Let's catch up on the latest news from the stock market. From significant investments to major deals, quarterly earnings, appointments, and order wins, here’s a quick look at which stocks will be in focus in today's trade:Results TodayMaruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, GAIL (India), Shree Cement, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, ABB India,...

Nomura maintained its Neutral rating on Cholamandalam Investment & Finance after the company's Q1FY27 results, while raising its target price to Rs 1,820 from Rs 1,730.The brokerage said the company's Q1 net profit of Rs 16.54 billion rose 46% year-on-year and was "supported by 30% year-on-year growth in operating profit and a beat on credit costs." Net profit was "15?at on our estimates and 10?at...

Nomura maintained its Buy rating on Tata Capital and raised its target price to Rs 415 from Rs 400 after the company's Q1FY27 results, saying asset quality remains "well in control."The brokerage said Tata Capital's Q1 net profit of Rs 16.2 billion rose 56% year-on-year and "beat our (and consensus) estimates by 10-11%." The company reported return on assets (ROA) of 2.3% and return on equity (ROE...

The Nifty 50 witnessed directionless movement during the monthly F&O expiry session before ending 0.04 percent lower on July 28. The candlestick formation indicated choppy trading near the crucial resistance zone of 24,000-24,050 for another session, while the higher high-higher low formation remained intact for the second straight session, with the index defending the 50-day EMA. Meanwhile, VIX f...

Equity benchmarks ended a range-bound session flat with a negative bias on July 28. Market breadth was negative, with about 2,048 shares declining against 938 advancing shares on the NSE. The market is expected to gain strength after a day of consolidation, as key support levels remain intact. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider:Amol Athawale, VP Technical Research at Kotak Securit...