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	Dated:05 January,2010

Top Headlines Sensex ends near 17700; metals,realty lead Indian markets ended on a positive note on Tuesday following gains in metals, realty and power stocks. Gainers: BSE ( A, B ), NSE | Losers: BSE ( A, B ), NSE Banks dominate dividend yield stock pack now After the sharp rise in stock prices last year, most investors are expected to take a selective approach while putting money into shares in 2010. Stock funds outperform in December; surge in 2009 Nearly three quarters of India's diversified stock funds beat the BSE benchmark index in December, helped by a sharper gain in mid- and small-cap stocks and bets on software, metals, capital goods and drug shares. Views on Stocks/Markets FMCG: Inorganic mantra may finally pay off 'HDIL debt equity ratio has been a big concern point' Deepak Mohoni's views on cement, IT, auto and metal stocks IPO/Global Markets Godrej Properties surges on debut Europe stocks dip from 15-mth high Asia stocks hit 17-month peak Rupee / Gold Rupee pares gains 'Re continuing its +ve trend' Gold buying continues More 'Market' News Interest in futures trade doesn't speak volumes Traded turnover in the derivatives segment has doubled in the past one year, but the number of contracts changing hands has declined 30-50% in the case of index futures, stock futures and stock options. Early start upsets brokers' routine Dealers are glued to trading screens for about 7-8 hours a day. This combined with unhealthy and untimely eating habits make them vulnerable to lifestyle diseases. Entertainment stocks: Niche focus adds it up over the long term Most small companies in the entertainment space have yet to bring in cheers to investors both on the price and dividend fronts in the past few years.		Advertisement Market Round-up SENSEX 17686.24 127.51 NIFTY 5277.90 45.70 NASDAQ 2176.05 6.87 DJIA 10426.31 -11.11 RS/$ 46.25 -0.16 NSE Gainers Scrip Price(Rs.) %Change Guj Leas Fin 4.95 + 20.73 Bhagwati Ban 61.35 + 20.06 MindaIndustr 289.40 + 20.01 Kausha.Infra 28.35 + 17.15 Na.Alum.Co 505.35 + 15.18 NSE Losers Scrip Price(Rs.) %Change Shah Alloys 33.55 -9.45 Evinix Acces 4.20 -6.67 FCS Software 14.55 -6.43 NaharIndlEnt 78.75 -6.14 InsulElectrn 517.35 -5.77

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