Nothing much today

I have been trying to see if there is something interesting today. Not much I guess. If there are interesting things happening with respect to the market everyday, it would be too easy for all of us. Why would you need the financial Whiz Kids !! Some interesting readings that I found today are:

Banking stocks are overweighing the sensex at the moment. To top that, the following article throws light to the fact that it wouldnt be long before this sector takes a hit
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sticky-assets-weighgovt-banks/396069/

Infrastructure will always remain a hot bet with most due to the lack of infrastructure in our country. For any economy to grow and sustain growth, infrastructure is of utmost importance. Due to high valuations, I personally do not find any good options out there at the moment. I am keeping my options open.
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/building-futurefast-growth-track/396071/

An interesting read. Keeping it simple provides you better returns than running after multibaggers that turn out to be multibeggers
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Markets/Analysis/FMCG-stocks-outperform-broader-market-with-steady-returns–generous-dividends/articleshow/5974703.cms

South Indian Bank has always been a traders favorite and it is likey to do well after the split
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stocks-in-news/South-Indian-Bank-announces-110-stock-split/articleshow/5976510.cms

The below is for novices. Make sure you read through it as this has some basics about how to go about your financial planning.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/5975421.cms

I did not understand a bit of what is written here. Wish if all of this were true
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/views/recommendations/Volatility-may-cool-off-in-next-few-sessions/articleshow/5974731.cms

Summary shot by CNBC
http://www.livemint.com/2010/05/26223346/Sensex-lifeline-high-beeps-an.html

Happy reading…

Worth Reading

Here are some articles I found worth reading today. Some of these are brilliant for novices.

A little bit about IDRs
http://www.livemint.com/2010/05/25223126/Indian-depository-receipts-and.html

Had one invested in HK Finechem when the news first came out in February one would have been sitting on more than 50% gains in 3 months !!!! Reading does make a difference and not all special opportunities get the attention of investors.
http://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/announcement/HK_Finechem_Ltd_250510.pdf

The below is for special opportunity Gurus out there. If you find value in this deal please share
http://www.bseindia.com/stockinfo/anndet.aspx?newsid={710BFB18-598C-4656-89BF-C2BD27F2DBD3}&param1=1

This split could possibly give you about 15%. The company is fundamentally sound, but is overvalued.
http://www.bseindia.com/stockinfo/anndet.aspx?newsid={30C94DDA-14C2-44E1-A915-13ABF566E744}&param1=1

Can someone out there throw more light on Gayathri Projects? The numbers look good.
http://www.bseindia.com/stockinfo/anndet.aspx?newsid={83653E91-8F8E-44F0-B336-B965C8BC5394}&param1=1

Have to wait and see what this acquisition does to Marico. Indian companies are making their presence felt !!
http://www.bseindia.com/stockinfo/anndet.aspx?newsid={D7B2D318-3CB3-40F0-BE33-244F58102420}&param1=1

Insurance is a must for all of us bread earners for the family. Jagoinvestor.com has written great articles on insurances and how to calculate your requirement. I will do a separate post on that in due course of time. This article is a good read
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/5970839.cms

Happy Reading !!!