Street signs: Nifty 50 on blade's edge, Swiggy's oven is hot, and more

The market rebound from April lows has turned attention to capital market-linked stocks. BSE, Central Depository Services, and DAM Capital Advisors have each jumped over 30 per cent in the past month
Samie Modak Sundar Sethuraman
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Nifty 50 on blade's edge: Breakout or breakdown?
The Nifty 50 index rose 1 per cent last week, closing at 25,003, but trailed emerging market (EM) peers as the MSCI EM Index climbed over 2 per cent. Trading above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of 24,800, the index has remained in a consolidation range for several weeks. Analysts say a breakout above 25,100 could lift the index to 25,400–25,500, reinforcing its upward trend. A slip below 24,800, however, could sour sentiment, potentially pushing the index to retest 24,500. 'The 20-day SMA at 24,800 is a key marker. Holding above

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