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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The Stock Market This Week: What This Surging Bull Means

The Stock Market This Week: What This Surging Bull Means

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are holding strong * Gold and the US dollar trend higher in spite of dovish Fed comments * Cannabis stocks trade higher on news of partial legalization in Germany It was an action-packed week in the stock market....   READ MORE 

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WFC Stock: A Step-By-Step Analysis to Better Time Your Entry

WFC Stock: A Step-By-Step Analysis to Better Time Your Entry

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Wells Fargo stock hits a new all-time high * The Financial sector has been gaining strength with several big bank stocks displaying positive movement * Momentum in WFC may be strong now but a slowdown could mean a big pullback since the stock is trading above its average price movement...   READ MORE 

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Market In a "Wait and See" Mode: Awaiting Important Inflation Data

Market In a "Wait and See" Mode: Awaiting Important Inflation Data

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors are anxiously awaiting the PCE data to get clues on when the Fed will start cutting interest rates * Small cap stocks look like they want to break out of a range and join the bullish equity rally * Bitcoin is having a strong week with three consecutive significant...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500's Sensational Rally Keeps On Going Thanks to NVDA — What You Need to Watch

S&P 500's Sensational Rally Keeps On Going Thanks to NVDA — What You Need to Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * S&P 500 hits a new all-time high and could keep on going * NVIDIA's stellar earnings report was a catalyst to the rise in the S&P 500 * Volatility declined, indicating that investors are still relatively calm Well, Nvidia did it! A stellar earnings...   READ MORE 

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How To Buy Meta at a Bargain: An Options Strategy You Need to Know

How To Buy Meta at a Bargain: An Options Strategy You Need to Know

KEY TAKEAWAYS * META rose after the company's last earnings report and could be due for a pullback * If META pulls back, you could buy the stock at a lower price using options * By selling puts, you could collect premium from selling puts with the possibility of buying META...   READ MORE 

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Decoding PLTR Stock: Why It's an Attractive Investment

Decoding PLTR Stock: Why It's an Attractive Investment

KEY TAKEAWAYS * PLTR stock gapped up after its impressive Q4 earnings and guidance * Watch the average directional index and relative strength index to monitor the momentum of the upward trend * If momentum continues to be strong, the stock would be an attractive investment If you look at a chart of...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500, Dow Jones Hit All-Time Highs Again; Tech Stocks Back in the Spotlight

S&P 500, Dow Jones Hit All-Time Highs Again; Tech Stocks Back in the Spotlight

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq 100 closed at all-time highs * Tech stocks are back in focus as mega-tech companies wrap up their Q4 earnings * Investors should take advantage of pullbacks if they want to add positions to their portfolios What a week!...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Falls, Nears First Support Level -- How Much Lower Can It Go?

S&P 500 Falls, Nears First Support Level -- How Much Lower Can It Go?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Fed leaves interest rates unchanged as expected, but investors weren't happy * S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all close lower after Fed decision * The 10-year Treasury yield falls to a three week low Will the Fed cut interest rates at...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Indexes Keep Setting New Highs: How Much Higher?

Stock Market Indexes Keep Setting New Highs: How Much Higher?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P notched new record highs in five consecutive trading sessions but snapped the winning streak on Friday * Investors still are complacent, as indicated by the CBOE Volatility index * The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield remains within a 4% to 4.2% range In the first week...   READ MORE 

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AMD Stock Hits New 52-Week High: A Buying Opportunity?

AMD Stock Hits New 52-Week High: A Buying Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AMD stock price hits a new 52-week high and moves above its upper Bollinger Band® * AMD's share value could continue rising or pull back and go below the middle Bollinger Band * Watch volume, relative strength index, and money flow index to identify a slowing down in...   READ MORE 

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Dow Jones and S&P 500 Close At Record High -- Time to Add Tech Stocks To Your Portfolio?

