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Major headlines:

·         Key Indian equity indices trade lower

·         China expresses disappointment at EU favouring continued limits on Chinese solar panels

·         Gold steady but on track for seventh straight weekly loss

Indian Indices:Asian indices opened in the red with week end blues seeing caution ahead of the holiday shortened next week. US indices drifted lower as the 20000 mark still seems within reach even as US GDP growth recorded strong growth coming @ 3.5%.The year end blues saw profit booking in oil & US$ as the rally seems to be getting overstretched.  

Nifty gave up gains for the year as the last 7 days have seen the slow grind downwards gather momentum with 7916 being the last ray of hopes for the bulls. Bears have taken advantage of weak sentiment coupled with year end foreign selling & have seen the index turn negative for the year 2016.For today expect an attempt @ 7916 which was the 21st November low to be tested & defended as markets in extremely oversold territory & ripe for a sharp pullback.

The BSE Sensex is currently trading at 25904.77, down by 74.83 points or 0.29% after trading in a range of 25872.38 and 26007.16. There were 10 stocks advancing against 20 stocks declining on the index. The broader indices were trading in red; the BSE Mid cap index was down by 0.57%, while Small cap index was down by 0.38%. The CNX Nifty is currently trading at 7951.00, down by 28.10 points or 0.35% after trading in a range of 7942.05 and 7985.45. There were 18 stocks advancing against 33 stocks declining on the index.

Technical view: Nifty to find support around 7916 which was the last low on 21st November& will find resistance around 8050-8080.Bank Nifty also finds support around 17650 while 18143 will act as resistance on the upside.

Market Sentiment:

The market breadth on BSE was negative in the ratio of 468:1585, while 99 scrips remained unchanged.

Trading ideas :BEML (Buy above Rs 964 for target of Rs 1012, SL at Rs 940): Stock was trading in a range of Rs 900 to Rs 930 from past few days. In yesterday's trade, stock managed to break out of the recent trading range, and also close above the same. This led to breakout from an inverse head and shoulder pattern which is bullish in nature. Close above its 200-DMA with credible volume can augur well for BEML. We advise to Buy BEML above Rs 964, stop loss at Rs 940, and Target of Rs 1012.

MacroeconomicFront:The proposed Goa-Mumbai concrete expressway would promote tourism in Goa as well as in the Konkan region, Union Minister for Roads and Transport, Highways and Shipping NitinGadkari said on Thursday, adding that the project would also reduce the rate of accidents along the stretch.

Corporate Snippets:BhartiAirtelsaid its subsidiary Network has entered into a definitive agreement with Egyptian firm Oracom to acquire the latter’s entire equity stake in Middle East North Africa Submarine Cable Systems for and undisclosed amount.

Titan Company inaugurated its revamped store in the upmarket Jubilee Hills area of the city bringing together their retail chains.

RBL Bank has reduced has too launched discount sale on domestic routes.

Texmaco Rail Engg and Kalindee Rail Nirman have received Delhi High Court’s approval to merge the latter with former, the companies notified the bources.

Top Sectoral& Stock Screening:  The top gaining sectoral indices on the BSE were Consumer Durables up by 0.38% and Oil & Gas up by 0.28%, while Power down by 0.99%, Metal down by 0.93%, FMCG down by 0.83%, TECK down by 0.77% and Auto down by 0.76% were the losing indices on BSE.

Nifty Movers:The top gainers on the Sensex were Sun Pharma up by 2.51%, Bajaj Auto up by 0.64%, ONGC up by 0.51%, HDFC up by 0.50% and ICICI Bank up by 0.32%.  On the flip side, Mahindra & Mahindra down by 1.71%, Tata Motors down by 1.53%, Power Grid down by 1.43%, Adani Ports & Special Economic zone down by 1.33% and ITC down by 1.28% were the top losers.

On the global front:On the global front, Asian shares were trading mostly in red, as the stocks stepped back in subdued trade ahead of holiday season. Japan’s stock exchange was closed on account of ‘Emperor’s Birthday’ holiday. The index has posted seven straight weeks of gains, its longest winning streak since early 2013, boosted by the yen’s weakness in the face of a surging dollar.

Global Signals:The Asian markets were trading mostly in red; Hang Seng decreased 125.64 points or 0.58% to 21,510.56, Taiwan Weighted decreased 28.7 points or 0.31% to 9,090.05, Shanghai Composite decreased 24.09 points or 0.77% to 3,115.47, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI decreased 4.02 points or 0.25% to 1,619.18 and KOSPI Index decreased 0.33 points or 0.02% to 2,035.40.On the other hand, Jakarta Composite increased 28.02 points or 0.56% to 5,070.89.