STIXi values for 12-May-2008 and market review

STIXi values for 12-MAY-2008

• Open: 1081.57
• High: 1110.17
• Low : 1045.95
• Close : 1089.73
• Prev. Close: 1091.48

STIXi Returns since 01-APR-2008 : 8.97%
Nifty Returns since 01-APR-2008 : 5.72%
CNX 500 Returns since 01-APR-2008 : 6.52%
CNX 100 Returns since 01-APR-2008 : 6.29%
SENSEX Returns since 01-APR-2008 : 7.90%

For the day, while the large-cap centric indices advanced, rest were either flat or negative, with the BSE SMALLCAP index falling much sharply. STIXi closed marginally down (-0.16%), though the opening was very weak.

STIXi

• 5Day EMA 1105.85
• 9Day EMA 1108.71
• 12Day EMA 1105.39
• 20Day EMA 1086.61
• RSI @ 56.21
• ROC @ -0.33

STIXi's share of volume of NSE EQ universe of stocks has gone down by 1.4% over the previous day while that of turnover is up by 1%. The STIXi volume and turnover for the day are up 1.2% and down 4.8% respectively over previous 5 day averages.

ROC is trying to reverse the falling trend and is presently (near) neutral. Stochastics (5,3) has given a 'BUY' indication. However there are no confirmations from other indicators.

Market may be in a consolidatory mood or may stage a minor pullback for the day. Broad market trend remains negative.

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