Dow Jones and S&P 500 Close At Record High -- Time to Add Tech Stocks To Your Portfolio?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 close at record highs * Technology stocks are back in the spotlight, with the Nasdaq 100 closing up 1.95% * Keep an eye on momentum and volatility as earnings reports continue to pour in Tech stocks are striking back after...   READ MORE 

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Technology Stocks Rise, but Market Internals Look Vulnerable

Technology Stocks Rise, but Market Internals Look Vulnerable

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Nasdaq Composite index rises 1.35% thanks to semiconductor stocks and an upgrade for Apple * The Nasdaq Composite is trading close to its 52-week high, but market breadth isn't sharing the bullish sentiment * Market breadth indicators, such as the advance-decline issues and percent above moving average,...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Was Tentative This Week: S&P 500 Tested New High But Pulled Back

Stock Market Was Tentative This Week: S&P 500 Tested New High But Pulled Back

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market exhibited tentative behavior this week probably due to uncertainty about inflation and geopolitical developments * S&P 500 index touched a high but pulled back to close slightly higher * Crude oil prices broke above $75 but pulled back and is holding support at its 200-week...   READ MORE 

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3 Health Care Stocks Flashing Promising Golden Cross: Why You Need to Watch Them

3 Health Care Stocks Flashing Promising Golden Cross: Why You Need to Watch Them

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Health Care sector has shown upside momentum in 2024 * It may be a good time to add some healthcare stocks to your portfolio * The Bullish 50/200-day MA Crossovers scan in StockCharts filtered out three healthcare stocks that deserve attention The Health Care sector started rallying in...   READ MORE 

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Hot Jobs Data Sends Stock Market Seesawing, Ending Nine-Week Winning Streak

Hot Jobs Data Sends Stock Market Seesawing, Ending Nine-Week Winning Streak

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market indices closed higher for the day but ended the week lower * The 10-year Treasury yield closed higher at 4.04% * In spite of the pullback in equities, the stock market indices are still looking technically strong You can't blame the market for taking...   READ MORE 

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Add Happiness To Your Portfolio With a Sprinkle of Disney Stock

Add Happiness To Your Portfolio With a Sprinkle of Disney Stock

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Disney's stock price is showing signs of consolidation and may be worth watching for signs of a breakout * The stock is at a critical support level and if the stock is able to hold this support, it could be positive for the stock * A break above...   READ MORE 

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MRNA Stock Gets an Upgrade: When is the Best Time To Buy?

MRNA Stock Gets an Upgrade: When is the Best Time To Buy?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * MRNA stock surges on the potential of widening its vaccine offerings * Moderna's stock price has crossed above its upper Bollinger Band and is showing technical strength * Look for MRNA's stock price to move above its 50-week moving average Last year's vaccine sales...   READ MORE 

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Investing in 2024: 3 Promising Opportunities To Watch

Investing in 2024: 3 Promising Opportunities To Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market ended with a bang in 2023 in spite of inflationary fears * Small caps and emerging markets are breaking out of a trading range so look for value plays in these asset groups * Bitcoin has soared and the trend is likely to continue in 2024 The...   READ MORE 

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This Stock is up a Startling 90% This Year: Last Time This Happened Was in 2003

This Stock is up a Startling 90% This Year: Last Time This Happened Was in 2003

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Intel stock is up over 90% in 2023 and could see further growth in 2024 * The stock crossed above its upper Bollinger Band and is now pulling back * Any signs of a reversal followed by price action that confirms the uptrend is resuming will be an ideal entry...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Delivered Huge Gift, Wipes Away Recession Fears

Stock Market Delivered Huge Gift, Wipes Away Recession Fears

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Cooling inflation data sends the S&P 500 higher, which is a good start to the Santa Claus rally * Investors should monitor small-cap stocks and bonds and consider adding them to investment portfolios * Volatility is low but investors should continue monitoring the VIX to identify changes in...   READ MORE 

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Profit From the AI Wave Now: One Stock With Lots of Upside Potential

