Sensex moves up 18 points
The markets calmed down after crossing the symbolic 5000-mark though the undertone continued to be bullish. Market players retired for the week-end with a sense of satisfaction and lots of hopes.

Infotech and FMCG funds' net asset values outperform Sensex
The spurt in net asset values of open-ended equity funds on Thursday was an icing on the cake for mutual fund investors. With bourses in the grip of a bull fervour for almost six months now, most equity funds have churned out impressive returns for their investors.

Market docked in bull orbit; Time ripe for traders to go long
On Friday, the BSE Sensitive index closed at 4,981 points registering a net gain of 300 points over the previous week's close. The market was on steroids as soon as it became clear that the National Democratic Alliance was forming the government.


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