CORPORATE NEWS: The Economic Times Markets Watch Newsletter


	Dated:28 January,2009

Top Headlines

Sensex ends above 9K on positive sentiments

Sensex closed at 9264.23, up 260.15 points or 2.89 per cent. The index touched an intra-day high of 9270.75 and low of 9053.80.

Promoters of 11 companies pledge shares

Disclosures about pledged shares can trigger a negative reaction from investors. Gainers: BSE ( A, B ) | NSE | Losers: BSE ( A, B ) | NSE | Earnings News

NSE's volatility index may need a quick fix

NSE's volatility index does not seem to be serving the purpose for which it was created. Gainers: BSE ( A, B ) | NSE | Losers: BSE ( A, B ) | NSE | 52 Wk: High, Low

Views on Stocks/Markets

FMCGs, MNC pharma shares best bets

Sovereign credit quality negative

Ambit Capital maintains 'buy' on SBI

IPO/Global Markets

Asian stock markets rise

Nikkei up on chip gains

Japan shares rise

Rupee / Gold

Re at 48.90/91 per dollar

Gold eases on profit-booking

Bond yields ease

More 'Market' News

Ambit Capital initiates Bharti Airtel with "buy"
Ambit Capital has initiated coverage on Bharti Airtel, reinforcing a "buy" recommendation due to its market leadership and strong earnings visibility.

Zee Entertainment recovers 14% after last week's hammering
Shares of Zee Entertainment made a smart recovery rising by more than 14% on buying at lower levels coupled with short covering.

Market lifts Nagarjuna Cons despite poor Q3 results
Though Nagarjuna Construction reported tepid results for the quarter ended Dec 2008, market lifted its stock price by over 6% in the trading session.