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S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '18 (ESH18)

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S&P 500 E-Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Fall on AI Jitters and Surging Crude Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.01%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) fell -0.46%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) fell -0.94%.

Stock indexes settled lower on Tuesday, led by losses in technology stocks amid concerns that the massive investment in artificial intelligence will not pay off.  The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI recently failed to meet its goals for new users and sales, undercutting the shares of OpenAI partners and AI infrastructure stocks, including Nvidia, Oracle, Advanced Micro Devices, and CoreWeave.

On the positive side, Coca-Cola rose more than +3% to limit losses in the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting stronger-than-expected Q1 net revenue.

Stocks bounced from their worst levels on Tuesday amid better-than-expected US economic news.  The Conference Board Apr consumer confiden... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini S&P 500 Index
Contract Size
$50 times Index
Tick Size
0.25 points ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 3:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$26,563/24,149
First Notice Date
03/16/18
Expiration Date
03/16/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,442,422 (-5,889)
1,424,075 (+21,432)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
235,119 (-1,564)
345,225 (-7,220)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
122,778 (-15,006)
841,407 (+10,033)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,208,817 (+7,619)
193,890 (-4,165)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
124,833 (+1,697)
537,154 (-6,338)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
68,730 (-5,470)
44,466 (+10,975)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2,647.00 +3.96%
on 03/02/18
2,802.50 -1.81%
on 03/13/18
+16.83 (+0.62%)
since 02/16/18
3-Month
2,529.00 +8.81%
on 02/06/18
2,878.50 -4.40%
on 01/29/18
+69.83 (+2.60%)
since 12/15/17
52-Week
2,313.50 +18.95%
on 03/27/17
2,878.50 -4.40%
on 01/29/18
+380.58 (+16.05%)
since 03/16/17

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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s...

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ADS.D.DX : 149.900 (+9.02%)
BE : 273.00 (+20.60%)
SNDK : 1,064.84 (+6.23%)
F : 12.39 (-0.08%)
ESM26 : 7,171.00 (unch)
MSFT : 427.26 (-0.46%)
QCOM : 149.30 (-0.47%)
STX : 668.09 (+15.38%)
V : 328.73 (+6.28%)
WDC : 426.76 (+9.15%)
AZN.LN : 13,616.000 (-2.04%)
Stocks Fall on AI Jitters and Surging Crude Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.01%. June E-mini...

SNDK : 1,064.84 (+6.23%)
HL : 17.53 (-1.74%)
CDE : 17.63 (-1.23%)
DT : 35.85 (-0.39%)
CRWV : 107.17 (+1.55%)
GLW : 156.19 (+2.05%)
PNR : 82.75 (-0.13%)
STX : 668.09 (+15.38%)
WDC : 426.76 (+9.15%)
AMD : 328.00 (+1.48%)
VRT : 308.30 (+1.07%)
UPS : 103.65 (-0.28%)
AI Fears and Surging Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 382.00 (+0.23%)
B : 38.70 (-1.20%)
AVGO : 401.66 (+0.46%)
SNDK : 1,064.84 (+6.23%)
HL : 17.53 (-1.74%)
CDE : 17.63 (-1.23%)
$IUXX : 27,029.01 (-1.01%)
ASML : 1,385.20 (+0.05%)
ZNM26 : 110-225 (-0.14%)
DT : 35.85 (-0.39%)
CRWV : 107.17 (+1.55%)
GLW : 156.19 (+2.05%)
Stocks Pressured by AI Fears and Soaring Crude Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AMAT : 382.00 (+0.23%)
AVGO : 401.66 (+0.46%)
$IUXX : 27,029.01 (-1.01%)
ASML : 1,385.20 (+0.05%)
ZNM26 : 110-225 (-0.14%)
DT : 35.85 (-0.39%)
CRWV : 107.17 (+1.55%)
GLW : 156.19 (+2.05%)
ESM26 : 7,171.00 (unch)
QCOM : 149.30 (-0.47%)
PNR : 82.75 (-0.13%)
STX : 668.09 (+15.38%)
Nasdaq Futures Plunge as AI Concerns Resurface, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending down -1.24% this morning as concerns resurfaced over whether the massive amounts of investment in AI will ultimately pay off.

NVDA : 213.05 (-0.06%)
GOOGL : 347.91 (-0.53%)
NOVN.Z.IX : 113.440 (-1.31%)
AVGO : 401.66 (+0.46%)
SNDK : 1,064.84 (+6.23%)
KO : 78.31 (-0.05%)
BBBY : 4.80 (+1.27%)
ORCL : 165.22 (-0.45%)
RMBS : 109.13 (-1.92%)
TEL.O.DX : 151.350 (-0.88%)
BP-.LN : 579.088 (+0.05%)
TMUS : 191.60 (+2.61%)
Tech Earnings Optimism Powers Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.01%. June E-mini...

ALK : 39.50 (-0.73%)
UAL : 89.65 (-0.84%)
AMAT : 382.00 (+0.23%)
SNDK : 1,064.84 (+6.23%)
VZ : 47.15 (-0.19%)
ADI : 388.83 (+1.45%)
TXN : 268.20 (+1.21%)
$IUXX : 27,029.01 (-1.01%)
ELV : 366.00 (+0.90%)
UNH : 363.93 (-0.78%)
ASML : 1,385.20 (+0.05%)
DPZ : 341.05 (+0.17%)
Stocks Slip as Higher Oil Prices Spur Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 39.50 (-0.73%)
UAL : 89.65 (-0.84%)
AMAT : 382.00 (+0.23%)
SNDK : 1,064.84 (+6.23%)
VZ : 47.15 (-0.19%)
ADI : 388.83 (+1.45%)
TXN : 268.20 (+1.21%)
$IUXX : 27,029.01 (-1.01%)
DPZ : 341.05 (+0.17%)
ZNM26 : 110-225 (-0.14%)
ESM26 : 7,171.00 (unch)
NCLH : 17.67 (-0.67%)
Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is unchanged, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.10%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

AAPL : 268.10 (-0.96%)
CRWD : 452.60 (-0.53%)
VZ : 47.15 (-0.19%)
$SPX : 7,138.80 (-0.49%)
MU : 526.50 (+4.40%)
MANE : 103.10 (+3.00%)
$IUXX : 27,029.01 (-1.01%)
NQM26 : 27,244.00 (+0.28%)
DPZ : 341.05 (+0.17%)
QQQ : 659.04 (+0.23%)
CLM26 : 103.31 (+3.38%)
ZNM26 : 110-225 (-0.14%)
Option Volatility and Earnings Report for April 27 – May 1

It’s a mammoth week of earnings with loads of big names due to report this week. We have Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Robinhood Markets and Caterpillar all reporting in what shapes...

MSFT : 427.26 (-0.46%)
META : 668.80 (-0.38%)
GOOGL : 347.91 (-0.53%)
NVDA : 213.05 (-0.06%)
AAPL : 268.10 (-0.96%)
INTC : 86.13 (+1.90%)
CAT : 822.50 (+0.57%)
LRCX : 251.00 (-0.09%)
AMD : 328.00 (+1.48%)
HOOD : 72.40 (-11.78%)
AMZN : 258.87 (-0.32%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 2,761.94
1st Resistance Point 2,756.89
Last Price 2,751.83s
1st Support Level 2,746.89
2nd Support Level 2,741.94
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 2,878.50
Last Price 2,751.83s
Fibonacci 61.8% 2,662.67
Fibonacci 50% 2,596.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,529.33
52-Week Low 2,313.50

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