Adani Port has given a breakout of the Rising Wedge Pattern on a weekly time frame on the upside with an increase in volume indicating an uptrend. Price is trading above Fast (50) and Slow (200) EMA, which also indicates an uptrend in the security.

Foreign investors adopted a cautious approach offloading Indian equities worth close to Rs 3,776 crore so far this month owing to a spike in the US bond yields and uncertainty over the interest rate environment in the domestic as well as the global front.

Just before the whole market was consumed by the PSU rally, one sector that came into the limelight after many years of underperformance was the Indian pharma companies, yes they are very different in every sense from MNC pharma. During the PSU rally, these pharma stocks have been consolidating, however, in the last few days, some of them have once again started reacting to positive developments in the individual company indicating that there is money on the sideline that is ready to come into these stocks. Sectors like pharma which have seen a very long phase of business remodelling and valuation readjustment need to be brought back on the watch list. It might be too early to call, but if a re-rating gets momentum once again then they might be better candidates for volatile markets.

Domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal has listed 8 large and midcap stocks to watch out for this month. Take a look:

On the other hand, State Bank of India, Infosys, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were emerged as the gainers. They collectively added Rs 62,038.86 crore.

ARCs hold specialized expertise in asset valuation, negotiation, and legal procedures, crucial for navigating the complexities of a stressed asset landscape. Often perceived as a niche domain, the stressed assets market currently encompasses the acquisition and resolution of NPLs.

On the other hand, State Bank of India, Infosys, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were emerged as the gainers. They collectively added Rs 62,038.86 crore.

While investing based on factors like quality, momentum etc. has worked reasonably well in the long-term horizon, especially from one favourable cycle to the next, and can be used to target certain behaviours and return-risk profiles, they come with their own set of risks.

"The market closed near its peak, with the Bank Nifty index emerging as a standout performer. Despite a rocky start, the PSU index demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from early declines. With few definitive signals this week, the market focus remains on the trajectory of the dollar index and US bond yields," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart.

There have not been many instances where one would have seen PSU banks strongly out performing the private banks. But we have seen a divergence in recent times. This probably is a reflection that finally the street has realized that it is wrong to paint all the companies in the banking sector with the same brush. It is even more true for the other parts of the financial service sector with the same brush. While they come under the umbrella of the BFSI, the operating matrix of each segment of financial service is very different and hence it is extremely important to have a look at segments with different lenses. The only common thing which binds the financial service sector is the GDP growth rate as the growth in all segments have a certain well defined relationship with growth in GDP.

The market sentiment is bullish but valuations are high. Why fight against a trend, while staying bullish, just add an element of caution. When we use the word caution, we mean stay with quality and especially if one is increasing exposure in midcap at this point of time. There is enough evidence to show that owning quality stocks pays both in bullish and bearish markets conditions. In a bullish market, they tend to rise faster and when a bearish phase comes, they do lose weight like others but less as compared and have shown tendency to recover fast post a bearish phase. so stay bullish but be selective. But how to be selective, right from whether the company pays dividend to how it is debt situation, whether promoters have reduced the stake or not if yes than why, these are additional aspects to look at besides looking at the matrix of ratios.

In February through 16th, FPIs had sold equity worth Rs 6,112 crore through the exchange but buying through the primary market and others reduced the net selling figure to Rs 3,776 crore.

Famed investor Thomas Russo says the goal of investing is not to find companies that generate free cash flows but to find those that have the ‘capacity to reinvest’ that free cash flow to expand the value of the enterprise in the future.

Under the new regulations, public companies are permitted to list on IFSC stock exchanges, unlocking the potential to attract funds from qualified foreign investors. However, this opportunity remains exclusive to public companies, with private companies still excluded from direct listings.

This would still be a favourable time for investors to invest in large-cap stocks. Investors should keep a watch on companies that are fundamentally strong with healthy growth prospects.

The appetite for tech stocks has been relentless this year, with an index of Magnificent Seven notching additional almost 12% so far in 2024. And the latest fund flow data shows global investors are adding to their bets.

