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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Stock Market Ends Week on Optimistic Note, With a Few Surprises

Stock Market Ends Week on Optimistic Note, With a Few Surprises

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The stock market started out slow, sold off, and then recovered some of those losses to end the week on an optimistic note. * Market internals continue to be strong indicating that the stock market has a bullish bias. * Several stocks made new highs including NVDA, FSLR, and DELL....   READ MORE 

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Thrilling Week for the Stock Market: Dow Jones Makes Strong Close Above 40,000 for the First Time

Thrilling Week for the Stock Market: Dow Jones Makes Strong Close Above 40,000 for the First Time

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 40,000 for the first time * Commodities such as silver, copper, and gold are moving higher * Volatility remains low, indicating investors are complacent It made it! The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) closed above 40,000 for the first time, another record...   READ MORE 

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A Grand Slam: Broader Stock Market Indexes Soar to New Highs

A Grand Slam: Broader Stock Market Indexes Soar to New Highs

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite close at all-time highs * Bond prices also moved higher, as did gold and silver * The VIX remains low, indicating investors are complacent The bull market hasn't gone anywhere. Despite of worrying about the...   READ MORE 

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Meme Stock Frenzy Back In the Spotlight: Are Traders Losing Patience?

Meme Stock Frenzy Back In the Spotlight: Are Traders Losing Patience?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Investors look like they're keeping their powder dry until key economic data is released this week * The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite are trading close to their highs, but are hesitant to reach it * Meme stocks showed their might today,...   READ MORE 

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Why Novo Nordisk's Stock Price Recovery Makes It a Promising Buy

Why Novo Nordisk's Stock Price Recovery Makes It a Promising Buy

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Novo Nordisk's stock price fell after its Q1 earnings report, but pivoted and reversed * NVO stock could break above its all-time highs * A couple of technical indicators can help confirm your buy decision Novo Nordisk (NVO) reported Q1 earnings on May 2. Even though it was...   READ MORE 

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Technology Stocks Back In the Lead: Are Inflation Fears Behind Us?

Technology Stocks Back In the Lead: Are Inflation Fears Behind Us?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The broader stock market indexes closed higher, but failed to show enough follow through to the upside * Technology stocks were in the lead today and led the stock market higher * The CBOE Volatility Index is back below 15, indicating lack of fear among investors The weaker-than-expected jobs report...   READ MORE 

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SPY's Pullback Continues: How To Know When It's Over

SPY's Pullback Continues: How To Know When It's Over

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dipped lower after hitting resistance of its 50-day moving average * There are three key turnaround levels to watch closely to determine if the pullback is over * Breadth indicators can identify when the buyers are back What's a trader...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 & Nasdaq Composite Approach Critical Resistance; Watch for These Important Levels!

S&P 500 & Nasdaq Composite Approach Critical Resistance; Watch for These Important Levels!

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Nasdaq Composite is trading above its last swing high, which could a the first sign of a reversal to the upside * The S&P 500 is up against resistance from its 50-day moving average and a downward sloping trendline * The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reversed...   READ MORE 

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Analyzing the SPY: How to Know When the Pullback is Over

Analyzing the SPY: How to Know When the Pullback is Over

KEY TAKEAWAYS * SPY is trading within a downward channel in the daily chart and has equal odds of breaking out in either direction * The weekly chart shows the uptrend is still in play and SPY is going through a healthy correction * Analyze different index and sector exchange-traded funds to identify...   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Approaches 100-Day Moving Average: Is Now an Attractive Time to Buy Stocks?

S&P 500 Approaches 100-Day Moving Average: Is Now an Attractive Time to Buy Stocks?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The possibility of only one interest rate cut and escalation of geopolitical tensions increases uncertainty levels for investors * The 100-day simple moving average could be the S&P 500's next support level * Massive selloff in Tech stocks sends the Nasdaq Composite below its 100-day moving...   READ MORE 

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Will NFLX Pierce Through Resistance With Breakthrough Earnings? Here's What You Need to Know

Will NFLX Pierce Through Resistance With Breakthrough Earnings? Here's What You Need to Know

KEY TAKEAWAYS * NFLX is close to a strong resistance level and could break above it if the company beats earnings estimates * Netflix's stock price has been trending higher since July 22 after the stock took a deep plunge * Expect a lot of volatility after NFLX announces earnings on...   READ MORE 

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Stock Market Indexes Plunge After Hitting Resistance -- Support Levels You Need to Watch

Stock Market Indexes Plunge After Hitting Resistance -- Support Levels You Need to Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite dropped * Gold keeps hitting new highs * The VIX spiked above 18 but closed at 17.31 Now that earnings season has begun, what can you expect the stock market to do, especially after its stellar Q1 run?...   READ MORE 

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NVDA is Holding Strong: It's Time to Think About Accumulating this Stock

NVDA is Holding Strong: It's Time to Think About Accumulating this Stock

KEY TAKEAWAYS * NVDA stock is rising as the broader market sells off * NVDA is technically and fundamentally strong and is outperforming the S&P 500 * NVDA's stock price has broken above a downward channel, which could be the start of the next uptrend Sometimes, it helps to...   READ MORE 

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Jobs In the Spotlight: Stock Market Reverses Course After Massive Selloff

Jobs In the Spotlight: Stock Market Reverses Course After Massive Selloff

KEY TAKEAWAYS * A stronger-than-expected jobs report sent the stock market higher * Several stocks and ETFs hit new all-time highs today * Commodity prices continue to rise One day doesn't make a trend—that's one lesson we learned from this week's stock market action. The March...   READ MORE 

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The Stock Market's Tremendous Resilience: What This Means For Q2

The Stock Market's Tremendous Resilience: What This Means For Q2

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite remains unfazed about interest rates remaining higher for longer. * Commodity prices such as oil, gold, and cocoa are rising, even though inflation seems to be cooling. * The top S&P 500 sector performers indicate the...   READ MORE 

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Return of the Meme Stock Frenzy: Is Now the Time to Shift Your Investment Focus?

Return of the Meme Stock Frenzy: Is Now the Time to Shift Your Investment Focus?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Wednesday's broad stock market rally shows that investors are still willing to take chances in the stock market * Even though the stock market rallied, Communication Services and Technology were the worst performing S&P 500 sectors on Wednesday * Gold prices have been on a tear...   READ 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