Nifty has filled the gap of May 4 with a gap-up opening and managed to sustain above the gap-area. Going ahead, this gap-area (9,707-9,599) is going to act as a support area. On the upside, the level of 9,940-10,000 is likely to act as a strong resistance area. Stocks in news: Tata Power, Ratnamani Metals and Tubes, NCC, IRCON International, SBI Cards and Payment Services.