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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Beneath the Record Highs, Small-Cap Stocks Stand Out

When the stock market keeps grinding higher, it gets harder and harder to become bearish. Just look at how the market closed on Friday! * S&P 500 ($SPX): 7,398.93 (+0.84%) * Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ): 26,247.08 (+1.71%) * Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU): 49,609 (+0....   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market Still Looks Bullish, But These Economic Charts Deserve Attention

Despite Thursday's selloff, stocks remain bullish. Consumer sentiment, oil prices, and Friday's jobs report will test the market's risk-on momentum....   READ MORE 

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Record Highs as Chip Stocks Surge

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted record closes as chip stocks surged. See why broadening market strength and Bitcoin's rally point to bullish momentum....   READ MORE 

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Before You Sell in May, Check the Seasonality Chart

It was a strong week for the stock market with the Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closing above 25,000 for the first time. The S&P 500 ($SPX) and S&P 600 Small Cap Index ($SML) also notched record closing highs. A lot of that strength came from big...   READ MORE 

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What’s Really Driving this Stock Market Rally? Start With These Charts

What’s Really Driving this Stock Market Rally? Start With These Charts

The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the S&P 600 closed at new highs despite inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. What's driving this rally? Find out here....   READ MORE 

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Semis Surge to Record Highs, Commodities Stay In Focus

Real-time crude oil, gold, silver, and other commodity prices will be available starting Sunday evening – plus, last call for 20% off six- and 12-month plans. Strong earnings from Intel (INTC), hopes for peace, and renewed enthusiasm for AI-related stocks helped propel stocks higher this week. The S&P 500...   READ MORE 

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Beyond the Headlines: Two Charts That Could Matter More than New Highs

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs, but weakness in Dow Transports and Real Estate tells a more cautious story. See what the charts reveal about market strength. ...   READ MORE 

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How to Spot Opportunity After a Sharp Market Rebound

April is Financial Literacy Month, and if there’s one thing this month has reminded us, it’s that the stock market can throw a curveball when you least expect it. After hitting a low on March 30, the stock market mostly moved higher. There was still plenty of uncertainty...   READ MORE 

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New Highs, Surging Tech, and One Strange Stock Move

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs as tech rebounds, quantum stocks rally, and Allbirds grabs attention with a stunning AI-driven surge....   READ MORE 

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How to Use New Highs to Spot Market Strength

The two-week ceasefire may have been just the news the stock market was waiting for. Even though the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Dow Jones Industrials ($INDU) closed lower on Friday, both indexes still finished the week on a strong footing. The Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), meanwhile, closed higher for...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Are Climbing Again, But Are We in the Clear?

Stocks are rebounding as volatility eases, but oil prices and inflation remain key risks for investors to watch closely....   READ MORE 

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Small Caps Are Holding Up. Here’s How to Find the Leaders.

With the stock market closed for Good Friday, it’s a great chance to take a step back and see where things stand after a volatile week. In a way, the shortened trading week may have been a gift. Had the market been open on Friday, we might have seen...   READ MORE 

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A Relief Rally or Rebound? What the Charts Are Saying Now

Is this stock market rebound real or just a relief rally? Learn what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, VIX , and oil prices say about whether now is the time to buy stocks....   READ MORE 

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Get Ready for the Market’s Next Turn with John Murphy’s 10 Laws

With the S&P 500 ($SPX), Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ), and Dow Industrials ($INDU) all trading below their 200-day moving averages, investors are facing a lot of tough questions. Should I sell all my holdings? Should I rotate into defensive sectors like Energy? Should I buy the dip?  When the...   READ MORE 

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Before You Buy the Dip, Look at These 3 Charts

The major stock market indexes are under pressure. Learn what the charts say now, which support levels matter, and why caution still makes sense for investors....   READ MORE 

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The Market Just Broke Key Levels: Here’s What Happens Next

We can all agree that this wasn’t the kind of week investors enjoy. The VIX moved higher, and the S&P 500 slipped below its 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and November low. Treasury yields have spiked higher and, under the surface, market breadth has weakened. If you...   READ MORE 

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When Headlines Drive the Stock Market, Let Charts Lead the Way

Are you struggling to make sense of a headline-driven stock market? Learn how a simple ChartList can help you stay focused, reduce uncertainty, and spot key market reversals....   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market is Sending a Warning: Here’s How to Manage Risk

There was plenty to make investors uneasy this Friday the 13th. Recent economic data suggests inflation pressures remain, while the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing. Add in rising oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions and, understandably, the stock market ended the week on a cautious note. Stocks, bonds,...   READ MORE 

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Crossroads: Stock Market Sending Mixed Signals

Stock Market Is Sending Mixed Signals; Here’s What to Watch

The stock market is sending mixed signals. See what the charts reveal about current trends and why semiconductors may lead the next move....   READ MORE 

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What John Murphy’s Principles Say About Today’s Market

It was a challenging week.  Yes, the stock market had to cope with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. But for many in the technical analysis community, the week carried a heavier weight. We learned of the passing of John Murphy, one of the most respected and influential teachers...   READ MORE 

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Stocks Wobble as Oil Spikes: What the Charts Are Telling Investors

The stock market turned volatile as oil prices surged. Here's what the charts are telling investors about the market's next move....   READ MORE 

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Professional Money Managers Are Reducing Risk — Should You?

Beneath this week's market jitters, a subtle but meaningful shift is taking place. It was another week where headlines, above all, drove the stock market. We had stories about AI disrupting software jobs, rising geopolitical tensions, and whispers of credit problems in the private credit space. Put all...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market’s Tone Is Changing: Are You Prepared?

The stock market is consolidating, not collapsing. Here's what sector rotation, moving averages, and the VIX reveal about what may come next....   READ MORE 

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Are Your Stocks Keeping Up? Here's How to Check

A quiet week, but be sure to look under the hood. It was another week of relatively little movement in the stock market. Yes, tariff headlines stirred things up a bit, but as the dust settled, the major indices quietly edged higher. Here’s their weekly performance: * Dow Jones Industrial...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Pullback or Rotation? What This Week's Volatility Is Telling Us

This week may have felt a little déjà vu as, once again, the stock market gave investors a short-lived scare. Thursday’s selloff had many investors wondering if something bigger was brewing, but afterwards, things seemed to stabilize. By Friday’s close, most major indexes managed to hold key support...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Bounce or Breakdown? These Charts Hold the Clues

The stock market is stalling at critical levels. Discover what the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and mrket breadth signals mean for investors....   READ 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