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Two Trades for Today: A top consumer electricals maker for a 6.35% rise, a mid-cap private bank for a gain of 6%
Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.
If AI unwinding pulls power stocks down, mind the difference between narrative and business: 6 stocks with upside potential of up to 30%
It is quite possible that, over the coming weeks, the narrative on the street could be that power stocks, which many had started to treat as a kind of proxy for the AI build-out, would come under pressure. But linking these stocks to global unwinding in the AI trade could be a mistake because demand for power in India depends on something far bigger and far older.
For long- and medium-term investors: Cycles turn, principles don’t; 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%
These are the stocks that fell the most, so they may bounce back the most if the fund flows return. They are the ones FPI money will target first. And they tend to be the businesses with great track records, the ones that have been through bad patches like this before and have come out unscathed. Yes, we are talking about large-cap stocks.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% in 1 year, according to analysts
Despite the upbeat mood in the market, remember one thing: Valuations are still not cheap. Even after everything the market has been through, prices are not at a level you could call a bargain. So this is not a signal to rush in. It is a signal to stop treating every development as a threat, and to start weighing the good against the bad with a clear head, rather than a frightened one.
Market wrap: M&M, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors PV, Eicher Motors top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Friday
The Sensex surged 1,718 points and the Nifty reclaimed 25,000, extending their winning streak despite a global market sell-off. M&M and ICICI Bank led the gains, while Tata Motors PV and Eicher Motors featured among the Nifty's top losers. Broader markets remained under pressure, with India VIX rising sharply.
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks have upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analysts
In the last two years, the world has learnt that you can never quite predict what US President Trump will do next. Tomorrow, to pull attention one way or another, there could well be some more action against Iran, changing the mood again in a single afternoon. So, the improvement in sentiment is real, but it is also fragile.
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LIC shares fall 3% as Q2 VNB misses estimates. Jefferies cuts target but lists 3 reasons to buy the stock
LIC reported a 20% year-on-year rise in Q2 consolidated net profit to Rs 12,115 crore, while net premium income grew 16% to Rs 1.47 lakh crore, supported by higher single-premium collections. Net investment income in the shareholders' account surged 38% to Rs 2,855 crore. Its solvency ratio improved to 2.35 from 2.13 a year ago, while the expense ratio declined to 10.26% from 12.05%.

AI selloff hits India too: TD Power, HFCL, Sterlite, other power capex-linked stocks crash up to 15%
Indian power capex and AI-linked stocks tumbled as a global technology sell-off spread across markets, with TD Power and Thermax plunging 15% each. Concerns that US midterm election results could slow data centre expansion and AI infrastructure spending triggered sharp losses across Asian technology stocks and domestic market-linked companies.

Two Trades for Today: A PSU engineering major for a 5.2% rise, a large-cap financial services stock for a gain of 6%
Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.

Market wrap: Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Apollo Hospital, ONGC top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Thursday
Indian equity markets staged a strong rally on Thursday, with the Sensex surging over 2,000 points and the Nifty jumping 576 points amid optimism following the US midterm election results. Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and M&M led the gainers, while Apollo Hospitals and ONGC featured among the top laggards.

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Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.

Mahindra rides the SUV boom, but margins feel the cost squeeze
Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 25% increase in consolidated profit driven by strong SUV sales. The company's auto business grew significantly, while the farm division faced challenges with lower tractor volumes. Despite the overall profit growth, rising commodity costs pressured operating margins in the auto sector. Additionally, Mahindra's finance and technology divisions contributed positively to the overall performance.

These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and upside potential of up to 28%, according to analysts
Global markets on Wednesday celebrated the outcome of the US mid-term election as well as a sharp drop in oil prices. Oil prices, which at the end of last week were at about $118 to the barrel, are now under $95. The hope clearly is that Democrat control of both chambers of the US Congress will pressure the Trump administration to pursue a diplomatic end to the conflict with Iran in the Gulf.

