Alphabet, the parent company of Google, rose by nearly 7% on Wednesday following better-than-expected quarterly earnings reports. The company's strong position as a provider of artificial intelligence solutions, coupled with steady growth in its cloud business, contributed to a significant surge in investor confidence. .

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On July 25, Tuesday, StockEdge reported 29 stocks with RSI trending down, indicating a possible bearish signal

Shares in LVMH fell by 3.7% in early trading on Wednesday after the report of in-line sales growth in the second quarter. Analysts believe that this signifies that the sector may be moving towards a less impressive path of growth as the luxury industry normalises after years of stellar growth.

A host of brokerages are bullish on several stocks from different sectors such as banking, chemical and energy. Trendlyne data shows that 10 stocks including SBI, Federal Bank, SRF and Jubilant FoodWorks have high analyst ratings and can rally up to 36%. Here's a list of these stocks:

Crossing the 200-day SMA is a significant technical indicator for investors, suggesting potential positive price trends for these stocks

Name of Reliance Strategic Investments changed to Jio Financial Services w.e.f July 25

Among the notable gainers were Bharti Airtel, L&T, Tata Consumer Products, and more, as they continued their upward trajectory.

Yatharth Hospital management shares crucial information in the company's IPO, including its upcoming plans.

RBL Bank's shares surged over 4% to reach a 52-week high of INR 233.70 on Wednesday following reports indicating Mahindra Group may have bought a 4% stake in the Indian private lender, a move seen as part of the automotive-to-hospitality conglomerate's strategic plans.

Notable gainers included MRF, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Jindal Steel, Glenmark Pharma, TVS Motor Company, and more, solidifying their positions in the market

The stock also gave a breakout from an ascending triangle pattern on the weekly charts. The neckline of the ascending triangle pattern was placed above Rs 4,200 levels which happened in June 2023 and since then the stock has been trading above this level.

Kacholia’s 1.97% stake purchase in Venus Pipes comes on the back of a strong rally in the stock with multibagger returns of more than 240% in the last 12 months, which are almost 20 times higher than the returns given by S&P BSE Sensex during this period. In this year alone, the stock price has shot up 73%.

When both foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and mutual funds (MFs) show interest in the same stock, investors generally consider them to be secure investments since institutional investors typically conduct thorough research before committing funds. However, it is essential to note that past performance does not guarantee a similar outcome in the near future.A study conducted by ET Markets identified 8 stocks from the BSE universe with a market capitalization of over Rs 1000 crore that saw a consistent increase in holdings by both FIIs and MFs for four consecutive quarters (September 2022 to June 2023). Interestingly, among these stocks, 6 have recorded gains ranging from 15% to 75% in the past year, while 2 have experienced negative performance. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

As Nifty forms a new high, more small cap stocks join the party. Making to the list is a company from the waste handling company to small cap FMCG player. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

Suzlon's Q1 profit declined 64% on a sequential basis to Rs 101 crore, while its revenue from operations dropped 20% QoQ to Rs 1,378 crore. Traders have been busy booking profits in the stock following weak results.

The narrative is that monsoon is a bad time for cement stocks . However, sometimes, those cycles and narratives are an opportunity which can be utilized for long term investing. With the continued focus on infrastructure, most of the small and mid-cap companies have been able to improve the quality of their balance sheet in the last nine years.We take a look at what analysts are saying across small and midcap cement companies. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists down stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters.

Asian Paints on Tuesday reported a 52.5% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June to Rs 1,550.37 crore. Consolidated revenue from operations increased nearly 7% YoY to Rs 9,182.31 crore, but was lower than the estimated Rs 9,358 crore.

In its previous guidance, the committee had said that it will take into account the cumulative rate hikes, and the lags with which they impacted economic activities and inflation. While the rate action has been largely factored in by market participants, the forward guidance on rate trajectory is what will matter more to them.

The fraud was committed over a period of time and detected on July 24, 2023, Can Fin Homes said. The incident was found to be isolated to its branch in Ambala, Haryana. At 11.15 am, the stock was trading 7.8% lower at Rs 784.5 on BSE. However, the stock has surged 44% in a year-to-date.

On the operating performance, the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) during the June quarter stood at Rs 384.7 crore, compared to Rs 171.3 crore in the year-ago period. While EBITDA margin stood at 13.1% in Q1 FY24.

L&T reported a 46.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 2023 to Rs 2,493 crore. Consolidated revenue increased a sharp 34% to Rs 47,882.37 crore. The net profit and sales were way higher than the ET Now poll of Rs 2,138 crore and Rs 41,023 crore, respectively.

A host of brokerage firms have initiated coverage on several counters. They see a strong potential for value unlocking in these companies, which includes Havells India, Century Plyboards and Titagarh Rail Systems, with a targeted upside of up to 47%. Here is a list of 6 stocks on which brokerages initiated coverage:

Following the quarterly results, Morgan Stanley retained an 'Outperform' rating on Tata Motors stock while Jefferies took a 'Buy' view. Among the domestic brokerages, Motilal Oswal and Nuvama recommended 'Buy' while ICICI Securities has suggested an 'Add'.

The list also contains a count of analysts evaluating each banking stock for the next 12 months. For the purpose of this report, we have filtered out stocks wherein the count of analysts is up to 40 and upside potential is up to 30%.

