The Economic Times Markets Watch Newsletter

	Dated:19 December,2008

Top Headlines Sensex ends choppy session flat; realty up 10% Interest rate sensitive sectors led by realty were the top gainers while oil and gas stocks ended in the red. Gilt, income funds a route to short term gains With the softening of interest rates, gilt fund and income funds have emerged as the best bet for investment. Small companies find it easier to raise funds Raising money in the capital market has been one of the toughest jobs to execute in the current scenario. Views on Stocks/Markets CARE assigns 'A', 'PR2+' rating to Polyplex Corporation CARE upgrades Binani Cement NCD rating CARE assigns 'AA' to NCD issue of Dewan Housing Finance IPO/Global Markets Chinese shares close up 0.14 pc Singapore shares close 0.19 pc lower Hong Kong shares close down 2.4 pc Rupee / Gold Rupee ends weaker Gold down by Rs 211 More 'Market' News Dip in implied volatility revives options selling More traders have taken to selling options, encouraged by the recent dip in implied volatility (IV). Brokers resist NSE's early trading proposal NSEs� decision to advance official trading hours for its derivative segment is meeting with some resistance from a section of brokers. Regional SEs get SEBI nod for F&O trading The market regulator has given in-principle approval to major regional stock exchanges to commence F&O trading in their subsidiary broking companies.		Advertisement Compare & shop No minimum balance NRI account Premier Banking NRI! Easy money transfer! Best Investment Options Global B2B marketplace Market Round-up SENSEX 10099.91 23.48 NIFTY 3077.50 16.75 NASDAQ 1552.37 -26.94 DJIA 8604.99 -219.35 RS/$ 47.28 -0.05 NSE Gainers Scrip Price(Rs.) %Change visuin 5.20 + 20.93 madmar 21.85 + 20.05 pyrsai 75.45 + 17.52 hindor 38.65 + 17.12 decavi 35.70 + 16.67 NSE Losers Scrip Price(Rs.) %Change gujapo 66.05 -26.28 mayinf 246.40 -20.00 plaind 109.10 -11.08 euroti 11.15 -10.80 timtec 30.65 -10.77

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