4:30 PM - It was a volatile week for the Indian market as the Satyam saga unfolded. Experts felt the market was in no mood to turn for the better and just brushed aside good corporate results so far. Some believe a pre-Obama rally is possible on global markets next week. This week's average figures thus are: Sensex down 1.2% and Nifty down 4. BSE Midcap index down 1%, BSE Smallcap index down 4% over the week. BSE Realty index was down 7.5%, BSE Bankex index down 6.5%, BSE Metal index down 4.5%. The gainers included, BSE Oil & Gas index up 2.75% and BSE Auto index up 1%.

4:25 PM - Positive global cues saw our market post a good close today. Sensex shut shop at 9323, up 276 points and Nifty at 2828, up 91 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index was up 0.94% and BSE Smallcap index was up 0.07%. There is buying in oil and gas, power and banking stocks and selling in the realty space. The market breadth was positive with advances at 653 against declines of 532 on the NSE. Top Nifty gainers included HCL Technologies, NTPC and SAIL while losers included Unitech, DLF and TCS.

4:20 PM - Hold ACC with a short-term target of Rs 580 where one can exit the stock, says Salil Sharma, technical analyst, on Zee Bsuiness. Maintain a stop loss of Rs 490, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 501, down 0.27% on the BSE.

4:15 PM - Buy Reliance Communication with a target of Rs 258, says Jigar Shah, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. The stock is currently trading at Rs 182, up 4.79% on the BSE.

4:10 PM - Hold Infosys which has resistance at Rs 1340-1350 and once that is crossed there could be a further upmove, says E Mathew, technical analyst, on Zee Bsuiness. The stock has support at Rs 1070 and is currently trading at Rs 1270, up 1.5% on the BSE.

4:05 PM - Hold ONGC with a short-term target of Rs 700 and support at Rs 610-620, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on Zee Business. The stock has good fundamentals and can be kept for the long term for good returns, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 648, up 3.72% on the BSE.

4:00 PM - Hem Securities maintains a sell call on ONGC with a target of Rs 575 and stop loss of Rs 650, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 648, up 3.72% on the BSE.

3:55 PM - Hold Idea Cellular with a short-term target of Rs 48-50 where one can exit the stock, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on Zee Business. Maintain a stop loss of Rs 40, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 43, up 2.69% on the BSE.

3:50 PM - Nifty needs to stay above and cross 2800 next week as crucial results kick in, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. If Nifty breaks 2700 then the downtrend will resume, he adds.

3:46 PM - Trading has become frustrating as Nifty plays a cat-and-mouse game with 2800 level which is the fulcrum, says E Mathew, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. If Nifty trades above 2800 one should be vary of going short, he says. If Nifty is able to cross 2930 then it can be viewed as a trend change to a short-term uptrend, he feels. Expect a pre-Obama short-term rally, he adds.

3:40 PM - It was a good day for the market thanks to positive global cues. Sensex closed at 9313, up 266 points (provisional) and Nifty at 2828, up 91 points (provisional) from the previous close. CNX Midcap index was up 0.95% and BSE Smallcap index was up 0.14%. The market breadth was positive with advances at 647 against declines of 536 on the NSE.

3:31 PM - Buy IFCI with a target of Rs 22-22.50 and stop loss of Rs 20, says VK Sharma, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18, as closing market strategy.

3:28 PM - Book 50% profits on Nifty long and buy NTPC for a target of Rs 190 and stop loss of Rs 175, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18, as closing market strategy.

3:24 PM - Unitech is the best real estate play in the country, says Rajesh Jain of Pranav Securities, on CNBC TV18. But buy the stock only for a long term play of at least three years for good returns, he adds.

3:20 PM - Merril Lynch downgrades ABG Shipyard, gives sell call from Rs 810 to a target price of Rs 42, reports CNBC TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 95, down 8.3% on the BSE.

3:15 PM - The market is likely to be in a range and 9000 on Sensex and 2700 on Nifty must stay intact for the uptrend to continue, says Hormuz Maloo, technical analyst with Geojit Financial Services, on CNBC Awaaz. But if these levels are broken the market could test the October lows, he adds.

3:11 PM - The market has digested the weakness on account of Nortel bankruptcy, says Rajesh Jain of Pranav Securities, on CNBC TV18. But on every surge old sellers return and new ones come in, he feels. The market is likely to see a selloff on account of bad overseas corporates and that would be the big strain going forward, he adds.

3:05 PM - Market could surprise by breaking from the bearish trend, says Pankaj Chopra, India Advisor of Shanti Asset Management, France, on NDTV Profit. Global investors expect mild recovery in H2'09, he feels. Government spending on infrastructure is likely to drive economic growth, he says. He is positive on banking and financials but underweight on RIL.