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors opened over 3% higher after the firm reported a higher-than-expected consolidated net profit of Rs 3,203 crore in Q1 FY24. Meanwhile, L&T, Power Grid, Infosys, Wipro, JSW Steel, and HUL also opened with gains.

The company opened 30 new stores in India, resulting in a network of 1,891 stores across all brands. With the addition of 23 new stores and entry in one new city, Domino’s India expanded its network strength to 1,838 stores across 394 cities.

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is in talks to buy stake in Reliance Retail and is said to be considering a $1bn investment giving it a stake of about 1% and valuing the business at around $100 billion, the Financial Times reported today.

Sensex gains 200 points, Nifty above 19,700; Tata Motors DVR surges 15%, L&T 3%; Powergrid, Infy, JSW Steel are some of the top gainers in the morning trade.

"Container Corporation (Concor) quarterly (Q3) order book shows a guidance lift to 15%, reflecting a positive outlook. Despite less growth and demand in the EXIM sector, domestic volumes are increasing. We have a target of Rs 900 in next 12 months which translates into an upside of 32% from Rs 680 recorded on 24 July 2023," Girish Sodani, Head of Equity Market at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said.

On the monthly options front, the maximum Call OI is placed at 19800 and then towards 19700 strikes, while the maximum Put OI is placed at 19700 and then towards 19500 strikes.

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors opened over 3% higher after the firm reported a higher-than-expected consolidated net profit of Rs 3,203 crore in Q1 FY24. Meanwhile, L&T, Power Grid, Infosys, Wipro, JSW Steel, and HUL also opened with gains.

History doesn't repeat, but it does rhyme. For all the traders and investors who are planning to take a trade around the quarterly results, especially of blue chip companies. There are some numbers and trends which are extremely important, otherwise they would feel the same as the traders with overnight long positions of Infy would have felt last friday. The reason, stocks with high institutional holdings tend to have strong decisive movements very soon after the results.

Axis Capital maintained a buy rating on Piramal Enterprises with a target of Rs 1140. The buyback proposal is on the expected lines. The company has excessive capital and the value unlocking from Shriram Finance has created further cushion on the capital base.

After Ambani's 'buy 1 get 1 offer' for shareholders of Reliance Industries (demerger ratio of 1:1), investors were expecting ITC also to opt for a 100% vertical split. But ITC management chose to keep 40% ownership with itself and give away the remaining 60% to existing shareholders.

In the Nifty200 pack, we have collated a list of five stocks that witnessed a 5-year swing high at the close on July 25, suggesting bullishness in counters, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Take a look.A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year timeframe. This level acts as a significant resistance point where the price has historically struggled to go beyond. This occurrence may be seen as a bullish sign, indicating the potential for further upward movement in the stock.However, it's worth noting that this is different from a 5-year breakout, which occurs when a stock's price surpasses a key resistance level that has held for five years.

The Nifty hit a high immediately after open but did not show any strong trend for the day.

In the Nifty500 pack, eight stocks crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on July 25, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:

On the candlestick screener, a bullish reversal pattern helps identify stocks that can move upwards from a downtrend. Here are stocks that have established a bullish engulfing pattern on July 25 and hint at bullish reversal in the future. (Source: StockEdge)

Tata Motors DVRs trade at a price almost half of that of ordinary shares, and therefore, provide arbitrage opportunities to investors. Under the scheme of arrangement, the DVR holders will get seven fully paid-up ordinary shares of the company, for every 10 DVRs they hold.

Bajaj Finance’s daily trend is bullish to sideways. RSI for monthly, weekly and daily is showing bullish momentum. Based on option chain analysis, the range is between 7000 and 8000. Let’s plan a trade around this.

The company has decided to cancel its DVR shares meant for simplification of capital structure, potentially narrowing the discount between two securities. Interestingly, ordinary shares are also likely to see an earnings upgrade from improving margins at its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover and the domestic business.

Bearish reversal scans on the candlestick screener help ascertain stocks which can slip downward from an uptrend zone. Here is a list of midcap and smallcap stocks that have established a Shooting Star pattern and signal bearish reversal. Note here the data is of July 25 trading session. (Source: StockEdge)

ET Now spoke to various experts and here's what they have to recommend for today's trading session. Kunal Bothra has a buy/sell recommendation on NTPC and Tata Steel while Nooresh Merani has a buy/sell recommendation on NTPC and Axis Bank for today's trading session. Check out the targets and stoploss.

Stocks that were in focus include names like Tata Steel, which rose 3.12%, TVS Motor, which gained 5.86%, and DCM Shriram, whose shares fell 6.38% on Tuesday.

Five stocks with a market cap of over Rs 1000 crore are witnessing Golden Crossovers, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. Golden Cross is an important technical indicator of bullishness. It occurs when the short-term moving average crosses over the major long-term moving average on the upside. These stocks' 50-day simple moving averages (SMA) crossed their 200-day SMAs on July 25.

GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 14 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 19,871, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for positive start on Wednesday. Here's a slew of stocks that will be in focus today for various reasons.

The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes rose to 3.8924%, compared with its U.S. close of 3.912% on Tuesday. The two-year yield, which rises with traders' expectations of higher Fed fund rates, touched 4.8848% compared with a U.S. close of 4.893%.

Shares in the owner of Google and the maker of Windows climbed 0.6% and 1.7%, respectively. "When you have this much enthusiasm for a specific investing theme, you don't need much of a reason for markets to move. It's inertia," said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.