Nickel market remained in deficit during January to September 2009, with apparent demand exceeding supply by 21,000 tonnes, adding that tin recorded a bigger surplus of 15,400 tonnes in the same period. Nickel has touched a low of Rs 784.4 a kg after opening at Rs. 792, and last traded at Rs 795.1. For today market is looking for the support at 786.6, a break below could see a test of 778.1 and where as resistance is now likely to be seen at 801.4, a move above could see prices testing 807.7.

Trading Ideas:

NICKEL TRADING RANGE IS 770-815.

NICKEL MARKET REMAINED IN DEFICIT DURING JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2009

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The global zinc surplus widened to 341,000 mt in the year to September, according to the latest statistics from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG). The surplus compares with an excess of 25,000 mt for the corresponding period in 2008. Zinc yesterday we have seen that market has moved -0.39%. Market has opened at 103.35 & made a low of 101.8 versus the day high of 104.6.

Copper ended steady as the U. S. dollar advanced, U. S. stocks faltered and demand concerns weighed on the metal. Copper inventories continue to rise, putting price pressure on the red metal. Inventories of copper stored in LME warehouses rose 6,450 metric tons, leaving them at 420,550. The most recent Comex inventory data, released late Wednesday, were up 1,605 short tons at 74,732 short tons. Copper has touched a low of Rs 315.7 a kg after opening at Rs 317.25, and last traded at Rs317.3. For today market is looking for the support at 315.30, a break below could see a test of 313.40 and where as resistance is now likely to be seen at 319.50, a move above could see prices testing 321.80.

Trading Ideas:

COPPER TRADING RANGE IS 310-325.

Crude oil fell yesterday as equities dropped, signaling that the U. S. economy and fuel demand will rebound at a slower pace. OPEC seaborne oil exports, excluding Angola and Ecuador, will rise by 50,000 barrels per day in the four weeks to Dec. 5. OPEC could decide to raise oil output slightly at its meeting on Dec. 22 if there were to be a substantial rise in oil demand and prices, Nigeria's oil minister. Now support for the crude is seen at 3612 and below could see a test of 3574. Resistance is now likely to be seen at 3710, a move above could see prices testing 3770.

Trading Ideas:

CRUDE TRADING RANGE IS 3590-3710.

Silver opened at 28200 on MCX and was well bid as the session began. Resistance was established near 28240 and moderate profit taking pulled it lower. It continued to slid, following weaker oil, base metals and equities, reaching 27946. However the metal quickly turned bid and was well support during the latter end of the session, climbing to a high of 28436. It traded within a range as investors stepped away from the market, finally closing at 28312. Now support for the silver is seen at 28027 and below could see a test of 27741. Resistance is now likely to be seen at 28517, a move above could see prices testing 28721.

Trading Ideas:

SILVER TRADING RANGE IS 27850-28750.

SILVER GAINED YESTERDAY FOLLOWING THE HIGHER GOLD PRICES

Gold ended higher after rebounding from losses prompted by a stronger dollar and an ebb in the risk appetite that has boosted the metal to records in recent trading. Gold opened at 17118 on MCX. Jobless claims just missed expectations having a relatively benign impact on the metal. It later ticked marginally higher, hitting resistance near 17160.

Stock market analyst Ashwani Gujral has maintained 'sell' rating on Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL) to achieve a target of Rs 311.

According to Mr. Gujral, interested investors can buy the stock with a strict stop loss of Rs 366.

Mr. Gujral said that after selling the stock, the interested investors can enter the stock again at a low price, for medium or long term prospective.

Today, the shares of the company opened at Rs 341.10 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Stock market analyst Ashwani Gujral has maintained 'sell' rating on DLF Ltd to achieve a target of Rs 330.

According to Mr. Gujral, interested investors can buy the stock with a strict stop loss of Rs 385.

Mr. Gujral said that after selling the stock, the interested investors can enter the stock again at a low price, for medium or long term prospective.

Today, the shares of the company opened at Rs 364 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 9.80 and 38.02 respectively. The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 476 and a low of Rs 124.15 on BSE.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on Amara Raja Batteries Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 182.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock above RS 180 with a strict stop loss of Rs 175.

If the stock markets remain on the positive path then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 185.

