Winning Strokes: Think Different

The market ended the volatile session with decent gains as bargain hunting emerged after steep losses in past few trading sessions. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 347.04 points or 0.96% to 36,652.06, as per the provisional closing data. The Nifty 50 index rose 100.05 points or 0.91% to 11,067.45, as per the provisional closing data.

Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.36%. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.74%. Both these indices underperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was negative. On BSE, 1081 shares rose and 1570 shares fell. A total of 174 shares were unchanged.

IT major Infosys rose 1.22%. Infosys announced that Infosys Public Services Inc. (IPS) received a CAD $80.3 million contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to modernize and automate their procurement processes. IPS is working with Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and SAP Canada Inc. (SAP) to digitize PSPC procurement system through the implementation and management of a cloud-based electronic procurement solution. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 24 September 2018.

Asian stocks were mixed. Markets in Hong Kong and South Korea are closed for public holidays. Investors were cautious as the latest round of US-China tariffs revived fears the trade dispute would knock global growth, while crude oil was elevated near four-year highs after Saudi Arabia and Russia ruled out immediate production increases.

On the US economic data front, the Chicago Fed's national activity index came in at 0.18 in August, unchanged with the previous month.

#Profit Booking was suggested on Nifty Futures yesterday. The Premium Members were sent following messages on their Whatsapp on Sunday: "Nifty can slip to 11068 and 10863 on the downward spiral. Any dead cat bounce should be used to short. The Weekly RSI (of Nifty) stood at 53.8861 and has marked a fresh 14-period low, which is a bearish indication. The daily RSI is at 37.14, which is also does not favour the bulls. 

Bottomline: SELL."

I hope most of the members of my Premium Information  Service, who shorted the Nifty on Monday have made good profits on their trades. Today obviously the Nifty bounced back as expected and closed at 11,067.45 up 100.05 point or 0.91%. To get such calls, you need to Join my Premium Information Service. 

#However, compulsory Buyers were asked to accumulate the stock of Max India Ltd at around Rs.81 and at every market decline, yesterday for good medium to long term return. The stock closed at Rs.83 in the NSE today. We are looking for short term targets of Rs.91-92, in the coming weeks. Max India Limited, a multi-business corporate, is part of the US$ 3 billion Max Group and the holding company for Max Healthcare, Max Bupa Health Insurance, etc. Keep accumulating!! However, this is a NOT a momentum counter. 

#An exit was suggested from the scrip of HDIL at around Rs.28 to the Premium Members after it was finding hard to cross some key resistance levels. Most  of my Paid Members booked profits at around Rs.35-36 -- the scrip closed at Rs.21.95 today. Stay with me and make money. 

#Though Nifty Spot has given a close at 11067.45 with a gain of around 100.05 points, it is likely to face resistance at around 11075, from where the shorts could be initiated, with a SL at 11370,

#The scrip of MOIL Ltd can be accumulated at the CMP of Rs.173,95, with a SL at Rs,171. State-owned MOIL is looking to develop high-grade manganese  for batteries which could be used in electric vehicles (EVs). This stock could be the next big thing as the sale of electric vehicles picks up steam in the coming days. The government of India is aggressively pushing for electric vehicles to curb air pollution. Buy with a 2-3 years perspective, and hold it like your Fixed Deposits. 

~~with inputs from Capital Market Live News....

Winning Strokes: Think Different

Equity benchmarks gave up early gains and ended lower, extending losses for third straight day. Selling in major sectors such as banks and FMCG weighed on the indices. The rupee hovering near its record low spooked investors.

The Sensex fell 169.45 points or 0.45% to settle at 37,121.22, its lowest closing level since 26 July 2018. The index rose 239.96 points, or 0.64% at the day's high of 37,530.63. The index fell 227.98 points, or 0.61% at the day's low of 37,062.69.

The Nifty 50 index fell 44.55 points or 0.39% to settle at 11,234.35, its lowest closing level since 26 July 2018. The index rose 53.15 points, or 0.47% at the day's high of 11,332.05. The index fell 68 points, or 0.60% at the day's low of 11,210.90.

Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index fell 0.72%. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.98%. Both these indices underperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was weak. On BSE, 968 shares rose and 1704 shares fell. A total of 173 shares were unchanged.

Among the sectoral indices on BSE, the S&P BSE Metal index (up 1.25%), the S&P BSE Oil & Gas index (up 0.98%), the S&P BSE Basic Materials index (up 0.20%), the S&P BSE IT index (up 0.15%), the S&P BSE Energy index (up 0.14%), the S&P BSE Teck index (up 0.07%), the S&P BSE Capital Goods index (down 0.06%), the S&P BSE Industrials index (down 0.16%), the S&P BSE Utilities index (down 0.32%) and the S&P BSE Auto index (down 0.42%), outperformed the Sensex. The S&P BSE Telecom index fell 0.45%, matching the Sensex fall in percentage terms. The S&P BSE Bankex (down 0.51%), the S&P BSE Power index (down 0.52%), the S&P BSE Healthcare index (down 0.59%), the S&P BSE Consumer Durables index (down 0.8%), the S&P BSE Consumer Discretionary Goods & Services index (down 0.82%), the S&P BSE Realty index (down 0.96%), the S&P BSE Finance index (down 1.01%) and the S&P BSE FMCG index (down 1.09%), underperformed the Sensex.

