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F&O Manual | Traders take neutral stand as Nifty falters at key resistance levels

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F&O Manual | Traders take neutral stand as Nifty falters at key resistance levels

Option data suggests the 18,200 level is crucial now as most call and put writing has happened at this level.

Taking Stock: Sensex resumes its upward journey with 556-point gain

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Taking Stock: Sensex resumes its upward journey with 556-point gain

The NSE Nifty 50 ended the day at 18,255.80, up 165.95 or 0.92 percent. The BSE flagship Sensex climbed 555.95 points or 0.91 percent to 61,749.25.

F&O Manual | On the rise, Nifty bring cheers to bulls; fin services shine

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F&O Manual | On the rise, Nifty bring cheers to bulls; fin services shine

As of 12 noon, the Nifty traded up 67 points or 0.37 percent to 18,156. Nifty Bank also rose 0.15 percent.

Traders largely indifferent, some expect a knee-jerk reaction to FOMC meeting

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Traders largely indifferent, some expect a knee-jerk reaction to FOMC meeting

Option data at the end of the day on May 3 suggests a number of hurdles for the index. At the same time support is also present as traders have not taken a definite view on it.

F&O Manual: Nifty takes a breather ahead of FOMC meet; 18,100 key level

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F&O Manual: Nifty takes a breather ahead of FOMC meet; 18,100 key level

Call writers were also present at 18,200 level positioning that level as a hurdle for the index.

F&O Manual | Nifty build on gains from last session as traders push index higher

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F&O Manual | Nifty build on gains from last session as traders push index higher

The trend is positive, said analysts and traders. Some believe buying calls is the best strategy right now as the premium is very low and thus risk is limited.

Only four IPOs in March quarter but India leads in share sale by large corporates: EY

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Only four IPOs in March quarter but India leads in share sale by large corporates: EY

In contrast, the SME market witnessed higher activity, having raised $82 million via 38 IPOs

F&O Manual: Traders see some positivity seeping in even as Nifty trades flat

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F&O Manual: Traders see some positivity seeping in even as Nifty trades flat

Traders and analysts expect volatility, given the monthly expiry of futures and options contracts later in the day

F&O Manual: Traders neutral in a listless market, MCX and Ipca Labs under pressure

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F&O Manual: Traders neutral in a listless market, MCX and Ipca Labs under pressure

The maximum call writing was at 17,800 and put writing at 17700, which will also likely be the Nifty's trading range for the day, say experts

Mankind Pharma's Rs 4,326-cr public issue keeps analysts upbeat on local flavour

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Mankind Pharma's Rs 4,326-cr public issue keeps analysts upbeat on local flavour

The company has priced the issue in the range of Rs 1,026-1,080 per share. It mobilised Rs 1,297.9 crore from a clutch of anchor investors including CPPIB, GIC, ADIA, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs and Blackrock

Taking stock: Sensex jumps 410 points to reclaim 60k, Nifty closes in on 17,750

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Taking stock: Sensex jumps 410 points to reclaim 60k, Nifty closes in on 17,750

Among the Nifty pack, HDFC Life Insurance, Tata Consumer, Wipro, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were the biggest gainers. Dr Reddy’s Labs, IndusInd Bank and Cipla were the biggest losses

F&O Manual | As market struggles, traders keep treading the neutral path

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F&O Manual | As market struggles, traders keep treading the neutral path

Option data suggests traders have taken Straddle trades on 17600 and 17650 strikes.

Traders frown as listless market, historically low VIX turning into bane for them

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Traders frown as listless market, historically low VIX turning into bane for them

On April 21, India VIX continued its downward journey and hit an intraday low of 11.62, which is the lowest level for the index since January 2020

F&O Manual: Directionless market makes it tough for traders; support for Nifty at 17,450

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F&O Manual: Directionless market makes it tough for traders; support for Nifty at 17,450

Another problem that traders, especially option sellers are facing is low VIX, which is keeping premiums very low

F&O Manual: Traders banking on neutral strategies; support for Nifty at 17,588

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F&O Manual: Traders banking on neutral strategies; support for Nifty at 17,588

Page Industries and Trent were on the bulls' radar as they saw a long buildup. Cummins India, ICICI Prudential and Adani Ports also saw bulls converging on them

F&O Manual: Neutral strategies rule the day as Nifty remains listless

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F&O Manual: Neutral strategies rule the day as Nifty remains listless

Analysts and traders are maintaining a cautious stance on an intraday basis. ICICI General Insurance, Marico, LTIMindtree, RBL Bank and Infosys in bear grip

Comparisons between 2008 financial crisis and SVB collapse superficial, says Howard Marks

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Comparisons between 2008 financial crisis and SVB collapse superficial, says Howard Marks

The 76-year-old finds baffling the SVB management’s decision to put about half of its deposits in hold-till-maturity bonds having 'pitifully' low yields. 'How could anyone have thought rates that low were more likely to hold steady or fall than rise,' says Marks

F&O Manual: Hurdles around 17,700 hold back Nifty but traders expect a bounce-back

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F&O Manual: Hurdles around 17,700 hold back Nifty but traders expect a bounce-back

According to Prashanth Tapse of Mehta Equities, the biggest support for the Nifty is at its 200-day moving average at 17,568, while the biggest hurdle is at 17,863

Avalon Tech makes a tepid debut; Should you buy, sell or hold the stock?

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Avalon Tech makes a tepid debut; Should you buy, sell or hold the stock?

The stock started off at Rs 431 on the BSE against issue price of Rs 436 per share, while the listing price on the NSE was Rs 436.

F&O Manual: As Nifty hits day's low, traders position themselves for bounce back

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F&O Manual: As Nifty hits day's low, traders position themselves for bounce back

HDFC Bank that also came out with its earnings over the weekend saw short buildup as traders took bearish bets on the counter.

Discount broker Shoonya faces glitch, users complain of bogus orders, huge losses

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Discount broker Shoonya faces glitch, users complain of bogus orders, huge losses

The company said it was aware of the issue and is working on resolving it

F&O Manual: IT pack disappoints Nifty bulls; volatility likely to rule the roost

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F&O Manual: IT pack disappoints Nifty bulls; volatility likely to rule the roost

Among individual stocks, bears piled on IT names such as LTIMindtree, Persistent Systems, Tech Mahindra and Birlasoft. AU Finance Bank, Dixon Tech, IndiaMart and Eicher Motors were on the bulls’ radar

F&O Manual: Market takes expected pause but setup remains bullish

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F&O Manual: Market takes expected pause but setup remains bullish

Pharma names like Divi’s Labs, Biocon and Metropolis Healthcare were among those that saw bullish setup as open interprets increased along with price.

Broking industry at a cusp of telecom-like consolidation: Arun Chaudhry of Mirae Asset

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Broking industry at a cusp of telecom-like consolidation: Arun Chaudhry of Mirae Asset

Overall, because of the negative sentiment, this is definitely going to impact the profitability of many brokers.

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