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Gold, not equities, likely to be hot in 2020; experts say increase allocation

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Gold, not equities, likely to be hot in 2020; experts say increase allocation

Experts see gold touching Rs 45,000 in 2020 and suggest an allocation of 5-15%, depending on the risk appetite.

​​Gold price today: Yellow metal slips amid stable geopolitical factors; buy on dips

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​​Gold price today: Yellow metal slips amid stable geopolitical factors; buy on dips

On the MCX, gold contracts for February were trading lower by Rs 239, or 0.6 percent, at Rs 40,233 per 10 gram at 0920 hours. It hit a record high of 41,096 per 10 gm on Monday.

Market Headstart: Nifty likely to reclaim 12,000-level; GSPL, NIIT Tech top buys

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Market Headstart: Nifty likely to reclaim 12,000-level; GSPL, NIIT Tech top buys

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index, with a 68 points gain

What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the broader index in India, with a 68 points gain or 0.56 percent. The Nifty futures were trading around 12,116-level on the Singaporean Exchange.

Taking Stock: Manic Monday! Investors lose Rs 3 lk cr amid rising Middle-East tensions

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Taking Stock: Manic Monday! Investors lose Rs 3 lk cr amid rising Middle-East tensions

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 153.86 lakh crore, down nearly Rs 3 lakh crore from Friday’s close of Rs 156.87 lakh crore, data showed.

MC Special Podcast | This ETF ‘Intelligent Portfolio’ can help diversify risk for investors; here’s how

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MC Special Podcast | This ETF ‘Intelligent Portfolio’ can help diversify risk for investors; here’s how

ETF- Intelligent Portfolios (EIP)”, a unique investment product that invests in a multi-asset basket of low cost Exchange Traded Funds based on client’s risk profile.

Crude on the boil: 2 stocks to benefit, 5 names that may take a hit

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Crude on the boil: 2 stocks to benefit, 5 names that may take a hit

Stocks that are likely to get impacted the most include names like Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Auto, HPCL, IOC, and Asian Paints, etc. may see a negative impact in the near term.

'Rise in crude price could push inflation higher, defer RBI rate cut'

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'Rise in crude price could push inflation higher, defer RBI rate cut'

The trend continued to remain on the upside and we continue to maintain our bullish stance. One should use this correctives action as a buying opportunity for the upside target of 12,400-12,450 in the near term

Tension in Middle-East spooks market; what should investors do?

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Tension in Middle-East spooks market; what should investors do?

Historically, correction on account of external factors are regarded as the best time to get into quality stocks

Market Headstart | Info Edge, Muthoot and 3 other stocks moved to largecap category

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Market Headstart | Info Edge, Muthoot and 3 other stocks moved to largecap category

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the broader indices in India, a loss of 55.5 points or 0.45 percent. Nifty futures were trading around 12,193-level on the Singaporean Exchange.

Budget 2020: Abolishment of LTCG is the biggest demand from investors

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Budget 2020: Abolishment of LTCG is the biggest demand from investors

The market is heading this Budget with high expectations from the government to boost economic growth as the government is on the path of economic reforms.

MC Special Podcast: Geopolitical concerns a spoiler but 12,100 crucial for bulls

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MC Special Podcast: Geopolitical concerns a spoiler but 12,100 crucial for bulls

For the coming week, 12,300 will act as a breakout level, and a break about could take the index towards 12,440-12,460

Geopolitical concerns are short-term triggers but 2020 will be far better than 2019

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Geopolitical concerns are short-term triggers but 2020 will be far better than 2019

The 12,130 level should be a strong support to watch out for in the coming week. A good amount of profit booking can emerge if markets cross this level on the downside.

Geopolitical concerns halt record highs on Nifty but 100 small-caps rose 10-40% in a week

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Geopolitical concerns halt record highs on Nifty but 100 small-caps rose 10-40% in a week

Experts are of the view that upside is likely to remain capped in the near term due to ongoing geopolitical concerns but small & mid-caps could outperform.

MC Special Podcast| Will Qassem Soleimani's death spoil the party on D-Street?

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MC Special Podcast| Will Qassem Soleimani's death spoil the party on D-Street?

Rusmik Oza said if geopolitical concerns escalate market could take a breather, if not, the record highs are possible ahead of the Budget.

Budget 2020: Cut in personal tax possible, but not as much as corporate tax

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Budget 2020: Cut in personal tax possible, but not as much as corporate tax

While the Nifty and the Sensex have been making news highs in 2019, we expect that the mid and small-cap space would do much better in 2020.

Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 1% on geopolitical concerns

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Gold price today: Yellow metal rallies over 1% on geopolitical concerns

'Buy on dips' strategy still works in Gold till the time prices are trading above $1532 per Troy ounce in the international market, and 39,330 in the domestic market.

Technical Check: 10 breakout stocks that could give double-digit returns in 2020

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Technical Check: 10 breakout stocks that could give double-digit returns in 2020

Based on Monthly and Quarterly chart Nifty is preparing for hitting the level of minimum 13000 and maximum 14400 in the next 12 to 18 months based on Gann angles.

MC Special Podcast | Investors want certainty in govt policies, eye deficit number in Budget

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MC Special Podcast | Investors want certainty in govt policies, eye deficit number in Budget

The next big thing which we are looking at in the Budget is the fiscal deficit number, Shailendra Kumar, Chief Investment Officer at Narnolia Financial Advisor said in a special podcast with Moneycontrol.

Taking Stock: Nifty ends at record closing high; mid, smallcaps rally over 1%

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Taking Stock: Nifty ends at record closing high; mid, smallcaps rally over 1%

Experts are of the view that GST collections, robust CAPEX plan from the govt, and announcement of US-China deal signing date pushed the market higher led by sectors such as infra, commercial vehicles, cement and metals.

Brokerages say govt's Rs 100-lakh-cr infra spend target ambitious; 10 stocks in focus

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Brokerages say govt's Rs 100-lakh-cr infra spend target ambitious; 10 stocks in focus

Experts are that the proposal is highly ambitious and would require support from multilateral funding. But, action in select infra, as well as capital goods stocks.

Road ahead in 2020: Experts say Nifty could hit 14,400 and Sensex may scale-up to 44k

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Road ahead in 2020: Experts say Nifty could hit 14,400 and Sensex may scale-up to 44k

Going by initial estimates from experts, the year 2020 could turn out to be a year in which benchmark indices could deliver another double-digit returns.

Gold price today: Yellow metal edges higher on softer dollar; use dips to buy

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Gold price today: Yellow metal edges higher on softer dollar; use dips to buy

On the MCX, Gold contracts for February were trading higher by Rs 25, or 0.06 percent, at Rs 39,092 per 10 gram at 0910 hours.

Taking Stock: Nifty closes below 12,200 despite govt's Rs 100-lakh-cr infra boost

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Taking Stock: Nifty closes below 12,200 despite govt's Rs 100-lakh-cr infra boost

Experts are of the view that the market got a boost from the infrastructure plan laid out by the government despite muted global cues, but gains remain capped due to mixed auto sales numbers and worries about the fiscal deficit.

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