Shares of asset management companies slumped on fears of the impact on their revenue and profitability after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) reduced the total expense ratio.

HDFC Asset Management Company declined 8.55% to Rs 1,408.55. Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management slumped 11.28% to Rs 190.

Sebi on Tuesday capped the total expense ratio (TER) for fund houses with equity assets up to Rs 50000 crore at 1.05%, down from as much as 1.75% charged earlier. AMCs with lower assets under management (AUM) will be allowed to charge a higher TER, based on slabs. Sebi also said the industry would have to move to a full “trail model” for commissions. It also capped fees for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at a maximum of 1%.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged higher against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 72.575, compared with its close of 72.9775 during the previous trading session.

Asian stocks rose across the board on Wednesday as expectations that Beijing would implement stimulus to soften the economic blow from the Sino-US trade war helped Chinese shares rally.

China announced tariffs targeting more than 5,000 US products, worth about $60 billion, will go into effect on 24 September 2018. However, China will put a 10% tariff on some goods it had previously earmarked for a 20% levy. At the same time, China's commerce ministry said that it filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US.

Beijing's announcement came after the Trump administration said the US will impose 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, and those duties will rise to 25% at the end of the year.

US stocks came off earlier highs but still closed higher on Tuesday as investors shrugged off escalating trade tensions to instead focus on the robust economy.

In the global commodities markets, Brent for November 2018 settlement was down 14 cents at $78.89 a barrel. The contract had fallen 98 cents, or 1.24% to settle at $78.05 a barrel during the previous trading session.

#ARSS Infrastructure Projects Ltd touched Rs.29.15, in the BSE before closing at Rs.28.85. The company has a good order book and is constantly getting new ones from various agencies. Its Q1FY19 loss came at Rs.10.70 crore versus a loss at Rs.15.12 crore in Q1FY18. Its revenue however fell to Rs.135.40 crore versus Rs.312.4 crore (YoY). Accumulate the shares of the company in intraday dips for medium term targets of Rs.36-41.

In January 2016, the government approved the Hybrid Annuity Model for highway projects. Under the Hybrid Annuity Model, 40% of the construction cost in a highway project is given by state-run NHAI, while developers will have to arrange for 60% project cost. ARSS Infrastructure Projects Ltd is a construction and contracting company with main presence in Railway and Roadwork. The company is commanding better PAT margin due to its focus largely on Railway projects, where the NIM is high. 

The IPO of ARSS Infrastructure Projects made a strong debut on the domestic bourses in March, 2010 gaining nearly 67%. The shares of ARSS Infrastructure Projects which was issued at Rs.450 per equity shares got listed on the NSE at a premium of 40% or at Rs.630 and further soared to hit an intra-day high of Rs.751.80 before ending the trading session at Rs.750. 

#The shares of Vijaya Bank today made a comeback to Rs.57.60 before closing at Rs.52.70. It is a better placed bank and would do well in the coming days, as it gets merged with Bank of Baroda. It fell with low volume today and is likely to give a bounce from the CMP. Accumulate!! 

#The stock of Magadh Sugar and Energy Ltd which was recommended to the Premium Members at Rs.106.80 on last Sunday today hit the Upper Circuits. The stock had given huge returns to the Premium Members in just 4-days. For targets and other details, you need to join the Premium Services. 

#Complete profit booking was suggested for the scrips of Rana Sugars Ltd (Rs.5.20) which made an intraday high of Rs.5.45 and Bajaj Hindustan Sugars Ltd (Rs.11.57) which made an intraday high of Rs.12.07 in the BSE. 

#Profit booking was suggested to the Premium Members on the scrip of Kwality Ltd at around the price band of Rs.24-25 some days back. The stock made an intermediate high of Rs.27-plus and is now trading at Rs.17.90. The stock had doubled from the recommended price of around Rs.11-12. However, I feel the share might test its earlier low, before giving a fresh bounce. If you are still holding the same, book complete profits and exit the counter. 

#The stock of 63 Moons Technologies Ltd  (Rs.83.50) today closed near the  days low of Rs.83.10. Yesterday, profit booking was suggested in the counter. With no immediate triggers and the markets on a downtrend, the scrip could fall back to Rs.79-77 ranges. Book complete profits. 

#I will be recommending a momentum counter to the Premium Members next week. If anyone wants to know the name in advance they should either join the Premium Information Service or trade through my associated brokerage house. Now a discount scheme is going on for both the yearly and life-time subscription packages. 

~~with inputs from Capital Market - Live News.....

Winning Strokes: Think Different

The market declined sharply, extending yesterday's steep fall. Investors were nervous after US President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, and warned of duties on more products if China took retaliatory action. Domestic shares spent most of the trading session in negative territory although the reaction was a little muted. However, selling pressure intensified in the last hour of trade.