Profit From the AI Wave Now: One Stock With Lots of Upside Potential

KEY TAKEAWAYS * An earnings beat and strong guidance was enough to send shares of Micron Technology higher * Micron Technology hit a new 52-week high and the stock has room for more upside * Identify your entry and exit price targets to trade this stock Yesterday's stock market selloff was...   READ MORE 

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Cryptocurrency Prices in the Spotlight, Small Caps Now in an Uptrend

Cryptocurrency Prices in the Spotlight, Small Caps Now in an Uptrend

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Bitcoin closes above 42,000, a 20-month high * Small caps also closed higher and are now in an uptrend * Watch how seasonal patterns play out in December as it can be an indication of what to expect in 2024 The stock market seems to be pulling back after...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Starts December On A Strong Note: What This Means For the Rest of the Year

Stock Market Starts December On A Strong Note: What This Means For the Rest of the Year

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 index closed at its 2023 high * The Dow Jones Industrial Average hits a new 52-week high * The S&P 600 Small Cap Index led the rally with a 2.89% gain The stock market is off to a great start on the...   READ MORE 

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SNAP's Stock Price Snaps Out Above Bollinger Band -- Could This Be a Profitable Opportunity?

SNAP's Stock Price Snaps Out Above Bollinger Band -- Could This Be a Profitable Opportunity?

Snap Inc.'s stock (SNAP) price exceeded its upper Bollinger Band. But what does this mean for the stock's price move? To start, a move above a Bollinger Band isn't necessarily a signal to buy. It's more of an indication of strength, and...   READ MORE 

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Coinbase's Stock Price Could See a Sizable Move: Time to Seize the Opportunity?

Coinbase's Stock Price Could See a Sizable Move: Time to Seize the Opportunity?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Coinbase stock has broken above its trading range * The stock ranked in top position in the SCTR ranking for large-cap stocks * The stock may be overbought and due for a pullback The cryptocurrency space has had its share of challenges, but Coinbase (COIN) looks like it may be...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market In 3 Charts: Market Breadth, Bonds, Sentiment

The Stock Market In 3 Charts: Market Breadth, Bonds, Sentiment

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Stock market breadth is widening which is an indication that market internals are strong * Falling treasury yields suggest that inflation expectations are declining * Investors are more complacent than in October which is bullish for equities Stocks are having a good November, which aligns with typical stock market behavior....   READ MORE 

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This Stock Hit a 52-Week High -- And It's Still Surging

This Stock Hit a 52-Week High -- And It's Still Surging

KEY TAKEAWAYS * This stock reached new 52-week high again and can be profitable trading candidate * Adding a momentum indicator to your charts will help identify if there's enough momentum to push the stock higher * A StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) score above 90 makes this stock technically strong Palantir...   READ MORE 

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The Bull Has Left the Bear in the Dust: It's Time To Add Small Caps To Your Portfolio

The Bull Has Left the Bear in the Dust: It's Time To Add Small Caps To Your Portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite notched a three week winning streak. * Small-cap stocks are showing signs of rallying to the upside * Overall, the economy looks to be chugging along, investor sentiment is bullish, and we coudl see a year-end rally The...   READ MORE 

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A Supercharged Stock Market Rally: Catch These Stocks Before They Get Away

A Supercharged Stock Market Rally: Catch These Stocks Before They Get Away

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Cooling CPI data sends equities roaring higher * The 10-year Treasury yield fell below 4.5%, a critical support level * Small-cap stocks were clearly the biggest winners today October's unchanged headline US CPI and lower-than-expected core CPI were reasons for investors to celebrate. The broader stock market...   READ MORE 

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Boeing Stock Takes Off: How to Profit From the Price Surge

Boeing Stock Takes Off: How to Profit From the Price Surge

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Boeing stock gapped on increased orders for its aircraft * After a double bottom pattern on the weekly chart, Boeing's stock price looks to be recovering * The stock could pull back or push through resistance and keep flying higher After falling from August to October, Boeing stock...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Still Has Legs, Bitcoin Sees a Breakthrough Rally: Is the Market On the Mend?

