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An evening walk down D-St: Nifty likely to drift lower in May series amid election uncertainty

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An evening walk down D-St: Nifty likely to drift lower in May series amid election uncertainty

Nifty closed lower on Friday but gained 0.61% in April series. The new series is likely to remain volatile and bulls would only be able to regain control if Nifty breaks past 11,856 levels on closing basis.

Experts advise staying away from 34 stocks excluded from F&O

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Experts advise staying away from 34 stocks excluded from F&O

The move, a yearly practice by the exchange, is the interest of retail traders. The removal which is usually based on pre-defined criteria helps in maintaining liquidity in the instrument

Dolly Khanna tweaks stake in 11 companies in Q4 as returns diminish

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Dolly Khanna tweaks stake in 11 companies in Q4 as returns diminish

Most stocks in their portfolio have given negative returns so far in 2019, which has led the duo to reduce holding or book profits in stocks where valuations were high

HRITHIK stocks fuel rally ahead of F&O expiry: What should investors do now?

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HRITHIK stocks fuel rally ahead of F&O expiry: What should investors do now?

"The interest in market remains very high, especially from FIIs," said Yogesh Mehta, Vice-president, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

An evening walk down D-St: Short covering pushes Sensex above 39k ahead of F&O expiry

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An evening walk down D-St: Short covering pushes Sensex above 39k ahead of F&O expiry

The broader market underperformed the benchmark with BSE Midcap and Smallcap ending with gains of 0.4 percent each.

Nifty up nearly 10% since February; should investors buy more or book profits?

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Nifty up nearly 10% since February; should investors buy more or book profits?

As we approach elections, the uncertainty will increase and there is a higher probability of a further decline in markets, suggest experts

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Q4 portfolio rejig: Raises stake in 4 companies, reduces in 5

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Q4 portfolio rejig: Raises stake in 4 companies, reduces in 5

Stock of three of the four companies in which Jhunjhunwala raised his stakes have given negative returns this year

An evening walk down D-St: ITC, Voltas among 5 stocks that could do well in May series

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An evening walk down D-St: ITC, Voltas among 5 stocks that could do well in May series

The broader market outperformed as BSE Mid-cap index rose 0.15 percent while the BSE Smallcap index slipped 0.07 percent

As Met department predicts ‘near normal’ monsoon, analysts recommend these 10 stocks

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As Met department predicts ‘near normal’ monsoon, analysts recommend these 10 stocks

Below normal or reduced rainfall is something which does not auger well for the economy because it will lead to a rise in inflation and earnings of India Inc. as well, suggest experts.

Buffett bucket: 10 stocks based on Berkshire Hathaway chairman's investment philosophy

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Buffett bucket: 10 stocks based on Berkshire Hathaway chairman's investment philosophy

Experts now feel that it is better to stay put in the market and remain stock-specific than focusing on the index

An evening walk down Dalal Street: Worst day of 2019! What should investors do now?

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An evening walk down Dalal Street: Worst day of 2019! What should investors do now?

The ongoing earnings season and upcoming F&O expiry are expected to fuel volatility further.

IT, bank stocks in focus as MFs raise stake in 185 companies in March quarter 

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IT, bank stocks in focus as MFs raise stake in 185 companies in March quarter 

Fund managers were net buyers in Indian equity market purchasing shares worth Rs 1,000 crore in the January-March period

Sensex hits record highs even as crude climbs 5-month peak; equity sell-off on cards?

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Sensex hits record highs even as crude climbs 5-month peak; equity sell-off on cards?

If inflation surpasses RBI’s comfort level of 4 percent, chances of a rate cut will also vanish which could put further pressure on equities

Technical View: Nifty forms ‘Dark Cloud Cover’; 11,738 level crucial

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Technical View: Nifty forms ‘Dark Cloud Cover’; 11,738 level crucial

For bulls to remain in control they have to push the Nifty back above 11856 levels

An evening walk down Dalal Street: Traders should not worry; bullish trend still intact

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An evening walk down Dalal Street: Traders should not worry; bullish trend still intact

Indian markets will remain shut on Friday, 19 April on account of Good Friday

FII pulse: Investors raise stake in 187 companies in Q4, book profits in over 200

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FII pulse: Investors raise stake in 187 companies in Q4, book profits in over 200

Sector rotation is normal and is done to change or rebalance the portfolio, suggest experts

An evening walk down Dalal Street: Nifty, Sensex hit record highs; avoid profit-booking

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An evening walk down Dalal Street: Nifty, Sensex hit record highs; avoid profit-booking

Apart from stable global cues, a better monsoon outlook from IMD provided relief to investors. The Street is also building hopes of further rate cuts to reverse the economic slowdown

While Sensex, Nifty reclaimed record highs, 19 stocks rose 10-50% since April 3

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While Sensex, Nifty reclaimed record highs, 19 stocks rose 10-50% since April 3

For Sensex, most of the global brokerage firms peg the target upwards of 40,000. Chart patterns suggest that Nifty could see a 15% up move going forward

March quarter snapshot: Banking & IT sectors among 5 FII favourites

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March quarter snapshot: Banking & IT sectors among 5 FII favourites

The S&P BSE IT index rose 8%, while Nifty Bank rose 12% hitting record high, S&P BSE oil & gas index gained 11% and Nifty Pharma gained 5% in the March quarter

An evening walk down D-St: After mixed Infosys & TCS Q4, all eyes on Wipro results

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An evening walk down D-St: After mixed Infosys & TCS Q4, all eyes on Wipro results

The final tally – the S&P BSE Sensex closed 138 points higher at 38,905 while the Nifty added 46 points to close at 11,690

Infrastructure is likely to do well if BJP comes back to power: Reliance Securities

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Infrastructure is likely to do well if BJP comes back to power: Reliance Securities

Our preferred themes continue to be banking, IT and consumer. These sectors have various tailwinds in their favour and are likely to deliver decent absolute returns in FY20, said Naveen Kulkarni of Reliance Securities

'Nifty trading at premium valuation of 19x; HDFC Bank our preferred pick'

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'Nifty trading at premium valuation of 19x; HDFC Bank our preferred pick'

Any negative outcome from elections and continued slowdown in domestic and global economic growth can lead rupee to go over 70/$

Do you have a lucky portfolio? See if your 10-year investment made you richer

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Do you have a lucky portfolio? See if your 10-year investment made you richer

Largecaps gave a CAGR return of over 20 percent during 2005-2014 period

Here’s why Bosch, Ashok Leyland and Godrej Consumer are ripe for cherry picking

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Here’s why Bosch, Ashok Leyland and Godrej Consumer are ripe for cherry picking

The gap between the broader markets and frontline Nifty stocks will soon lessen as the bull market resume when the small and midcap stocks will begin their upwards journey.

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