Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan


Jayanthi was the Managing Editor of Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities magazine for more than 15 years. At StockCharts, she works to educate investors and find ways to make technical analysis more approachable and intuitive. Learn More 

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Turn Market Noise into Opportunity with Stock and ETF Scans

The last full trading week of the year is behind us, and what a year it’s been. We’ve seen long, steady rallies, sharp pullbacks, and plenty of choppy, sideways action along the way. Throughout it all, 2025 reminded us just how dynamic and unpredictable the market can be....   READ MORE 

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A Hint of Holiday Cheer for the Market—Or a False Start?

The S&P 500 defends key support after a CPI surprise. Explore what the charts reveal about stocks, crypto, and precious metals....   READ MORE 

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Too Many Stocks, Not Enough Clarity? Let’s Get Organized

We hope you’ve had a chance to customize your dashboard and spend a little time with the Market Summary page since last week. Even a few minutes a day can make a big difference in how connected you feel to the market! If this past week reminded us of...   READ MORE 

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A Stock Market Rally With a Twist: What's Strengthening and What's Cracking?

The Fed cut sparked new life in the stock market. See which sectors broke out, where weakness remains, and what it means for investors....   READ MORE 

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Ready for 2026? Start With This One Daily Habit

It was a relatively quiet week in the market, with the major indexes barely budging. That’s not a bad thing. It's the perfect backdrop to do some planning.  With 2026 around the corner, now’s a great time to look back on 2025 and ask yourself a...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market Is Quiet… but Something Big Is Brewing Under the Surface

Market breadth is strengthening as small caps, transports, and banks show leadership. See what these trends mean for the next potential breakout. ...   READ MORE 

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Your Weekly Market Note + Our Cyber Week Sale

I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing, and “filling” Thanksgiving! Now that the turkey coma is officially behind us, it’s time to focus back on the stock market, which has been... interesting, to say the least. If you stepped away last week, you may have missed the S&...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Bounce Back: Is This the Start of Something Bigger?

Market breadth is turning bullish while sentiment lags. Get a clear breakdown of what's driving this week's market action....   READ MORE 

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Next Week Might Be the Best Time to Plan Ahead

If this market didn’t make you feel dizzy, you’re in rare company. After a week like this, most of us could use a moment to catch our breath and get our bearings. So, instead of loading you up with charts today (okay… maybe just one), I wanted to...   READ MORE 

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Is the Market About to Turn? Key Charts Every Investor Should Watch Now

Stocks have pulled back quickly. Explore what NVDA's earnings, breadth indicators, and sentiment data suggest for the market's next move....   READ MORE 

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The Market’s Stuck in Neutral: What Could Break the Standstill?

The stock market churned but went nowhere this week as breadth held steady and rate-cut odds shifted. Here's what investors should watch next week....   READ MORE 

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How to Read the Market When Nothing Seems to Add Up

When you get used to a resilient stock market, it can feel a little disorienting when things suddenly start to zig instead of zag. We got a taste of that this week, as some days the market marched higher, and other days it sold off sharply. If you felt like...   READ MORE 

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Three Ways to Trade NVIDIA: Which One Gives You the Best Risk/Reward

Tech took a hit, but all's not lost. Here's what NVIDIA's chart is indicating and how you can use options to trade the pullback with confidence....   READ MORE 

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Correction or Opportunity? The Charts Have the Clues

Tech stocks are tumbling. The AI rally just slammed the brakes. Investors are getting fearful. This week's headlines painted a picture of panic, but beneath the surface, something else may be unfolding. When the stock market is overstretched, it’s not unusual for it to pull back. We’...   READ MORE 

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Your Midweek Market Checklist: What to Watch Before the Next Breakout

Stocks rebound as buyers return, but will momentum last? See key charts, trends, and signals shaping the next market move....   READ MORE 

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A Week of Big Tech Drama

This past week kept investors on their toes! The Fed meeting came and went without giving much confidence that we’ll see another rate cut in December. And right on its heels came a flurry of big tech company earnings — Alphabet (GOOGL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and...   READ MORE 

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The Market's Muscle: What Broad Tech Strength Says About This Bull Run

Mega-cap tech stocks powered markets higher, but strength across the sector shows this rally is strong. Learn how to track it with these charts....   READ MORE 

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A Few Stocks Are Driving the Market Higher — Should You Be Concerned?

