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Asian stocks fluctuate as traders weigh Trump win
Asian stocks fluctuated amid US election uncertainty. Markets in Japan, Australia, and South Korea remained stable. Yields on 10-year Treasuries held steady. Wall Street edged higher with tech megacaps leading the rally. The Democratic National Committee considers early Biden nomination. Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity affects the election. Fiscal deficit policies are investors' focus.
Market Trading Guide: ACC, IndusInd Bank among 5 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Benchmark Sensex rose 443 points to close at a new record high of 79,476.19, while Nifty rose by 131.35 points to settle at a fresh lifetime high of 24,141.95 on Monday on buying in banking and IT shares in line with gains in Asian and European markets. As many as 20 Sensex shares closed higher while 10 stocks declined. Sector-wise, there was a mixed trend with IT, financials, and metals showing decent gains, while energy and realty dipped about half a percent. "The consistent buying interest on dips suggests bullish control, likely continuing the current tone. The renewed strength in midcap and smallcap segments adds further positivity. Traders should focus on selecting sectors/themes with rotational participation and consider adding positions during pauses or dips," said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking. Here are 5 stock recommendations for Tuesday:
Trader's Corner: Midcap scripts 8% rise as IT services stock aims at 7% gain
Momentum moving to many other sectors and stocks
High-speed traders, short sellers face growing Asia crackdown
The controversial nature of such restrictions is on full display in South Korea, where a short-selling ban hurt its attempts to win an upgrade from MSCI Inc. These developments show the difficulties policymakers have in keeping up with increasingly sophisticated trading strategies and their impact on financial markets, a challenge that’s only set to grow with the adoption of artificial intelligence.
Retail traders are getting bigger than ever in US stock options
Retail traders were responsible for 18.3% of the total options activity in June, a record, the bank’s strategists led by Bram Kaplan wrote Friday in a note to clients on Friday. More than 60% of their orders were for contracts expiring a week out or less, with technology options being of the highest demand among single-stock trades.
Market Trading Guide: Tata Motors, ABB among 5 stock recommendations for Friday
Benchmark Sensex breached the historic 79,000 mark while Nifty scaled the 24,000 peak for the first time on Thursday as buying in blue-chip stocks like Infosys, Reliance and TCS helped markets extend gains to the fourth straight day and close at lifetime high levels. "Technically, the index has achieved a short-term consolidation breakout target of 24,000 levels, and managed to close above it. If the index holds above 24,000 levels, then rally could extend towards 24,250-24,500 in the short term," said Hrishikesh Yedve, AVP Technical and Derivatives Research at Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates
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Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert
Asian shares fell on inflation worries, pushing bond yields higher. The yen's decline raised intervention fears. The dollar surged against major currencies. Markets reacted to unexpected inflation hikes. Uncertainties in commodity markets added to the jittery mood.
F&O Ban: India Cements, Indus Towers among 5 stocks under trade ban on Thursday
The Future & Options contracts of any stock enter a ban period when its open interest (OI) exceeds 95% of the market-wide position limits (MWPL). The ban is lifted only when the open interest falls below 80% of MWPL
Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert
Inflation concerns impact markets worldwide, driving bond yields up and Asian shares down. Currency markets watch as the yen weakens, prompting fears of intervention. Unexpected jumps in inflation in Australia and Canada add to market nerves before the Federal Reserve's upcoming data release.
Market Trading Guide: RIL, Sun Pharma among 5 stock recommendations for Thursday
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third straight session and ended at their fresh all-time high levels on Wednesday in tandem with Asian peers and buying in Reliance Industries. The 30-share index climbed 621 points to settle at a new closing peak of 78,674. The Nifty went up by 148 points to a record closing peak of 23,869. The present upside momentum could find resistance at the highs of around 24,000-24,100 levels (1.786% Fibonacci extension of crucial bottom/top/bottom of 2020-2022) and one may expect next round of consolidation or minor weakness to emerge from the highs. Immediate support is at 23,650 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.
TRADERS’ CORNER: Two AA, one AMC stock and auto ancillary stock breaking barriers for 6% short term momentum trade
Select momentum stocks are getting back with mojo
Market trading guide: JBM Auto, Apollo Tyres, City Union Bank among 7 top stock recommendations for Wednesday
Benchmark Sensex breached the historic 78,000 level for the first time while Nifty settled at a new record high on Tuesday on buying in blue-chip bank stocks and Reliance Industries. The 30-share index jumped 712.44 points to settle at a new closing peak of 78,054. The Nifty went up by 183.45 points or 0.78 per cent to settle at a fresh record high of 23,721.30. "On the daily charts we can observe that Nifty witnessed follow through buying interest. The consolidation of the last ten trading sessions is breaking out on the upside and trending moves are likely to begin. Thus, we shall continue to ride the up move till there is weakness on the price front," said Jatin Gedia – Technical Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. Here are 7 stock recommendations for Wednesday:
Market Trading Guide: Indiabulls Real Estate, Chalet Hotels among 5 stock recommendations for Friday
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty soared to new lifetime highs on Thursday, fuelled by intense buying in market heavyweights Reliance, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank amid a recent surge in foreign capital inflows. Besides, stable global crude prices extended support to capital markets amid investors looking for fresh triggers, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 141 points to settle at a new closing peak of 77,479. The NSE Nifty rose 51 points to end at its fresh closing high of 23,567. "Nifty rose mildly after a volatile session. It formed another long-legged Doji forming a sideways pattern. Nifty could now stay in the 23,413-23,664 band for the near term," said Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC Securities,
Market Trading Guide: Axis Bank, IDFC First among 4 stock recommendations for Thursday
Benchmark equity index Sensex on Wednesday ticked higher to scale yet another lifetime closing peak of 77,337, while the broader Nifty retreated from the record high level amid a lack of immediate triggers. Rallying for the fifth straight session, the 30-share BSE index climbed 36.45 points or 0.05% to settle at a new closing high of 77,338. The NSE Nifty ended at 23,516, down 42 points. "Though, Nifty placed at the highs, there is no confirmation of any significant reversal pattern building at the highs. Further weakness only below 23,300 levels could be considered as a short-term top reversal pattern. Further sustainable upside bounce is likely to negate this negative setup," said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.
