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Stock Chart Pattern - Canara Bank by Stock Market and Mutual Fund Investments in India on Oct 28, 2009The stock chart pattern of Canara Bank seems to indicate that market players were not particularly impressed by the 72% increase in net profits in Q2 '09 (Rs 910 Cr vs. Rs 529 Cr in Q2 '08). Why? This article reveals the story. The increase in Net...

About advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and demergers by Stock Market and Mutual Fund Investments in India on Aug 11, 2009As a general rule, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are value destructive for shareholders. Demergers or spin-offs are value accretive. In simple English, that means, avoid the shares of an acquiring company. But there may be money making opportuni...

ADVFN World Daily Markets Bulletin - Mar 13, 2009 by Stock Market and Mutual Fund Investments in India on Mar 13, 2009US Stocks at a Glance Major Averages Once Again Turn Mixed After Failing To Sustain Upward Move Stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of morning trading on Friday, with the major averages have difficulty sustaining any significant...

Lessons from the Satyam scam by Stock Market and Mutual Fund Investments in India on Jan 10, 2009What started out as an aborted acquisition deal among family members has turned out to be the worst scam in the history of corporate India. It is no wonder that Buffett said: 'You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.' Eco

Which sectors should you invest in? by Stock Market and Mutual Fund Investments in India on Dec 14, 2008In an earlier post ("Market Cycles and Sectors") on Dec 1, 2008 the sectors that receive prominence during different stages of the economic and stock market cycles were discussed. Does that mean that you, as a small investor, should lo

How to exercise your rights by Stock Market and Mutual Fund Investments in India on Sep 15, 2008Several large rights issues from companies like Tata Motors, Hindalco, Tata Investment will be hitting the market in the near future. Recent entrants to the stock market, like my young friend Bala, may not have a clear idea about what to do with a ri...