Stock Market Still Has Legs, Bitcoin Sees a Breakthrough Rally: Is the Market On the Mend?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market makes major gains with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing above previous highs * The 10-Year Treasury yield retested its 4.5% level and reversed to the upside * Bitcoin rallied to close the week above 37,000 It was quite the week in...   READ MORE 

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Stock Indexes Continue Winning Streak: Growth Stocks Still In the Lead

Stock Indexes Continue Winning Streak: Growth Stocks Still In the Lead

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite continue their winning streak * Crude oil continues to slide as it trades below its 200-day moving average If there were one thing that was surprising about the stock market, it would be how quickly the charts changed in November. Equities...   READ MORE 

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An Incredible Stock Market Rally Closes the Week on a Strong Note: The Best Week This Year, So Far

An Incredible Stock Market Rally Closes the Week on a Strong Note: The Best Week This Year, So Far

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite rally into the close * Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's comments eased investor fears of further interest rate hikes * Lower Treasury yields helped the banks, including regional banks Five up days in a row for the...   READ MORE 

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Arista Networks: A Profitable Tech Stock That Has Room to Surge

Arista Networks: A Profitable Tech Stock That Has Room to Surge

KEY TAKEAWAYS * AI will need networks to support its development and growth and one stock that can benefit in this space is Arista Networks * The stock is trading above its 50-day moving average and hit a new 52-week high * The stock is outperforming the S&P 500 index and...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Indexes Shatter Critical Support Levels. Watch the March Lows.

Stock Market Indexes Shatter Critical Support Levels. Watch the March Lows.

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are trading below their 200-day moving averages * US Treasury yields are taking a breather now but their near-term action could impact equities, especially big tech stocks * Investors are anxiously awaiting to hear if Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will lean...   READ MORE 

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Google Stock Expectations In the Spotlight: Will Earnings Results Exceed Expectations?

Google Stock Expectations In the Spotlight: Will Earnings Results Exceed Expectations?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Google's Q3 earnings will have an impact on which way the stock moves * GOOGL's daily stock chart shows the stock is trading very close to its 52-week high * GOOGL stock is trading above its 21-day exponential moving average, it has a high SCTR rank,...   READ MORE 

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S&P Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average: It's Going to be a Big Volatile Ride

S&P Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average: It's Going to be a Big Volatile Ride

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 index closed lower for the week and below its 200-day moving average * Long-dated Treasury yields continue to move higher as investors digest the higher-for-longer narrative * VIX has been trending higher which indicates a rise in investor uncertainty Stock market action in the last...   READ MORE 

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These 3 Stocks Keep Hitting New Highs and Can Still Surge: This Is the Time To Look for an Entry

These 3 Stocks Keep Hitting New Highs and Can Still Surge: This Is the Time To Look for an Entry

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Scanning for stocks that are reaching all-time highs while the broader market is trending lower can result in ideal trading opportunities * Look for stocks that are trending higher over the longer-term and pulling back * FANG, PGR, and MUSA are showing signs of pullback and should be on your...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Weekly Update: 3 Valuable Points You Need To Know About the Selloff

Stock Market Weekly Update: 3 Valuable Points You Need To Know About the Selloff

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Broader stock market indices are still holding support despite the selloff * The VIX closed higher but it's still tame relative to past readings * Gold futures closed above $1900 per ounce indicating that investors may have fled to gold in case geopolitical tensions escalated over the weekend...   READ MORE 

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AMD Stock Projection: Price Could Soar Over 50%

AMD Stock Projection: Price Could Soar Over 50%

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The StockCharts Technical Rank is indicating that AMD's stock price is strengthening * A bull flag pattern and potential resistance levels can help to make a projection on AMD's stock price * AMD stock's relative performance and momentum are improving, which means the stock...   READ MORE