The Dow ended flat on Tuesday, still closing at a record high and the Nasdaq cleared 4,000 for the first time in 13 years lifted by better than expected housing data. However, mixed earnings reports dragged the European markets lower. Back home, the market lost nearly half of its previous day’s gains as traders preferred profit booking in those stocks that rallied in earlier session. The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 180.06 points to close at 20,425.02 and the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 56.25 points to end below the 6,000-mark at 6,059.10. Meanwhile, Asian markets were unable to carry the overnight US momentum and the Nikkei slipped in early trade today. Moneycontrol | moneycontroltips | stock tips| commodity tips