The Sensex fell 294.84 points or 0.78% to settle at 37,290.67, its lowest closing level since 2 August 2018. The index rose 159.93 points, or 0.43% at the day's high of 37,745.44. The index fell 342.66 points, or 0.91% at the day's low of 37,242.85.

The Nifty 50 index fell 98.85 points or 0.87% to settle at 11,278.90, its lowest closing level since 2 August 2018. The index rose 33.70 points, or 0.30% at the day's high of 11,411.45. The index fell 108.80 points, or 0.96% at the day's low of 11,268.95.

Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index fell 1.49%. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 1.51%. Both these indices underperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was weak. On BSE, 881 shares rose and 1805 shares fell. A total of 162 shares were unchanged.

Among the sectoral indices on BSE, the S&P BSE Realty index (down 3.13%), the S&P BSE Power index (down 2%), the S&P BSE Industrials index (down 1.77%), the S&P BSE Telecom index (down 1.75%), the S&P BSE Bankex (down 1.68%), the S&P BSE Utilities index (down 1.68%), the S&P BSE Metal index (down 1.49%), the S&P BSE Auto index (down 1.47%), the S&P BSE Finance index (down 1.42%), the S&P BSE Capital Goods index (down 1.36%), the S&P BSE Basic Materials index (down 1.31%), the S&P BSE Consumer Discretionary Goods & Services index (down 1.17%), the S&P BSE Oil & Gas index (down 1.08%), the S&P BSE Energy index (down 0.92%) and the S&P BSE Teck index (down 0.82%), underperformed the Sensex. The S&P BSE Healthcare index (down 0.72%), the S&P BSE IT index (down 0.7%), the S&P BSE Consumer Durables index (down 0.42%) and the S&P BSE FMCG index rose 0.86%), outperformed the Sensex.

Banks shares declined. Among private sector banks, Federal Bank (down 3.09%), Axis Bank (down 2.81%), ICICI Bank (down 2.07%), City Union Bank (down 1.84%), IndusInd Bank (down 1.13%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (down 1.11%) and RBL Bank (down 0.21%), edged lower. HDFC Bank (up 0.05%) and Yes Bank (up 1.43%), edged higher.

Among public sector banks, Union Bank of India (down 9.11%), Indian Bank (down 8.33%), Canara Bank (down 7.66%), Syndicate Bank (down 5.84%), Andhra Bank (down 5.08%), Punjab National Bank (down 4.46%), State Bank of India (down 4.06%), Bank of India (down 3.91%), IDBI Bank (down 3.02%), Central Bank of India (down 2.01%) and Allahabad Bank (down 1.11%), edged lower. Bank of Maharashtra (up 0.95%), United Bank of India (up 4.44%), Corporation Bank (up 6.19%), Punjab & Sind Bank (up 6.35%) and UCO Bank (up 6.98%), edged higher.

State-run Bank of Baroda slumped 16.03% after the government's decision to merge it with Dena Bank (up 19.75%) and Vijaya Bank (down 5.69%) failed to enthuse investors.

Bank of Baroda said it has received a communication from Ministry of Finance, Government of India that the Alternative Mechanism (AM) after consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has decided that Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank may consider amalgamation of the three banks. Accordingly, a meeting of board of directors to consider the amalgamation will be convened by the bank shortly. The announcement was made during trading hours today, 18 September 2018.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 72.715, compared with its close of 72.495 during the previous trading session.

President Donald Trump will impose 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, and those duties will rise to 25% at the end of the year, according to a Monday announcement. The White House removed about 300 goods from a previously proposed list of affected products, including smart watches, some chemicals and other products such as bicycle helmets and high chairs. Beijing has already warned that it will retaliate against the measures.

The US has already levied tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese products. Beijing responded with measures targeting $50 billion on American goods, raising fears about damage to the US farm industry. Earlier this month, reports suggested that the US was seeking to restart trade talks with China.

Meanwhile in the US, the New York Fed's Empire State index fell 7 points to 19 in September.

In the global commodities markets, Brent for November 2018 settlement was up $1.25 a barrel at $79.30 a barrel. The contract had fallen 4 cents, or 0.05% to settle at $78.05 a barrel during the previous trading session.

#The scrip of ARSS Infrstructure Projects Ltd recommended to the Premium Members at around Rs.26 today hit the buyer freeze at Rs.28.10 in the BSE. We are looking for targets of Rs.32-35 in the coming days. 

#Profit booking was suggested in the scrip of BHEL some days back at around Rs.81-82. The scrip today broke a major support and closed at Rs.73.85 in the NSE. The short term traders should stay away from this stock for the time being, because of China factor. 

#The scrip of Rana Sugars Ltd touched the upper circuits today, before closing at Rs.5.15. The sugar stocks were on uptrend during the last few days following the government of India's policy of hiking the price of ethanol by 25%.

#The stock of Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Ltd recommended to the Premium Members at around Rs.8.50 on last Sunday, hit another buyer freeze today at Rs.11.20 in the NSe. For the targets and other details you need to join the Premium Services.