Shares of the company, on Thursday (Nov 19), closed at Rs 179.80 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 171.90 and a low of Rs 30.50 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio of the stock stood at 16.59 & 10.79 respectively.

Stock market analysts are of the view that investors can sell Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd stock with a target price between Rs 770-760.

According to them, investors can sell the stock below Rs 775 with a strict stop loss of Rs 784.

If the stock fell below Rs 754, it may see more weakness.

Today (Nov 20), the stock opened at Rs 778 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 25.92 and 29.87 respectively. The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 835 and a low of Rs 208.05 on BSE.

Stock market analysts are of the view that investors can buy GIC Housing Finance Ltd stock to achieve an intraday target between Rs 99-102.

According to them, investors can buy the stock above Rs 97 with a strict stop loss of Rs 95.

Shares of the company, on Thursday (Nov 19), closed at Rs 99.45 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 100.70 and a low of Rs 29.80 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio of the stock stood at 11.35 & 8.48.

Recent study showed that on average, women expose their face and body to 515 chemicals every day in form of beauty products. Beauty products contain dozens of chemicals and some of these chemicals could be harmful also.

The survey showed that women use up to 13 products each day and most of these products have more than 20 ingredients. Some chemicals present in these products could lead to cancer, hormone problems, skin conditions and allergies.

Numerous studies have shown negative impact of deadly fumes, produced from cigarette on health. Hence, smoking is not only highly dangerous for people who smoke, but also for people who inhale it.

Recent study has shown that secondhand smoke leads to greater blood-vessel damage in toddlers and obese children as compared to other children.   

The recent study was based on the data collected from 52 toddlers (ages 2 to 5 years) and 107 adolescents (ages 9 to 18 years).

The total number of dengue cases in the national capital has reached 913 including the 30 new cases. Out of the 30 new cases, 13 have contracted the infection outside the city. Within last eight days, nearly 300 dengue cases have been reported.

Till now, dengue has taken two lives. First death was of a 15-year-old boy, who died at AIIMS on October 23, while the second death was of a nine-year-old boy, who died at LNJP Hospital on October 26.  

The controversial Kamaal Rashid Khan is ready to enter 'Bigg Boss' house again as a wild card entry.

After ill-treating, shouting, throwing his weight around, KRK is ready for a second innings in Bigg Boss-3.

He got eliminated due to his antagonistic behavior with other contenders.

However, it is interesting to know how other housemates, especially designer Rohit Verma, react to this twist in the story.

Kamaal's entrance might spell a big problem for Rohit.

Now one might question how Kamaal managed to make his way back into the game after all that he did.

Stock market analyst Hitendra Vasudeo of stockmechanics. com maintained 'Buy' rating on Bhushan Steel Ltd to achieve a short term target of Rs 1444.

According to Mr. Vasudeo, interested investors can buy the stock around Rs 1356-1332 with a strict stop loss of Rs 825.

Today, the shares of the company opened at Rs 1362.80 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 117.31 & 11.64 respectively.

The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 1430 and a low of Rs 260.05 on BSE.

In his latest research report, stock market analyst Ashwani Gujral said that Sesa Goa Ltd can give good returns in 4-5 trading sessions.

According to Mr. Gujral, the stock of the company can be bought with a strict stop loss of Rs 350 to achieve a target of Rs 420.

Today, the shares of the company opened at Rs 368.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 19.63 and 18.95 respectively.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on Sakthi Sugars Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 98.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock around Rs 96-97 with a strict stop loss of Rs 94.50.

If the stock markets remain on the positive path then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 100.

Shares of the company, on Wednesday (Nov 18), closed at Rs 97.20 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 105.70 and a low of Rs 18.10 on BSE.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on JSW Steel Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 970.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock above RS 935 with a strict stop loss of Rs 918.

If the stock markets remain on the positive path then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 985.

Shares of the company, on Wednesday (Nov 18), closed at Rs 965.65 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 997 and a low of Rs 161.15 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio of the stock stood at 46.64 & 21.44 respectively.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on Jindal Saw Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 845.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock with a strict stop loss of Rs 800.

If the bourses remain on the positive track, then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 860.

Shares of the company, on Wednesday (Nov 18), closed at Rs 838.60 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 856 and a low of Rs 135 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio of the stock stood at 89.12 & 9.50.