Buy or sell stocks, Dec. 12 -- Thursday's intraday recovery in the Indian stock market sets a constructive tone for today's session. However, any breakout-driven rally will need confirmation through a strong weekend close and supportive overnight positioning. Technically, the Indian stock market today appears well-poised for a trend-based move, with the structure now favouring a continuation of decisive directional momentum.

Across global markets, US indices closed sharply higher, led by strong risk-on flows into the Dow. Meanwhile, European markets remained resilient, with the DAX, CAC, and FTSE all ending in the green. Asian markets are also trading positively, adding to the improved global tone, though follow-through momentum may rema...