Is this really a good time to go value hunting in stocks?

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Is this really a good time to go value hunting in stocks? Earnings downgrades are likely to continue for the remainder of FY19, says Prakarsh Gagdani. Businesses survived two World Wars, why worry about polls? Value investor Abhishek Basumallick on how to approach stocks in an uncertain market. Ballooning US deficit is good news for gold investors JP Morgan says there is 60% chance of recession in the US in 2020 and 80% by 2021. 33 firms saw sales rise in double digits; worth a look? Firms involved in the capital markets business were among the top grossers during H1FY19.

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Focus on bottoms-up opportunities, says MOFSL's Gautam Duggad Over the last one month, we have seen a significant turnaround in sentiment, says Duggad. 9 little-known smallcaps that spurted 100-300% in just 56 days These nine stocks managed to more than double investor wealth in just 56 sessions. Largecap funds losing charm, go with ETF: Dhirendra Kumar In Indian market, MFs are adding value in the sub-large category for investors, says Kumar. Beat election jitters with these tactical and structural plays There is liquidity tightness with ramifications for NBFCs/ HFCs and broader sector: Mukherjea

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Motown hits speed bump: Is it right time to go bottom fishing? Following Q2 results, some auto majors have seen their trailing 12-month EPS fall sharply. Paathshala: Explaining the derivatives market in equities The equity market comprises a cash segment and a derivatives segment.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   DRS Dilip Roadlines Ltd. 75.00 27-11-2018 30-11-2018 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Reliance FHF XXXX - Series 3 Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Nov 2018 10 Dec 2018 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXX - Series 3 Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Nov 2018 10 Dec 2018 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXX - Series 3 Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Nov 2018 10 Dec 2018 5,000 Reliance FHF XXXX - Series 3 Reg-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Nov 2018 10 Dec 2018 5,000 SBI Debt Fund Series C-30 (1228 Days) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 26 Nov 2018 30 Nov 2018 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

Office rentals see double digit growth in Q3 ​​Office rental values increased 9.4-32% from a year earlier in the micro-markets of Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune and Chennai in the third quarter of 2018, placing them in the top 10, as per Colliers International.

Home buyers still losers as RERA sits on complaints Authority meant to protect home buyers unable to function efficiently.

State RERA chiefs against home buyers going to consumer forums The RERA chiefs' stand at a recently held workshop on the implementation of the law organised by the housing ministry has surprised groups of affected home buyers and lawyers.

Reasons why this Gurgaon locality will develop quickly Existing social and retail infrastructures will help this Gurgaon locality develop quickly.

Sales in real estate sector up by 40% in 2018 The markets which have implemented RERA have seen more buoyancy in the real estate market.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-G Equity: ELSS Closed-end 25 Sep 2018 24 Dec 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Direct-G Equity: ELSS Closed-end 25 Sep 2018 24 Dec 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Direct-D Equity: ELSS Closed-end 25 Sep 2018 24 Dec 2018 500 Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-D Equity: ELSS Closed-end 25 Sep 2018 24 Dec 2018 500 Indiabulls Dynamic Bond Fund Reg-DM Debt: Dynamic Bond Open-ended 16 Nov 2018 30 Nov 2018 500 More >>

Views and Recommendations

Buy Godrej Properties, target Rs 1,000: Deutsche Bank Research 29 November, 2018, 03:25 PM IST Buy Godrej Properties at a price target of Rs 1,000. Buy Buy NOCIL, target Rs 225: Motilal Oswal Securities 29 November, 2018, 03:23 PM IST Buy NOCIL at a price target of Rs 225. Buy Buy Gujarat State Petronet, target Rs 262: Edelweiss Financial Services 29 November, 2018, 03:22 PM IST Buy Gujarat State Petronet at a price target of Rs 262. Buy Buy UPL, target Rs 924: Motilal Oswal Securities 29 November, 2018, 03:21 PM IST Buy UPL at a price target of Rs 924. Buy

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