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Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty end in the red; FTSE rejig, border tension infuse volatility

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Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty end in the red; FTSE rejig, border tension infuse volatility

After trading in the green for most of the day, equity benchmarks succumbed to a fresh spell of selling in the last hour of trade, closing with a negative bias.

Moneycontrol Readers' Poll: Almost 75% of retail investors find current market valuation worrisome

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Moneycontrol Readers' Poll: Almost 75% of retail investors find current market valuation worrisome

Valuations of global as well as Indian markets are in a rich zone which may not sustain for long.

After The Bell: Nifty reclaims 11,600; here's what investors should do tomorrow

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After The Bell: Nifty reclaims 11,600; here's what investors should do tomorrow

Governor Shaktikanta Das assured that the RBI is prepared to take further measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This boosted the sentiment on the Street

As picking quality stocks is the mantra now, brokerages bet on these 12 stocks

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As picking quality stocks is the mantra now, brokerages bet on these 12 stocks

After showing up-move from the lows recently, the Nifty struggled to sustain the gains on September 14 and closed the day lower by 24 points amid high volatility.

After The Bell: Sensex, Nifty trip but broader markets gain; here's what investors should do on Tuesday

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After The Bell: Sensex, Nifty trip but broader markets gain; here's what investors should do on Tuesday

The BSE midcap index closed 1.56 percent higher while the BSE smallcap index ended with a strong gain of 4.03 percent.

Market may see a "healthy" correction; add these cyclical and defensive stocks to your portfolio

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Market may see a "healthy" correction; add these cyclical and defensive stocks to your portfolio

The market rallied on doses of liquidity by central banks. Besides, the forward-looking market anticipated things will come back to normal as and when a vaccine for the pandemic is discovered.

Will market consolidate or take a leap forward? Here's what market experts have to say

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Will market consolidate or take a leap forward? Here's what market experts have to say

Markets consolidated in a range last week amid mixed cues. Subdued global markets weighed on the sentiment, however, recovery in select index majors in the last two sessions triggered a sharp rebound.

Weekly dossier: Shankar Sharma, Nilesh Shah and 8 others on market trends, economy

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Weekly dossier: Shankar Sharma, Nilesh Shah and 8 others on market trends, economy

The market is expected to react to the global cues in days to come while at the domestic front, geopolitical issues and the COVID scenario will be in focus.

Taking Stock | Market ends flat but Nifty manages to hold 11,450; mid & smallcaps outperform

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Taking Stock | Market ends flat but Nifty manages to hold 11,450; mid & smallcaps outperform

The Nifty50 remained rangebound throughout the session and formed a Doji candle on daily charts as the closing was near the opening level.

Despite a 58% rise in 2020, this stock remains on radar of ICICI Direct, JM Financial, MOSL; here's why

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Despite a 58% rise in 2020, this stock remains on radar of ICICI Direct, JM Financial, MOSL; here's why

Even after such stellar gains amid the coronavirus pandemic, the stock looks poised to surge further owing to its secular demand and dominant market share.

Auto to hit the fast lane? Pent up demand, festive shopping may drive sales volume

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Auto to hit the fast lane? Pent up demand, festive shopping may drive sales volume

August witnessed some recovery in sales sequentially although on a year-on-year (YoY) basis all categories, except tractors, reported de-growth.

After The Bell: Market ends with losses; here’s what investors should do on Thursday

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After The Bell: Market ends with losses; here’s what investors should do on Thursday

After opening with losses and drifting lower, the benchmark indices recovered towards the latter half of trading but still ended the day with losses.

Brokerages remain cautious on FMCG companies' growth prospects; ITC favourite pick

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Brokerages remain cautious on FMCG companies' growth prospects; ITC favourite pick

Media reports suggest most companies have resumed normal operations from June and witnessed the benefit of pent-up demand. Rural growth has been ahead of urban, and this trend is likely to sustain in FY21.

Info Edge falls 2% as CLSA downgrades stock with target at Rs 3,580

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Info Edge falls 2% as CLSA downgrades stock with target at Rs 3,580

CLSA expects the company's reported financials to remain soft over Q2 and Q3.

Analysts bet on these growth sectors amid COVID-19 gloom

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Analysts bet on these growth sectors amid COVID-19 gloom

A trend of healthy correction has been observed of late. After the rally of a few sessions, the market tends to witness some profit-booking to keep the bulls calm.

Trade Setup for Thursday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

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Trade Setup for Thursday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

Key support level for the Nifty is placed at 11,121.27, followed by 11,039.73. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch out for are 11,312.87 and 11,422.93.

Trade Setup for Wednesday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell

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Trade Setup for Wednesday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell

Key support level for the Nifty is placed at 11,195.33, followed by 11,090.17. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch out for are 11,361.73 and 11,422.97.

Market up 48% from March lows; time to change strategy and rejig portfolio?

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Market up 48% from March lows; time to change strategy and rejig portfolio?

The recent rally has brought many stocks near their peak valuation, Investors can relook at their portfolio and bring down the equity portion if it has exceeded the intended allocation, say experts.

Trade Setup for Tuesday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell

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Trade Setup for Tuesday: Top 14 things to know before Opening Bell

Key support level for the Nifty is placed at 11,071.4, followed by 11,011. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch out for are 11,208.6 and 11,285.4.

AU Small Finance Bank shares fall 2%; brokerages express mixed views on road ahead

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AU Small Finance Bank shares fall 2%; brokerages express mixed views on road ahead

The bank, on July 23, reported a 6 percent rise in its net profit at Rs 201 crore in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year.

Trade Setup for Monday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

BUSINESS

Trade Setup for Monday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

Key support level for the Nifty is placed at 11,114.53, followed by 11,034.87. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch out for are 11,249.63 and 11,305.07.

Markets continue to rally amid COVID-19, rising US-China tensions; here's how D-St experts see the road ahead

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Markets continue to rally amid COVID-19, rising US-China tensions; here's how D-St experts see the road ahead

Better-than-expected corporate earnings, reports of potential vaccine developments and massive stimulus package announcement by EU underpinned market sentiment.

Weekly dossier: Ridham Desai, Neelkanth Mishra, Raamdeo Agrawal and others on markets, economy, art of investing

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Weekly dossier: Ridham Desai, Neelkanth Mishra, Raamdeo Agrawal and others on markets, economy, art of investing

"India’s financial system is not out of the woods yet. Banks are raising capital which is not at the top of the cycle. If banks don’t lend more, that will almost force borrowers to default," said Ridham Desai.

Are all dividend stocks good bets? Experts suggest 8 companies that investors can look at

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Are all dividend stocks good bets? Experts suggest 8 companies that investors can look at

Investors look at the dividend yield to ensure a certain amount of return on their investment, even if share prices remain subdued. However, not all of them are attractive

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