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Demographic advantages were once considered a major advantage for fast growing Asian economies, the so called Asian Tigers. But many of these economies have matured. They have now been replaced by African Lions, majority of which are commodity dependent It is fashionable in New York...

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Moneylife Digital Team 12 July 2013
The Nifty will struggle at the current level. If it breaks out of 6,030, it may head towards 6,220 The market closed higher for the third week in succession on supportive global cues and upbeat results from IT major Infosys. Assurance from US Federal Reserve that the central bank will...

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Moneylife Digital Team 12 July 2013
Analysts from Nomura and BNP Paribas are pessimistic on the upcoming earnings season and suggest that the overall economic growth has still not bottomed out. Yet they expect Sensex to close above 21,000 in FY 14 Last quarter (Q4FY13), Moneylife analysed data of 1,144 companies, and...

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Moneylife Digital Team 12 July 2013
The Nifty has to sustain itself above 5,925 to continue the upward momentum   The market settled higher on support from IT and technology stocks after Infosys’ quarterly results beat estimates. The Nifty has to sustain itself above 5,925 to continue the upward momentum. The National...

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Moneylife Digital Team 11 July 2013
The Nifty has to sustain itself above 5,900 for the upward momentum to continue   Assurances from the US Fed that it will continue with its stimulus programme boosted markets across the globe, with India also joining the rally. The Nifty has to sustain itself above 5,900 for the upward...

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Moneylife Digital Team 10 July 2013
If the Nifty breaks the level of 5,775, it may head sharply down The market closed near the lows of the day on concerns that quarterly earnings from corporates would come in below expectations. If the Nifty breaks the level of 5,775, it may head sharply down. The National Stock Exchange...

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Equities as an asset class is not dead. It has proved resilient, time and time again, for strong economic reasons. Here is what to keep in mind about buying stocks The sudden weakening of the rupee, impelled by the threat of the US Fed’s (Federal Reserve Board) ‘tapering’ its...

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Moneylife Digital Team 09 July 2013
The Nifty has to close above 5,870 for the upmove to gain strength   On Monday the US market closed in the green after Alcoa, posted sales and profit yesterday that exceeded analysts’ forecasts. Taking cues from it almost all the Asian indices were up today. Back home the Sensex and...

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Moneylife Digital Team 09 July 2013
Our stock picks of 2012 have beaten the Sensex handsomely. Here is our report card Buffeted by a combination of national and global factors, the Indian stock market was extremely volatile over the past 18 months. For investors, it has been a test of patience and nerves. Overall, it has...

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Moneylife Digital Team 09 July 2013
A sleepy stock from a company with a unique business model Kerala’s spice trade dates back to over 3,000 years. The state still remains among the world leaders in the production and export of spices. Kerala-based AVT Natural Products has enhanced these traditional strengths of the...

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Moneylife Digital Team 08 July 2013
A close above 5,850 on the Nifty may bring some gains while a close below 5,760 may lead to a sharp decline   The fall of the rupee to an all-time low against the dollar and weak global cues led the market lower today. A close above 5,850 on the Nifty may bring some gains while a...

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But speculators are having a great time   With the benefit of hindsight, a lot of things can be figured out, even justified. And, yet, I am unable to figure out how the Sensex experienced a non-stop rally of almost 2,300 points—from 18,173 to 20,443—in less than six weeks between 15th...

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Moneylife Digital Team 06 July 2013
Watch for a break below 5,820 and a break above 5,900 on the Nifty for future direction   The Indian market closed in the green for the second week in a row on positive global cues. Corporate developments also supported the sentiment. Investors will focus on quarterly corporate...

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Moneylife Digital Team 05 July 2013
The index includes 15 stocks, which are available in the Future & Option (F&O) segment. The weight of single stock in the index is capped at 15%   Leading bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE) today launched “LIX 15” index, which will be available in the derivatives segment, in a bid...

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Moneylife Digital Team 05 July 2013
The Nifty has to break above the recent high of 5,904 for the bullishness to continue    The market settled higher for the second day, but tapered its gains in the second half of the session on profit booking and a weakening rupee. The Nifty has to break above the recent high of...

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Moneylife Digital Team 04 July 2013
A close above 5,865 on the Nifty would see the upmove continuing. However, if the benchmark closes below 5,760 we may see it heading towards 5,565   The market snapped its two-day decline as buying in index stocks in the late session lifted the benchmarks higher. A close above 5,865 on...

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Moneylife Digital Team 03 July 2013
As we suggested yesterday, the upmove was terminated and the market headed lower. The Nifty will remain under pressure for the next two days   The market settled nearly 1.5% down as higher crude oil price, weak global cues and the decline in the rupee resulted in across-the-board...

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Moneylife Digital Team 02 July 2013
As mentioned, yesterday, the indices gave up some gains today. The Nifty now has to close above 5,880 for the uptrend to continue   The market snapped its three-day winning streak on selling in heavyweights by foreign investors. As mentioned, yesterday, the indices gave up some gains...

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Moneylife Digital Team 01 July 2013
The Nifty may witness a minor contraction. However, the trend on the index would remain strong as long as it does not close below any previous day’s low   The market closed in the green for the third day in a row on support from realty, capital goods power and fast moving consumer goods...

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Moneylife Digital Team 28 June 2013
The rally will have to overcome various levels of resistance to head higher The Indian market closed higher this week, snapping its three week losing streak. The lower-than-expected GDP numbers led to the strengthening of the rupee. Economic reforms announced by the Centre on Thursday...

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