Look which BSE500 stocks are lagging in profit growth; 8 strategies to use over the next 5-21 sessions

ET Markets Daily Brief | Mon, May 23, 2016 | 04:50 PM IST Follow ET Markets

Look which BSE500 stocks are lagging in profit growth With the earnings season heading into its final lap, it is time to separate the geese from the swans. So far, the season has been one of expectations met. Talk of new issues keeps IPO mart abuzz: Parag Milk tops the chart Investors could soon expect value unlocking in PNB after the public sector lender said its subsidiary PNB Housing Finance is coming out with an IPO. Here's what happened on Dalal Street all through Monday If you are reading this, chances are the Sensex and the Nifty are part of your daily life, and actions on Dalal Street can make or mar your day.

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Market Watch 23 May | 04:50PM| SENSEX NIFTY USD/INR GOLD 25230.36 ↓-71.54 7731.05 ↓-18.65 67.47 ↑0.02 29645.00 ↓-46.00

Gainers Losers 23 May, 2016, 04:50PM IST, PTI|View All Company Name Live Price Change (%) Volume High Low Smiths & Founders (India) Ltd. 7.20 20.00 29938 7.20 6.11 Escorts Finance Ltd. 4.94 19.90 113212 4.94 4.16 Birla Cotsyn (India) Ltd. 0.07 16.67 1594074 0.07 0.06

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Auto stocks slip up to 40% in 1 year, can be potential wealth creators Some of the auto-related stocks saw better earnings than their five-year average in the S&P BSE Auto index, but took a knock due to external factors. Eight strategies to use over the next 5-21 trading sessions If the index fails to bounce back , it could mark the make or break point, considering the fact that the market is trading close to key support levels. ITC rallies over 7% post Q4 results, brokerages see 20% upside in 1 year CLSA and Macquarie in separate notes raised their 12-month target prices up to Rs 400, which translates into an upside of 21% over Friday's closing price. Top brokerages maintain buy ratings on these five stocks post Q4 earnings Overall March quarterly result season has not been as bad as it was predicted, which is a big positive and is holding up the market amid global headwinds. Govt call on Rajan term in August; Swamy's views won't impact decision The govt hasn't yet applied its mind to the matter of extending Rajan's tenure as RBI governor, and is only likely to decide on this in August.

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