3:01 PM - The European markets have opened positive. The Indian market has gained some weight and is looking smart. Sensex is trading at 9294, up 247 points and Nifty is at 2817, up 81 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 0.46% and BSE Smallcap index is down 0.12%. There is buying in oil and gas, power and banking stocks and selling in the realty space. The market breadth is positive with advances at 631 against declines of 535 on the NSE.

2:50 PM - SMC Global maintains a sell call on Mahindra Lifespace with a target of Rs 110 and stop loss of Rs 163, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 141, down 2.08% on the BSE.

2:41 PM - Sell SAIL with a target of Rs 60-55 and stop loss of Rs 84, says Prasad Kushe of Angel Broking, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 56, up 2.55% on the BSE.

2:31 PM - Crnindia.com maintains a buy call on Praj Industries with a target of Rs 61 and stop loss of Rs 53, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 55, up 1.55% on the BSE.

2:23 PM - Buy Bank of India with a target of Rs 300-310 and stop loss of Rs 223, says Prasad Kushe of Angel Broking, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 250, up 2.08% on the BSE.

2:15 PM - The PSU banking space has outperformed and stocks like Canara Bank, BoB, Union Bank and PNB can be accumulated for the long term, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on Zee Business. In PNB one can maintain a stop loss of Rs 43 and in Union Bank maintain a stop loss of Rs 145, he adds.

2:08 PM - Nifty has resistance at 2800-2825 and one should maintain a stop loss of 2640, says Prasad Kushe of Angel Broking, on CNBC Awaaz. If Nifty goes below 2645 it could see a breakdown, he adds.

2:01 PM - The market is able to hold on to its gains. Sensex is trading at 9228, up 181 points and Nifty is at 2798, up 61 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 0.36% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.02%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 654 against declines of 465 on the NSE.

1:53 PM - The market is unlikely to show a 'V' shaped recovery, states Morgan Stanley, on NDTV Profit. It will be a slow and tapered move up with the market in a low growth environment for at least a year.

1:45 PM - Crnindia.com maintains a buy call on Sterling Bio with a target of Rs 167 and stop loss of Rs 151, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs158, up 0.80% on the BSE.

1:37 PM - Buy NTPC for the long-term around Rs 160-165 as it is a fundamentally good stock, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on Zee Business. For trade, one can hold it as it has a short-term target of Rs 200 in a rally where one can exit the stock, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 175, up 5.18% on the BSE.

1:30 PM - BILT has invested over Rs 1000 crore in coated paper, says RR Vederah, MD of the company, on NDTV Profit. Its expansion in uncoated paper is on stream and the company expects to maintain its margins, he says. Demand has slowed from the overseas market, particularly from the US and China, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 16, up 0.31% on the BSE.

1:22 PM - We are in a bear market with the intermediate trend being down, says Sudarshan Sukhani, technical analyst, on CNBC-TV18. But traders can expect to play with a 50-point rally, he adds.

1:14 PM - The Asian markets are trading strong. Good global cues sees our market also trade smartly. Sensex is trading at 9222, up 175 points and Nifty is at 2796, up 59 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 0.56% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.27%. There is buying in oil and gas, power and banking stocks. The market breadth is positive with advances at 644 against declines of 477 on the NSE.

1:07 PM - If one wants to take a trading call, buy RIL around Rs 950 and sell it with a target price of Rs 1250 in any rally, says Shrikant Chouhan, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. It is a fundamentally good stock that can be invested into and accumulated on any dips for the long term, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 1192, up 4.28% on the BSE.

1:00 PM - Exit from Reliance Communications on any pull-back, says stock market expert on Zee Business. Keep a stop loss of Rs 147, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 183.75, up 5.5% on the BSE.

12:53 PM - Karvy maintains a buy call on Torrent Pharma with a target of Rs 200, reports CNBC Awaaz. It is expected to show an upside of 52%, it adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 139, up 6.2% on the BSE.

12:46 PM - Investors should stay away from IT stocks for now, says Rajiv Mehta of India Infoline on Zee Business. Instead invest in telecom and banking sectors, he adds.

12:39 PM - Hold on to Gujarat NRE Coke with stop loss of Rs 24-25, says market expert on Zee Business. Exit when it reaches Rs 32-33, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 28.70, up 3.4% on the BSE.

12:32 PM - CLSA maintains a buy call on HDFC with a target of Rs 1150, reports CNBC Awaaz. It is expected to go up by 25%, it says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 937, up 1.4% on the BSE.

