Learn the trade here. Make it on tradeMONSTER

Options Trading News

June 5, 2012  Tue 12:14 AM CT

SPX: SEE CHART GET CHAIN FIND STRATEGIES
U.S. equity indexes occupied both positive and negative territory at various times yesterday before the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 ended in the green.

The SPX closed barely higher by 0.14 points, or 0.01 percent, at 1278.18. The Nasdaq 100 ended the day higher by 19.30 points, or 0.78 percent, at 2478.13 on the back of gains by Apple and Amazon.

The Russell 2000 staged a late-day rally, though it finished fractionally lower on the day. The small-cap index closed at 737.24, off 0.18 points, or 0.02 percent.

S&P 500
Resistance is now 1279.15, followed by 1280, 1282.50, and 1285-1293.50.
Support is now 1275.28, followed by 1272.50, 1267.68, and 1266.75 (yesterday's low).
Nasdaq 100
Resistance is now 2480, followed by 2485.42, 2494.14, 2500, and 2507.39.
Support is now 2465, followed by 2460, 2456.50, 2447.93, and 2443.92 (yesterday's low).
Russell 2000
Resistance is now 738, followed by 739.57, 740, and 743.
Support is now 736.01, followed by 734, 733.49, and 729.75 (yesterday's low).


Related Stories

SPX

Stocks attempt to stage a rebound

May 17, 2013

The main catalyst for the buyers appears to be coming from Asia, where Tokyo and Shanghai indexes rallied overnight amid positive Japanese economic data and signs that Chinese authorities will reduce economic regulations.

SPX

Equities are hovering at record levels

May 16, 2013

S&P 500 futures are indicated to open fractionally lower but have been nudging higher throughout the morning. The Nasdaq is up almost two-tenths of a percent after strong numbers from Cisco.

SPX

Equities in range after big gains

May 15, 2013

S&P 500 futures are little-changed, while most European indexes are posting small gains. Asian markets were mostly positive overnight, led by a 2 percent rally in Tokyo.

SPX

Wide range of events on calendar

May 15, 2013

German, France, and Italy will report preliminary gross domestic product numbers early in the morning, which could affect sentiment before the opening bell.

SPX

Another record day on Wall Street?

May 14, 2013

S&P 500 futures are fractionally higher after earlier falling by more than one-tenth of a percent. Europe is also fighting its way back to positive after posting slightly larger declines.

Premium Services

Education & Strategy

So why do we bother with spreads?

Trading options allows for far deeper levels of complexity than stocks. And while you may never fully venture all the...

View more education articles »
optionMONSTER stockMONSTER tradeMONSTER