{"id":210852,"date":"2026-08-18T16:16:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T16:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:46:32","slug":"nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Nifty Auto Today: Index Gains 0.30% in Closing Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the close on 18 August 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/nifty-auto\">Nifty Auto<\/a><\/a> emerged as the top gaining sector index among the configured sector indices. The index added 86.45 points, or 0.30%, to finish at 29,264.55.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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wrap\">Nifty Auto today: closing bell wrap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Price_snapshot\" title=\"Price snapshot\">Price snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Sector_ranking\" title=\"Sector ranking\">Sector ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Constituent_breadth\" title=\"Constituent breadth\">Constituent breadth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\" title=\"Heavyweights versus broader participation\">Heavyweights versus broader participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Key_Nifty_Auto_stocks\" title=\"Key Nifty Auto stocks\">Key Nifty Auto stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_positive_movers\" title=\"Biggest positive movers\">Biggest positive movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Biggest_negative_movers\" title=\"Biggest negative movers\">Biggest negative movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Stocks_to_watch_next_session\" title=\"Stocks to watch next session\">Stocks to watch next session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_constructive_case\" title=\"The constructive case\">The constructive case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#The_cautious_case\" title=\"The cautious case\">The cautious case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Univest_Insights\" title=\"Univest Insights\">Univest Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Know_more_with_Univest\" title=\"Know more with Univest\">Know more with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#How_did_Nifty_Auto_perform_today\" title=\"How did Nifty Auto perform today?\">How did Nifty Auto perform today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_Nifty_Autos_previous_close\" title=\"What was Nifty Auto\u2019s previous close?\">What was Nifty Auto\u2019s previous close?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_were_Nifty_Autos_intraday_high_and_low\" title=\"What were Nifty Auto\u2019s intraday high and low?\">What were Nifty Auto\u2019s intraday high and low?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?\">Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_decliners_in_Nifty_Auto\" title=\"Which stocks were the biggest decliners in Nifty Auto?\">Which stocks were the biggest decliners in Nifty Auto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#What_was_the_Nifty_Auto_market_breadth_today\" title=\"What was the Nifty Auto market breadth today?\">What was the Nifty Auto market breadth today?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nifty-auto-today-18-august-2026-closing-bell\/#Disclaimer\" title=\"Disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_sector_takeaways\"><\/span>Quick sector takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nifty Auto today<\/strong> closed at 29,264.55, up 0.30% or 86.45 points from its previous close of 29,178.10.<\/li>\n<li>The index traded between 29,178.65 and 29,390.25 during the session, finishing below the day\u2019s high but above the previous close.<\/li>\n<li>Breadth was mixed: 7 of 15 displayed stocks advanced while 8 declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/li>\n<li>Tube Investments of India and Bosch posted the strongest gains, while Tata Motors and Exide Industries were the largest decliners. Next session, investors can track whether gains broaden across the index.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nifty_Auto_today_closing_bell_wrap\"><\/span>Nifty Auto today: closing bell wrap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto ended the session with a modest gain despite mixed stock-level participation. From a previous close of 29,178.10, the index rose 86.45 points to settle at 29,264.55. Its 0.30% advance made it the strongest gainer among the configured sector indices for the day.<\/p>\n<p>The closing level indicates that the index retained a positive daily change after moving through a 211.60-point intraday range. The session\u2019s stock performance was uneven, however, with sharp advances in select names coexisting with declines in several large and widely tracked automobile stocks. That distinction is important when reading the day\u2019s positive index close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_snapshot\"><\/span>Price snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The index opened at 29,182.70, marginally above the previous close of 29,178.10. It recorded an intraday low of 29,178.65 and climbed to a high of 29,390.25 before closing at 29,264.55. The close was 125.70 points below the session high and 85.90 points above the day low.<\/p>\n<p>In plain terms, Nifty Auto held above its prior closing level through the end of the session, although it did not finish at the strongest point of the day. The high-low range reflects meaningful movement within the session, while the final 0.30% gain defines the actual day-on-day index outcome.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_ranking\"><\/span>Sector ranking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto ranked first among the configured sector indices on 18 August. Its 0.30% gain was ahead of Nifty Pharma, which rose 0.08%, while the other configured indices in the comparison ended lower. This ranking is based on the day\u2019s percentage movement in the tracked sector indices and places auto at the top of the gainers\u2019 list at the closing bell.<\/p>\n<p>The leadership was narrow in percentage terms, but it remained notable because the rest of the configured sector picture was predominantly negative. The ranking describes relative performance for this session; it does not by itself indicate the outlook for future sessions.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constituent_breadth\"><\/span>Constituent breadth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Participation within Nifty Auto was mixed rather than broad-based. Of the 15 displayed stocks, 7 advanced and 8 declined, while none were unchanged. The advance-decline ratio stood at 0.88, meaning decliners slightly outnumbered advancers even as the index closed in positive territory.<\/p>\n<p>This combination shows that the positive index result was supported by gains in selected stocks rather than by a majority of displayed names. Tube Investments of India, Bosch, Samvardhana Motherson International, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, MRF, Bharat Forge and Hero MotoCorp ended higher. The remaining eight displayed stocks closed lower.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavyweights_versus_broader_participation\"><\/span>Heavyweights versus broader participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the named heavyweight stocks, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/mandm\/mahindra-and-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/a> rose 0.92% to \u20b93,421.50, providing a positive counterpoint to weakness in several peers. Maruti Suzuki fell 0.50% to \u20b913,691, Tata Motors declined 2.24% to \u20b9322.80, Bajaj Auto slipped 0.48% to \u20b911,607 and Eicher Motors eased 0.39% to \u20b98,018.50.<\/p>\n<p>The mixed heavyweight picture aligns with the sector breadth data. