New Delhi, April 17 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: Stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended lower on Thursday, 16 April, due to profit booking in select heavyweights across sectors.

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,196.75, down 0.14%. However, the mid and small-cap indices ended higher.

The Nifty Midcap 100 index ended 0.63% higher, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rose by 0.89%.

According to experts, news flows surrounding the US-Iran conflict will remain a key trigger for markets even as Q4 earnings may trigger stock and sector-specific movements.

Experts also recommend buying the dips, focusing on stock selection while monitoring earnings trends and geopolitical developments.

"We reiterate our positive stance ...