#Profit booking was suggested in the stock of 63 Moons Technologies Ltd (Rs.85.05), after it touched an intraday high of Rs.87.25 in the NSE. The stock was recommended several times in this blog during the last few months, starting from Rs.67 to Rs.77.

#The correction seems to be over for the scrip of Mandhana Industries Ltd (Rs.6.75) after its whirlwind rally from Rs.4.65, following good quarterly numbers. If the bounce happens then we can look for targets of Rs.9.7-14. Accumulate on dips after the scrip price stabilizes. 

#The share of Vijaya Bank  Ltd (Rs.56.50) was recommended today to the Premium Members today for short term target of Rs.72 on the premise that it has only  4.1% of NPL as compared to 11% of Dena Bank Ltd (Rs.19.10); and therefore is better placed to get benefited due to its merger/association with a large bank like Bank of Baroda (Rs.113.10).

#At a time when PSBs are thinking in terms of lending to companies that eventually failed to service their debts, the state owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), country’s largest life insurance company, has made significant investments in some of these companies. To know the names of few promising ones from the list, you need to join the Premium Service. Also, if you have lost money in earlier pursuits, then don't lose hope, bring fresh funds; I will help you recover your losses (But no margin trading please). This is the best time to kick-start your investment, especially when most of the stocks in the small and mid cap segments are at attractive valuations. What is needed is cherry picking from the lot.....!! 

#The share or Monnet Ispat &  Energy Ltd recommended in this blog around Rs.11-12 levels got locked in the Upper Circuit today at Rs.24,55. The scrip has doubled from the recommended price in the last couple of months. 

#For more on the markets and to make money on consistent basis, you need to join the Premium Information Service or trade through my recommended brokerage house. There is a Discount Scheme going on, both on the Yearly Subscription and Life Time Subscription Packages. 

~~with inputs from Capital Market - Live News

Market Mantra

Key benchmark indices were trading with small gains in early trade. At 9:17 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 32.43 points or 0.09% at 37,617.94. The Nifty 50 index was up 12.05 points or 0.11% at 11,389.80. Sentiment was fragile as US-China trade tensions took a renewed toll on investor appetite for risky assets.

Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index was up 0.35%. The BSE Small-Cap index was up 0.22%. Both these indices outperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was strong. On BSE, 649 shares rose and 303 shares fell. A total of 37 shares were unchanged.

Overseas, Asia markets were mixed on Tuesday following an escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China. US stocks closed lower Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow snapping multi-day win streaks.

President Donald Trump will impose 10% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, and those duties will rise to 25% at the end of the year, according to a Monday announcement. The White House removed about 300 goods from a previously proposed list of affected products, including smart watches, some chemicals and other products such as bicycle helmets and high chairs. Beijing has already warned that it will retaliate against the measures.

The US has already levied tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese products. Beijing responded with measures targeting $50 billion on American goods, raising fears about damage to the US farm industry. Earlier this month, reports suggested that the US was seeking to restart trade talks with China.

Meanwhile in the US, the New York Fed's Empire State index fell 7 points to 19 in September.

Back home, Tata Motors (down 0.73%), Wipro (down 0.55%), TCS (down 0.41%), State Bank of India (down 0.4%), IndusInd Bank (down 0.39%), Bharti Airtel (down 0.34%), Axis Bank (down 0.27%), ITC (down 0.2%) and HDFC (down 0.17%), were the major Sensex losers.

Hindustan Unilever (up 1.78%), Tata Steel (up 1.06%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (up 0.95%), NTPC (up 0.78%), Asian Paints (up 0.68%), Yes Bank (up 0.58%), ONGC (up 0.47%) and Mahindra & Mahindra (up 0.42%), were the major Sensex gainers.

#Rana Sugars Ltd and Bajaj Hindustan Ltd recommended to the Premium Members on last Sunday hit another buyer freeze in the NSE at Rs.5.50 and Rs.11.20 respectively, while other prescribed counters Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd, Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd, and Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd touched Rs.32.35, Rs.18.35, Rs.141.75 respectively in the NSE during intraday. What to do with the Sugar Counters? Join the Premium Service to stay ahead of others. 

#The scrip of HDIL recommended to the Premium Members on last Sunday around Rs.29, today made a high of Rs.30.65 in the NSE. With the CPI inflation hitting a low of 3.69% the rate sensitive sector is likely to do a little better in the immediate future. For targets and other news you need to join the Premium  Service. 

#Exit out of the scrip if Nitesh Estates Ltd either near the recommended price during the intraday rise, with no profit or less or with slight loss. The stock is not performing as expected. The call is closed. 

#The scrip of MOIL Ltd recommended to the Premium Members at around Rs.189, today made a high of Rs.198.90, achieving the 1st target of Rs.197. The long term investors can add the scrip on any intraday declines. Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL) is the single largest producer of manganese ore in the country with an annual production of 1.1 million tonnes (MT). It is one of the Navratna Companies of India.

