Top stocks to watch today: The Indian stock market is expected to open higher on Friday, October 23, as indicated by GIFT Nifty. The index was trading near 22,800, up around 165 points, or 0.73%, from the previous close of Nifty futures, signalling a positive start for the domestic benchmark indices.The Sensex and Nifty 50 extended their losing streak to a third consecutive session on Thursday, as surging crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment.