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2023-04-24 15:28:18 Are these 5 High Dividend Yield Stocks a Better Alternative to Fixed Deposits?

In a market where FD rates are increasing, these five stocks are offering high dividend yields and beating FD returns.

High Dividend Yield Stocks

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The dividend yield is the return from a stock investment solely based on dividends. It’s calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the current price of the share in question. The higher the dividend yield, the better.

Using the Equitymaster’s powerful Indian stock screener, we’ve highlighted five such stocks that make the cut.

These stocks have consistently yielded better than FD returns and have a rich dividend history spanning over several years.

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2023-04-24 14:53:23 Don't Fall for the Trap in Pharma Stocks

Multiple technical factors indicate that investors should avoid pharma stocks in the current market. More details inside…

Pharma Stocks Outlook

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Pharma is a defensive sector but the golden period of the pandemic for pharma companies marked a top for the sector.

Pharmaceutical products were in high demand during 2020-21. As soon as investors realised the V-shaped recovery in global equities, money flew out from pharma stocks into aggressive sectors.

But recently the Nifty Pharma index rallied for straight five weeks and paused at the major hurdle on the chart.

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2023-04-24 14:04:12 Stock Market Update - Sensex Today Ends 401 Points Higher | Tata Consumer Jumps 5% | ITC & Titan Top Gainers

Indian share markets ended firm with the Sensex up by 401 points while the Nifty rose 119 points today.

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2023-04-24 12:33:27 Can BankNifty open with GAP-UP tomorrow?

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2023-04-24 12:13:56 Top 4 Ethanol Stocks to Watch Out in 2023

Ethanol stocks have gained immense focus ever since the government put forward its ambitious ethanol blending programme. Here are the top stocks to watch out in 2023.

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2023-04-24 08:50:57 I Read 500 Pages on Infosys. Here's What I Found...

What I learnt from reading Infosys annual reports of the last 20 years.

A Qualitative View on Infosys

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I picked up the last 20 annual reports of the sector bellwether Infosys and proceeded to give it a thorough read.

Of course, I didn’t intend to read them cover-to-cover but only the most important sections. These typically occupy the first 25-30 pages of the report.

So, in all, I read roughly about 500 pages. The idea was more about getting a qualitative, feel rather than a quantitative, of the company.

This is what I found…

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2023-04-24 08:48:09 Stock Market Update - Sensex Today Trades Marginally Higher | Wipro Shares Rise After Board Considers Share Buyback | Yes Bank Slips 3%

Indian share markets are trading on a flat note with the Sensex up by 37 points, while the Nifty is trading higher by 9 points.

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2023-04-24 07:41:03 Here's a list of stocks to watch out for today. This list is updated LIVE, so be sure to check back regularly... http://www.eqtm.in/Me4d3 Open / Comment

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2023-04-24 06:01:46 Stock Market Update - SGX Nifty Up 56 Points | JLR's EV Plans | Hindustan Zinc & Reliance Q4 Results | Top Buzzing Stocks Today

Top cues to track in today's stock market session.

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