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MARKET WRAP: Sensex snaps 2-day losing streak, ends 181 pts up; PSBs rally

Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank rose the most on Friday, gaining 2.32 per cent led by Syndicate Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB) and State Bank of India (SBI)

Future Retail nears 52-week low; slumps 21% in eight trading sessions

The stock down 3% to Rs 444 on BSE in early morning trade, quoting close to its 52-week low price of Rs 423 touched on October 8, 2018.

GM Breweries tanks 13% post 25% drop in Q3 net profit

In the current financial year FY19, the stock has dropped 8 per cent to Rs 724.3 (as of Thursday's close) from Rs 785 on March 28, 2018.

Rupee recovers, opens 24 paise higher against US dollar

The domestic unit weakened for the second straight session Thursday, slipping by 2 paise to 70.20 against on robust foreign fund outflows amid rising trade deficit worries.

Sun Pharma, Nestle India, NHPC and Torrent Power among top stocks to track

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today -

MARKET WRAP: Sensex sheds 378 pts, Nifty ends below 10,700; JSPL tanks 7%

The S&P BSE Sensex lost 378 points or 1.05 per cent to settle at 35,514 with HCL Tech (up 0.50 per cent) being the top gainer and ONGC (down 3.59 per cent) the worst laggard.

Nifty Metal index touches 18-month low as Tata Steel hits 52-week low

Nifty Metal index has fallen 5% in the past three trading sessions, at its lowest level since June 30, 2017.

Eicher Motors nears 52-week low on weak December sales; down 12% in 2 days

The stock is down by 4% at Rs 20,321, falling 12% in past two days and trading near its 52-week low of Rs 20,301 touched on October 4, 2018, in the intra-day deals.

Jet Airways skids 11% in two days after ICRA downgrades airline's rating

The stock slipped 5% to Rs 251 on Thursday, falling 11% in past two trading days on BSE, after the rating agency ICRA on Wednesday downgraded the airline's loan and debenture ratings.

SMS Lifesciences hits record high; stock zooms 39% in two days

The stock hit a new high of Rs 683, up 16%, surging 72% from its recent low of Rs 395 on November 7, 2018.

Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank fall; BoB gains on fixing swap ratio for merger

Dena Bank plunged 20% to Rs 14.40 and Vijaya Bank slipped 7% to Rs 47.25, while Bank Baroda was up 3% at Rs 123 on the BSE in intra-day trade.

BoB, Dena, Vijaya Bank and Ashok Leyland among top stocks to track

Here's a look at the top stocks that may hog the limelight in today's session -

Rupee continues to fall, opens 11 paise lower at 70.29

On Wednesday, the domestic unit crashed 75 paise, its first loss in last four sessions, to close at 70.18 amid strengthening of the greenback and heavy selling in domestic equities.

TVS Motor dips 6% on single-digit sales growth in December

The stock dipped 6% to Rs 531, after the company reported 6% year-on-year growth in sales in December 2018, its lowest since October 2017.

Jet Airways slips 6% after it defaults on debt payments to banks

The 25-year-old airline is facing financial difficulties and owes money to pilots, lessors and vendors.

Auto stocks skid on weak Dec sales numbers; Nifty Auto index down nearly 2%

The Nifty Auto index declined as much as 1.8% to 9025.75 levels after the auto companies such as Eicher Motors, M&M and Tata Motors reported lower-than-expected auto sales numbers for December

This stock from BSE Smallcap index zoomed over 100% in six months

IOL Chemicals & Pharma rallied 6 per cent to Rs 177 today, surging 122% in the past six months, as compared to a 2.5% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.

Metals under pressure, Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Hindalco decline up to 3%

According to news reports, CLSA has cut FY20-21 earnings per share (EPS) estimates by 9-38 per cent factoring in lower commodity prices and stronger rupee.

Eicher Motors skids 6% following weak December sales

The stock dipped 6 per cent to Rs 21,792 after the company reported 13 per cent Y-o-Y decline in total sales of 58,278 units in December.

Rupee slips 20 paise to 69.63 against US dollar in early trade

On Tuesday, the domestic unit gained 34 paise to settle at 69.43 on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and smart gains in domestic equities.