Pre-market: F&O expiry to dictate terms

The Sensex is likely to open flat to slightly higher this morning. While the Wall Street ended on a mixed note, the Asian markets have posted solid gains in early trades. The index, however, has a strong support around 14,100, which was mentioned yesterday as well.

The Nikkei has rallied 170 points to 18,083, and the Hang Seng has surged 155 points to 20,807.

The Sensex may face resistance around 14,250-14,265-14,285. On the downside, the index is likely to find support around 14,130-14,110-14,090.