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How to play a topsy-turvy currency and commodity market
The yuan is strengthening, the dollar is holding firm and commodities are weakening. This is broadly positive for countries like India
Retail investors should stick to ethical investing
DLF stock has fallen over 11% post the controversy and the stock has fallen 80% from its peak in 2008.
Don't bet your last dollar on the rupee's rise
The economic fundamentals have not changed since June. Overpessimism on the rupee should not thus be replaced by overoptimism
Nifty breaks out; rupee heads for 48-49.50 against $
The Nifty has broken its resistance zone and hence could be headed up; but the rupee is in clear bull territory
Bulls retain grip on Nifty and rupee - thanks to reforms
Nifty's bulls are in control, but the bear case is still in play unless the Nifty closes above 5,740.
Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme is too much pain with little gain
The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme is more trouble than it is worth
Why markets may love the new, improved Chidambaram
Unlike 2004-08, the P Chidambaram of 2012 vintage is doing the right things and in measured steps. If he keeps chipping away, its good news.
Who gains, who loses from the RBI's policy moves
The RBI's CRR cut brings in more gainers than losers. But savers surely have reason to be unhappy.
Four stock pros tell us why the best times still lie ahead
It's much tougher to make money from stocks in these over-researched times, but the future can only be better, say four investing pros
Central banks revive gold bulls, but silver could shine more
The ECB's decision to open the money taps has sent equity flying, but it is the gold and silver bulls that are really awake now
The rupee's fall is a telling comment on UPA's failure
You don't need the WashPost or the rating agencies to tell you we have messed up big time. The rupee has been telling us the same story.
Big question: Why are FII funds still flowing to India?
The India story is still comparatively better, but fickle fund flows may turn adverse anytime, global analysts warn
Be selfish now: Avoid borrowing, and leveraged stocks
Let the market go where it will, but you should think about yourself first when signs of economic slowdown are strong.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Why investors will believe Veritas rather than Indiabulls
Investors have a low level of trust in promoters. Which is why the Vertias verdict on Indiabulls is likely to be be accepted at face value
Dollar fails to sustain breakout, increasing risk appetite
Keep an eye on the 81.12 level of the Dollar index. If the index falls below that we could see a rally in equities.
How to avoid stocks with hidden traps
In a bear market many of the stocks that have fallen sharply are likely to have fallen due to over valuations at peaks of market cycle but there are some who did for reasons such as insider trading. <br /><br />
Sebi's job is to regulate not micro manage mutual funds
Sebi is right to be concerned about how funds are performing. But its job is not to ensure better returns but to see if funds are working in the best interests of investors
Growth is not in RBI's hands; but a short rally is possible
If the RBI cuts rates or eases CRR, we could see a continuation of the rally that began on 4 June.
Indian govt bonds: Time for a rally to begin
The first sign of the market turning around its view on Indian bond yields is the sharp fall in yields post the release of the fourth quarter 2011-12 GDP numbers.
Is RBI using wrong tools to fix economy's problems?
Both the government and the RBI are using microeconomic distortions to address larger macroeconomic problems. This will not yield results
Facebook is a success, no matter what naysayers think
The hidden gloating over the fall in Facebook shares after the IPO price is little more than sour grapes.
If Sensex breaches 15,000, we could see a meltdown
Unless the Sensex closes below 15,500, the markets will not have a meltdown. A close below that could take the index to the 13,250 level.
Nifty breakdown confirms bear market; coming next - 4,800
Index movements show that we are in a medium-term bear market, but the bears still have some hurdles to cross before they can have a field day.
Startups breathe easy as FM exempts angel investments from tax hit
Mukherjee understands concerns of startups; exemption for angel investors.
Sensex, rupee at crucial levels; is it break or bounce?
The price action on Monday is crucial for the rupee and equity markets. It will show if the markets are ready to a break or are ready for another correction to the downtrend.
O, Brother! Topless UTI will chop its marketing head, too
Fifteen months after the exit of its last head, UTI still has no CEO. It is now axing its marketing head. Should its future be held hostage to the finmin's whims?
Markets shrug off S&P rating: Smart money already knew it
The reason why the Sensex and the rupee took the S&P downgrade is simple: the smart money had already anticipated it much earlier.
S&P hasn't said anything new and markets agree
Investors should shrug off S&P making headlines and look at the future to see whether there is a case for optimism or not.
Sebi's new agenda is a big clean-up act for markets
Implemented correctly, the new moves could change the face of Indian market infrastructure. The changes will be the ultimate test, not just for the bourses but also for Sebi itself.<br /><br />
Not done yet: Here's why the Nifty could bounce again
Given the that the market is in a bullish trend it could well end the current correction.