Stock market trends and planetary movements
There will be many surprises this fortnight. There will be growth and good interest from FIIs. There may be some profit booking too. Small time investors need to be careful. Still, there may not be any severe setbacks till the end of this month. There will be growth in IT stocks, Mass Media, Communication, Public sector units, Petroleum and Metals. Banking sector may take a beating. Infrastructure may be unpredictable while FMCG stocks will do well.

Sector wise performance


Information and Technology
There will be an upward trend. Retail investors will have to be cautious and restrict their exposure.


Telecom
Though there will fluctuations, there will be growth too.


Entertainment and Mass Media
There will be some growth, but it will be speculative.


Cement and Steel
This sector will perform moderately with reasonable gains.


Banking and Finance
This sector will be disappointing. Still, this may not be the best time to sell these stocks, either.


Textiles
There will be growth but with fluctuations.


Automobiles
This sector will turn out to be dependable with reasonable growth.


Petroleum
There will be consistent upward trend.


Chemicals & Pharma
This will perform uniformly well depending upon the company’s performance.

MOON SIGN BASED OUTLOOK FOR THIS FORTNIGHT

Aries
You have to be actively involved in the stock market to make any profit. This is a good time however, to buy stocks.
Good days: 17, 18, 21, 22, 30.



Taurus
You will be lucky during the last week. You can sell and buy during this period.
Good days: 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25.



Gemini
This will be a lucky period for you. You will be able to book profits during this period.
Good days: 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.



Cancer
Be careful. It may be a good idea to restrict your exposure.
Good days: 15, 16, 21, 22.



Leo
You will be lucky during the third week of this month. Be careful during the last week.
Good days: 17, 18, 21, 22, 28, 29.



Virgo
Wait and watch before taking any decisions during this period.
Good days: 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.



Libra
There may be some setbacks, take care.
Good days: 17, 18, 21, 22.



Scorpio
You will be lucky. Your focus and involvement will only better the results.
Good days: 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30.



Sagittarius
You will be able to book profits during this period.
Good days: 17, 18.



Capricorn
Reorganize yourself and avoid major risks during this period.
Good days: 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29.



Aquarius
Be careful as losses are indicated.
Good days: 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30.



Pisces
You may miscalculate and land up with losses. Take care.
Good days: 15, 16, 17, 18, 28, 29, 30.