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Taking Stock: Indices consolidate on D-Street ahead of F&O expiry

BUSINESS

Taking Stock: Indices consolidate on D-Street ahead of F&O expiry

Experts are of the view that the index is likely to remain volatile on Thursday on F&O Expiry day

'Upside remains capped but sound mid & smallcaps offer better margin of safety'

BUSINESS

'Upside remains capped but sound mid & smallcaps offer better margin of safety'

The upside seems capped for now and we expect Nifty to trade within 12,100-12,400 this week.

Gold price today: Yellow metal holds ground; 38,330 crucial for bulls

BUSINESS

Gold price today: Yellow metal holds ground; 38,330 crucial for bulls

Experts are of the view that if Gold price sustains above 38330 then the rally could extend towards 38,500 levels while on the downside a break below 38200 could take the metal towards 38,060 levels.

Taking Stock: A listless day on D-St! Nifty recovers losses, closes above 12,250

BUSINESS

Taking Stock: A listless day on D-St! Nifty recovers losses, closes above 12,250

Amongst the broader market indices, both BSE Mid-cap and BSE Small-cap closed on a flat note, in-line with the benchmark indices.

'Santa Claus rally has already begun, may not continue in the last week of 2019'

BUSINESS

'Santa Claus rally has already begun, may not continue in the last week of 2019'

The Santa Claus rally must ideally occur in the last 5 days of December and the first 2 days of January, but it is not necessary for the Indian context. It is already begun in India.

Gold price today: Yellow metal gains but could turn volatile ahead of New Year holidays

BUSINESS

Gold price today: Yellow metal gains but could turn volatile ahead of New Year holidays

Experts are of the view that as long as Gold Futures hold above 38,050, the yellow metal could head towards 38,200, but a break below this support could trigger some profit-taking.

Top 20 stocks where the ultra-rich are parking their money; do you own any?

BUSINESS

Top 20 stocks where the ultra-rich are parking their money; do you own any?

Most of the stocks which are attracting smart money are all quality stocks or the ones which are displaying growth potential, suggest experts.

Sit tight! A catch-up rally in mid & small-caps and beaten-down large-caps in 2020

BUSINESS

Sit tight! A catch-up rally in mid & small-caps and beaten-down large-caps in 2020

Three stocks that are ripe for break out are the State Bank of India, Escorts and Petronet LNG, according to Rusmik Oza, Sr. VP & Head of Fundamental Research at Kotak Securities

Do not miss out! Pre-Budget rally likely; 12 stocks in BSE500 rose 10-30%

BUSINESS

Do not miss out! Pre-Budget rally likely; 12 stocks in BSE500 rose 10-30%

Experts are of the view that the Santa rally has already begun and could face some headwinds as we approach 2019-end, but fear not, the pre-Budget rally will resume and take indices to fresh highs

Heads up! The last 6 sessions of 2019 will be slow and steady

BUSINESS

Heads up! The last 6 sessions of 2019 will be slow and steady

Since all the positives are already factored in by the Street, there might be a pause before markets move upward with an equal thrust, says Umesh Mehta of Samco Securities.

Taking Stock: Historical week on D-Street, but tread with caution

BUSINESS

Taking Stock: Historical week on D-Street, but tread with caution

S&P BSE Midcap index rose 0.15% while the S&P BSE Small-cap index closed with marginal losses, down 0.03%

'Invest 65% portfolio capital in equities in 2020; RIL, HDFC Bank among top buys'

BUSINESS

'Invest 65% portfolio capital in equities in 2020; RIL, HDFC Bank among top buys'

2020 will be a year to firm up positions in equities, as 2021 will bring a start to a secular rally, says Amar Ambani of YES Securities.

Gold price today: Yellow metal falls on US-China deal hopes

BUSINESS

Gold price today: Yellow metal falls on US-China deal hopes

Both gold and silver should be able to hold on to their crucial support levels, and dips, if any, should be used to buy, says experts.

FIIs reduced stake in 50 stocks that fell 50-90% in 2019; what should you do?

BUSINESS

FIIs reduced stake in 50 stocks that fell 50-90% in 2019; what should you do?

Foreign institutional investors dumped stocks which are showing signs of a slowdown, or where there are corporate governance issues and diverted money towards blue chips.

What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 15 things to know

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 15 things to know

Asian shares snoozed near 18-month highs on Friday as trade thinned in the run-up to Christmas and investors seemed content to digest the chunky gains already made so far this month, said a Reuters report.

Taking Stock: 3rd day of record highs! Consolidation is likely

BUSINESS

Taking Stock: 3rd day of record highs! Consolidation is likely

69 stocks on the BSE hit a fresh 52-week high, including Dixon Tech, SRF, Crisil, Kotak Bank, RIL and HDFC Bank

'Banks, telecom & auto are new year picks; Nifty likely to touch 13,900 by Dec 2020'

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'Banks, telecom & auto are new year picks; Nifty likely to touch 13,900 by Dec 2020'

Growth should start improving and quality mid and smallcaps should outperform the largecap stocks in 2020, says Naveen Kulkarni of Reliance Securities.

Gold price today: Yellow metal trades higher after Trump's impeachment

BUSINESS

Gold price today: Yellow metal trades higher after Trump's impeachment

Gold is likely to trade in a range and a breakout above Rs 38,050 can add to further momentum, while a breach of Rs 37,720 will pile selling pressure.

Value picks: Here are 12 names that experts are betting on for 2020

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Value picks: Here are 12 names that experts are betting on for 2020

Indian markets have rallied over 10 percent so far in the year and experts feel that the rally could extend by 5-10 percent in 2020

Taking Stock: Wonderful Wednesday! Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record highs

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Taking Stock: Wonderful Wednesday! Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record highs

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 206 points to 41,558 while the Nifty50 rallied by about 56 points to close at 12,221. Both Sensex, and Nifty hit a fresh record closing high.

'If corporate earnings rebound, Indian markets can give 10% return in 2020'

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'If corporate earnings rebound, Indian markets can give 10% return in 2020'

The Nifty earnings should improve in FY21, but the global market could consolidate after a strong CY 2019, says Anil Sarin of Centrum Broking.

Gold price today: Yellow metal steady; experts suggest ‘sell on rally’

BUSINESS

Gold price today: Yellow metal steady; experts suggest ‘sell on rally’

At MCX Gold prices retested the resistance of 37,920, and most experts expect the Yellow metal is likely to face stiff resistance near 38,050. Traders could use rallies, if any, towards 30,000 to go short, suggest experts.

FIIs raised stake in 140 stocks in 2019; only 18 gained more than 50%

BUSINESS

FIIs raised stake in 140 stocks in 2019; only 18 gained more than 50%

FIIs have been quick in spotting opportunities across sectors such as telecom, finance, healthcare, IT, insurance, FMCG and agri stocks.

Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty close at record highs; all eyes now on GST council meeting

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Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty close at record highs; all eyes now on GST council meeting

The outcome of the GST council meeting, planned for December 18, can alter the direction of the market.

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