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S&P 500 Cons Staples Mar '15 (BLH15)

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S&P 500 Cons Staples Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Slip on Higher Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down by -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down by -0.48%.

Stocks today are moderately lower, giving back some of Thursday’s sharp gains.  Higher bond yields today are also dragging interest-rate-sensitive chip stocks lower.  Stocks are also under pressure today from some negative corporate news.  FedEx is down more than -15% after reporting Q1 adjusted EPS well below the consensus and cutting its 2025 adjusted EPS forecast.  Lennar is down more than -4% after reporting weaker-than-expected Q3 net new orders.  A +6% jump in Nike today limits losses in the Dow Jones Industrials.

Market volatility today may be higher than usual due to the quarterly episode known as “triple witching,” when derivatives contracts tied to stocks, index options, and futures expire, potentially amplifying market moves.  According to analytical firm Asym 500, about $5.1 trillion... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Index
Contract Size
$100 times Index
Tick Size
0.10 points ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 3:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$100
Expiration Date
03/20/15 (expired)

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S&P 500 Cons Staples Mar '15
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
478.80 +1.95%
on 03/18/15
501.80 -2.72%
on 03/02/15
-7.94 (-1.60%)
since 02/20/15
3-Month
477.20 +2.30%
on 02/02/15
502.60 -2.87%
on 01/22/15
-0.04 (-0.01%)
since 12/19/14

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 488.16
1st Resistance Point 488.16
Last Price 488.16s
1st Support Level 488.16
2nd Support Level 488.16
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 502.60
Last Price 488.16s
Fibonacci 61.8% 476.24
Fibonacci 50% 468.10
Fibonacci 38.2% 459.96
52-Week Low 433.60

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