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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Sentiment is fickle

Sentiment can change fast. In the stock markets, sentiment can change from pessimism to optimism very quickly. The despondency changed to hope as soon as the Finance Minister gave a reassuring statement to the Indian public that fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong as ever. RBI chipped... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Fragile sentiment

When market sentiment is in the dumps, there is gloom everywhere and blood on the streets it is time to start buying. This conventional and time-tested wisdom is easier said than done. Investors are biting their nails and witness to steady erosion in their portfolio values. No fund manager is immune... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Mindless game of oneupmanship

It is sad that the feud between Mukesh and Anil Ambani is reaching manic proportions with Anil threatening to sue his elder brother for defamation. They forget that no individual or corporate can afford to play such dangerous games. Shareholders are least interested in their gamesmanship. If their... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Rally botched

News of the collapse of legendary investment banks in the US has hit equities across borders. Indian stocks were no exception and a promising rally was cut short as investors panicked. Short sellers cut loose to capitalise on the weak sentiment. Market regulators are keeping a close watch on short... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Stock broker commits suicide

I was pained to hear the news of a stock broker in Hyderabad, India committing suicide alongwith his wife and son. The markets, for the past week, have sunk to new lows for the current year. 2008 began with ominous signs. The booming primary market fizzled out and penny stocks were sent packing in... Sign in to see full entry.

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