If you get cold feet on stocks now, you may miss the bus; here’s why

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If you get cold feet on stocks now, you may miss the bus; here's why Analysts find it disturbing that earnings have not expanded in tandem with GDP growth. Stocks where Jhunjhunwalas made their big bucks in 2017 Calendar 2017 has been particularly good as one-third of his portfolio stocks doubled in value Macquarie, Citi bet on rural stocks after Modi's slim poll win Analysts from global brokerages said the BJP may now take measures to boost farm incomes. Market Moguls: Clear signs retail equity investor is maturing; this market has future  Investors are no longer indulging in reckless investments just to make quick bucks.

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Full marks to Rahul Gandhi for Gujarat show, but he has a wall to climb: Analysts Experts say the Gandhi scion has started to prove himself and could pose a serious risk to BJP. Ever wondered what's about to go wrong with Indian stocks? Just look at all these ominous signs Only sarkari institutions are propping up a zombie market. Paathshala: What are dynamic equity funds Dynamic equity funds follow different scheme as it increase/ decrease allocation to equities and debt. Midcap & smallcap funds can give big returns to risk takers: Dhirendra Kumar If you are getting excited about market, you have to resist the temptation to go overboard.

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View: Wall Street wises up to the folly of forecasting The tendency of economists to make economic forecasts with any sort of precision is an enormous error. How blockchain will change the way you trade in stock markets Blockchain can make stock exchanges more optimal through automation and decentralisation.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Ajooni Biotech Ltd. 30.00 20-12-2017 22-12-2017 Moksh Ornaments Ltd. 37.00 21-12-2017 26-12-2017 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - III (1203 Days) Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Dec 2017 28 Dec 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - III (1203 Days) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Dec 2017 28 Dec 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - III (1203 Days) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Dec 2017 28 Dec 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - III (1203 Days) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Dec 2017 28 Dec 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVIII - III (1203 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 14 Dec 2017 28 Dec 2017 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Maharashtra RERA reiterates selling open car parking space not allowed The homebuyer had complained about the developer selling open car parking space in its ready project, while the developer refuted the allegation.

Reformed realty to ride out rough road Despite being a year of hardships, 2017 may well be termed as the year of reforms aimed at removing regulatory hurdles and paving the way for the sector's growth.

India property investments witnessed 85% growth in first nine months of 2017: Report Although property investment in India remains modest in relation to the country's size and importance, this growth in activity may be a sign that India is starting to mature as an investment market.

Realty prices grew in top 36 cities, declined in 13 markets in April-June: NHB Residex "HPI recorded an overall increase in 36 cities, decrease in 13 cities and no change in 1 city on Y-o-Y basis," NHB said in a statement.

Supreme Court grants more time to Jaiprakash Group to deposit Rs 125 crore The company, which deposited Rs 425 crore with the apex court registry so far, had to deposit Rs 125 crore by December 31 and wanted a two-month extension.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Long Term Advantage Fund - Series VI Direct-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 05 Oct 2017 12 Jan 2018 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund - Series VI Reg-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 05 Oct 2017 12 Jan 2018 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund - Series VI Direct-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 05 Oct 2017 12 Jan 2018 500 UTI Long Term Advantage Fund - Series VI Reg-G Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 05 Oct 2017 12 Jan 2018 500 BOI AXA Midcap Tax Fund Series 1 Direct-D Equity: Tax Saving Closed-end 10 Nov 2017 09 Feb 2018 500 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy Reliance Capital, target Rs 478: Mandar Jamsandekar 21 December, 2017, 12:50 PM IST Buy Reliance Capital Ltd. at a price target of Rs 478.0 and a stop loss at Rs 458 from entry point. Buy Buy Setco Automotive, target Rs 70: Nirmal Bang Securities 21 December, 2017, 11:51 AM IST Buy Setco Automotive at a price target of Rs 70 and a stop loss at Rs 61 from entry point. Buy Buy Manappuram Finance, target Rs 114: Nirmal Bang Securities 21 December, 2017, 11:47 AM IST Buy Manappuram Finance Ltd. at a price target of Rs 114.0 and a stop loss at Rs 106 from entry point. Buy Buy Bata India, target Rs 786: Jay Thakkar 21 December, 2017, 11:47 AM IST Buy Bata India Ltd. at a price target of Rs 786.0 and a stop loss at Rs 732 from entry point. Buy

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