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Crude prices have recovered from last week's low of $67.42, although the momentum is not showing much excitement. In the meantime stocks of oil marketing companies (OMCs) are witnessing some profit-taking. Shares of BPCL and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have declined over 10 percent from the highs touched last month. But a rebound in the last couple of sessions signals stocks could gain momentum. Here is some technical analyses of some major OMCs: S&P BSE OIL & GAS Outlook: Weak momentum at current levels The index has broken its 50-days moving average (DMA) and 100-DMA placed at 16,356 and 15,778, respectively, suggesting resistance at higher levels. The next support for the index comes at its 200-DMA, placed at 14,745, as per the daily chart. While the current momentum indicates weakness, a firm close above 100-DMA may help the index regain positive strength, following which a rally towards 50-DMA is likely. Read more

Brent Crude prices have crashed 15 percent from the peak of $77.80 a barrel level and are currently trading around $72 a barrel after recovering from the low of $67.42 hit earlier in the week. This drop in crude price has a positive impact on paint stocks. Hence, the stocks of Asian Paints, Berger Paints, and Pidilite Industries have scaled news highs in trade today(22nd July 2021). Even on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, their performance has been noteworthy with Pidilite Industries rallying 32 percent and Asian and Berger Paints up 15 percent each, data available with ACE Equity shows. The tech charts signals for some of these shares are: ASIAN PAINTS LTD Likely target: Rs 3,500 Upside potential: 11 As long as the support of the 50-days moving average (DMA) is held firmly, placed at Rs 2,958-mark, the upside sentiment is expected to surge. Read more