 "Devangshu Datta")
Devangshu Datta
Devangshu Datta
Devangshu Datta, an internationally rated chess and bridge player, is a seasoned writer and columnist with extensive experience covering diverse topics such as finance, technology, science, and sports. Known for his analytical approach and clear writing style, Datta has contributed to several leading publications, including Business Standard, The Economic Times, The Telegraph, and Outlook. He also serves on the editorial board of Business Standard.
Devangshu Datta, an internationally rated chess and bridge player, is a seasoned writer and columnist with extensive experience covering diverse topics such as finance, technology, science, and sports. Known for his analytical approach and clear writing style, Datta has contributed to several leading publications, including Business Standard, The Economic Times, The Telegraph, and Outlook. He also serves on the editorial board of Business Standard.
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What is a hedge against persistent inflation?
Given India's inflation history, equity despite its volatility may actually be the safest investment for an individual
 "Chess (#1079)")
Today's picks
Nifty, Axis Bank, Infosys, Sesa Sterlite, L&T
Devangshu Datta: Kalashnikov, the trigger man
His AK-47 will find mention in any history of armed conflict since WW-II
Today's picks
Nifty, Coal India, TCS & Bank of Baroda
Realty can deliver high trading gains
Given leverage in stock futures segment and high beta stock such as DLF, Unitech and IBRE, the sector could offer a high-risk, high-return play on interest rates
 "Realty can deliver high trading gains")
Today's picks
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Reliance Industries, Maruti & Tata Steel
Nifty will stay within 6,000-6,400 for next 5 sessions
Technically speaking, the long-term trend and the intermediate trend both continue to look bullish
 "Nifty will stay within 6,000-6,400 for next 5 sessions")
Today's picks
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Tata Power & ONGC
Bull run in IT to continue unless rupee strengthens
Currency appreciation or hiccups in US recovery could be negative surprises for the sector but either scenario is unlikely
One in three index stocks beats CPI in the long run
By investing in the index in a systematic manner, the chances of doing well increase substantially
 "One in three index stocks beats CPI in the long run")
 "Chess (#1078)")
Today's picks
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Power trading Corp & Larsen & Toubro
Breakout strategies
There is always a high level of breakout failure - that is, for every breakout that turns into a new trend, several will fail with the price dropping back to earlier levels
 "Breakout strategies")
Intermediate trend shows range trading at 6,200-6,400
A move beyond 6415 to a new all-time high would be positive; A move below 6200 would hit support at 50-point intervals
 "Intermediate trend shows range trading at 6,200-6,400")
Today's picks
Nifty, Axis Bank, DLF, BHEL & Coal India
Market rise likely till general election
In purely technical chart-based analysis, the market is in a bull-run, which might get stronger
Expect the first signals of taper effect this week
To which markets FIIs decide to trim allocations remains the key question