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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 Climb as Solid US Manufacturing News Bolsters Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.73%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.57%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.76%.

Stock indexes settled higher on Monday as signs of strength in US manufacturing activity bolstered optimism about the economic outlook, following the release of the Jan ISM manufacturing index, which expanded by the most in more than 3.25 years.  Also, strength in chip makers and AI-infrastructure stocks supported gains in the broader market on Monday.

The US Jan ISM manufacturing index rose +4.7 to 52.6, stronger than expectations of 48.5 and the strongest pace of expansion in more than 3.25 years.

Comments from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic were bearish for stocks on Monday, when he said, "We have so much momentum in the US economy that the Fed needs to keep the policy rate in a mi... 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
$24,993/22,721
First Notice Date
03/20/26 (45 days)
Expiration Date
03/20/26 (45 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 27, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,345,823 (-15,725)
1,373,953 (-29,518)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
245,442 (-1,152)
345,229 (+16,859)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
129,464 (+956)
797,623 (+5,718)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,103,294 (+3,451)
191,666 (-15,783)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
111,546 (-4,980)
538,548 (+7,937)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
108,939 (-8,688)
53,323 (-2,915)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
6,814.50 +3.02%
on 01/21/26
7,043.00 -0.33%
on 01/28/26
+119.50 (+1.73%)
since 01/02/26
3-Month
6,583.00 +6.64%
on 11/21/25
7,043.00 -0.33%
on 01/28/26
+76.50 (+1.10%)
since 11/03/25
52-Week
4,994.75 +40.55%
on 04/07/25
7,043.00 -0.33%
on 01/28/26
+774.00 (+12.39%)
since 02/03/25

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Nasdaq Futures Climb on Blowout Palantir Results

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.41% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Palantir Technologies boosted sentiment.

TER : 304.00 (+21.83%)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
MRK : 112.50 (-0.77%)
MU : 444.56 (+1.54%)
AMUN.P.DX : 80.050 (+4.23%)
RMBS : 103.49 (-8.99%)
AMGN : 345.04 (+0.10%)
PFE : 25.44 (-4.58%)
DIS : 104.75 (+0.29%)
TSLA : 426.94 (+1.22%)
INTC : 50.85 (+4.18%)
NQH26 : 25,976.75 (+0.49%)
Stocks Climb as Solid US Manufacturing News Bolsters Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.73%. March E-mini S&P...

ALK : 52.75 (+0.21%)
MSTR : 140.65 (+0.73%)
TER : 304.00 (+21.83%)
RRC : 35.41 (unch)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
GLXY : 25.25 (-4.51%)
COIN : 189.13 (+0.68%)
OXY : 43.95 (+0.34%)
TSLA : 426.94 (+1.22%)
FANG : 158.64 (-3.24%)
STX : 445.50 (+2.90%)
WDC : 281.41 (+4.14%)
Stocks Gain on US Manufacturing Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.64%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 140.65 (+0.73%)
TER : 304.00 (+21.83%)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
CVX : 174.01 (-0.01%)
GLXY : 25.25 (-4.51%)
TXN : 223.80 (-0.54%)
$IUXX : 25,738.61 (+0.73%)
COIN : 189.13 (+0.68%)
ZNH26 : 111-150 (-0.11%)
CRML : 13.34 (+5.96%)
OXY : 43.95 (+0.34%)
TSLA : 426.94 (+1.22%)
Groundhog Day Gloom? Why the Nasdaq Is Shaking Off Phil's Shadow and Facing Reality

Punxsutawney Phil says six more weeks of winter. Traders say, "That explains the mood." Jokes aside, a key seasonal pattern is lining up for the Nasdaq—and it matters more than the weather!