Lenskart shares rally over 10% as strong Q2 triggers target price hikes. What are Jefferies and Morgan Stanley saying?
Lenskart shares surged over 10% after the company reported a 122.1% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit to Rs 227.08 crore for the September quarter. Strong Q2 results prompted brokerages Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal to raise their target prices, citing robust revenue growth, margin expansion opportunities, competitive advantages and the company's long-term growth prospects.

Two Trades for Today: A PSU defence major for a 7.9% upmove, a mid-cap diagnostics stock for a gain of 7%
Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.

SBI share price target: Jefferies, Motilal, others see up to 34% upside in state lender. Buy, sell or hold?
State Bank of India has seen a remarkable 15% increase in profits year-on-year, totaling Rs 23,038 crore for the second quarter. With a loan book surpassing Rs 52 lakh crore and a 10% rise in interest income, brokerages have set optimistic Buy ratings on SBI shares, suggesting target prices between Rs 1,225 and Rs 1,350. Despite this positive outlook, management highlighted possible obstacles from macroeconomic shifts and potential treasury losses.

These 11 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 33% in 1 year, according to analysts
It is too early to read a lot into the divergence seen in the stock price movements of private and PSU banks on Tuesday. Neither can it be said with any certainty that it had anything to do with FII buying. Against this background, remember: For any investor interested in the banking sector, the price movements should matter less than what the overall Q2 performance of both private and PSU banks reveals.

Two Trades for Today: A capital markets stock for 6.75% gain, a large-cap commodities platform for a rise of 7%
Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.

Only 3.2% of working Indians trade stocks. Why Morgan Stanley likes NSE
Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage of NSE with an overweight rating and a price target of Rs 2,315, citing its dominant market share, strong liquidity and India’s underpenetrated capital markets. The brokerage expects revenue and normalised profit to grow at 15% annually between FY27 and FY29. It sees long-term growth opportunities but flags regulatory changes and market-share losses as key risks.

ITC shares rise 2% after Q2 results. What are Jefferies, Nuvama and others saying?
ITC shares gained 2% despite an 18.5% year-on-year decline in Q2 net profit, as higher taxes and falling cigarette earnings weighed on profitability. However, its FMCG business delivered strong growth. Jefferies, Nuvama, Emkay and DAM Capital remain positive on the stock, with target prices ranging from Rs 300 to Rs 355.

Market Trading Guide: Tata Steel among 5 stocks to buy on Tuesday for healthy returns
Indian equities experienced a strong start to the week, bolstered by better than expected Q2 earnings. Improved domestic macro indicators contributed to the positive sentiment among investors and traders. Increased passenger vehicle sales and gross GST collections reflected resilience in domestic economic activity. Several stock recommendations were highlighted for Tuesday, suggesting potential upward movements. Analysts shared technical insights indicating opportunities for buying various stocks in the current market.

Two Trades for Today: A metals major for a 4.85% upmove, a large-cap natural gas supplier’s stock for a gain of 7%
Our technical analysts identify select stocks every trading day that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.

Apple stock price down: Why is AAPL share price falling ahead of earnings call, iPhone sales report?
US stock market has largely priced in a Democratic win in the House of Representatives but hasn't adopted a decisive view on the Senate. Apple earnings report is coming a day ahead of Election Day.

Why are Marvell and Lumentum share prices down over $115 billion acquisition?
Marvell and Lumentum shares have dropped after Marvell announced that it will be acquiring Lumentum in a $115 billion all stock deal. Marvell will be able to expand its AI data centre and optical networking technologies after the acquisition. The acquisition will help Marvell compete with Broadcom successfully. The investors are now looking at the cost of the acquisition, debt, dilution and integration risks.

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Top Nifty50 stocks analysts suggest buying in this volatile week
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NTPC shares rise 3% after Q2 results. Why Jefferies and Nuvama remain bullish
NTPC shares rose after the state-owned power major reported a 14% YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 5,320 crore for Q2 FY27. Revenue grew 17% to Rs 45,752 crore, while EBITDA increased 9% to Rs 10,891 crore. The company also announced an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share, with November 6 set as the record date. Brokerages maintained their Buy ratings on the stock.
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