#The government decision to merge three state-run banks came as a surprise for the three lenders but not for the market men tracking the banking sector.  Analysts were long advocating such a move, given the inadequate capital and deteriorating asset quality of smaller PSU banks.
Now, why should we buy the shares of Dena Bank Ltd even though it has hit the UC at Rs.19.10 or look for exit tomorrow at intraday highs? Among the three banks which of them looks the best for investment? Join the Premium Information Services. 

#Festive Discount Scheme is going on for the NEW subscribers of the Premium Information Services. This will continue till 31st December, 2018. However, I am now announcing special discounts for the small investors (Portfolio below Rs.1 lakhs), provided they do not FAKE their IDENTITY. 

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Key equity indices edged higher on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of sharp falls. The sentiment, however, was fragile as the rupee touched a fresh low, stoking fears of an interest rate hike by the central bank at its next meeting in October.

The Sensex rose 304.83 points or 0.81% to settle at 37,717.96. The index rose 339.45 points, or 0.91% at the day's high of 37,752.58. The index fell 71.13 points, or 0.19% at the day's low of 37,342.

The Nifty 50 index rose 82.40 points or 0.73% to settle at 11,369.90. The index rose 93.25 points, or 0.83% at the day's high of 11,380.75. The index fell 37.30 points, or 0.33% at the day's low of 11,250.20.

Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.52%. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.27%. Both these indices underperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was negative. On BSE, 1133 shares rose and 1525 shares fell. A total of 186 shares were unchanged.

Among the sectoral indices on BSE, the S&P BSE Telecom index (down 0.76%), the S&P BSE Realty index (down 0.35%), the S&P BSE Bankex (down 0.02%), the S&P BSE Oil & Gas index (up 0.05%), the S&P BSE Finance index (up 0.13%), the S&P BSE Consumer Discretionary Goods & Services index (up 0.22%), the S&P BSE Auto index (up 0.25%), the S&P BSE Teck index (up 0.34%), the S&P BSE Utilities index (up 0.36%), the S&P BSE IT index (up 0.46%), the S&P BSE Industrials index (up 0.52%), the S&P BSE Power index (up 0.60%), the S&P BSE Energy index (up 0.62%), the S&P BSE Consumer Durables index (up 0.66%) and the S&P BSE Healthcare index (up 0.76%), underperformed the Sensex. The S&P BSE Basic Materials index (up 0.93%), the S&P BSE Capital Goods index (up 1.06%), the S&P BSE Metal index (up 1.52%) and the S&P BSE FMCG index (up 2.40%), outperformed the Sensex.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee extended losses against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 72.055, compared with its close of 72.695 during the previous trading session. Rupee hit a low of 72.915 in intraday today.

Asian stocks fell on Wednesday, as investor confidence was chilled by the latest round of verbal threats in an intensifying US-China trade conflict. China will seek permission from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to impose sanctions on the US next week, according to the WTO's meeting agenda. China will seek authorization at a special meeting of the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body on Friday, 21 September 2018.

The request comes at a time of escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies, with US President Donald Trump saying last week he was ready to go on tariffs for another $267 billion on Chinese goods if he wants. That would follow planned charges on $200 billion of Chinese goods in several industries, including technology. Beijing has vowed to retaliate if the US takes any new steps on trade.

On the data front, small-business sentiment climbed to a record in August, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Separately, the number of job openings in the US climbed to a record 6.94 million in July while the US budget deficit in August was $211 billion, nearly double the gap during the year-ago period.

Meanwhile, the US budget deficit in August was $211 billion, nearly double the gap during the year-ago month, the Congressional Budget Office estimated late Monday.

In the global commodities markets, Brent for November 2018 settlement was up 2 cents at $79.08 a barrel. The contract had risen $1.69 a barrel or 2.18% to settle at $79.06 a barrel during the previous trading session.

#The stock of Manganese Ore India Ltd (MOIL) was recommended to the Premium Members this week at around Rs.189. The stock made a high of Rs.195.80 in the NSE. MOIL is the single largest producer of manganese ore in the country with an annual production of 1.1 million tonnes (MT). It is planning to increase the number of mines in central India by 2020-24 which will help it to increase the production.

#The stock of Mandhana Industries Ltd today made a high of Rs.8.60, before closing at Rs.7.80. The stock may not give a closing below Rs.7. The ace investor, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala had picked up 12.74% stake in Mandhana Retail Ventures, that holds licences to manufacture and sell Salman Khan's Being Human brand of clothing and fashion accessories. Mandhana Retail has the global licensing arrangement with Being Human— The Salman Khan Foundation—to manufacture and distribute textile products and the royalties from the clothing line which support education and healthcare initiatives of the foundation.

#The scrip of TV Vision Ltd closed flat at Rs.6.27 in the BSE, while the shares of Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd closed at Rs.7.20 in the NSE . The company has come up with a new plan for meeting the debt obligations with the lenders. 

#I will be recommending a short term momentum counter to the Premium Members either tomorrow or Sunday. Those who want to know the name, should subscribe to my Premium Service. Now, festive discount is going on......

~~with inputs from Capital Market - Live News....

Pre-Session: Shares may Extend Losses

11-Sep-18: Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 12.50 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, Asian market were in broadly negative territory on Tuesday. US stocks closed mostly higher Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq each snapping a four-day losing streak on the back of a recovery in technology shares.

