New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Stock market today: A recap

The Nifty 50 ended flat on Thursday, 13 February, after a volatile session, closing at 23,031.40, down 0.06%. The index opened muted at 23,055.75, briefly rallied on the back of gains in Pharma, Realty, and Metal stocks, but failed to sustain momentum, facing resistance at its 21-day moving average (DMA). A doji candle with a long upper wick signals profit booking at higher levels.

Sector-wise, Realty, Metal, and BFSI were the only gainers, while others ended flat to negative. The advance-decline ratio stood at 2:1, favoring decliners.

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From a technical perspective, the index...