"Above 10,250 levels, the index can rally towards 10,420-10,500 levels where next cluster of resistances are seen. On the downside index has immediate resistance at 10,095 levels, breaking below this next support is at 9,950-9,920 levels," says Ashish Chaturmohta, Head Technical and Derivatives at Sanctum Wealth Management.

Podcast - F&O expiry likely in the range of 10,100-10,200; 3 stocks which could give up to 18% return

Here is a list of top three stocks which could give up to 18% return in the short term.

F&O Alert: Top 8 stocks to track which could give up to 12% return in April series

“The initial rollover data towards April series indicates long rollover in stocks. However, on any bounce in the prices, the Nifty index will face strong resistance at 10,250-10,300 levels. On the downside, the next support is placed around 10,100-10,050 levels,” Shitij Gandhi, SMC Global Securities Ltd told Moneycontrol.

Bull's Eye: Buy ICICI Bank, Granuels, Delta Corp, Den Network, CONCOR, Redington

Jay Thakkar of Anand Rathi Securities advises buying Redington with a target of Rs 205.

Options writing suggest higher levels in expiry week; 5 stocks which can give up to 25% upside

The Nifty closed at a new all-time high on Friday and seen small consolidation at breakout levels. Crossing and sustaining above 10500 levels on a tradable basis, the index can be expected to rally towards 10700 levels and then 10840 odd levels on the upside.

Bull's Eye: Buy Dabur India, Bharat Forge, Shriram EPC, Tata Power, Can Fin Home

Ruchit Jain of Angel Broking advises buying Bharat Forge with a target of Rs 750.

Market Update: Nifty hits record high led by Bank Nifty; Kotak, BOI, Canara Bank top gainers

The Nifty on Friday hit a fresh record high of 10,179.15, backed by banks as the Bank Nifty added 1.53 percent, up 372.30 points. The charge was largely led by Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Canara Bank which were up over 2 percent each.

Market Update: Bank Nifty outperforms as Nifty inches towards record high; ICICI Bank, BOI up 2%

Bank Nifty was the top performing sector which was up 1.32 percent led b y ICICI Bank and Bank of India while on the other hand, from the midcap space, Havells India added 2.28 percent while Power Finance Corporation was up over 3 percent.

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Jay Thakkar of Sharekhan is of the view that one may buy Network 18 Media & Investments with a target of Rs 44.

Bull's Eye: Buy Hexaware, Vedanta, Arvind; sell Union Bank

Sharmila Joshi of Fairwealth Securities advises buying Kaveri Seed Company with a target of Rs 444.

Buy Network 18 Media, says Ashwani Gujral

Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com advises buying Network 18 Media.

Network 18 Media likely to test Rs 63.50: Rajat Bose

Rajat Bose of rajatkbose.com feels that Network 18 Media is likely to test Rs 63.35 to about Rs 63.50 initially and thereafter it can even move up to something like Rs 66-67.

Network 18 Media may test Rs 63-64: Rajat Bose

Rajat Bose of rajatkbose.com is of the view that Network 18 Media & Investments may test Rs 63-64.

Buy Network 18 Media, Welspun India: Nooresh Merani

Nooresh Merani of Asian Market Securities suggests buying Network 18 Media and Welspun India.

Hold Bajaj Finserv; prefer Network18, TV18: Deven Choksey

Deven Choksey of KRChoksey Investment Managers likes Man Industries and feels that one can hold Bajaj Finaserv.

Sell Jaiprakash Associates on rally: Hemen Kapadia

Hemen Kapadia of KRChoksey Securities is of the view that one may sell Jaiprakash Associates and pick TV18 Broadcast.

Buy Reliance Infra, Bharat Forge, Network 18: Manav Chopra

Manav Chopra of Nirmal Bang recommends buying Network 18 and IDFC.

Bull's Eye: Buy Bharat Forge, Ashok Leyland, Ranbaxy Labs

Vishal B Malkan, malkansview.com advises buying IRB Infrastructure for a target price of Rs 285 and Ranbaxy Labs for a target price of Rs 720.

Buy Tata Global, Network 18, Rel Cap; sell HDIL: Mukadam

Shahina Mukadam of Varun Capital recommends buying Tata Global Beverage and Network 18 Media & Investments.

Bull's Eye: Buy YES Bank, Reliance Cap; short Tata Steel

Vishal Malkan of malkansview.com advised going short in Tata Communications September futures with a target price of Rs 157 and Tata Steel September futures with a target price of Rs 262.

Buy Siti Cable, Jai Corp, Punj Lloyd, Network 18: Mittal

In CNBC-TV18's popular show Bull's Eye, Saurabh Mittal of Swadeshi Credits shares trading strategy of the day.

Buy Tata Global, Delta Corp, Network 18: Mittal

In CNBC-TV18's popular show Bull's Eye Saurabh Mittal, Swadeshi Credits shares trading strategy of the day.

Bull's Eye: Buy Delta Corp, IRB Infra, Aurobindo Pharma

Bull's Eye, CNBC-TV18's popular game show, where market experts come together to dish out trading strategies for you to make your week more exciting and compete with each other to see whose portfolio is the strongest.

Buy Hanung Toys, Unitech, Network 18 Media: Agarwal

In CNBC-TV18's popular show Bull's Eye, Abhishek Agarwal, Fortune Interfinance shares trading strategy of the day.

Bull's eye: Buy Jet Airways, Century Textiles, Raymond

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