The White House reportedly announced that it was in the process of coordinating a second meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Trade also remains another focal point for markets, with Canada and the US yet to secure a deal that would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump announced last Friday that he was ready to slap tariffs on an additional $267 billion of Chinese imports, on top of the $200 billion already in the administration's sights.

On the data front, consumer borrowing picked up in July, according to the Federal Reserve on Monday. Total consumer credit rose $16.6 billion in July to a seasonally adjusted $3.91 trillion. That's an annual growth rate of 5.1%.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 841.68 crore yesterday, 10 September 2018, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 289.66 crore yesterday, 10 September 2018, as per provisional data.

Domestic stocks dropped sharply yesterday, 10 September 2018, tracking negative global cues as fears of a potentially major escalation in the Sino-US trade conflict weighed on investor sentiment, while the rupee depreciated to a fresh low, bolstering inflation concerns. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, lost 467.65 points or 1.22% to settle at 37,922.17. The Nifty 50 index lost 151 points or 1.30% to settle at 11,438.10. The Sensex ended below the psychologically important 38,000 mark after moving above and below that level in intraday trade.

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Domestic stocks dropped sharply tracking negative global cues as fears of a potentially major escalation in the Sino-US trade conflict weighed on investor sentiment, while the rupee depreciated to a fresh low, bolstering inflation concerns. 

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, lost 467.65 points or 1.22% to settle at 37,922.17. The Nifty 50 index lost 151 points or 1.30% to settle at 11,438.10. The Sensex ended below the psychologically important 38,000 mark after moving above and below that level in intraday trade.

Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index fell 1.68%, underperforming the Sensex. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 1.07%, outperforming the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was weak. On BSE, 1048 shares rose and 1684 shares fell. A total of 195 shares were unchanged.

Among the sectoral indices on BSE, the S&P BSE Auto index (down 1.75%), the S&P BSE Metal index (down 1.74%), and the S&P BSE FMCG index (down 1.65%) underperformed the Sensex. The S&P BSE IT index (up 0.02%), the S&P BSE Teck index (down 0.06%), the S&P BSE Capital Goods index (down 0.97%) outperformed the Sensex.

Reliance Capital fell 3.93%. The company received Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India as Core Investment Company - Non-Deposit Taking Systemically Important Institution. The announcement was made after market hours on Friday, 7 September 2018.

RITES gained 3.3%. The company has secured an additional work of Rs 294.67 crore from Ministry of Railways for doubling of Dharmavaram Penukunda rail lines (41.5 Kms) in South Western Railways. Earlier, RITES was awarded doubling work for 90.2 Kms of Dharmavaram Penukunda rail lines in South Central Railways for a cost of Rs 666.38 Crores from Ministry of Railways. The work has been awarded to RITES on cost plus basis in which RITES will be paid fee at the rate of 8.5% of the cost of work. The announcement was made after market hours on Friday, 7 September 2018.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 72.38, compared with its close of 71.74 during the previous trading session.

Overseas, shares in Europe struggled to make gains while most Asian shares ended lower on Monday, as trade tensions between the US and China remain in focus. China's trade surplus with the United States widened to a record in August even as the country's export growth slowed slightly. Trade surplus hit $31.05 billion in August, up from $28.09 billion in July, customs data showed on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set in June. Over the first eight months of the year, China's surplus with its largest export market has risen nearly 15%, adding to tensions in the trade relationship between the world's two largest economies. China's annual export growth in August moderated slightly to 9.8%, the data showed, the weakest rate since March but only slightly below recent trends.

China's consumer inflation accelerated to a six-month high in August, driven by a faster increase in vegetable prices and softer decline in pork prices, official data showed Monday. The consumer-price index rose 2.3% in August from a year earlier, compared with a 2.1% gain in July, the National Bureau of Statistics said.

US stocks closed lower Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on a further $267 billion worth of Chinese imports, on top of earlier promises to levy duties on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. While the US tariffs on $200 billion Chinese goods have not been implemented, Trump said they could take place very soon, depending on what happens with them.

US jobs report that showed that 201,000 jobs were added in the month of August. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.9% and wage growth showed signs of accelerating.

#Mandhana Industries Ltd as expected hit another buyer freeze at Rs.7.85 in the NSE. It closed at Rs.7.61 in the BSE. It nearly doubled from the recommended price of Rs.4.65.

#A exit from the shares of Nitesh Estates Ltd was recommended to the Premium Members last week, near the recommended price with either no loss or no profit or with slight loss. The stock fortunately made an intraday high of Rs.7.35 yesterday (where I feel most of the Premium Members exited) before closing at Rs.7 in the BSE.

#Prajay Engineers Syndicate Ltd recommended to the Premium Members on 9th September, '18, hit the buyer freeze yesterday at Rs.11.18 in the BSE. It closed a tad below the UC in the NSE at Rs.11.50; with good volumes. The Indian real estate market is expected to touch US$ 180 billion by 2020. Housing sector is expected to contribute around 11% to India’s GDP by 2020. Retail, hospitality and commercial real estate are also witness an upward rise in the number of real estate deals in 2018, on the back of policy changes that have made the market more transparent.

