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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Sep '26 (NQU26)

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Nasdaq 100 E-Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Stocks Pressured by Signs of Resurgent Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.05%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are down -0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +0.04%.

Stock indexes are mixed today.  The Nasdaq 100 is moving higher amid a rebound in technology stocks.  Gains in processor and memory chipmakers, the key drivers of the recent rally in the artificial intelligence trade, are leading stock gainers today.  Nvidia is up more than +2% after co-founder Jensen Huang joined President Trump on his visit to China, bolstering optimism that this week’s summit between Mr. Trump and China’s Xi Jinping could lead to a series of trade deals, especially around semiconductors. 

However, stock indexes fell from early highs and are trading mixed as today’s stronger-than-expected US Apr PPI report showed a resurgence in inflation that is pushing bond yields higher and may pro... Read more

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
$40,018/36,380
First Notice Date
09/18/26 (128 days)
Expiration Date
09/18/26 (128 days)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
156,235 (+8,479)
162,688 (+12,938)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
81,707 (+4,220)
80,486 (+677)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
53,418 (+3,558)
114,018 (+10,189)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
117,433 (+2,579)
32,301 (-3,855)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
51,944 (+6,527)
88,044 (+6,677)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
8,858 (-763)
2,522 (-194)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
25,795.75 +14.11%
on 04/14/26
29,745.75 -1.04%
on 05/11/26
+3,659.75 (+14.20%)
since 04/13/26
3-Month
23,170.50 +27.04%
on 03/31/26
29,745.75 -1.04%
on 05/11/26
+4,184.75 (+16.57%)
since 02/13/26
52-Week
21,995.50 +33.82%
on 05/23/25
29,745.75 -1.04%
on 05/11/26
+7,160.75 (+32.15%)
since 05/13/25

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Stocks Pressured by Signs of Resurgent Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ADI : 432.21 (+2.99%)
WIX : 52.18 (-31.23%)
AKAM : 160.18 (+7.10%)
$IUXX : 29,057.07 (-0.03%)
ZNM26 : 109-300 (-0.09%)
DT : 34.66 (-11.60%)
ESM26 : 7,425.25 (-0.02%)
LRCX : 290.59 (+0.47%)
$DOWI : 49,589.44 (-0.34%)
SPY : 738.42 (+0.03%)
DIA : 496.73 (-0.23%)
ON : 113.67 (+9.18%)
Stock Index Futures Gain as Tech Stocks Rebound, U.S. PPI Data and Trump-Xi Summit in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.25%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.79% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors gear up for crucial U.S....

NVDA : 223.95 (+1.44%)
CSCO : 100.56 (+1.28%)
SNDK : 1,446.37 (-0.39%)
ABN.NA : 31.740 (+8.55%)
HIMS : 23.59 (-5.75%)
MU : 804.80 (+4.99%)
SATS : 131.68 (+1.78%)
ASTS : 75.27 (+3.17%)
ESM26 : 7,425.25 (-0.02%)
MELI : 1,509.95 (-4.36%)
QCOM : 213.58 (+1.55%)
INTC : 119.52 (-0.90%)
Bank of America Eyes Further Gains as Bullish Structure Holds

On the higher timeframe (monthly charts), there is still room for further upside following the breakout from a larger bullish triangle pattern. The price potential extends toward the 60–70 area, with...

Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.87%. June E-mini...

GTLB : 22.83 (-1.08%)
SNDK : 1,446.37 (-0.39%)
PACS : 40.91 (-0.24%)
STE : 209.70 (-0.55%)
ELV : 395.23 (+0.49%)
STX : 817.22 (+1.04%)
WDC : 489.17 (+0.09%)
AMD : 440.11 (-1.82%)
SPY : 738.42 (+0.03%)
UHS : 169.54 (-0.05%)
MU : 804.80 (+4.99%)
ORCL : 190.46 (+1.94%)
Stocks Retreat as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Accelerates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.55 (-0.46%)
AMAT : 427.47 (-0.87%)
UAL : 95.90 (+0.06%)
WEN : 8.04 (+1.77%)
GTLB : 22.83 (-1.08%)
SNDK : 1,446.37 (-0.39%)
PACS : 40.91 (-0.24%)
STE : 209.70 (-0.55%)
HIMS : 23.59 (-5.75%)
$IUXX : 29,057.07 (-0.03%)
ASML : 1,533.79 (+0.84%)
ZNM26 : 109-300 (-0.09%)
Stocks Pressured by Rising Oil Prices and Accelerating Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures...

ALK : 38.55 (-0.46%)
UAL : 95.90 (+0.06%)
WEN : 8.04 (+1.77%)
GTLB : 22.83 (-1.08%)
SNDK : 1,446.37 (-0.39%)
PACS : 40.91 (-0.24%)
STE : 209.70 (-0.55%)
HIMS : 23.59 (-5.75%)
$IUXX : 29,057.07 (-0.03%)
ZNM26 : 109-300 (-0.09%)
Q : 165.83 (-1.50%)
ESM26 : 7,425.25 (-0.02%)
Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.29%. June E-mini S&P...

ALK : 38.55 (-0.46%)
HL : 20.88 (+1.51%)
CDE : 20.00 (-0.84%)
ADI : 432.21 (+2.99%)
LITE : 1,028.73 (+3.66%)
STX : 817.22 (+1.04%)
WDC : 489.17 (+0.09%)
SPY : 738.42 (+0.03%)
MU : 804.80 (+4.99%)
AAL : 12.74 (+0.39%)
QQQ : 708.84 (+0.23%)
IREN : 54.50 (-3.64%)
Stocks Supported by Strong Earnings and AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 38.55 (-0.46%)
AMAT : 427.47 (-0.87%)
UAL : 95.90 (+0.06%)
WEN : 8.04 (+1.77%)
B : 45.03 (-1.79%)
HL : 20.88 (+1.51%)
CDE : 20.00 (-0.84%)
TTD : 20.22 (-4.35%)
TXN : 306.57 (+3.86%)
$IUXX : 29,057.07 (-0.03%)
LITE : 1,028.73 (+3.66%)
ZNM26 : 109-300 (-0.09%)
Strong Earnings and AI Optimism Push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26...

ALK : 38.55 (-0.46%)
AMAT : 427.47 (-0.87%)
UAL : 95.90 (+0.06%)
WEN : 8.04 (+1.77%)
B : 45.03 (-1.79%)
HL : 20.88 (+1.51%)
CDE : 20.00 (-0.84%)
TTD : 20.22 (-4.35%)
TXN : 306.57 (+3.86%)
$IUXX : 29,057.07 (-0.03%)
LITE : 1,028.73 (+3.66%)
ZNM26 : 109-300 (-0.09%)
S&P 500 Gets Two More Price-Target Upgrades

Growing earnings optimism prompt HSBC and Ed Yardeni to lift their year-end 2026 targets for American large-cap stocks.

$SPX : 7,394.42 (-0.09%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength is above 70%. The market is in overbought territory. Watch for a potential trend reversal.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 30,481.83
2nd Resistance Point 30,101.17
1st Resistance Point 29,768.08
Last Price 29,470.00
1st Support Level 29,054.33
2nd Support Level 28,673.67
3rd Support Level 28,340.58

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52-Week High 29,745.75
Last Price 29,470.00
Fibonacci 61.8% 26,785.15
Fibonacci 50% 25,870.63
Fibonacci 38.2% 24,956.10
52-Week Low 21,995.50

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