’ radar; here's why

Kotak Securities has placed a 12-month target of Rs 7,150 on the stock, an upside of about 50 percent from Rs 4,747 recorded on April 22.

Warning signs: These 10 companies' March quarter profit is likely to fall over 50% YoY

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Warning signs: These 10 companies' March quarter profit is likely to fall over 50% YoY

Kotak Institutional Equities expects the net profit for the BSE-30 Index to increase 12 percent YoY and that of the Nifty-50 Index to decline 16 percent YoY.

Gold price today: Yellow metal steady, could witness selling around 46,500

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Gold price today: Yellow metal steady, could witness selling around 46,500

Experts feel that there could be some selling pressure around 46500 levels per 10 gm, and on the downside 45,900 is likely to lend support.

Taking Stock: Investor wealth jumps by over Rs 2 lakh cr; 10 takeaways from market action

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Taking Stock: Investor wealth jumps by over Rs 2 lakh cr; 10 takeaways from market action

Sectorally, the action was seen in the Energy, Auto, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Bankex, and Consumer Durable space while profit-taking was visible in realty, and capital goods, stocks.

Reliance Jio-Facebook deal: Experts chart out 5 takeaways for RIL shareholders

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Reliance Jio-Facebook deal: Experts chart out 5 takeaways for RIL shareholders

Financial and technological competitiveness of Jio increases significantly with Facebook investments for peers to catch-up and thus negative from a medium-term perspective.

As growth could be near-zero, it makes sense to stay with largecaps: IIFL Wealth

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As growth could be near-zero, it makes sense to stay with largecaps: IIFL Wealth

The strategy should be to keep an eye on relative valuations. Currently, we are oriented in favor of large-caps in our model portfolios.

Over 20 Nifty stocks trade below average 5-year P/E and P/B; time to buy?

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Over 20 Nifty stocks trade below average 5-year P/E and P/B; time to buy?

If a stock is trading below its average 5-years PE and PB it means that stock is trading below its fair value, and it is just a matter of time before prices correct themselves and converge back towards its fair value.

Gold price today: Yellow Gold rallies nearly 1%; buy on dips for a target of 45,850

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Gold price today: Yellow Gold rallies nearly 1%; buy on dips for a target of 45,850

Experts are of the view that volatility is likely to continue and Gold could probably retest 45850 levels in the near term. But, selling at higher levels cannot be ruled out.

Taking Stock | Crude shock leads to bloodbath on Street; Sensex plunges 1,000 pts

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Taking Stock | Crude shock leads to bloodbath on Street; Sensex plunges 1,000 pts

The Nifty formed a bearish candle on the daily charts.

Torrent Pharma, PI Industries top picks in pharma for long term: Vinod Nair

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Torrent Pharma, PI Industries top picks in pharma for long term: Vinod Nair

We are also positive on staples & FMCG like Colgate-Palmolive. Pharma & Chemicals also has a positive outlook in which Torrent Pharma and PI Industries are our top pick in the model portfolio.

Don’t expect fireworks in Q4, but these 10 stocks may double profit YoY

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Don’t expect fireworks in Q4, but these 10 stocks may double profit YoY

Consumer/Private Banks (benefit of low base)/ Healthcare is expected to be the key outperformers this quarter, and all the key matrices are expected to post multi-quarter low growth figures.

'Volatility on D-St shows that fear still rules the roost, and investors are cautious'

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'Volatility on D-St shows that fear still rules the roost, and investors are cautious'

Markets have been extremely volatile over the past few weeks and it does definitely appear so, that it’s not for the faint-hearted at the moment.

In banking space, Kotak Mahindra and ICICI Bank look attractive: Naveen Kulkarni

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In banking space, Kotak Mahindra and ICICI Bank look attractive: Naveen Kulkarni

There are a wide range of stocks that look attractive over the medium to long term. In Banking, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank look attractive, says Naveen Kulkarni.

Sensex plunges 1,011 pts, Nifty below 9,000: 5 factors weighing on D-St

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Sensex plunges 1,011 pts, Nifty below 9,000: 5 factors weighing on D-St

The Nifty50 fell below the swing low of 9,091 recorded on April 17, which fuelled selling pressure. The next big support for the index is at 9,000-8,800.

Number of stocks with over $1 billion m-cap shrinks 30%; what should investors do?

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Number of stocks with over $1 billion m-cap shrinks 30%; what should investors do?

Investors should look at an allocation into equities only from within what they have kept aside as an investment/savings pool. These are good times to refresh this asset allocation.

Gold price today: Yellow metal up on weak oil prices, rally could extend towards 46,100

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Gold price today: Yellow metal up on weak oil prices, rally could extend towards 46,100

Experts are of the view that both precious metals are likely to consolidate, and investors could deploy buy on dips strategy for a target of 46100-46330 levels.

Taking Stock: A choppy start to the week, Nifty closes below 9,300

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Taking Stock: A choppy start to the week, Nifty closes below 9,300

Top Nifty50 gainers include Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Infosys and Tata Motors.

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