Small and midcap stocks are poised for a strong recovery. Earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next four to six quarters. Cyclical sectors like banking, financial services, and automobiles will lead the market. Oil marketing companies are set to benefit from stable crude prices. Capital market-linked stocks offer select opportunities for medium-term investors.
ICICI Prudential AMC's Rs 10,602 crore IPO opens for subscription on December 12. This is a pure offer for sale by its UK partner. The offer closes on December 16. The company manages significant assets and shows strong profitability. Brokerages recommend subscribing for long-term investment. Valuations are considered fair, with modest listing expectations.
As of December 11, 2025, 17 NSE-listed stocks with a market capitalisation of over Rs 1,000 crore closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). Of these, we have highlighted the top 9 that posted gains of more than 2.5%, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed at record highs Thursday, driven by financial stocks after a less hawkish Federal Reserve. The Nasdaq lagged as Oracle's AI spending concerns and weak forecasts caused its shares to tumble, fueling fears of an AI bubble. Market rotation favored cyclicals and small caps amid anticipation of global growth reacceleration.
Santa, lower left, waves aboard an open-air car on the CTA Holiday Train traveling south toward the Merchandise Mart on Dec. 3, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A CTA elf greets passengers on the CTA Holiday Train, Dec. 3, 2025, on the Orange Line "L." (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Santa Claus rides the CTA Holiday Train on the outbound Blue Line past the Damen station, Dec. 11, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The CTA Holiday Train runs over the Chicago River on the Wells Street bridge in Chicago, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)
The CTA Holiday Train heads rolls south toward the Merchandise Mart, Dec. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A CTA elf stands with the Holiday Train, Dec. 3, 2025, on the Orange Line L. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Santa prepares to depart Midway International Airport on his open-air CTA Holiday Train car on Dec. 3, 2025, on the Orange Line "L." (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Santa rides the CTA Holiday Train on the outbound Blue Line past the Damen station, Dec. 11, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Gov. JB Pritzker hands out candy canes to passengers while riding the CTA Holiday Train, Dec. 3, 2025, on the Orange Line "L." (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The CTA Holiday Train heads north on Brown Line tracks past the Merchandise Mart, Dec. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
ICICI Prudential AMC is set to raise 10,600 crore through an offer for sale. This move will reduce promoter shareholding to 90.1%. The company shows strong growth in assets under management and a growing investor base. Its performance is linked to retail investors and market volatility.
