Overnight digest: Keep a watch on these stocks for August 27

Despite the volatility experienced due to the expiry day at markets, the benchmark indices ended flat with a positive bias. While BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices zoomed 0.3 percent each in the broader markets, the sectoral indices like BSE FMCG, BSE Oil & Gas, BSE Realty, and BSE Power outperformed.

On the other hand, Healthcare, IT, telecom, auto, and metal indices experienced a drag. 

The stocks to be watched out for Friday's trading session include - 

Poonawalla Fincorp - CARE Ratings has upgraded the ratings and outlook of Poonawalla Fincorp and depict a stable outlook. The share has gained 0.85 per cent in Thursday's trading session. Keep a watch on its movement in Friday's trading session.

Oil & Gas stocks - The oil & gas stocks are likely to be in focus as the global crude oil rates have softened and the oil marketing companies (OMCs) have started cutting petrol and diesel prices. 

Metal stocks - The metal stocks are likely to be watched as they have slipped in red today. The BSE Metal Index is down by 1.36 per cent and has experienced the highest contraction on Thursday. 

HDFC Bank - HDFC Bank is likely to catch investors' attention on Friday as it qualifies to be the first Indian bank to exclusively list $1 Billion AT1 dollar bonds in IFSC. 

Avenue Supermarts - The shares of this company recorded a fresh high on Thursday and the market cap of the company crossed the mark of Rs 2.5 lakh crore. The stock is likely to catch investors' attention on Friday