MARKET WRAP: Sensex settles 39 pts higher; IT, pharma stocks decline
Sectorally, public sector banks gained the most, with the index closing 1.5 per cent higher. This was followed by Nifty auto index, up 1.15 per cent.
8:31 AM
What will happen in the stock markets?
One of my favourite clients recently sought my opinion about an investment strategy called value investment plan (VIP) – a variant of the popular systematic investment plan or SIP. And of course, he followed it up with the all-time favourite question: What will happen in the stock markets? First, the fact remains that it is almost impossible to predict the course of the stock markets, even over a longer period. READ MORE
8:28 AM
Safe bet in slowdown season: Software exporters, FMCG bring investors cheer
As economic slowdown hits more sectors, software exporters and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have emerged as a safe haven for investors, with steady growth in revenues and profits. It has also helped that most of the top companies in these sectors, such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Nestlé, Britannia, and Colgate Palmolive, are debt-free. READ MORE
8:22 AM
Nifty View and Top trading ideas by CapitalVia Global Research Limited
Buy Hero MotoCorp above Rs 2,652
Target: Rs 2,775
Stop loss: Rs 2,550
The stock was trading with a positive bias irrespective of current market sentiments. The level above 2,652 would result in resistance breakout on the daily charts. Moving average and the Oscillator setup is bullish on the short- and medium-term charts. Considering the technical evidence discussed above, we recommend buying the stock above Rs 2,652 for the target of Rs 2,775, keeping a stop loss at Rs 2,550 on closing basis. READ MORE
8:18 AM
Stock pick by Tradebulls Securities
Stock: JSW STEEL
Reco : BUY
CMP: Rs 227.75
The stock continued its recovery from 52-week lows, closing above its recent gap resistance placed around 223 levels. Daily RSI picked up momentum after surpassing its signal line, as expected. Further short covering can be expected in the stock above 230 levels as it bears highest call OI. The stock can be bought with a stop placed below Rs 224.20 price confluence support zone for short covering move targeting 242 levels in coming sessions. READ MORE
8:17 AM
Bulk deals on NSE as on Wednesday
Date | Symbol |
| Client Name | Buy / Sell | Quantity Traded |
Wght. Avg. Price | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COX&KINGS | Cox & Kings Limited | CHETAN RASIKLAL SHAH | BUY | 10,20,002 | 7.45 | - |
| COX&KINGS | Cox & Kings Limited | CHETAN RASIKLAL SHAH | SELL | 10,00,002 | 7.45 | - |
| COX&KINGS | Cox & Kings Limited | JYOTI PORTFOLIO LTD | BUY | 20,00,000 | 7.45 | - |
| COX&KINGS | Cox & Kings Limited | JYOTI PORTFOLIO LTD | SELL | 1,07,127 | 7.95 | - |
| COX&KINGS | Cox & Kings Limited | RATTANINDIA FINANCE PRIVATE LIMITED | SELL | 18,93,192 | 7.45 | - |
| DHFL | Dewan Housing Fin Corp | TOWER RESEARCH CAPITAL MARKETS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | BUY | 19,36,624 | 47.50 | - |
| DHFL | Dewan Housing Fin Corp | TOWER RESEARCH CAPITAL MARKETS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | SELL | 19,36,624 | 47.33 | - |
| IBULHSGFIN | Indiabulls Hsg Fin Ltd | TOWER RESEARCH CAPITAL MARKETS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | BUY | 21,89,053 | 574.75 | - |
| IBULHSGFIN | Indiabulls Hsg Fin Ltd | TOWER RESEARCH CAPITAL MARKETS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | SELL | 21,89,053 | 574.91 | - |
| LYPSAGEMS | Lypsa Gems & Jewel Ltd | ANTARA INDIA EVERGREEN FUND LTD | BUY | 4,88,663 | 3.85 | - |
8:16 AM
FII/FPI & DII trading activity on NSE, BSE and MSEI
8:15 AM
Rupee check
8:13 AM
Oil check
At 8:12 am, Brent Crude Futures were at $58.64 per barrel.
8:11 AM
SGX Nifty
At 8:11 am, the Singaporean Exchange for Nifty Futures was trading 51 points higher at 10,948 level, indicating a positive start for the domeestic indices.
8:10 AM
Asian Markets check
8:09 AM
US Market check
7:25 AM
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First Published: Aug 16 2019 | 7:16 AM IST