Stocks to buy today: 6 short-term trading ideas from experts

On the options front, the weekly maximum Call OI has shifted to 18200 then 18300 strikes while the weekly maximum Put OI is placed at 18000 and then towards 17800 strikes. Meaningful Call writing is seen at 18100 then 18200 strike while minor Put writing is seen at 17900 then 18000 strike.

Gold prices steady ahead of U.S. jobs data

Euro zone business activity contracted less than initially thought at the end of last year, according to a survey that suggested the bloc’s recession may not be as deep as expected. SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, said its holdings fell 0.09% to 916.77 tonnes on Wednesday.

HDFC Bank moves ahead of rivals in garnering deposits

Bajaj Finance also said its assets climbed more than a fourth in the quarter that saw a record increase in its customer base. HDFC Bank’s deposits rose 20% over last year to ₹17.33 lakh crore. Retail deposits climbed 22%, while wholesale deposits expanded 12%.

Apple’s stock is losing its shine after ugly December

“Apple has been seen as a flight to safety trade and when people kind of throw in the towel that’s when they sell Apple,” said Matt Maley of Miller Tabak + Co. “When we reach a bottom, Apple tends to get washed out and cheap and it’s still, if anything, slightly expensive.”