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S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '18 (ESH18)

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

Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices, But Positive Oracle AI News Helps Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday fell -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) fell -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) rose +0.03%.  March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) fell -0.15%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) fell -0.07%.

Stocks were undercut by Wednesday’s +6 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield and the +4.6% rally in WTI crude oil prices.  Crude oil prices rallied despite the IEA members' decision to release 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles.

Stocks saw downward pressure as the Iran war dragged on, with missiles hitting three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, and new missile volleys hitting Israel. 

However, tech stocks received support from Oracle's positive AI news.

The oil market took in stride Wednesday’s decision by IEA members to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic stockpiles, much larger than the 182 million-barrel release in 2022 following Ru... 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
$26,648/24,226
First Notice Date
03/16/18
Expiration Date
03/16/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

S&P 500 E-Mini Mar '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
1,556,831 (+47,192)
1,485,159 (+47,016)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
208,740 (+7,329)
376,956 (-17,938)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
133,315 (-5,087)
862,545 (+45,035)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
1,185,588 (-11,932)
180,820 (-3,556)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
157,124 (+39,507)
563,464 (-29,533)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
78,601 (+1,126)
44,343 (-13,775)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
2,647.00 +3.96%
on 03/02/18
2,802.50 -1.81%
on 03/13/18
+16.83 (+0.62%)
since 02/16/18
3-Month
2,529.00 +8.81%
on 02/06/18
2,878.50 -4.40%
on 01/29/18
+69.83 (+2.60%)
since 12/15/17
52-Week
2,313.50 +18.95%
on 03/27/17
2,878.50 -4.40%
on 01/29/18
+380.58 (+16.05%)
since 03/16/17

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Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices, But Positive Oracle AI News Helps Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday fell -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures...

MPC : 226.74 (+5.35%)
CVX : 191.79 (+2.95%)
DDOG : 127.49 (+3.58%)
ALGN : 174.81 (+3.18%)
UNF : 274.89 (+6.58%)
$IUXX : 24,965.01 (+0.03%)
ZNM26 : 111-315s (-0.42%)
MSFT : 404.88 (-0.22%)
OXY : 55.58 (+4.63%)
TSLA : 407.82 (+2.15%)
ESH26 : 6,779.50s (-0.11%)
IBM : 248.87 (-0.53%)
Stocks Pressured by Higher Oil Prices, But Positive Oracle AI News Helps Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.11%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MPC : 226.74 (+5.35%)
DDOG : 127.49 (+3.58%)
UNF : 274.89 (+6.58%)
$IUXX : 24,965.01 (+0.03%)
ZNM26 : 111-315s (-0.42%)
MSFT : 404.88 (-0.22%)
OXY : 55.58 (+4.63%)
TSLA : 407.82 (+2.15%)
ESH26 : 6,779.50s (-0.11%)
IBM : 248.87 (-0.53%)
$DOWI : 47,417.27 (-0.61%)
SPY : 676.33 (-0.13%)
Stocks Mixed as IEA Announces Historic Oil Reserve Release

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.46%. In an effort to stabilize energy...

NVDA : 186.03 (+0.68%)
MPC : 226.74 (+5.35%)
CRWD : 442.03 (+1.31%)
$SPX : 6,775.80 (-0.08%)
DDOG : 127.49 (+3.58%)
ORCL : 163.12 (+9.18%)
NKE : 55.70 (-0.68%)
UNF : 274.89 (+6.58%)
$IUXX : 24,965.01 (+0.03%)
QQQ : 607.69 (-0.01%)
ZNM26 : 111-315s (-0.42%)
MSFT : 404.88 (-0.22%)
Futures Whipsaw on Hormuz Headlines as CPI Looms

Bill bought more ORCL ahead of earnings. Catch his latest moves and thoughts from CNBC yesterday. WATCH HERE! E-mini S&P (March) / E-mini NQ (March) S&P, yesterday’s close: Settled at 6787.25, down...

S&P Futures Waver as Middle East Conflict Uncertainty Persists, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.09% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict remains high, while investors await key...

DDOG : 127.49 (+3.58%)
VRTX : 492.38 (-1.36%)
ORCL : 163.12 (+9.18%)
NKE : 55.70 (-0.68%)
TRI : 103.11 (-0.57%)
UNF : 274.89 (+6.58%)
ESH26 : 6,779.50s (-0.11%)
OXY : 55.58 (+4.63%)
APA : 32.97 (+3.61%)
0QWI.LN : 53.330 (+2.93%)
AVAV : 207.73 (-6.25%)
FANG : 176.64 (-0.97%)
Stocks End Slightly Lower as T-note Yields Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday fell -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -0.04%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 138.33 (-0.09%)
NVDA : 186.03 (+0.68%)
META : 654.86 (+0.12%)
AMAT : 351.07 (+1.50%)
COP : 117.03 (+2.52%)
$SPX : 6,775.80 (-0.08%)
MU : 418.69 (+3.86%)
$IUXX : 24,965.01 (+0.03%)
NQH26 : 24,983.50s (unch)
ASST : 9.23 (+2.78%)
QQQ : 607.69 (-0.01%)
ZNM26 : 111-315s (-0.42%)
Stocks Move Higher as Oil Prices Plunge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are...

MSTR : 138.33 (-0.09%)
NVDA : 186.03 (+0.68%)
META : 654.86 (+0.12%)
AMAT : 351.07 (+1.50%)
COP : 117.03 (+2.52%)
$SPX : 6,775.80 (-0.08%)
MU : 418.69 (+3.86%)
$IUXX : 24,965.01 (+0.03%)
NQH26 : 24,983.50s (unch)
ASST : 9.23 (+2.78%)
QQQ : 607.69 (-0.01%)
ZNM26 : 111-315s (-0.42%)
Stocks Pressured By Higher Bond Yields and Persian Gulf Strikes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.13%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26...

MSTR : 138.33 (-0.09%)
META : 654.86 (+0.12%)
COP : 117.03 (+2.52%)
$SPX : 6,775.80 (-0.08%)
$IUXX : 24,965.01 (+0.03%)
NQH26 : 24,983.50s (unch)
ASST : 9.23 (+2.78%)
QQQ : 607.69 (-0.01%)
ZNM26 : 111-315s (-0.42%)
MSFT : 404.88 (-0.22%)
OXY : 55.58 (+4.63%)
TSLA : 407.82 (+2.15%)
Tech Rebounds Hard, but Today’s Follow Through Is Key

Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill...

Stock Index Futures Turn Lower as Bond Yields Climb

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.15%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.14% this morning, giving up earlier gains driven by President Trump’s remarks on the Iran...

KLAC : 1,465.00 (+0.83%)
GOOGL : 308.70 (+0.54%)
NVDA : 186.03 (+0.68%)
SNDK : 655.43 (+5.90%)
HIMS : 25.88 (+10.27%)
MU : 418.69 (+3.86%)
ORCL : 163.12 (+9.18%)
ESH26 : 6,779.50s (-0.11%)
TSM : 354.56 (+2.15%)
VOW3.D.DX : 91.620 (+1.46%)
OXY : 55.58 (+4.63%)
TSLA : 407.82 (+2.15%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 2,761.94
1st Resistance Point 2,756.89
Last Price 2,751.83s
1st Support Level 2,746.89
2nd Support Level 2,741.94
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 2,878.50
Last Price 2,751.83s
Fibonacci 61.8% 2,662.67
Fibonacci 50% 2,596.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,529.33
52-Week Low 2,313.50

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