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NIFTY50 ends at record high, forms doji candle on the daily chart

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3 min read | Updated on August 27, 2024, 18:49 IST

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SUMMARY

The NIFTY50 extended its positive momentum for the ninth consecutive day, closing at a record high. However, a doji candlestick pattern has formed on the daily chart, indicating indecision at record highs.

NIFTY50 ends at record high, forms doji candle on the daily chart

NIFTY50 ends at record high, forms doji candle on the daily chart

Markets ended the day at record high in a range-bound activity, extending the winning streak to the ninth consecutive session. The NIFTY50 index closed at 25,017 and formed a doji candles on the daily chart.

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Sectorally, Financial Services (+0.8%) and Healtcare (+0.4%) were the notable gainers, while FMCG (-1.0%) and Consumer Durables (-0.6%) lost the most.

The NIFTY50 index formed a doji candle on the daily chart at a record high close, indicating market indecision after nine consecutive sessions of gains. This neutral candlestick pattern suggests a potential pause in the ongoing trend, making its high and low levels crucial for short-term direction.

A break above 25,100 on a closing basis could signal continued bullish momentum, potentially pushing the index toward the 25,300 zone. Conversely, if the index falls below 24,800, it may experience short-term weakness and a possible range-bound activity.

  • Top gainer and loser in NIFTY50: Bajaj Finserv (+2.4%) and JSW Steel (-2.0%)

  • The broader markets continued their winning streak, with the NIFTY Small Cap 100 (+1.0%) index reaching a fresh all-time high after nearly a month. Meanwhile, the Mid Cap 100 index edged closer to its record high, finishing the day in the green with a 0.4% gain.

  • Top gainer and loser in NIFTY Midcap 100: JSW Infrastructure (+8.1%) and Syngene International (-3.0%)

  • Top gainer and loser in NIFTY Smallcap 100: Tata Teleservices (+8.7%) and Affle (-2.7%)

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💻HCL Technologies hit fresh all-time high as the company announced extension of its agreement with Xerox to drive innovation through AI and digital engineering. This partnership will focus on driving operational efficiencies and delivering advanced services to Xerox.
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4 trading insights from NIFTY 200🔍

📉Open=High (Bear power): Pb Fintech, Dabur, Bharat Forge, CG Power, Astral and Poonawalla Fincorp

📈Open=Low (Bull power): JSW Infrastructure, Lupin, Deepak Nitrite, ABB, Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore and Cipla

🏗️Fresh 52 week-high: Lupin, SBI Life, HDFC AMC, Oil India, Shriram Finance and HDFC Life Insurance Company

⚠️Fresh 52-week-low: N/A

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