Market status changed to a Confirmed Uptrend

The Indian market has been moved to a Confirmed Uptrend as the Nifty reclaimed the 10,942 level (market’s high before it was downgraded to an Uptrend Under Pressure)

– Though the global markets performed weaker, the Nifty closed in positive territory for seven consecutive sessions. Strong IIP growth and low retail inflation strengthened investor sentiment, while a sharp fall in crude oil prices also contributed to the momentum. Continue reading “Market status changed to a Confirmed Uptrend”

Daily Big Picture – Nifty Recovers Late to Post Gains; Media Stocks Decline 4%

Today’s Action

Benchmark indices recovered to end in the green after opening in the red, marking the sixth consecutive trading day they have posted gains. Nifty, +0.2%, Sensex, +0.2%, Model Portfolio, -0.5%; MSI Ind 47, +0.4%.

Daily Market Review

After a weak opening, markets were able to end in gains, continuing their recent trend. Indices have now posted gains in six trading sessions in a row, indicating buying demand among investors.

On the sectoral front, most indices were able to post gains, except for Media, IT, and FMCG. Nifty PSU Bank (+1.3%) and Nifty Pharma (+0.8%) gained the most, while Nifty Media (-4.0%) declined the most. Sun pharma (+3.0%) and Bajaj finance (+2.3%) were the major gainers whereas Zee entertainment (-7.8%) and UPL ltd (-3.2%) were the losers among the Nifty50 stocks.

The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap were up 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively.

The advance-decline ratio was in favor of advancers. Of the 2,062 stocks traded on the NSE, 965 advanced, 755 declined, and 342 remained unchanged.

The market status remains unchanged at an {Uptrend Under Pressure}. We will change it to a Downtrend if 2-3 more distribution days are added. It will be moved to a Confirmed Uptrend if the Nifty retakes the 10,942 level (high during the recent rally).

Stocks in News

Gelnmark Pharma: The company has received the final nod from the USFDA for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil ear drops to treat eczema of the ear. The stock was up 0.2% today.

Power grid: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has maintained regulated RoE at 15.5% for generation and transmission companies. Powergrid and NTPC are the beneficiaries of the move, share rose up 2.0% and 1.1% respectively.

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Daily Big Picture – Nifty Retakes 200-DMA; Realty and Media Stocks Lift Market

Today’s Action

Benchmark indices end in green for the third consecutive day. Nifty, +0.5%, Sensex, +0.4%, Model Portfolio, +1.3%; MSI Ind 47, +0.5%.

Daily Market Review

The Nifty and the Sensex posted gains in today’s session. Factors such as the November month inflation at 2.3%, a 17-month low and October month IIP growth rate of 8.1%, helped the indices to post gains. Easing inflation gives room for the RBI to decrease interest rates.

On the sectoral front, barring Nifty Metal (-0.6%) all the indices managed to post gains. Nifty Realty (+1.4%) and Nifty Media (+1.2%) gained the most. Indiabulls Housing Finance (+5.6%) and Bajaj Finserv (+2.9%) were the major gainers whereas Yes bank (-6.4%) and Sun pharma (-2.2%) were the losers among Nifty50 stocks.

The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap were up 0.7% and 1.0%, respectively.

The advance-decline ratio was in favor of advancers. Of the 2,062 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,017 advanced, 671 declined, and 374 remained unchanged.

Market status remains unchanged at an {Uptrend Under Pressure}. We will change the status to a Downtrend, if 2-3 more distribution days are added. The market will be moved to a Confirmed Uptrend if the Nifty retakes 10,942 level (high during the recent rally).

Stocks in News

Tata Motors: The Company plans to hike prices of its passenger vehicles (starting from Nano to premium SUV Hexa) by upto Rs 40,000 starting from January 1 to offset rising input costs. Maruti, Toyota, BMW, and Isuzu are also likely to increase prices from January.

Yes bank: The Company’s board of directors met today to finalize recommendation for the position of non-executive part-time chairman and shortlisted names for the post of CEO. The stock was down 6.4% today.