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Banking not a bad investment20 Oct, 2008, 0606 hrs IST, Karan Sehgal
Going by FII actions, it seems that banking is not that bad an investment, the IT sector has not peaked out and pharma is the best defensive bet.

Share buybacks in Asia trump bonds 20 Oct, 2008, 0602 hrs IST
Though bonds offer greater discounts than shares, Asian companies are quickly buying back shares hit by the global financial meltdown, instead of repurchasing debt.

Gail low-risk investment option 20 Oct, 2008, 0552 hrs IST, Ramkrishna Kashelkar
Gail is a low-risk investment option with immediate growth triggers. Its current valuations are attractive for long-term investors.

Where’s The Bottom? 20 Oct, 2008, 0551 hrs IST, Deepak Mohoni
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensitive Index finished 5.25% or 552.5 points lower at the end of a week marked by two strong rallies and three sharp falls.

Fear factor: Stay Safe, Don’t Play 20 Oct, 2008, 0549 hrs IST, Shakti Shankar Patra
Fear is nothing but a measure of the expected volatility, and volatility is one of the most important factors that influence the price of an option contract.

It's a zero sum game 20 Oct, 2008, 0544 hrs IST, Devangi Joshi
Most of the base metals have fallen significantly in the past two months, with prices coming close to their marginal cost of production. There is only limited downside from here onwards.

Bull's Eye: Views on stocks 20 Oct, 2008, 0542 hrs IST

Tata Communications: Largest player in voice communication 20 Oct, 2008, 0528 hrs IST, Santanu Mishra
After the acquisition of VSNL, Tata Communications has transformed itself from a small Indian company to the world’s largest player in voice communication.

Retail sector biggies 20 Oct, 2008, 0528 hrs IST, Supriya Verma
Keeping the festive spirit in mind, this week, ETIG takes a look at retail sector biggies, Pantaloon Retail and Shopper’s Stop.

Some evergreen stocks in bear market 20 Oct, 2008, 0516 hrs IST
There are enough stocks out there which are still giving positive returns since the last bear market. ETIG picks some evergreen stocks.
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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Index OutlookDespite the brouhaha over the Sensex closing below 10000, there are a number of positive takeaways from last week’s proceedings. The regulators appear to have finally identified the cause for the present turmoil and seem to be taking ...

STOCKS: HDFC Bank: BuyInvestors can consider accumulating the HDFC Bank stock with a two-year perspective, given the bank’s resilience in a challenging environment and scope for strong growth in ...

MUTUAL FUNDS: HDFC Top 200 Fund: InvestInvestments can be considered in the units of HDFC Top 200 Fund, considering its good long-term track record and ability to contain losses better than its benchmark during market downturns. The fund has generated returns that have placed it ...

INSIGHT: Why index levels don’t really matterThe unimaginable has happened, with the BSE Sensex closing last week at a four-digit figure. So where is the next ‘support’ for the index? Will it stop at 9700? Or will it head further southwards to 8800? If you are a long-term ...

FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS: Take note of P-NotesThe restrictions that came as a surprise to many in October last year have now been lifted. Yes, the bar on P-note issues by FIIs was reversed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) early this month. Said to be a move to ...

STOCKS: Suzlon Energy: BuyThe approval of the much-debated renewable energy production tax credit (PTC) by both the US Congress has brought renewed hope for the US wind energy ...

STOCKS: Axis Bank: BuyInvestors with a two-year investment horizon can consider buying the stock of Axis Bank. The bank’s performance has so far allayed fears about an earnings slowdown due to the ongoing global turmoil, high interest rates and ...

STOCKS: Redington India: BuyInvestors willing to bet on the strong domestic and Middle-East’s IT (hardware and software) adoption story can consider buying the shares of Redington India, a hardware, software products and digital products distributor. At Rs 192, ...

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DERIVATIVES MARKETS: Nifty future may see a relief rallyThe bear onslaught, which became prominent in the second half of the week, spoiled the positive mood with which the market began on Monday. Both Nifty and Nifty futures breached their important technical supports during Friday’s ...

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