#The shares of BHEL nearly broke the nearest support after a sell call or exit with profit was recommended to the Premium Members who are short term traders. BHEL is good only for the long term investors. 

#I will be recommending another momentum counter this week, like Petron Engineering Ltd which hit the UC in the BSE at Rs.53.75 in the NSE. This stock was recommended to the Premium Members last Sunday. Those who want to know the name of the upcoming short term small cap scrip in advance and also get latest inputs on my earlier recommended counters, should subscribe to my Premium Service at the earliest. 

Moreover, like every year, for this year also I have decided to give FESTIVE DISCOUNTS on the subscription rate of my Premium Information Service This offer will be valid till 31st December, '18.

~~with inputs from Capital Market - Live News...

Winning Strokes: Think Different

Key benchmark indices logged modest gains on last trading day of the week led by index pivotals Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra and ICICI Bank. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, gained 147.01 points or 0.38% to settle at 38,389.82. The Nifty 50 index rose 52.20 points or 0.45% to settle at 11,589.10.

The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 1.15%. The S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.55%. Both these indices outperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive. On the BSE, 1533 shares rose and 1168 shares fell. A total of 190 shares were unchanged.

Among the sectoral indices on BSE, the S&P BSE Telecom index (up 3.35%), the S&P BSE Auto index (up 2.07%), the S&P BSE Metal index (up 1.96%), the S&P BSE Basic Materials index (up 1.36%), the S&P BSE Consumer Discretionary Goods & Services index (up 1.28%), the S&P BSE Energy index (up 0.91%), the S&P BSE Healthcare index (up 0.89%), the S&P BSE Oil & Gas index (up 0.79%), the S&P BSE FMCG index (up 0.65%), the S&P BSE Teck index (up 0.65%), the S&P BSE Realty index (up 0.61%), the S&P BSE Utilities index (up 0.55%), the S&P BSE Industrials index (up 0.54%) and the S&P BSE IT index (up 0.41%), outperformed the Sensex.

The S&P BSE Consumer Durables index (up 0.32%), the S&P BSE Capital Goods index (up 0.05%), the S&P BSE Finance index (down 0.02%), the S&P BSE Bankex (down 0.04%) and the S&P BSE Power index (down 0.08%), underperformed the Sensex.

Overseas, European shares were mixed while most Asian stocks were trading lower amid ongoing concerns about global trade and emerging markets. Overall, market sentiment was dragged by ongoing concerns over a trade war between the United States and China. On Thursday, President Donald Trump told the media that he will take his trade fights to Japan next. The news sent the dollar lower against the yen on Friday morning.

US stocks fell yesterday, 6 September 2018, amid renewed selling in technology shares as the Trump administration eyed escalating the trade war and concerns mounted over flagging demand for computer chips.

As per reports, turmoil in Argentina and Turkey, as their currencies continue to sink on deteriorating confidence, is dragging on the global market as investors fear a spillover effect on other healthier emerging markets and beyond.

On the trade front, the US and Canada continued high-stakes negotiations in the effort to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, which President Donald Trump said he is prepared to move forward with even without Canada's participation.

On the data front, the Institute for Supply Management's August read on the services sector rose to 58.5% from 55.7% in the previous month, while the final IHS Markit reading on the services purchasing managers index fell to 54.8 in August from 56 in July.

#Mandhana Industries Ltd hit another buyer freeze at Rs,7.50 in the NSE as Salman Khan got a favourable verdict from a sessions court. The company's shares have been moving up vertically, after its excellent quarterly results. It was repeatedly recommended in this blog at around Rs.4.65.

#The stock of P C Jewelers Ltd closed flat at Rs.86.30 in the NSE after touching a high of Rs.87.30 during intraday trading. Stock should see higher prices in the coming days, as festive buying gathers momentum, 

#Today the scrip of Petron Engineering Construction Ltd was recommended to the Premium Members at around Rs.48.80. The stock made an intraday high of Rs.52 in the BSE before closing at Rs.51.20 or above a key resistance levels. We can expect upper circuits in the coming days. Remain invested.

~~with inputs from Capital Market - Live News....

Pre-Session; A flat opening on the cards

07-Sep-18: Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 7 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, most Asian stocks were trading lower amid ongoing concerns about global trade and emerging markets. US stocks fell yesterday, 6 September 2018 amid renewed selling in technology shares as the Trump administration eyed escalating the trade war and concerns mounted over flagging demand for computer chips.

Back home, the market ended the volatile session higher yesterday, 6 September 2018. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, gained 224.50 points or 0.59% at 38,242.81. The Nifty 50 index gained 59.95 points or 0.52% at 11,536.90. Shares regained some lost ground on Thursday after declining sharply in the past few sessions.

The trading activity on that day showed that the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 455 crore yesterday, 6 September 2018, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 611.98 crore yesterday, 6 September 2018, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, Bajaj Auto said it will shortly enhance its production capacities of 3 wheeler and quadricycles to 1 million per year as the government announces end to permits. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 6 September 2018.

