Extending gains to the fifth consecutive session, the Nifty Bank index, popularly known as Bank Nifty, closed above 44,000-levels for the first time on Wednesday. Analysts, in a poll, said the index could move up as much as 7% in the near-term over its close of 44,049.1 on Wednesday.
US stocks: Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings
Major stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, pausing after a strong start to the week. Investors digested corporate earnings and looked for progress toward a