12:25 PM - Sell Hanung Toys, says Ashish Maheshwari of Globe Capital Market on CNBC Awaaz. Instead invest in Alok Industries, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 34, up 0.6% on the BSE.

12:18 PM - Hold on to Balrampur Chini with stop loss of Rs 40, says Mandar Jamsandekar, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. It has support of Rs 42 and resistance at Rs 52, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 53, up 4.7% on the BSE.

12:11 PM - The market at noon is quite upbeat and is 2.5% up. Sensex is trading at 9259, up 212 points, and Nifty is trading at 2805, up 68 points, from their previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 1.3% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.8%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 726 against declines of 369 on the NSE.

12:01 PM - Hold on to HCC with trailing stop loss of Rs 39, says Mandar Jamsandekar, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. It has support of Rs 42 and resistance at Rs 60, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 49.40, up 1.5% on the BSE.

11:54 AM - Buy IDBI Bank at Rs 55 for mid- to long-term view, says PK Agarwal, market expert on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 60.15, up 1.6% on the BSE.

11:47 AM - Wait for further clarity on financial and future of Satyam Computers, says Deepak Chhabria of Collins Stewart on CNBC TV18. Only then invest in stock, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 26.20, up 29% on the BSE.

11:40 AM - Exit on rally from Reliance Capital, says Phani Sekhar of Angel Broking on CNBC Awaaz. Re-enter on dips, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 426.60, up 3.4% on the BSE.

11:33 AM - Hold Canara Bank for now, says Sanjeev Agarwal, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. Book profit on upper level, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 206.50, up 2.1% on the BSE.

11:26 AM - Hold on to HDFC Bank, says PK Agarwal, market expert, on Zee Business. It has good prospects in long run, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 936, up 1.2% on the BSE.

11:19 AM - Stay away from Punj Lloyd, says Sudarshan Sukhani, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. Instead invest in GMR Infra and GVK Power, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 113.50, up 1.8% on the BSE.

11:12 AM - Buy Reliance Industries and Reliance Capital on dips, says Neeraj Deewan of Quanutm Securities on NDTV Profit. He is bullish on both the stocks.

11:05 AM - The market is holding up quite nicely an hour after it opened today. Sensex is trading at 9225, up 179 points, and Nifty is trading at 2790, up 54 points, from their previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 1.4% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.9%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 690 against declines of 320 on the NSE.

10:58 AM - Hold on to RIL with long-term view, says PK Agarwal, market expert, on Zee Business. Buy more at Rs 1050-1100 level, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 1189, up 4% on the BSE.

10:51 AM - Indian market will test new lows in the next two months, says Andrew Holland of Ambit Capital on CNBC TV18. Sensex may go down to 8000 levels, he adds.

10:44 AM - Buy SAIL with stop loss of Rs 70 and short-term target of Rs 85, says Sudhanshu Pandey, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. The stock is currently trading at Rs 74.75, up 1.8% on the BSE.

10:37 AM - In this market buy, keep stop loss and don't try to short-sell, says Sudarshan Sukhani, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18.

10:30 AM - Hold on to SBI for now, says stock market expert on Zee Business. Keep a stop loss of Rs 1105 after which it might go down to 1050-1000, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 1162.30, up 1.4% on the BSE.

10:21 AM - Buy NTPC with stop loss of Rs 165 and target of Rs 175-178, says Sudhanshu Pandey, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. The stock is currently trading at Rs 169.20, up 1.3% on the BSE.

10:14 AM - Buy HPCL with a target of Rs 280-282, says Anil Singhvi, market expert on CNBC Awaaz. It has good trading momentum, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 277.80, up 1.6% on the BSE.

10:07 AM - The market seems to be in a pull-back mode on opening today. Reliance and ICICI Bank are the heavyweights which seem to be pulling the Nifty along. Sensex is trading at 9154, up 107 points, and Nifty is trading at 2760, up 23 points, from their previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 1.1% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.8%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 312 against declines of 90 on the NSE.

10:00 AM - Sell Hanung Toys at Rs 44, says Sanjeev Agarwal, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. It will see resistance at Rs 60 at which rally re-enter, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 33.80, down 13.2% on the BSE.

9:53 AM - Hold on to GVK Power with stop loss of Rs 17, says market expert on Zee Business. It has resistance at Rs 24-25 at which level book profit, he adds. The stock is at Rs 19.15, up 2.1% on the BSE.

9:46 AM - Nifty will see support at 2710 when market trades today, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. It will have resistance at 2835-2860, he adds.

9:39 AM - Go long on Nifty, says Rajat Bose, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. He sees support for Nifty at 2700-2733 and resistance at 2796-2812.

9:32 AM - Market will remain range-bound for some time, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. He advises traders to go short at higher levels.