Daily Big Picture – Market Mood Remains Buoyant

Today’s Action:

Major indices pocket decent gains; rise for the third straight session.

Daily Market Review:

Frontline indices got off to a decent start this week, as both the Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak to three sessions.

Despite weak global cues, India’s major indices opened in green and continued to climb higher as the day progressed. Eventually, both the indices brought home modest gains of 0.5%. Continue reading “Daily Big Picture – Market Mood Remains Buoyant”

How to Gauge Demand for a Stock?

“Analysis of volume, or the number of shares of stock being traded, is a subject worth careful study. It can certainly help you recognize if a stock is under accumulation or distribution. Once you acquire this skill, you won’t have to rely as much on the personal opinions of analysts and experts. Big volume at major points is indispensable.” – William J. O’Neil, MarketSmith Founder

 If you ruminate on why the price of a stock goes up, or for that matter the price of any other good or service, the answer is obvious. It depends on the demand.

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