Sensex falls 150 points, Nifty tests 8,900; Tata Steel top loser

The benchmark indices on Wednesday were trading flat tracking weak global cues after Wall Street logged first consecutive sessions of declines in more than a month in anticipation that US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next week. At 09:56 am, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 28,998, down 1 points, while the broader Nifty50 was ruling at 8,951, up 4 points. In the broader market, the BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices to rise 0.2%, while BSE Midcap was little changed. "Volatility has been the theme lately, but that has stepped up enough to signal a reversal. Just that there has been indecisiveness written all over. This should play out for another day atleast, possibly, before an expansion in trading range evolves. Favoured view expects early dips to be held above 8,940 for a swing higher, but with limited upsides," said brokerage Geojit Financial Services. Commodity Trading Tips

Buzzing stocks

Infosys continued to fall for the second straight day and was the top Sensex loser. Shares of Wockhardt fell over 3% to Rs 711 after the drug firm said the Health Products Regulatory Authority of Ireland has given nod to the renewal of certificate for its Aurangabad facility. Nifty Trading Tips

Avenue Supermarts IPO opens today

Avenue Supermarts' initial public offering (IPO) opens for subscription today. The price band for the IPO is Rs 295 to Rs 299 per share. On Tuesday the company raised Rs 561 crore from 35 anchor investors by allotting them 18.76 million shares at Rs 299 apiece. "Better RoE profile, promoter’s strong background, strategically located stores, intense focus on maintaining lower costs and strong brand perception are the compelling factors indicating that Avenue Supermarts is a long term story that will unfold going ahead. Thus, we recommend a SUBSCRIBE on this issue," said brokerage Angel Broking in the IPO note. Future & Option Trading Tips