This announcement came after Minister for Transport Nitin Gadkari announcing at the SIAM convention to move to a “no-permit” regime for auto rickshaws powered by alternate fuels. Bajaj Auto said that it is the market leader with 86% market share in the alternate fuel three-wheelers.

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) said it concluded the sale of 24,85,956 equity shares of Rs 10 each, representing 5.1% of the equity capital of CAMS to Great Terrain Investment, Mauritius at Rs 681.91 per equity share, aggregating to a consideration of Rs 169.52 crore. Post sale, HDFC will continue to hold 5.99% of the equity capital or CAMS. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 6 September 2018.

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Winning Strokes: Think Different

Yesterday, the market ended the volatile session higher. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, gained 224.50 points or 0.59% at 38,242.81. The Nifty 50 index gained 59.95 points or 0.52% at 11,536.90. Shares regained some lost ground on Thursday after declining sharply in the past few sessions.

Stocks drifted higher in early trade as buying resumed in index pivotals after recent slide. Key benchmark indices nudged higher in morning trade amid volatility. Firmness prevailed on the bourses in mid-morning trade. Stocks trimmed gains in early afternoon trade. Volatility ruled the roost as key indices sharply pared losses soon after hitting fresh intraday low in afternoon trade. Stocks once again firmed up in mid-afternoon trade. Indices extended gains and hit fresh intraday high in late trade.

The Sensex rose 224.50 points or 0.59% to settle at 38,242.81, its highest closing level since 3 September 2018. The index rose 302.65 points, or 0.80% at the day's high of 38,320.96. The index fell 105.81 points, or 0.28% at the day's low of 37,912.50.

The Nifty 50 index rose 59.95 points or 0.52% to settle at 11,536.90, its highest closing level since 3 September 2018. The index rose 85.30 points, or 0.74% at the day's high of 11,562.25. The index fell 40.90 points, or 0.36% at the day's low of 11,436.05.

The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.31%. The S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.46%. Both these indices underperformed the Sensex.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive. On the BSE, 1603 shares rose and 1115 shares fell. A total of 172 shares were unchanged.

Among the sectoral indices on BSE, the S&P BSE Telecom index (down 0.3%), the S&P BSE Consumer Discretionary Goods & Services index (down 0.16%), the S&P BSE Consumer Durables index (down 0.13%), the S&P BSE Teck index (down 0.08%), the S&P BSE FMCG index (up 0.03%), the S&P BSE IT index (up 0.13%), the S&P BSE Metal index (up 0.21%), the S&P BSE Auto index (up 0.27%), the S&P BSE Capital Goods index (up 0.27%), the S&P BSE Finance index (up 0.29%), the S&P BSE Basic Materials index (up 0.32%), the S&P BSE Bankex (up 0.36%) and the S&P BSE Realty index (up 0.53%), underperformed the Sensex. The S&P BSE Industrials index (up 0.65%), the S&P BSE Utilities index (up 1.01%), the S&P BSE Oil & Gas index (up 1.15%), the S&P BSE Power index (up 1.21%), the S&P BSE Energy index (up 2.12%) and the S&P BSE Healthcare index (up 2.20%), outperformed the Sensex.

Housing and Urban Development Corporation rose 7.19% after net profit rose 105.31% to Rs 333.38 crore on 73.42% increase in total income to Rs 1614.09 crore in Q1 June 2018 over Q1 June 2017. The result was announced after market hours yesterday, 5 September 2018.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at Rs.71.86, compared with its close of Rs.71.78 during the previous trading session.

Yesterday, Asian shares ended lower amid ongoing concerns over emerging markets and potential new US tariffs on China. US stocks closed mostly lower Wednesday as tech stocks dropped after Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. executives testified on Capitol Hill about online misinformation.

The US and Canada are reportedly set to restart high-stakes efforts to resolve differences as they work toward recasting the North American Free Trade Agreement.

On the US data front, the trade deficit jumped almost 10% in July, hitting the highest level in five months and keeping the US on pace to record the largest annual gap in a decade.

#Mandhana Industries Ltd hit another upper circuits yesterday at Rs.7.15 in the NSE. One sided movement was seen in the shares of the company, after it was recommended at Rs.4.65 in this blog, around a couple of weeks back. Yesterday, there was media reports that Salman Khan no more needs permission from the court to travel abroad.

#Yesterday, the shares P C Jewelers Ltd was recommended as a Buy to the Premium Members at around Rs.85-86, for targets of Rs.103-190. The company has over 90 outlets across 70 Indian cities. For the financial year ending March 2017, the company posted a 21.6% growth, clocking a turnover of Rs.8,099 crore ($1.2 billion). The company’s market value now stands below its projected sales of Rs.10,000 crore for the financial year 2018. India is one of the largest consumers of gold jewellery in the world. Weddings alone account for 40% of all gold sales, followed by the harvest. The festive buying in gems and jewelry sector is likely to gather steam in the coming days. 

~~with inputs from Capital Market - Live News....