NVDA : 186.93 (+0.71%)
META : 706.53 (+0.02%)
NMH26 : 25,976.00 (+0.49%)
AAPL : 268.70 (-0.49%)
ESH26 : 7,016.75 (+0.20%)
ETH26 : 7,016.75 (+0.20%)
QQQ : 629.65 (+0.56%)
MSFT : 422.50 (-0.21%)
YMH26 : 49,503 (-0.04%)
NQH26 : 25,976.75 (+0.49%)
TQQQ : 56.02 (+1.67%)
AMZN : 244.80 (+0.76%)
Dollar Surge Pressures Risk as Indices Test Key Resistance Into a Big Data Week

E-mini S&P (March) / E-mini NQ (March) S&P, last week’s close: Settled at 6965.75, down 27.00 on Friday and up 20.00 on the week NQ, last week’s close: Settled at 25,670.00, down 329.25 on Friday and...

Stock Indexes Climb as Chip Makers and AI Infrastructure Stocks Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.42%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 140.65 (+0.73%)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
CVX : 174.01 (-0.01%)
GLXY : 25.25 (-4.51%)
$IUXX : 25,738.61 (+0.73%)
COIN : 189.13 (+0.68%)
ZNH26 : 111-150 (-0.11%)
CRML : 13.34 (+5.96%)
OXY : 43.95 (+0.34%)
ESH26 : 7,016.75 (+0.20%)
FANG : 158.64 (-3.24%)
STX : 445.50 (+2.90%)
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Risk Sentiment Weakens, U.S. Jobs Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.57%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.92% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as investors continue to sell risky...

MSTR : 140.65 (+0.73%)
GOOGL : 348.15 (+1.30%)
HL : 23.65 (+9.74%)
CDE : 22.07 (+8.60%)
PFE : 25.44 (-4.58%)
COIN : 189.13 (+0.68%)
QCOM : 151.42 (-0.79%)
NQH26 : 25,976.75 (+0.49%)
AMD : 251.62 (+2.17%)
LLY : 1,044.60 (+0.05%)
UBER : 80.98 (+0.17%)
PLTR : 164.31 (+11.20%)
Stocks Settle Lower on Weakness in Chip Stocks and Miners

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.28%. March E-mini...

AMAT : 331.40 (+0.91%)
B : 48.94 (+5.41%)
HL : 23.65 (+9.74%)
VZ : 44.15 (-1.04%)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
CDE : 22.07 (+8.60%)
$IUXX : 25,738.61 (+0.73%)
LITE : 448.51 (+5.93%)
SNDR : 28.38 (-0.70%)
ZNH26 : 111-150 (-0.11%)
OLN : 22.32 (+0.68%)
ESH26 : 7,016.75 (+0.20%)
Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Rise after Warsh Picked for Fed Chair

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.58%. March E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 331.40 (+0.91%)
B : 48.94 (+5.41%)
HL : 23.65 (+9.74%)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
VZ : 44.15 (-1.04%)
CDE : 22.07 (+8.60%)
TXN : 223.80 (-0.54%)
$IUXX : 25,738.61 (+0.73%)
LITE : 448.51 (+5.93%)
SNDR : 28.38 (-0.70%)
ZNH26 : 111-150 (-0.11%)
OLN : 22.32 (+0.68%)
Stocks Fall as Trump Nominates Warsh for Fed Chair

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures...

AMAT : 331.40 (+0.91%)
B : 48.94 (+5.41%)
HL : 23.65 (+9.74%)
SNDK : 693.45 (+4.24%)
VZ : 44.15 (-1.04%)
CDE : 22.07 (+8.60%)
ADI : 315.90 (-0.30%)
TXN : 223.80 (-0.54%)
$IUXX : 25,738.61 (+0.73%)
LITE : 448.51 (+5.93%)
SNDR : 28.38 (-0.70%)
ZNH26 : 111-150 (-0.11%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 7,211.08
2nd Resistance Point 7,114.17
1st Resistance Point 7,058.33
Last Price 7,018.00
1st Support Level 6,905.58
2nd Support Level 6,808.67
3rd Support Level 6,752.83

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52-Week High 7,043.00
Last Price 7,018.00
Fibonacci 61.8% 6,260.57
Fibonacci 50% 6,018.88
Fibonacci 38.2% 5,777.18
52-Week Low 4,994.75

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