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Fear of unknown capping upside; 16 stocks in BSE 500 index hit 52-week highs this week

MARKETS

Fear of unknown capping upside; 16 stocks in BSE 500 index hit 52-week highs this week

Lackluster trade is likely to continue in the coming week with just three active trading sessions

Evening walk down D-Street: Election result eyed; Sensex, Nifty close flat for the week

BUSINESS

Evening walk down D-Street: Election result eyed; Sensex, Nifty close flat for the week

March quarter earnings, muted monsoon forecast as well as election uncertainty are capping upside for markets, suggest experts.

Large vs midcap stocks: Which theme should investors choose in the election year?

BUSINESS

Large vs midcap stocks: Which theme should investors choose in the election year?

Similar to a political party seeking a coalition in case of failing to get a full majority, an investor should form a coalition of quality large and midcaps to achieve financial goals

'Good times expected for mid and smallcap companies over next 3 years'

BUSINESS

'Good times expected for mid and smallcap companies over next 3 years'

A stable government will give a good fillip to the markets as it removes economic & policy uncertainty and portfolio inflows, said Aniruddha Naha of DHFL Pramerica Asset Managers

Lok Sabha polling begins: 15 election-safe stocks to beat market volatility

BUSINESS

Lok Sabha polling begins: 15 election-safe stocks to beat market volatility

Since the index could witness some consolidation in the near term, investors should use dips to buy into quality stocks, said experts

If political situation remains stable, Nifty could hit 13,000 by FY20-end: Kotak Securities

BUSINESS

If political situation remains stable, Nifty could hit 13,000 by FY20-end: Kotak Securities

The market is already pricing in a BJP-led NDA government formation at the Centre, which could mean a consolidation phase for the market, post elections

NDA vs UPA: Nearly as many multibaggers on Modi watch, despite lower index returns

BUSINESS

NDA vs UPA: Nearly as many multibaggers on Modi watch, despite lower index returns

Sensex has rallied about 57 percent and 215 BSE stocks rose more than 500 percent during the Modi government's regime

An evening walk down D-St: 12K possible on Nifty as long as it holds 11,500

BUSINESS

An evening walk down D-St: 12K possible on Nifty as long as it holds 11,500

The final tally – the S&P BSE Sensex ended 238 points higher at 38,939 while the Nifty50 closed 67 points higher at 11,671

Expect strong FY20 earnings for largecaps driven by banks & finance: Mihir Vora

BUSINESS

Expect strong FY20 earnings for largecaps driven by banks & finance: Mihir Vora

We are at a critical stage of the economy. While consumption and government-led spending have kept the economy on track for the past few years, there are signs of these slowing down

Heads up! These 10 stocks are expected to more than double their profit in Q4

BUSINESS

Heads up! These 10 stocks are expected to more than double their profit in Q4

Experts feel companies could post double-digit earnings growth soon because the corporate investment cycle has started and the risk appetite is improving and GDP growth outlook is strong

An evening walk down D-St: Investors book profits at higher levels; IT gains as rupee weakens

BUSINESS

An evening walk down D-St: Investors book profits at higher levels; IT gains as rupee weakens

In terms of sectors, the IT sector was the top gainer on account of a weak rupee. The rally was led by NIIT, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and TCS

Poll results could lead to short-term volatility in the market: Ajay Tyagi

BUSINESS

Poll results could lead to short-term volatility in the market: Ajay Tyagi

The upcoming years should show us strong earnings growth. Therefore, I would not be too worried on account of global events since investors need to realize that the construct of a GDP is more of domestic consumption.

'Indications of uptrend in realty and metal indices, infra showing strength'

BUSINESS

'Indications of uptrend in realty and metal indices, infra showing strength'

Few large-cap stocks are performing well that are contributing high in the index gain. However, if we talk about mid and smallcap, steam is gathering to give a breakout based on the charts

Sensex could turn negative post election results; here's the strategy you can deploy

BUSINESS

Sensex could turn negative post election results; here's the strategy you can deploy

General elections are usually an important influencer of short-term returns from Indian equities and FII flows into the markets. The flows prior to the elections are obviously influenced by the expectations of the outcome, suggest experts.

Sensex flirts with 39,000; over 40 smallcap stocks rose 10-40% in 5 sessions

BUSINESS

Sensex flirts with 39,000; over 40 smallcap stocks rose 10-40% in 5 sessions

Benchmark indices witnessed some profit booking at higher levels but the real action was in select stocks which hogged the limelight.

Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Godrej Properties hit 52-week highs: What to do now

BUSINESS

Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Godrej Properties hit 52-week highs: What to do now

The relative strength index (RSI) on the Nifty50 daily chart has formed a negative divergence, but a new high cannot be ruled out on a sustained trade above 11,680.

Earnings will be key while mid and smallcaps look better than largecaps

BUSINESS

Earnings will be key while mid and smallcaps look better than largecaps

In the run-up to the elections, sectors such as consumption and infrastructure tend to be in the limelight. We are constructive on financials, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

An evening walk down D-Street: Time to invest but use cash in phased manner ahead of elections

BUSINESS

An evening walk down D-Street: Time to invest but use cash in phased manner ahead of elections

The final tally – the S&P BSE Sensex closed 177 points higher at 38,862 while the Nifty50 rose 67 points to close at 11,665.

Dividend stocks can help tide over election volatility; here are IDBI Capital's 15 picks

BUSINESS

Dividend stocks can help tide over election volatility; here are IDBI Capital's 15 picks

Volatility in the equity market is likely to strike occasionally at least for a period till election outcome, and thus auguring a need for a portfolio which is able to withstand this short-term noise.

An evening walk down D-St: Nifty might have made an intermediate top; stay stock specific

BUSINESS

An evening walk down D-St: Nifty might have made an intermediate top; stay stock specific

The repo rate cut of 25 bps was already discounted by markets and thus it failed to trigger any fresh momentum in the market

RBI cuts repo rate: 12 rate-sensitive stocks that will benefit the most

BUSINESS

RBI cuts repo rate: 12 rate-sensitive stocks that will benefit the most

Rate cut usually acts as a sentiment booster and aid companies that have to service large debts

'Midcaps could give better returns than largecaps over 12-18 months'

BUSINESS

'Midcaps could give better returns than largecaps over 12-18 months'

Top five picks are ICICI Bank, Aarti Industries, Kalpataru Power, Yes Bank, Arvind Fashions, We see scope for 25-30% upside over next one year

An evening walk down D-St: Skymet forecast and profit booking ahead of MPC spoil the party

BUSINESS

An evening walk down D-St: Skymet forecast and profit booking ahead of MPC spoil the party

The broader market indices underperformed as BSE Midcap & Smallcap closed with losses of 0.8 percent, and 0.9 percent, respectively

Earnings to grow 15–17% in FY20, Nifty to also give similar returns: Avendus Capital

BUSINESS

Earnings to grow 15–17% in FY20, Nifty to also give similar returns: Avendus Capital

The economic news headlines would largely be dominated by growth fears and measures to revive them in FY20, the performance of asset prices would be better albeit with elevated volatility, said Vaibhav Sanghavi of Avendus Capital

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