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra\u2019s gain was constructive, but declines in Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors meant the index\u2019s rise was not mirrored uniformly across these large names. Readers can follow the broader market context through <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Univest Market View<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Nifty_Auto_stocks\"><\/span>Key Nifty Auto stocks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tiindia\/tube-investments-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Tube Investments of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+7.94% to \u20b92,959<\/td>\n<td>It was the strongest gainer among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/boschltd\/bosch-ltd-share-price-today\">Bosch<\/a><\/td>\n<td>+3.75% to \u20b948,730<\/td>\n<td>Its advance was the second-largest positive move in the group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/td>\n<td>+0.92% to \u20b93,421.50<\/td>\n<td>It was the only advancing stock among the listed heavyweights.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tmpv\/tata-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Motors<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-2.24% to \u20b9322.80<\/td>\n<td>It was the largest decliner among the displayed stocks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exide Industries<\/td>\n<td>-2.20% to \u20b9465.25<\/td>\n<td>It was the second-largest negative mover.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_positive_movers\"><\/span>Biggest positive movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tube Investments of India led the gainers, jumping 7.94% or \u20b9217.60 to \u20b92,959. The stock traded between \u20b92,755.80 and \u20b92,989, ending \u20b930 below its intraday high. Bosch followed with a 3.75% gain, or \u20b91,760, to \u20b948,730 after touching a high of \u20b948,940.<\/p>\n<p>Samvardhana Motherson International gained 1.39% to \u20b9170.40, while Mahindra &amp; Mahindra rose 0.92%. MRF added 0.37% to \u20b9133,505. These movements formed the strongest positive part of the day\u2019s displayed sector stock performance.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_negative_movers\"><\/span>Biggest negative movers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tata Motors was the largest displayed loser, falling 2.24% or \u20b97.40 to \u20b9322.80. It closed at its intraday low of \u20b9322.80. Exide Industries declined 2.20% to \u20b9465.25, after trading between \u20b9463.75 and \u20b9477.60.<\/p>\n<p>Balkrishna Industries fell 1.27% to \u20b92,376.70, TVS Motor Company declined 0.66% to \u20b94,356.80, and Maruti Suzuki eased 0.50% to \u20b913,691. These declines underscore the mixed composition beneath the positive Nifty Auto close.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_watch_next_session\"><\/span>Stocks to watch next session<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tube Investments of India and Bosch will remain in focus after their outsized gains. Mahindra &amp; Mahindra is relevant after closing higher at \u20b93,421.50, near its day high of \u20b93,435. Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki merit attention after ending at \u20b9322.80 and \u20b913,691 respectively, both at their session lows. Bharat Forge, which gained 0.28% to \u20b92,098.90 and closed at its day high, is another stock to monitor.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_constructive_case\"><\/span>The constructive case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The constructive evidence is clear at the index level: Nifty Auto closed higher by 0.30%, ranked first among the configured sector indices, and remained above both its previous close and opening level. Strong gains in Tube Investments of India and Bosch, alongside a positive close for Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, added support to the sector\u2019s finish.<\/p>\n<p>The index also stayed well above its intraday low by the close. While this is an observation rather than a forecast, it shows that the day\u2019s final reading remained positive after the sector had moved through its full intraday range.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cautious_case\"><\/span>The cautious case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Caution comes from the breadth profile. Decliners outnumbered advancers by 8 to 7, and several heavyweight names, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Eicher Motors, finished lower. The index also closed below its intraday high of 29,390.25.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, the 0.30% advance should be viewed alongside the uneven stock-level performance. A positive sector close and negative moves in several individual stocks can occur at the same time, as they did in this session.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Univest_Insights\"><\/span>Univest Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nifty Auto today delivered the strongest sector-index gain in the configured universe, but the session was selective rather than comprehensive. The 86.45-point rise was achieved with more displayed stocks declining than advancing.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s major upside contribution came from Tube Investments of India and Bosch, whose gains were materially larger than those of the other advancing names. Their moves stood out against the more moderate increase in Mahindra &amp; Mahindra and the small gains in MRF, Bharat Forge and Hero MotoCorp.<\/p>\n<p>At the other end, Tata Motors and Exide Industries registered the sharpest declines, while other heavyweight stocks also ended in the red. This makes the next session\u2019s breadth worth tracking alongside the index level and intraday range.<\/p>\n<p>For traders and investors, the key signal to watch is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 August 2026 at 4:15 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_more_with_Univest\"><\/span>Know more with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Log in to Univest to explore market insights, track stocks, and get <strong>3 free trade ideas<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/share-market-today\">Share Market Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Know More &#8211; Log In<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Nifty_Auto_perform_today\"><\/span>How did Nifty Auto perform today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Auto rose 86.45 points, or 0.30%, to close at 29,264.55 on 18 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Nifty_Autos_previous_close\"><\/span>What was Nifty Auto\u2019s previous close?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The previous close was 29,178.10.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_Nifty_Autos_intraday_high_and_low\"><\/span>What were Nifty Auto\u2019s intraday high and low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The index recorded a high of 29,390.25 and a low of 29,178.65.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_in_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>Which stocks were the top gainers in Nifty Auto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tube Investments of India gained 7.94%, Bosch rose 3.75%, and Samvardhana Motherson International advanced 1.39%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_biggest_decliners_in_Nifty_Auto\"><\/span>Which stocks were the biggest decliners in Nifty Auto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tata Motors fell 2.24%, Exide Industries declined 2.20%, and Balkrishna Industries lost 1.27%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_Nifty_Auto_market_breadth_today\"><\/span>What was the Nifty Auto market breadth today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among 15 displayed stocks, 7 advanced and 8 declined, with no unchanged stocks.<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disclaimer\"><\/span>Disclaimer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. 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