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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Ignore the Headlines. Let the Charts Do the Talking.

This week’s market action is a reminder of why it’s important to tune out the noise and tune into the charts. Three straight down days are enough to make any investor a little uneasy. Headlines clog up your inbox, opinions pile up, and it feels like something terrible...   READ MORE 

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How a Simple Scan Reveals Strength In a Weak Market

Tech stocks are pulling back, but the stock market isn't breaking. It's rotating. See which asset groups are showing strength and how simple scans can help uncover opportunities....   READ MORE 

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Gold, Silver, and a Market Reality Check

Who would have thought the name Kevin Warsh could move markets? That’s exactly what happened this week. After sliding steadily since mid-January, the U.S. dollar bounced back on Friday. But the real jaw-dropper was precious metals, i.e., gold and silver. If you look at the Silver futures...   READ MORE 

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Tech Takes the Lead Again, but Market Breadth Raises Questions

The Nasdaq leads with tech and semis, but weakening breadth raises questions. Learn which indicators and support levels to watch next....   READ MORE 

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A Simple Checklist for Navigating Headline-Driven Markets

A market that’s driven by headlines can be challenging for technical analysts. This past week was a good example. We saw a sharp selloff one day, a quick rebound the next, and then a whole lot of sideways action. Small-cap stocks looked strong for most of the week until...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Steady, Small Caps Lead, Gold Surges: What the Charts Are Really Saying?

The S&P 500 holds its uptrend as small caps lead and gold surges. Here’s what the charts say about market direction and risk. ...   READ MORE 

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A Low-Stress Way to Monitor New Market Leadership

Is the market starting to open up beyond the usual suspects? Participation in a market rally is healthy, and lately we’ve been seeing more than just a handful of large-cap growth stocks doing the heavy lifting. This is encouraging, especially if you want to protect your capital while looking...   READ MORE 

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Market Strength is Spreading, Just Not Where You Might Expect

Market Strength is Spreading, Just Not Where You Might Expect

The S&P 500 consolidates while market breadth improves. Small caps, semiconductors, and the S&P 500 Equal-Weight Index highlight a broader rally....   READ MORE 

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Mixed Signals to Start the Year: Is Stock Market Leadership Changing?

Early price action shows mixed signals as Financials weaken, tech stalls, and oil, the dollar, and Bitcoin show signs of changing trends....   READ MORE 

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Record Highs to Start the Year — and the Rally Is Broadening

Broad participation + sector rotation + earnings season = a market worth watching. We’re wrapping up the first full trading week of the year on a high note, as the market is giving investors something to smile about. We may not have gotten a Santa Claus Rally, but what we did get...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market’s Moving, But It’s Tapping the Brakes

The S&P 500 is edging higher but lacks conviction. Here are the key support levels, catalysts, and leadership shifts to watch as 2026 begins....   READ MORE 

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How to Use the Market Summary Page to Spot Global Breakouts

After four straight down days in the S&P 500 ($SPX), Friday’s bounce was a welcome relief. And hey … there’s still a chance Santa Claus makes it to Wall St.  The S&P 500 closed at 6,858.47. If we’re going to get a...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market May Be Waking Up: It’s Not Just Tech Anymore

The Stock Market May Be Waking Up: It’s Not Just Tech Anymore

Friday's market bounce brought a surprise: strength beyond Big Tech. See which sectors and ETFs are leading, and what it could mean for 2026....   READ MORE 

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Less Noise, Better Decisions: 5 Resolutions for Investors

New Year, healthier portfolio. These 5 easy investing habits help you stay disciplined, save time with scans and alerts, and tune out market noise....   READ MORE 

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Investing Goals for 2026: Set Alerts and Stay Ahead

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! The Santa Claus Rally window is officially here, and so far, it looks like we may get that holiday gift. Historically, when the market rallies during this period, it often sets the stage for positive momentum into the new year. On the flip...   READ MORE 

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Silver's Big Breakout: Is This Move Just Getting Started?

Curious why silver is outperforming gold? Here's what's driving the move, what the charts show, and how traders can manage risk during this rally....   READ 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