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Lessons from HDFC Bank’s crash 

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Lessons from HDFC Bank’s crash 

Company managements should do a better job in managing investor expectations, while analysts would do well to dig deeper into the performance of companies, so that unpleasant earnings surprises are reduced 

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | It is time to be cautious even as markets touch a new high

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | It is time to be cautious even as markets touch a new high

The week was marred by developments in the Middle East, where the conflict with Yemen's Houthis took a new turn. The US and UK intensified efforts to liberate the Red Sea area from the rebels

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market showing signs of fatigue?

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market showing signs of fatigue?

The start of the Q3 earnings season, coupled with uncertainty in the Middle East and the recent increase in Russian aggression, caused volatility to rise in the market

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | 2023 ends on a strong note, but can the rally continue? 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | 2023 ends on a strong note, but can the rally continue? 

As we step into 2024, both domestic and international markets are entering a cloud of uncertainty. Approximately 70 countries, including India, are slated to hold general elections, introducing a potential source of heightened market volatility

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A volatile week ends on flat note, signalling further consolidation

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A volatile week ends on flat note, signalling further consolidation

With the last settlement of the month and the year and foreign traders enjoying the year-end holidays, we can expect a flattish market on low volume

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Fed gives the market a high, hangover may persist

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Fed gives the market a high, hangover may persist

Besides the Fed commentary, Indian markets also received some boost from the RBI as it revised the country’s growth rate higher. Falling bond yields and crude prices added to the bullish sentiment

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | After a strong run, expect consolidation 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | After a strong run, expect consolidation 

Nifty closed the week higher for the 6th consecutive week, the swing has cooled off in the past few days and the Nifty index has consolidated during the same time

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Elections results to set markets on fire

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Elections results to set markets on fire

Over the next few months, expectations on the possibility of the BJP government returning to power and continuity in government policies will increase

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Expect a strong muhurat week 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Expect a strong muhurat week 

The Indian market continues to rise steadily defying data. Despite FII selling, the market continues to move and there is room to go further up

GuruSpeak |A man-machine combination that led to trading success

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GuruSpeak |A man-machine combination that led to trading success

While trading strategies look perfect on paper they falter if a trader’s psychological make-up acts as a counter force. Automated trading tackles this glitch

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | We may not be out of the woods 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | We may not be out of the woods 

A global market rally and the sharp move after the Fed decision saw some strength in the Indian market, though not as much as in global markets

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | The recent low can be tested soon 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | The recent low can be tested soon 

Several technical indicators signal an oversold market due for a bounce back that can last till Diwali. However, next week will be interesting as the market tries to test the recent low

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets to remain under pressure 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Markets to remain under pressure 

Despite the weakness in the frontline market, the smaller stocks showed strength during the week. However, if the frontline stocks continue to fall going forward, smaller stocks can witness some correction.

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Global developments can result in market consolidation 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Global developments can result in market consolidation 

If the market rises, the exiting of positions can stall the rally. Next week, markets could consolidate as every rise would be met with selling pressure

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A bullish undertone to the earnings season

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A bullish undertone to the earnings season

The September quarter earnings will kick off next week, the data so far paints a bullish picture of the economy. However, the gloom in the US continues and the Israel-Palestine war could further destabilise the global economy

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Expect a short-covering rally during the week

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Expect a short-covering rally during the week

September has been the worst month this year triggered by US Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates at their highest in 22 years. With the market expected to move on account of short covering during the week, keep a look out for smaller stocks

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Markets likely to consolidate in monthly expiry week 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Markets likely to consolidate in monthly expiry week 

Most global markets closed in the red due to central banks' decisions and rising oil prices. The BSE Sensex fell 2.69 percent during the week, but a consolidation is in the works

Guruspeak| How Firoz used ChatGPT to turn into a profitable trader

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Guruspeak| How Firoz used ChatGPT to turn into a profitable trader

The sudden loss of a mentor led him to turn to ChatGPT to plug a crucial gap in trade execution, shaping his success in managing risk and become disciplined

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Central banks hold the key to market direction

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Central banks hold the key to market direction

The markets are in for a ride with three central banks announcing their interest rate decision. The Indian markets bear signs of fatigue even as frontline stocks show strength

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Is Nifty ready to touch 20,000 during the week? 

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook: Is Nifty ready to touch 20,000 during the week? 

The Indian markets continued its upward momentum despite a mixed global equity market. The uptrend can likely continue until Nifty does not confirm a reversal on price action

Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | September starts on a positive note

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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | September starts on a positive note

Record auto sales numbers, buoyant GST collection, high electricity consumption, strong rail freight, coal production and very good Manufacturing PMI numbers have added to optimism

GuruSpeak: Navneet Bhatia a scalper who makes money trading every few seconds

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GuruSpeak: Navneet Bhatia a scalper who makes money trading every few seconds

In this interview with Monycontrol Pro, Navneet says, ''I did not watch charts, just the price movement and order flow through volume. These were my tools of trade which I sharpened over the years.''

GuruSpeak| Catching them young and watching them grow is how Sheetal Malpani invests

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GuruSpeak| Catching them young and watching them grow is how Sheetal Malpani invests

With the nominal GDP in India being around 12 percent, the aim should be to look for companies that grow above that rate in the long-term and grow market share. The return ratios should be above 15 percent on normalized earnings.

GuruSpeak | Manoj Mishra - How a telecom executive quit his high-profile job to trade options

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GuruSpeak | Manoj Mishra - How a telecom executive quit his high-profile job to trade options

Option writing has a profitable edge on account of time decay (Theta). It is possible to target a 1 percent return a week, anything more than that would be risky, given the small room for winning an options writer has

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