Stocks to trade: Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 5 May
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.With critical triggers like state election results and Q4 earnings converging, investors are navigating a landscape defined by high uncertainty. Strategic clarity remains elusive, making it difficult for traders to act decisively.Buy above ₹415, stop ₹395, target ₹460 (multiday)Buy above ₹930, stop ₹890, target ₹1025 (multiday)Buy above ₹1025, stop ₹960, target ₹1125 (multiday)Indian equity markets staged a strong rebound on 4 May, with both benchmark indices closing higher after Thursday’s sharp sell-off.
The Sensex rose 356 points to settle at 77,269, while the Nifty gained 122 points to finish at 24,119, supported by broad-based buying across sectors. Investor sentiment was buoyed by robust April auto sales data, easing crude oil prices, and positive political cues, which together helped restore confidence.Realty and metal stocks led the rally, with realty advancing over 2%, while FMCG counters also saw strong traction following upbeat earnings, highlighted by Hindustan Unilever’s sharp gains.
On the other hand, IT and PSU banks witnessed mild profit booking, capping broader market upside. Midcap and smallcap indices outperformed, reflecting renewed retail participation.
Overall, the rebound underscored resilience in domestic equities, with supportive macro factors and sectoral strength providing a firm base for continued momentum in the near term.On the technical charts, market trends currently favor short-term trading over long-term investing. On the hourly charts, the combination of the highlighted gap area and the 61.8% Fibonacci support trendline helped prices move above the "cloud" region on Friday.
Read on livemint.com