February Series

On the higher side, the monthly resistance is placed at 15,300. A bounce from the lower range of 14,680-14,730 is expected, says Srivastava.

Trade with caution! Top 10 short-term trading ideas by experts for February series

A break below this level can also lead to a swath of investors who will look to book profits and can push the index as low as 13,100 levels. Hence, experts believe that traders should tread cautiously from hereon

We expect Nifty to settle near 14,500-mark in January series: Navneet Daga of YES SECURITIES

Traders should look to create long positions on Nifty in the range of 14,300 with strict stop loss levels of 14,200 on a closing basis.

Low rollover seen ahead of Budget; Nifty rollovers at 66.30% for Feb series

Union Budget during the weekend might be a reason behind low rollover and fresh positions are likely to build post-event.

Nifty ends below 8850: Here's what you should buy now

Among other sectors, Prakash Diwan believes the rally witnessed in metal space today was more of a pre-Budget rally. “Metals have bottomed out,” he added. He also suggests buying infra space and capital goods now as these sectors are likely to rally over the next two weeks.

Global mkts positive; Nifty likely to open above 9000 today

US markets bounced back from a two-day rout, led by a reverse in the price of crude and strong job market data.

See choppy mkt ahead of F&O expiry; like Kolte Patil: Pros

In the February series, Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com sees continued correction or consolidation, but it may be a lot less volatile than the January series. He believes the Nifty can touch 9000, but not overshoot the mark.

Bulls back Sensex for 4th day, Nifty up 2.7% in Feb series

For the February series, former gained 2.2 percent and latter rallied 2.7 percent supported by banks and capital goods stocks, but broader markets outperformed benchmarks. CNX Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices jumped over 4 percent.

Stick with quality stocks in confirmed uptrends: Sukhani

Sudarshan Sukhani, s2analytics.com, feels that as the market is choppy, we should stick with quality stocks that are in confirmed uptrends. Talking to CNBC TV18, he recommends a buy on Bajaj Auto and Sun TV in the coming week.

Budget 2013: Bet on oil; brace for EU, US correction, says expert

Amit Dalal of Tata Investment explains, in an analysis on CNBC-TV18, that the oil and gas sector over a 12-to-18-month view is a lucrative investment option on widespread consensus of the need to reduce then subsidy burden and advises investors to brace for a correction in the US and European markets

Global mkts weak; Nifty eyes key earnings

The January series is done and we start off arguably the most important month of the year with the budget in it – that‘s the February series. Today is a big day for earnings as well. Bharti, Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), IDFC and Hindustan Construction will be some important numbers to watch.

Cues that may help Nifty start Feb series on better note

The US stocks fell in trade after a batch of disappointing corporate earnings and a rise in initial jobless claims eventually overtook investors' impulse to buy.

Bank Nifty may touch 13500-13600 in Feb series: SP Tulsian

SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com tells CNBC-TV18 that the worsening has stopped for banks and there is improvement in the asset quality and the apprehensions that people are expecting from the banks.

Positive on Bank Nifty with target of 13500-13600: Tulsian

SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com shared his reading and outlook on stocks land market. Speaking on the February series he said, “I will keep positive stance on the February series and expect t the Nifty Future to move to a level of about 6,300 or so.

Rally not exhausted, support seen at 5000-5100: MF Global

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Vineet Bhatnagar, MD, MF Global said that the current rally is showing no signs of exhaustion at the moment. He feels that the Nifty is likely to get support at 5000-5100.

Mkts may slip to 5400 before budget: Prabhudas Lilladher

Indian markets are not showing any kind of resilience. As they tank further there is panic and growing concern that selling pressure may continue even till the end of budget.

Markets fragile, important day to decide momentum

It was a bad expiry yesterday as it really got crunched down all the way down to 5600. A very undesirable closing level for the Nifty, which means we start off February series on a shaky note.