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We'd rather look at buying portfolios than a firm: M&M Financial MD & CEO
While the liquidity crunch continues to haunt NBFCs, Ramesh Iyer feels the current fiscal could turn out to be marginally better
 "We'd rather look at buying portfolios than a firm: M&M Financial MD & CEO")
Investors likely to be tight-fisted as private banks look to raise capital
As a clutch of private banks set out to raise capital, the quality of assets and governance will hold the key more than ever before as to how the sector is seen from hereon
 "Investors likely to be tight-fisted as private banks look to raise capital")
Market Wrap, May 7: Last-hour selling drags Sensex lower by 324 points
Among sectoral indices, only Nifty IT ended in green. The Nifty Media index was the top loser, down 2.74 per cent while the Nifty PSU Bank index also slipped 2.2 per cent
 "Market Wrap, May 7: Last-hour selling drags Sensex lower by 324 points")
Last-hour selling drags Sensex lower by 324 points, Nifty ends below 11,500
All that happened in the markets today
 "Last-hour selling drags Sensex lower by 324 points, Nifty ends below 11,500")
VIP Industries slips 3% after Q4 earnings announcement
The company's profit decreased 28 per cent to Rs 25.3 crore while earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) slumped 27 per cent to Rs 39.6 crore
 "VIP Industries slips 3% after Q4 earnings announcement")
10-yr bond yield drops as RBI mulls injecting more cash into economy
RBI plans to conduct more open market operations of up to Rs 500 billion over the next two months
 "10-yr bond yield drops as RBI mulls injecting more cash into economy")
US-China trade tension to dent global growth, India GDP to slow too: Report
Slowdown in global growth and trade is likely to dent GDP growth in India as well, with analysts at Nomura expecting it to slow to 6.8% in FY19
 "US-China trade tension to dent global growth, India GDP to slow too: Report")
Vedanta gains over 1% ahead of Q4 results; here's what brokerages expect
While Nifty50 has gained 8.23 per cent between May 7, 2018 and May 6, 2019, Vedanta has slipped 41.5 per cent. Nifty metal index has also fallen by 18.32 per cent over the same period.
 "Vedanta gains over 1% ahead of Q4 results; here's what brokerages expect")
Top stocks and sectors to bet on ahead of general election outcome
Analysts at Elara Capital recommend infra-based sectors, as they will remain in focus over the long run, irrespective of the election outcome.
 "Top stocks and sectors to bet on ahead of general election outcome")
Marico jumps 8% on strong Q4 results; brokerages maintain bullish stance
The company on Monday posted over two-fold increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 405 crore for the fourth quarter of 2018-19, aided by one-time write-back of tax provisions.
 "Marico jumps 8% on strong Q4 results; brokerages maintain bullish stance")
Bharti Airtel hits seven-month high after surprise Q4 profit; stock up 2%
The telecom operator earned a net profit of Rs 107.2 crore in January-March, a jump of 29 per cent from the year-ago period. This is the first rise in profit after several quarters for the company.
 "Bharti Airtel hits seven-month high after surprise Q4 profit; stock up 2%")
ICICI Bank trades flat after reporting 5% fall in Q4 profit
Gross non-performing assets (NPA) ratio stood at 6.7 per cent as of March 2019 - lowest in 13 quarters; down 105 basis points (bps) sequentially and 214 (bps) year-on-year.
 "ICICI Bank trades flat after reporting 5% fall in Q4 profit")
16 companies where operating profit has risen for four consecutive quarters
From an accounting perspective, operating profit serves as an indicator of the business's potential profitability with all extraneous factors removed from calculation
 "16 companies where operating profit has risen for four consecutive quarters")
HUL, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel: Trading strategies for result-driven stocks
Only a strong close above Rs 327 holds a key in Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank holding 20 SMA strongly, Hindustan Unilever has a Falling channel, Britannia Industries trading in oversold territory.
 "HUL, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel: Trading strategies for result-driven stocks")
Rupee opens marginally higher at 69.37 against US dollar
The domestic unit on Monday fell by 18 paise to close at 69.40, as renewed trade war worries following US President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on Chinese imports spooked investors.
 "Rupee opens marginally higher at 69.37 against US dollar")
Bharti Airtel, Vedanta, ICICI Bank, Gujarat Gas among top stocks to watch
Here's a look at the top stocks that are expected to trade actively in today's session -
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Market Ahead, May 7: All you need to know before the Opening Bell
Escalating trade tensions between the US and China along with March quarter earnings for FY19 would be the key factors for investors to watch today.
 "Market Ahead, May 7: All you need to know before the Opening Bell")
Margin trading or positional trades: Which style suits you best?
There are different types of trading styles that traders adopt and each has its own unique features and skill sets required.
 "Margin trading or positional trades: Which style suits you best?")
Top trading ideas by Anand Rathi: Buy Raymond, Bharti Infratel; sell USL
Nifty outlook and top trading ideas by Jay Anand Thakkar, CMT - Assistant Vice President - Equity Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
 "Top trading ideas by Anand Rathi: Buy Raymond, Bharti Infratel; sell USL")
Donald Trump tweets hit D-Street, oil saves the day; Sensex falls 363 pts
The fall in the domestic market was subdued compared to carnage seen in global equities
 "Donald Trump tweets hit D-Street, oil saves the day; Sensex falls 363 pts")