The dividend yield is the annual dividend payment to shareholders expressed as a percentage of the stock's current price. According to Axis Securities report, as many as 7 PSU stocks paid 4-5% dividend yield in the last 12 months. Here is a list:

Shares of Gujarat Gas dropped 6.3% due to a drop in net profit. Analysts are bearish due to growth challenges, uninspiring volume guidance, and expensive valuations. Red Sea disruptions impacted ceramic exports. Renewal of LNG contracts may offer upside to volumes in the face of a global gas glut.

"Enforcement is important, but enforcement cannot be the only solution... Ultimately, law is implemented through voluntary compliance. It is done largely to tell the participants that the regulator is watching you," Sebi whole time member Kamlesh Varshney said at an event organised by industry body Assocham.

“Playing badminton and cricket, watching Bollywood movies in cinema halls (Not an OTT guy, love the big screen experience with samosas and popcorn), listening to and attempting to sing songs, reciting poems on weekends and spending time with family and friends keep me enthused and mentally fit,” Devang Mehta, Director – Equity Advisory, Spark Capital Private Wealth Management, said.

Now the third most valuable company on Wall Street after Apple and Microsoft , Nvidia has also become a bellwether for the artificial intelligence industry. Other AI-focused stocks have surged this year, including Super Micro Computer Inc, which is up 182% year-to-date, and Arm Holdings, up nearly 71%.

The data could encourage the Fed to wait before cutting rates. Earlier this week, a hot consumer prices report sparked a selloff in equity markets although a slump in January retail sales on Thursday stoked hopes of rate cuts.

The number of smallcap stocks that rose in double digits came down for the second consecutive week. Fifty of them saw double-digit rallies, compared with 52 a week earlier and 60-plus in the preceding week.

Treasury yields spiked after the report, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note last at 4.291%, as traders added to bets that the Fed may defer the first rate cut until after June. Most megacap stocks dropped, with Meta Platforms falling 1.8% and dragging the S&P 500 communication services index down 1.1%.

The strategic review will include an assessment of the 70.68% shareholding of Novartis AG in Novartis India. Novartis said there is no assurance that the strategic review of Novartis India will be completed in 2024, or that the outcome would result in the implementation of any transaction.

Toronto-listed Fairfax’s shares have recouped all losses after a short seller report on 8 February alleged asset value manipulation by the company

​The domestic technology industry's revenue is projected to grow 3.8 per cent to USD 254 billion this fiscal, industry body Nasscom said on Friday and highlighted creation of 60,000 more jobs during this period.

​The Federal Reserve's top regulatory official said on Friday that bank supervisors are flagging problems at banks at a higher rate in the past year, and are conducting additional exams at firms facing large unrealized losses.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 21.41 points, or 0.06%, at the open to 38,751.71.

​Roku dropped nearly 20% on Friday after the streaming-service provider forecast a steeper-than-expected first-quarter loss, as it struggles to compete with heavyweights such as Netflix and Amazon for advertising dollars.

The percentage of foreign holdings in government debt is between 2% and 17% and is unlikely to go up to levels which can cause disruptions. Rather the persistent and long-term nature of these flows will help ease bond yields and support government borrowing, Ashima Goyal said.

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Short covering refers to the buying of shares in order to close an existing short position or a position that has been sold. Short covering signals a shift in view on a security from extreme bearishness to bullishness. In Friday's trading session, five stocks saw top short covering. Here's the list:

Long unwinding refers to selling of positions or stocks owned for a longer period either to book profit or to exit it in anticipation of impending bearishness. In Friday's trading session, five stocks witnessed a top long unwinding. Here's the list:

Under the offer, Baja Auto will buy 40 lakh fully paid-up equity shares of the company at Rs 10,000 per equity share. However, the aggregate amount that will be used for buyback of shares will not be more than 4,000 crore.

