T20_07JUL2010

Global Markets

1. S&P 500 is making a turnaround, will positive global cues sustain? S&P Chart
2. Oil on consolidation mode, with a downward bias Oil Chart
3. Dollar cuts below 50DMA, consolidates just below $85 levels Dollar Chart
4. Gold’s dreamrun took a breather, is holding on to 50DMA, will it take support? Gold Chart

Economy

5. Monsoon revival gives a boost to fertiliser stocks: impetus to food-related sectors seen.
6. Govt opens debate on FDI in multi-brand retail: releases discussion paper for stakeholder's response.
7. New ULIP norms: LIC seeks not to tinker with agents commission, 90% of Corporation's biz comes from 1.45mn agents.
8. Home loan firms may see new lending rate norms: NHB to start exercise for a smooth transition.
9. Central bank hiked repo and reverse repo rates by 0.25% each: to 5.5% and 4% respectively.

Indian Markets

10. Nifty trading between a range, breakout awaitedNifty Chart
11. FIIs and DIIs share bullishness: FIIs remained net sellers to the extent of Rs. 448.3 Cr (Month to date). DIIs sold Rs. 122 Cr (Month to date).
12. Home loan firms may see new lending rate norms: NHB to start exercise for a smooth transition.

Sectors

13. Telecom dept to examine Pitroda panel's report on BSNL: Decision on BSNL IPO to be made soon.
14. Oil price deregulation: Auto, transportation sectors could bear the burnt, says analysts; upmove will affect India Inc with a lag of 3 months.
15. Power utilities get a 'green' shock: Regulator makes it mandatory for power cos to buy 6% renewable energy.
16. H1CY2010 total PE investments touched $4,571 million across 138 deals (excluding real estate): 3 fold increase over same period in the last calendar year.
17. Rate hike to ease base rate implementation: short-term rates have gone up, thus lending below the base rate, which is in the range of 7-8.25 per cent for most banks is ruled out.

Stocks

18. LIC hikes stake in Bharti Airtel to 5%; acquiring shares worth INR 131mn. Bharti Airtel Chart
19. RNRL-R Power merger to align the power and gas businesses of ADAG; 4:1 merger ratio declared Reliance Power Chart

Quotes

20. "Derivatives are financial weapons of mass destruction - Warren Buffett."