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S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '20 (ESH20)

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

Stocks Recover as Iran War Pushes Energy and Defense Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.13%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.08%.

Stock indexes settled mixed on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling to a 2-month low, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 recovering from 1.5-week lows. 

Stocks recovered from early losses on Monday on dip buying and after the Feb ISM manufacturing index expanded more than expected.  Also, the war in Iran sparked rallies in defense stocks and energy producers on Monday, lifting the broader market.

Stocks initially moved lower on Monday after the US and Israel launched joint military attacks on Iran.  President Trump said that combat operations could last for weeks until all objectives were completed.  President Trump has called for Iran’s leaders to capitulate, but Iran’s sec... 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
$26,612/24,193
First Notice Date
03/20/20
Expiration Date
03/20/20 (expired)

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S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,509,639 (+60,384)
1,438,143 (+37,777)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
201,411 (+4,985)
394,894 (+20,637)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
138,402 (+6,533)
817,510 (+18,266)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,197,520 (+37,454)
184,376 (+1,175)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
117,617 (-974)
592,997 (+10,114)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
77,475 (+3,399)
58,118 (+9,902)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2,274.75 +7.18%
on 03/18/20
3,369.25 -27.64%
on 02/21/20
-931.27 (-27.64%)
since 02/20/20
3-Month
2,274.75 +7.18%
on 03/18/20
3,397.50 -28.24%
on 02/20/20
-787.77 (-24.42%)
since 12/20/19
52-Week
2,274.75 +7.18%
on 03/18/20
3,397.50 -28.24%
on 02/20/20
-403.52 (-14.20%)
since 03/20/19

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Stocks Recover as Iran War Pushes Energy and Defense Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.13%. March E-mini...

MSTR : 137.65 (+6.29%)
MPC : 209.82 (+5.86%)
GLXY : 21.73 (+5.54%)
LITE : 783.25 (+11.75%)
COIN : 185.24 (+5.34%)
ELV : 294.07 (-8.10%)
OXY : 54.21 (+2.13%)
FANG : 178.96 (+2.80%)
STX : 379.52 (-6.94%)
WDC : 270.08 (-3.44%)
AMD : 198.62 (-0.79%)
^BTCUSD : 68,868.77 (-0.80%)
Markets Rebound After Initial Selloff Triggered by Middle East Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today isup +.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. Stocks initially retreated today...

MSTR : 137.65 (+6.29%)
MPC : 209.82 (+5.86%)
GLXY : 21.73 (+5.54%)
COIN : 185.24 (+5.34%)
ELV : 294.07 (-8.10%)
OXY : 54.21 (+2.13%)
FANG : 178.96 (+2.80%)
STX : 379.52 (-6.94%)
AMD : 198.62 (-0.79%)
^BTCUSD : 68,868.77 (-0.80%)
SPY : 686.38 (+0.06%)
NOC : 768.02 (+6.02%)
Stocks Retreat as the US Attacks Iran

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.69%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.65%. March E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 50.77 (-1.61%)
UAL : 103.21 (-2.91%)
MPC : 209.82 (+5.86%)
$IUXX : 24,992.60 (+0.13%)
ELV : 294.07 (-8.10%)
ZNM26 : 113-055 (+0.08%)
OXY : 54.21 (+2.13%)
ESH26 : 6,873.00 (-0.22%)
FANG : 178.96 (+2.80%)
NCLH : 22.18 (-10.53%)
RTX : 212.16 (+4.71%)
VLO : 214.91 (+5.02%)
Were There Any Surprises in Markets Monday Morning?

Given what we saw over the weekend, did markets do what was expected when this week's opening bells rang out like air raid sirens Sunday?

$DXY : 98.38 (+0.79%)
YMH26 : 48,865 (-0.16%)
CLJ26 : 70.49 (-1.04%)
HGK26 : 5.9675 (+0.33%)
NQH26 : 24,951.75 (-0.29%)
GCJ26 : 5,347.2 (+0.67%)
SIK26 : 89.905 (+1.18%)
QAK26 : 77.47 (-0.35%)
HOJ26 : 2.9178 (+0.60%)
RBJ26 : 2.3755 (+0.21%)
ESH26 : 6,873.00 (-0.22%)
Stock Index Futures Plunge Amid Middle East Conflict

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -1.05%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -1.44% this morning as sentiment took a hit after the U.S. and Israel exchanged deadly strikes...

TGT : 113.17 (-0.54%)
GOOGL : 306.52 (-1.68%)
UAL : 103.21 (-2.91%)
AVGO : 318.82 (-0.23%)
CVX : 189.60 (+1.52%)
DDOG : 111.11 (-0.76%)
OXY : 54.21 (+2.13%)
COST : 1,002.77 (-0.79%)
TSLA : 403.32 (+0.20%)
RTX : 212.16 (+4.71%)
NQH26 : 24,951.75 (-0.29%)
BBY : 61.59 (-0.61%)
Jobs, Geopolitics and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter March following another losing week that saw airline stocks hammered after President Trump's threats against Iran escalated Middle East tensions, while a surprisingly hot inflation reading...

TGT : 113.17 (-0.54%)
PBR : 17.32 (+4.15%)
COST : 1,002.77 (-0.79%)
AVGO : 318.82 (-0.23%)
CRWD : 384.86 (+3.46%)
MRVL : 80.86 (-1.02%)
Stocks Settle Lower as Bank Shares Tumble and Tech Stocks Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.30%. March E-mini...

ALK : 50.77 (-1.61%)
APO : 106.45 (+1.77%)
TRI : 99.49 (+3.19%)
DUOL : 100.82 (-0.18%)
CRWV : 78.05 (-1.90%)
PSKY : 13.34 (-1.26%)
AMD : 198.62 (-0.79%)
SPY : 686.38 (+0.06%)
SYF : 68.64 (-0.68%)
ADSK : 246.94 (+0.44%)
MS : 167.00 (+0.29%)
ORCL : 149.25 (+2.65%)
Stocks Retreat on AI Disruption Concerns and Geopolitical Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.41%. March E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 50.77 (-1.61%)
APO : 106.45 (+1.77%)
ADI : 352.41 (-0.95%)
TRI : 99.49 (+3.19%)
DUOL : 100.82 (-0.18%)
CRWV : 78.05 (-1.90%)
PSKY : 13.34 (-1.26%)
AMD : 198.62 (-0.79%)
SPY : 686.38 (+0.06%)
ADSK : 246.94 (+0.44%)
ORCL : 149.25 (+2.65%)
CAI : 20.66 (+2.58%)
Stocks Fall on AI Fears and Stronger-Than-Expected Producer Prices

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.90%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.71%. March E-mini S&P futures...

APO : 106.45 (+1.77%)
AVGO : 318.82 (-0.23%)
FLUT : 106.08 (-0.06%)
ADI : 352.41 (-0.95%)
DDOG : 111.11 (-0.76%)
RKLB : 70.97 (+2.71%)
TRI : 99.49 (+3.19%)
TXN : 209.82 (-1.08%)
$IUXX : 24,992.60 (+0.13%)
DUOL : 100.82 (-0.18%)
ASML : 1,423.54 (-1.86%)
NATL : 48.13 (+8.69%)
NVDA Post-Earnings Selloff Slams Futures Back to Support

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 2,598.83
1st Resistance Point 2,518.40
Last Price 2,437.98s
1st Support Level 2,351.90
2nd Support Level 2,265.83
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 3,397.50
Fibonacci 61.8% 2,968.61
Fibonacci 50% 2,836.13
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,703.64
Last Price 2,437.98s
52-Week Low 2,274.75

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