Explore what market breadth, S&P 500 trends, and tech earnings say about the strength behind today's rally and what to watch in the days ahead....   READ MORE 

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Markets Back on Top! Here’s What’s Driving the Momentum

After taking a little breather, the market is back to setting new records. The Dow just topped 47,000 for the first time, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq weren’t slackers either. Here’s how the major indexes wrapped up the week. * Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU)...   READ MORE 

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Momentum, Divergences, and the Bull’s Next Move

The bull's still running, but for how long? We break down what momentum, breadth, and key indicators say about the stock market's next move....   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Is on the Move: Here’s Where the Next Opportunity Could Be

The Dow hits a record high while gold pulls back. Learn what these moves signal for investors and how to manage risk in a volatile market....   READ MORE 

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A Steady Week with a Little Market Drama

It was one of those weeks! The stock market traded in a relatively flat range, although there were a few bursts of volatility. Overall, things were relatively stable, with the broader indexes staying within last Friday’s trading range. We did get a little bit of a scare on Thursday...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market’s Sending Mixed Signals: Here’s How to Decode Them

Get the latest stock market insights: S&P 500 support, small-cap resilience, and sector strength in semiconductors and AI energy stocks....   READ MORE 

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Spotting Market Divergences Before They Make Headlines

Ever get the feeling that the big players know something before the rest of us do? Thursday’s selloff sure made it seem that way. On the surface, there wasn’t much to explain it. News of a potential ceasefire between Hamas and Israel affected gold, the dollar, and crude...   READ MORE 

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After the Stock Market Drop: Is This the Wake-Up Call?

The stock market pulled back sharply this week as volatility spiked. Learn what key support levels, sentiment shifts, and charts are telling investors....   READ MORE 

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Is QQQ Losing Steam? These Chart Clues Say Maybe

Tech stocks stumbled after a strong run. See what QQQ's chart says about the next market move and how to prepare your portfolio....   READ MORE 

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Stocks Keep Soaring, But Could an AI Bubble Be Looming?

U.S. stocks and global markets are hitting new highs, fueled by Fed rate cut hopes and AI optimism. Here’s what investors should keep an eye on....   READ MORE 

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Market Check-In: Riding the Highs (But Staying Watchful)

Another week, another round of fresh highs in the stock market, although the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) wasn't able to hold on to its winning streak! Still, investor enthusiasm is high, and even a government shutdown isn’t slowing it down right now. What’s especially interesting is how...   READ MORE 

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The Squeeze Is On: Using the TTM to Catch Big Moves

Learn how the TTM Squeeze indicator spots stocks ready to break out of a consolidation and see how you can apply it to stocks that have long-term investing potential....   READ MORE 

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Don’t Get Squeezed: Using TTM to Stay Head of Wall Street

If you follow the stock market, you know that September is supposed to be a soft month. Well, not this year. So far, all three major indexes are up and, with just two trading days left, it’s looking like the month could finish on solid footing. Here’s how...   READ MORE 

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Is the Market’s Pullback a Warning Sign? Here’s What the Charts Reveal

Stocks pulled back as yields and the dollar rose. See the key charts and levels to watch, plus how to track them using StockCharts tools....   READ MORE 

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Turn Your Stock Watchlist Into Winners With This Chart Tool

Learn how the StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) score can help you spot stocks gaining momentum....   READ MORE 

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Special Offer: 2 Months FREE for New StockCharts Members

Another week, another record-setting close in the major indexes. With the S&P 500 ($SPX) up over 13% so far this year, investors are seeing gains far beyond what CDs or money markets can deliver. The stock market may seem to be a complex and risky beast, but here’...   READ MORE 

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Fed Day Signals: Noise or the Start of Something Bigger?

The Fed delivered a rate cut and markets wobbled. Discover how stocks, bonds, and the dollar reacted and what investors should watch next. ...   READ MORE 

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Make Every Chart Look Like Your Chart—With One Click

Have you ever wished you could change any chart you open to appear just the way you want – in just a single click? With StyleButtons, you can do just that. Setting it up When you’re logged in to your StockCharts account and using SharpCharts, look at the upper-left of...   READ MORE 

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Calm Week, Uptrend Intact: Weekly Market Recap

This past week was relatively calm, except for Tuesday’s wobble. However, the market recovered from that selloff slowly and steadily; for a minute, it looked like we might finish the week in record territory. Although that didn’t happen, the uptrend in the big three indexes remains intact. It...   READ MORE 

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Before CPI and PPI: 5 Things to Watch This Week

Rate cuts on deck? Look for these signals in small caps, TLT, gold, and more to help you position your portfolio ahead of this week's data....   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Finds Its Footing: Why Friday’s Jobs Report Could Be the Real Test

Stock Market Finds Its Footing: Why Friday’s Jobs Report Could Be the Real Test

Stocks rebounded after Tuesday’s dip, but Friday’s jobs report could be the real market mover. Here’s what investors need to watch. ...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Recap: August Ends Green

Just when it looked like August would end on a high note, stocks ran out of steam in the last leg. The major indexes closed lower on Friday, but the monthly performance wasn’t bad at all. Monthly wrap: * S&P 500 ($SPX): +1.91% (fourth straight monthly gain)...   READ MORE 

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Gold and Silver Shine While Stocks Slip: How to Position Your Portfolio

Gold and silver are breaking out while stocks cool. See SLV/GLD levels, September seasonality, and how a possible Fed rate cut could affect a retirement-focused portfolio....   READ MORE