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Pre-Budget 2020 euphoria fuels rally in small & mid-caps; Over 100 stocks rose 10-60% in a week

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Pre-Budget 2020 euphoria fuels rally in small & mid-caps; Over 100 stocks rose 10-60% in a week

The rally is certainly visible in the cement, auto and auto ancillary, financial and metal sectors all alike, but at the same time it indicates that this leg of Bull Run is now nearing exhaustion.

Taking Stock: Investors book profit as Sensex crosses 42k; Mid & smallcap outperform

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Taking Stock: Investors book profit as Sensex crosses 42k; Mid & smallcap outperform

For the week ended January 17, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.83 percent while the Nifty50 ended with gains of 0.78 percent.

Budget 2020: 'Market expects FM to shelve LTCG tax on equity investments'

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Budget 2020: 'Market expects FM to shelve LTCG tax on equity investments'

Markets have factored in a slip in fiscal deficit and will be comfortable with slippage of around 50 bps, says Pankaj Bobade of Axis Securities.

This fund manager explains how they 'avoided mistakes' to beat Nifty

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This fund manager explains how they 'avoided mistakes' to beat Nifty

Earnings growth should pick up as we go deeper into the year, aided by gradual recovery of the economy and the low base effect

Gold price today: Yellow metal flat, likely to trade in 39,400-39,770 range

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Gold price today: Yellow metal flat, likely to trade in 39,400-39,770 range

On the MCX, Gold contracts for February were trading higher by Rs 30, or 0.08 percent, at Rs 39,716 per 10 gram at 09:20 hours.

Market Headstart: Experts see upside in Nifty, Sensex; focus on big earnings

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Market Headstart: Experts see upside in Nifty, Sensex; focus on big earnings

The Nifty Midcap Index gained for the 8th straight day to post the longest gaining streak in 18 months

Taking Stock: Midcap index hits 7-month high! Sensex touches 42k, Nifty closes above 12,350

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Taking Stock: Midcap index hits 7-month high! Sensex touches 42k, Nifty closes above 12,350

The Nifty Midcap Index gains for the 8th straight day to post the longest gaining streak in 18 months.

Midcaps likely to lead largecaps, Morgan Stanley handpicks 20 stocks for 2020

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Midcaps likely to lead largecaps, Morgan Stanley handpicks 20 stocks for 2020

Morgan Stanley backs three themes for 2020: a) domestic cyclical outperform defensives, b) value and growth stocks beat quality stocks, and c) mid-caps lead the large caps.

Sensex gained 1,000 points in 36 sessions to scale Mt 42K; over 300 stocks up 10-100%

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Sensex gained 1,000 points in 36 sessions to scale Mt 42K; over 300 stocks up 10-100%

Investor wealth soared by over Rs 6 lakh crore in a buoyant equity market as the BSE benchmark has zoomed 1,000 points since November 26.

Budget 2020: 'Market may have already priced in a fiscal slippage of 30 bps'

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Budget 2020: 'Market may have already priced in a fiscal slippage of 30 bps'

Agriculture and allied primary activities, infrastructure, banking, and financial services, especially the non-banking sector, and auto are the sectors that may receive attention in the Budget, says Dr Joseph Thomas of Emkay Wealth Management.

15 high beta stocks in BSE500 index gain 20-40%; should you buy ahead of Budget?

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15 high beta stocks in BSE500 index gain 20-40%; should you buy ahead of Budget?

There are as many as 15 stocks in the BSE 500 index which rose 20-40% since November 2019. These include Minda Corp, NMDC, Welspun Corp, Avanti Feeds and Adani Green.

Gold price today: Yellow metal inches higher, may retest 39,800 levels

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Gold price today: Yellow metal inches higher, may retest 39,800 levels

On the MCX, Gold contracts for February were trading higher by Rs 44, or 0.11 percent, at Rs 39,655 per 10 gram at 09:20 hours.

Taking Stock: First hint of consolidation but bulls help Nifty climb above 12,300

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Taking Stock: First hint of consolidation but bulls help Nifty climb above 12,300

The broader market outperformed as the S&P BSE Small-cap index rose over 1 percent while the S&P BSE Mid-cap index closed with gains of 0.6 percent.

Party over on the Street? Here's why investors could buy as Nifty, Sensex fall

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Party over on the Street? Here's why investors could buy as Nifty, Sensex fall

Any dips in the run-up to the Budget could be used as a buying opportunity. Experts feel that a sustained close above 12,350 could open doors for the index to climb 12,500 as well as 12,700 levels in the near term.

Budget 2020: 'Fiscal deficit likely to slip to 3.7% but market should be comfortable'

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Budget 2020: 'Fiscal deficit likely to slip to 3.7% but market should be comfortable'

A slippage in the fiscal deficit beyond 4 percent will come as a shock, says Vinay Pandit of IndiaNivesh.

Gold price today: Yellow metal inches higher as US says China tariffs to stay

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Gold price today: Yellow metal inches higher as US says China tariffs to stay

On the MCX, Gold contracts for February were trading higher by Rs 223, or 0.57 percent, at Rs 39,670 per 10 gram at 09:20 hours.

MFs raise stake in infra, consumer, finance stocks ahead of Budget; 30 stocks in focus

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MFs raise stake in infra, consumer, finance stocks ahead of Budget; 30 stocks in focus

Mutual Fund managers lapped up infrastructure, consumer and financial stocks ahead of the Budget 2020, December MF data shows.

Market Headstart: Nifty likely to consolidate near 12,350; use dips to buy

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Market Headstart: Nifty likely to consolidate near 12,350; use dips to buy

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India, with a 31.5 points, or 0.25 percent, gain

Taking Stock: Sensex just 48 pts away from 42,000; what should investors do?

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Taking Stock: Sensex just 48 pts away from 42,000; what should investors do?

Amongst the broader markets, BSE Midcap and Smallcap continued to outperform and ended with gains of 0.7-0.8%.

These 11 small & midcaps fell 30-70% from their 52-week high: time to buy?

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These 11 small & midcaps fell 30-70% from their 52-week high: time to buy?

HEG, National Peroxide and Lakshmi Machine Works are among the good bets according to experts

'Expect govt to dole out sops for agri, housing sector in Budget 2020'

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'Expect govt to dole out sops for agri, housing sector in Budget 2020'

No further income tax cuts are expected as the government will seek to have some control over revenues to keep the fiscal deficit in check.

Gold price today: Yellow metal falls ahead of U.S.-China trade deal; sell for a target of 39K

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Gold price today: Yellow metal falls ahead of U.S.-China trade deal; sell for a target of 39K

On the MCX, gold contracts for February were trading lower by Rs 201, or 0.51 percent, at Rs 39,345 per 10 gram at 0920 hours.

Market Headstart: Nifty could hit fresh record high; Inflation at over 5-year high

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Market Headstart: Nifty could hit fresh record high; Inflation at over 5-year high

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the broader index in India, with a 31.5 point or 0.25 percent gain. The Nifty futures were trading around 12,389-level on the Singaporean Exchange.

Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty at record closing high; experts say avoid trading on index

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Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty at record closing high; experts say avoid trading on index

The broader market outperformed as the S&P BSE Smallcap index gained 0.95 percent while the S&P BSE Midcap index closed with gains of 0.87 percent higher.

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