Export duty on onions to stay as domestic prices recover
India's central government is unlikely to remove the 40% export duty on onions imposed last month, as domestic onion prices have almost doubled in the last month. The average rate of onions at the benchmark Lasalgaon APMC was Rs 28/kg on Tuesday, up 40% in the last 15 days and double of what it was a month ago. The rising onion prices have slowed down the pace of government onion procurement operations to create a strategic reserve under the Price Stabilisation Fund.
Coforge, Mphasis among 5 stocks with short buildup
A short buildup is when there is a rise in open interest and volumes along with a decrease in the price of the underlying stock in the Futures and Options segment. Short buildup means more people are expecting the prices to go down and creating short positions. In Friday's trading session, five stocks witnessed a build of fresh short positions. Here's the list:
Global traders flood American markets in search for safety
International investors are flooding American markets with $30 billion in stock funds, mainly targeting US tech shares. The S&P 500 and long-dated Treasuries are outperforming global markets amid economic and political uncertainties.
Stock market traders to enjoy long weekend holiday as BSE, NSE shut on Monday
Traders will enjoy an extended weekend holiday on June 17 due to Bakri Id closure. Stock exchanges, including equity, derivative, and SLB segments, will be closed, providing a much-needed break after a volatile election period.
Market Trading Guide: Shriram Finance, Godrej Properties among 3 stock recommendations for Friday
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh record levels on Thursday after lower inflation numbers raised hopes of an interest rate cut by the RBI. Besides, heavy buying in capital goods, consumer durable and industrial stocks also helped the indices, traders said. Rising for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 538.89 points to hit its lifetime peak of 77,145.46. It ended at a fresh record high at 76,810.90, up 204.33 points. The NSE Nifty rallied 75.95 points to settle at a new closing high of 23,398.90. "The short-term trend of Nifty continues to be a range bound with positive bias. Previously, such sideways range movements at the higher tops have eventually resulted in a downward correction in the market from the highs. The Nifty continued to face stiff resistance around 23,400-23,500 levels and immediate support is at 23,280 levels," said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.
Market Trading Guide: Bajaj Finance, Cipla, NMDC among 7 stock recommendations for Thursday
Benchmark equity indices ended higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty hitting its fresh record closing level, mainly due to buying in power, capital goods and industrial stocks amid a largely positive trend in global equities. In a highly volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 149.98 points to settle at 76,606.57. The NSE Nifty ended at a new closing peak of 23,322.95, up 58.10 points. "The Nifty closed flat after a strong initial hour of trading, encountering resistance around 23,400. However, the short-term trend remains positive as the index stayed above 23,300. In the near term, the index might continue consolidating within the 23,300-23,500 range. A decisive breakout above 23,500 could trigger a rally towards 23,800," said Rupak De of LKP Securities.
Asia shares stumble; political uncertainty grips euro
Asian stocks fell as traders reduced bets for Fed rate cuts due to a tight US labor market. A snap election in France raised political concerns, impacting the euro. MSCI's Asia-Pacific shares index also dropped.
F&O stocks: HUL, Hindalco among 5 stocks with short buildup
During Thursday's trading, five stocks experienced an increase in newly established short positions. Before delving into this, it's important to comprehend the process of determining whether a stock has indeed encountered a surge in fresh short positions.
TRADERS’ CORNER: Pharma stock promises 6% profit; food delivery player steps ahead with 7%
Nifty opened positive but volatility gripped it soon. But it maintained its gains to close positive.
F&O stocks: Hindustan Aeronautics, Power Grid among 5 stocks with short buildup
To determine if a stock has seen a buildup of fresh short positions, we need to understand the concept of "short selling." Short selling occurs when a trader anticipates that the price of a stock will decrease. The trader sells the stock without actually owning it and then aims to buy it back at a lower price. For example, if stock XYZ is trading at Rs 100, a trader might sell it at Rs 100 and then repurchase it at Rs 90, thereby making a profit of Rs 10.
When will Sensex, Nifty bounce back to pre-election level? Check top predictions
Investors worry about Modi 3.0's reform push due to coalition dependence, causing market volatility. Historically, post-election, Nifty rebounds, but rich valuations concern FIIs. Analysts predict normalization, and suggest call spreads. JPMorgan targets 22,000, while Bernstein predicts 23,500.
Adani stocks, overseas bonds battered by rout
Adani Group's offshore bonds dropped 1-2 points post Modi government's failure to secure a predicted victory as per exit polls.
NYSE glitch sparks volatility in dozens of stocks
At least 60 stocks listed on the NYSE were halted due to volatility and some stocks showed unusual outsized movements.
GameStop soars as 'Roaring Kitty' reveals $116 million bet in Reddit post
It was Gill's first post in three years from his Reddit account, where screenshots of his bullish GameStop trades triggered a rush of demand in 2021 for "meme stocks" - often companies with weak fundamentals that gained a cult-like following through social media hype among retail traders.
Why young traders are losing money in options
Options trading has lured young traders with the promise of quick riches through social media hype. However, a recent study found that 85% of young traders incur losses within their first year due to a lack of understanding of options strategies.
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