Stock market today, Jan. 8 -- The Indian stock market is likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday, January 8, amid mixed cues from Asian markets.

Early indicators from Gift Nifty also suggested a weak start, with the index trading at 26,184-about 42 points, or 0.16%, lower than its previous close.

On Wednesday, January 7, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 extended their decline for a third consecutive session, influenced by mixed global signals.

The Sensex slipped 102 points, or 0.12%, to end at 84,961.14, while the Nifty 50 eased 38 points, or 0.14%, to close at 26,140.75. However, broader markets outperformed, as the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.47% and 0.12%, respectively.

" Indian equity markets ended today's se...