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S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '26 (ESH26)

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

Stocks Settle Higher as Global Tensions Cool and the Economy Expands

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.76%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.52%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.72%.

Stock indexes extended Wednesday’s relief rally on Thursday as President Trump's pivot on Greenland continued.  The rally gained momentum after NATO’s chief provided additional details, saying the breakthrough didn’t involve Greenland’s sovereignty.  Strength in chip makers, AI-infrastructure stocks, and the Magnificent Seven technology stocks led the broader market higher on Thursday.

Stocks held their gains on Thursday amid solid US economic news. Weekly initial unemployment claims rose by 1,000 to 200,000, beating expectations of 209,000.  Also, Q3 GDP was revised upward by 0.1 to 4.4% (q/q annualized), stronger than expectations of no change at 4.3%.  In addition, Nov personal spending rose... 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
$24,646/22,406
First Notice Date
03/20/26 (57 days)
Expiration Date
03/20/26 (57 days)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 13, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,349,991 (-56,506)
1,366,491 (-70,384)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
247,686 (+20,622)
369,813 (+36,661)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
133,027 (-11,913)
806,738 (-44,134)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,138,244 (-36,520)
206,944 (-6,481)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
109,159 (-19,566)
555,139 (+10,510)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
112,912 (+31,449)
63,148 (+5,716)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
6,814.50 +1.93%
on 01/21/26
7,036.25 -1.28%
on 01/13/26
+15.75 (+0.23%)
since 12/22/25
3-Month
6,583.00 +5.51%
on 11/21/25
7,036.25 -1.28%
on 01/13/26
+152.25 (+2.24%)
since 10/22/25
52-Week
4,994.75 +39.07%
on 04/07/25
7,036.25 -1.28%
on 01/13/26
+593.75 (+9.35%)
since 01/22/25

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Stocks Settle Higher as Global Tensions Cool and the Economy Expands

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.76%. March E-mini...

GOOGL : 330.54 (+0.66%)
SPHR : 98.38 (+5.61%)
ANET : 138.41 (+8.74%)
AAPL : 248.35 (+0.28%)
HBAN : 17.64 (-6.02%)
MBLY : 10.51 (-3.40%)
DDOG : 131.25 (+6.31%)
$IUXX : 25,518.35 (+0.76%)
ASML : 1,395.00 (+2.57%)
ZNH26 : 111-190s (-0.06%)
MSFT : 451.14 (+1.58%)
TSLA : 449.36 (+4.15%)
Stocks Supported by Easing Geopolitical Tensions and Solid US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

GOOGL : 330.54 (+0.66%)
SPHR : 98.38 (+5.61%)
AAPL : 248.35 (+0.28%)
ADI : 308.52 (+1.16%)
HBAN : 17.64 (-6.02%)
MBLY : 10.51 (-3.40%)
DDOG : 131.25 (+6.31%)
$IUXX : 25,518.35 (+0.76%)
ASML : 1,395.00 (+2.57%)
ZNH26 : 111-190s (-0.06%)
MSFT : 451.14 (+1.58%)
TSLA : 449.36 (+4.15%)
Stocks Extend Wednesday’s Rally on President Trump’s Greenland Pivot

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.78%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.83%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

GOOGL : 330.54 (+0.66%)
SPHR : 98.38 (+5.61%)
AAPL : 248.35 (+0.28%)
AVGO : 325.49 (-1.01%)
ADI : 308.52 (+1.16%)
HBAN : 17.64 (-6.02%)
MBLY : 10.51 (-3.40%)
DDOG : 131.25 (+6.31%)
TXN : 194.99 (+0.30%)
$IUXX : 25,518.35 (+0.76%)
ASML : 1,395.00 (+2.57%)
ZNH26 : 111-190s (-0.06%)
S&P, NQ Surge Back Into Resistance as Bullish Momentum Builds

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Stocks Set to Extend Rally After Trump’s Greenland Pivot, U.S. PCE Inflation and GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.66%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.89% this morning, pointing to further gains on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump walked...

GOOGL : 330.54 (+0.66%)
SNDK : 503.44 (+0.43%)
KHC : 22.72 (+1.43%)
MU : 397.58 (+2.18%)
CSX : 35.78 (-2.05%)
KRMN : 111.61 (+6.51%)
ESH26 : 6,945.00s (+0.51%)
ABT : 108.61 (-10.04%)
UBI.FP : 3.988 (-39.83%)
TSLA : 449.36 (+4.15%)
INTC : 54.32 (+0.13%)
WDC : 243.29 (+0.57%)
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as President Trump Claims Deal on Greenland

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.36%. March E-mini...

AMAT : 318.79 (-1.98%)
UAL : 110.40 (-0.50%)
RRC : 36.12 (-0.33%)
GCG26 : 4,913.4s (+1.57%)
NATH : 100.77 (-0.02%)
CFG : 64.25 (+0.30%)
ADI : 308.52 (+1.16%)
DDOG : 131.25 (+6.31%)
KHC : 22.72 (+1.43%)
TXN : 194.99 (+0.30%)
PRGS : 42.75 (+0.12%)
CNX : 36.87 (-1.07%)
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Stocks Rally as Greenland Tensions Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.33%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

UAL : 110.40 (-0.50%)
RRC : 36.12 (-0.33%)
GCG26 : 4,913.4s (+1.57%)
NATH : 100.77 (-0.02%)
CFG : 64.25 (+0.30%)
ADI : 308.52 (+1.16%)
DDOG : 131.25 (+6.31%)
KHC : 22.72 (+1.43%)
PRGS : 42.75 (+0.12%)
CNX : 36.87 (-1.07%)
$IUXX : 25,518.35 (+0.76%)
ZNH26 : 111-190s (-0.06%)
Stocks Rebound as President Trump Eases Rhetoric on Greenland

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.632%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.45%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

UAL : 110.40 (-0.50%)
B : 49.24 (+0.35%)
RRC : 36.12 (-0.33%)
NATH : 100.77 (-0.02%)
HL : 31.29 (+8.34%)
CDE : 25.77 (+12.48%)
ADI : 308.52 (+1.16%)
KHC : 22.72 (+1.43%)
TXN : 194.99 (+0.30%)
PRGS : 42.75 (+0.12%)
CNX : 36.87 (-1.07%)
$IUXX : 25,518.35 (+0.76%)
S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Trump’s Davos Address and Corporate Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors cautiously await U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as a new round...

MARA : 10.29 (-2.56%)
MSTR : 160.98 (-1.73%)
NFLX : 83.54 (-2.13%)
NVDA : 184.84 (+0.83%)
UAL : 110.40 (-0.50%)
SNDK : 503.44 (+0.43%)
KMI : 29.69 (+3.88%)
JNJ : 218.49 (+0.22%)
KHC : 22.72 (+1.43%)
MMM : 160.63 (+3.05%)
ESH26 : 6,945.00s (+0.51%)
TFC : 50.30 (+0.56%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 7,096.08
2nd Resistance Point 7,020.67
1st Resistance Point 6,965.33
Last Price 6,945.00s
1st Support Level 6,834.58
2nd Support Level 6,759.17
3rd Support Level 6,703.83

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52-Week High 7,036.25
Last Price 6,945.00s
Fibonacci 61.8% 6,256.40
Fibonacci 50% 6,015.50
Fibonacci 38.2% 5,774.60
52-Week Low 4,994.75

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