Below is the latest analysis and commentary by stock market Hemen Kapadia of KR Choksey Securities on what is moving the markets today.

With the beginning of a new year, investors would review their portfolios and chalk out a new strategy for a new year. To help in the process, HDFC Securities has listed 10 stock ideas from large, midcap and smallcap sectors that can potentially double earnings in three years (FY19 to FY22). As per the broekrage, these stocks have the right framework in place and have withstood the slowdown well and their business offers enough scope for growth and market share gains. Let's take a look at HDFC Securities’ stock recommendations for 2020. (Disclaimer: CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.)

Asian stocks were mixed Friday and oil prices surged after an Iranian general was killed by US forces in Iraq. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong Kong declined. Australia and some Southeast Asian markets advanced. Japanese markets were closed.

Yields are down 25 basis points since the announcement of the first auction after having risen as much as 37 bps since the RBI shocked markets by keeping rates on hold on December 5.