The Sensex is down in morning trade with Asia markets once again turning jittery after North Korea tested a powerful hydrogen bomb, in defiance to threats from the US of military action. Market breadth is holding steady. Of the 1735 stocks traded today, 841 were in the positive territory and 804 were negative. Coal India saw its share price rise after the company reported strong production and shipments numbers.
Riding High:
Largecap and midcap gainers today include TV18 Broadcast Limited (40.25 4.82%), United Spirits Limited (2640.60 3.84%) and Central Bank of India (97.95 2.67%).
Downers:
Largecap and midcap losers today include Adani Power Limited (31.85 -2.30%), Jaiprakash Associates Limited (24.05 -2.24%) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (440.00 -1.83%).
BSE 500: highs, lows and moving averages
14 stocks made 52 week highs, while 2 stocks were underachievers and hit their 52 week lows.
Stocks touching their year highs included - Ashok Leyland Limited (114.90 1.82%), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (545.05 1.82%) and Blue Star Limited (762.00 0.42%).
Stocks making new 52 weeks lows included - Religare Enterprises Limited (46.20 2.90%) and YAMINI INVESTMENTS COMPANY LTD. (16.55 0.00%).
4 stocks climbed above their 200 day SMA including TV18 Broadcast Limited (40.25 4.82%) and Eros International Media Limited (208.35 4.41%). 1 stock slipped below their 200 SMA including Adani Power Limited (31.85 -2.30%).
