Bse 500

Monkey 2 gets its chance, but Nifty continues to lead

Monkey 2 had a brief respite from its losses last week. The NIfty continues to be the best performer.

Brokers beat Monkeys, Sensex, but stay nervous on Budget 2012

Over the past 14 days, brokers and Monkeys had drawn up their wish-lists on what they expected from Budget.Now, they're worried that many of those wishes might remain unfulfilled if govt opts for a populist Budget.

Chart: Will foreign investors continue to be bullish on India?

Experts believe results could inhibit the government from taking any bold reform measures and lower the prospects of the economy, which could dampen the appetite of foreign investors.

Brokers bash Monkeys. Will they be the new market kings?

After stealing the limelight last week by presenting their wish-list for the Budget and besting the Monkeys, the brokers' portfolio - 10 stocks picked by leading investment experts - basked in the glow of another victory as it gained 0.4 percent for the week ended 2 March.

Competition ahoy: Monkey 1, Sensex in neck-and-neck race

Our Monkeys are no longer a pushover for investment pros or even the Sensex and Nifty indices.

New year, new attitude: Monkeys crush Sensex, Nifty, brokers

Our two Monkey Portfolios are back in business this year.

Monkeys on the rampage! Sensex, Nifty, experts flattened on impact

The trading week ended 13 Friday marked the comeback of our two Monkey portfolios. Monkey 1 has hit a purple patch.

Monkey 2 dances with Sensex, but Monkey 1 stays hung over

Our Monkey Portfolios have lost their zing - but don't count them out as yet.

Monkey 1 stays ahead of experts in 2011, but indices lead

2011 has been a rough year for the markets. One of our Monkeys weathered it quite well, but not the other one.

The best stock of 2011? Amtek India. Now, guess the worst...

A Firstpost analysis of returns posted by BSE 500 companies shows that Amtek India was the best performer.