New Delhi, April 24 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: The Indian stock market extended losses for the second consecutive session on Thursday, tracking weak global cues and amid a spike in crude oil prices.

The Sensex declined 852 points, or 1.09%, to end at 77,664, while the Nifty 50 crashed 205 points, or 0.84%, to finish at 24,173.05. Over just two sessions, the 30-share pack crashed 1,609 points, or 2%, while the Nifty 50, too, lost almost 2%.

On Friday, 24 April, the domestic market may remain volatile due to persisting uncertainties over a potential US-Iran talks and elevated crude oil prices.

"With crude oil once again crossing the $100 mark, the Nifty has entered the support zone of 24,000-24,200. The short-term moving averag...