The short-term moving averages are below the price action and should continue to support the indices on every decline. With 22,000 acting as immediate support to watch out for, the bigger area of support stands at 21,800-850.

Among the Sensex stocks, Wipro, M&M, L&T, and Tata Motors were the top gainers, rising 2-5%. Maruti, Infosys, Nestle India, and IndusInd Bank also closed in the green, while Power Grid, SBI, Reliance Industries, NTPC, and Axis Bank ended with cuts.

SpiceJet said that it is currently in the midst of a revival plan and has successfully completed the first tranche of capital infusion amounting to Rs 744 crore, with additional subscriptions pending regulatory approval.

PTC Industries allotted 2.35 lakh equity shares at Rs 6,000 apiece, under which Kacholia bought 1 lakh shares. Other investors who were allotted the shares include Himalaya Finance and Investment, Naresh Saraaf, Blue Square, Fair and Faith Consultants.

Among the Sensex stocks, Wipro, M&M, L&T, and Tata Motors were the top gainers, rising 2-5%. Maruti, Infosys, Nestle India, and IndusInd Bank also closed in the green, while Power Grid, SBI, Reliance Industries, NTPC, and Axis Bank ended with cuts.

Entero has incurred losses in the past three fiscal years, raising concerns about its financial sustainability and profitability. It also faces challenges with negative cash flows from all three major activities, impacting working capital requirements.

Reliance invested Rs 413.28 crore in Ekta Kapoor-backed Balaji Telefilms in July 2017. The conglomerate purchased 25.2 million equity shares at Rs 164 each. However, since the purchase price of Rs 164, Balaji Telefilms has given RIL a negative return of 21.3% compared to its current market price of Rs 129.

There is another side to the much talked about SEBI study, which mentioned that 90 % of the individuals who trade in future and options ( F&O) end up losing money only 10% are able to make profit. What is the common between both these losers and winners? They both brokerage to their stock broker and also pay transaction fees to the stock exchange. So, who is the constant and permanent winner? The stock exchange and the stock broker. Now to the other part which is more important, the turnover of the F&O segment where the compulsive traders are operating will continue to rise. The assumption is based on past trends and the harsh reality that every year a new set of compulsive traders will keep coming to the market and ensure that the cash register keeps ringing at the stock exchange. Also ensuring a healthy bottomline for other companies which form the part ecosystem required from taking a trade to final settlement of that trade.

Reliance invested Rs 413.28 crore in Ekta Kapoor-backed Balaji Telefilms in July 2017. The conglomerate purchased 25.2 million equity shares at Rs 164 each. However, since the purchase price of Rs 164, Balaji Telefilms has given RIL a negative return of 21.3% compared to its current market price of Rs 129.

The aggregate earnings of the companies in the MOFSL universe exceeded expectations and rose 29% year-on-year (YoY) versus an estimated 19%. Earnings for the Nifty-50 jumped 17% YoY versus an estimated 11%.

Automobiles and financials continued to propel the overall earnings growth, while they were also joined by global cyclicals such as oil and gas and metals. The only heavyweight sector to disappoint was information technology, with the overall earnings seeing a decline for the first time in 26 quarters.

Risks are higher, but desire to own them is at the highest. This probably explains the current state of relationship between the small cap segment of the market and investors. One of the reasons for it could be the recent performance of small caps and the kind of return they have delivered in the last eight months. This has brought them in the category of stocks where the desire to own them is “highest”. But the fact which gets ignored in such conditions is that “risks” are also higher. Especially the market liquidity risk and the risk of corporate governance being thrown out of the window. There are many risks which are being ignored and largely because of one reason, the narrative and price action on the street. So, while you take risks, understand the risk and try to manage the risk.

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 Monday’s trading session, five stocks witnessed a build of fresh short positions. Here's the list:

A long buildup is when there is a rise in open interest and volumes along with an increase in the price of the underlying stock in the Futures and Options segment. The long buildup is the occurrence of a long (buying) trend in the share market. In Friday's trading session, five stocks witnessed a build of fresh long positions. Here's the list: