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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Mar '26 (NQH26)

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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Stock Indexes Settle Higher on Strength in Tech

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.41%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.81%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +1.41%.

Stock indexes rallied on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting a 1.5-week high and the Nasdaq 100 posting a 2-week high.  Strength in AI-infrastructure companies, software stocks, and chipmakers led the broader market higher.  Stocks have carryover support from Tuesday, when AI startup Anthropic PBC eased AI disruption concerns after saying its new AI tools for its Claude Cowork agent software will integrate rather than displace existing systems.  Also, optimism that Nvidia’s earnings results, released after Wednesday’s close, will show strong demand for its AI processors remains high.  Bloomberg estimates Nvidia’s Q4 revenue to be $65.91 billion. 

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini Nasdaq 100
Contract Size
$20 times Index
Tick Size
0.25 points ($5.00 per contact)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 3:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$20
Margin/Maintenance
$40,486/36,806
First Notice Date
03/20/26 (23 days)
Expiration Date
03/20/26 (23 days)

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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Mar '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 17, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
138,325 (+1,529)
169,781 (+9,801)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
89,273 (+7,077)
64,863 (-3,973)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
39,131 (-2,322)
112,852 (-4,421)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
108,770 (+2,430)
34,929 (+736)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
63,852 (+7,583)
73,168 (+8,298)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
8,592 (+190)
6,442 (+490)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
24,239.75 +4.71%
on 02/06/26
26,349.00 -3.67%
on 01/28/26
-356.25 (-1.38%)
since 01/23/26
3-Month
24,239.75 +4.71%
on 02/06/26
26,349.00 -3.67%
on 01/28/26
+47.75 (+0.19%)
since 11/25/25
52-Week
17,151.00 +47.99%
on 04/07/25
26,670.00 -4.83%
on 10/30/25
+3,327.75 (+15.09%)
since 02/25/25

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Stock Indexes Settle Higher on Strength in Tech

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.41%. March E-mini...

MSTR : 135.65 (+8.86%)
TAP : 47.51 (-4.77%)
GLXY : 22.83 (+5.99%)
BF.B : 28.10 (-7.63%)
CRCL : 83.14 (+35.47%)
TRI : 99.38 (+10.31%)
COIN : 183.94 (+13.52%)
ODD : 14.74 (-49.21%)
GDDY : 79.12 (-14.28%)
STX : 421.85 (+6.52%)
CAVA : 85.67 (+26.36%)
WDC : 290.95 (+7.53%)
Stocks Climb Ahead of Nvidia’s Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 135.65 (+8.86%)
TAP : 47.51 (-4.77%)
ADI : 360.80 (+1.32%)
GLXY : 22.83 (+5.99%)
BF.B : 28.10 (-7.63%)
CRCL : 83.14 (+35.47%)
TRI : 99.38 (+10.31%)
COIN : 183.94 (+13.52%)
ODD : 14.74 (-49.21%)
GDDY : 79.12 (-14.28%)
STX : 421.85 (+6.52%)
CAVA : 85.67 (+26.36%)
U.S. and European Futures Signal Cautious Optimism as Nvidia Earnings and Tariffs Drive Market Direction

The US and European futures signal a cautiously optimistic opening for the markets today, with the Dow futures slightly higher, S&P CFD futures slightly in the green, while Nasdaq 100 futures showing...

Stocks Push Higher as AI-Infrastructure Companies and Chipmakers Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.15%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 135.65 (+8.86%)
TAP : 47.51 (-4.77%)
AVGO : 332.31 (+2.10%)
ADI : 360.80 (+1.32%)
GLXY : 22.83 (+5.99%)
BF.B : 28.10 (-7.63%)
CRCL : 83.14 (+35.47%)
AXON : 520.18 (+17.55%)
LUMN : 7.10 (-4.70%)
$IUXX : 25,329.04 (+1.41%)
COIN : 183.94 (+13.52%)
ODD : 14.74 (-49.21%)
S&P Futures Face Make-or-Break Test at 6931 Ahead of NVDA

E-mini S&P (March) / E-mini NQ (March) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6903.75, up 52.25 NQ, yesterday’s close: Settled at 25,028.75, up 266.00 E-mini S&P and E-mini NQ futures snapped back from...

Nasdaq Futures Gain With All Eyes on Nvidia Earnings

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.17% this morning as investors look ahead to an earnings report from chip giant Nvidia, whose results have become a barometer for the AI trade....

TJX : 155.82 (-1.17%)
SNOW : 169.21 (+5.06%)
HSBA.LN : 1,394.000 (+7.94%)
EXPD : 141.87 (+2.19%)
AXON : 520.18 (+17.55%)
ORCL : 147.89 (+1.20%)
TRI : 99.38 (+10.31%)
WDAY : 133.15 (+2.24%)
NDX1.D.DX : 41.440 (+18.33%)
FSLR : 210.12 (-13.61%)
ZM : 85.43 (-2.38%)
PSKY : 10.16 (-2.21%)
Stocks Settle Higher as AI Disruption Fears Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.09%. March E-mini...

AMAT : 394.95 (+4.50%)
HSIC : 81.91 (-1.73%)
DDOG : 110.33 (+5.65%)
EXPD : 141.87 (+2.19%)
TRI : 99.38 (+10.31%)
$IUXX : 25,329.04 (+1.41%)
BWXT : 208.27 (+1.98%)
ASML : 1,526.51 (+1.92%)
ZNH26 : 113-055s (-0.11%)
ESH26 : 6,959.75s (+0.81%)
QCOM : 145.82 (+0.72%)
KEYS : 302.18 (+0.23%)
Stocks Rally as AI-Fueled Worries Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.90%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

INTU : 381.23 (+6.28%)
HSIC : 81.91 (-1.73%)
ADI : 360.80 (+1.32%)
EXPD : 141.87 (+2.19%)
TRI : 99.38 (+10.31%)
TXN : 213.90 (+0.26%)
$IUXX : 25,329.04 (+1.41%)
BWXT : 208.27 (+1.98%)
ZNH26 : 113-055s (-0.11%)
ESH26 : 6,959.75s (+0.81%)
FANG : 167.77 (-2.75%)
QCOM : 145.82 (+0.72%)
S&P Rejected at 6930 Again — Key Support Now in Focus

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Stocks Rebound as Software Stocks Recover

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

INTU : 381.23 (+6.28%)
HSIC : 81.91 (-1.73%)
HIMS : 15.82 (+2.33%)
DDOG : 110.33 (+5.65%)
EXPD : 141.87 (+2.19%)
PAY : 24.18 (-1.99%)
$IUXX : 25,329.04 (+1.41%)
BWXT : 208.27 (+1.98%)
ZNH26 : 113-055s (-0.11%)
ESH26 : 6,959.75s (+0.81%)
QCOM : 145.82 (+0.72%)
KEYS : 302.18 (+0.23%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 26,089.92
2nd Resistance Point 25,792.33
1st Resistance Point 25,587.17
Last Price 25,382.00s
1st Support Level 25,084.42
2nd Support Level 24,786.83
3rd Support Level 24,581.67

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52-Week High 26,670.00
Last Price 25,382.00s
Fibonacci 61.8% 23,033.74
Fibonacci 50% 21,910.50
Fibonacci 38.2% 20,787.26
52-Week Low 17,151.00

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