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Friday May 8 2026 SPY SPX ES Actionable Levels
$SPX punches higher into fresh all time highs but gives it all up in regular session. Did $SPY defend where it needed to for another run higher?
In yesterday’s letter, we wrote:
For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of 7310, 7335, 7357, and 7381. Despite this week’s push into new all-time highs, our bias remains bullish and we’ll keep looking for long entries on a dip & defense at 7335…Holding 7357 overnight would also be a clear bullish signal, setting us up to punch through 7368 and target 7381”
This is what happened. We began by dipping overnight to defend the critical 7357 SPX support, which set the stage for a rally through 7368 and straight to our target of 7381. However, during the regular session, we encountered some turbulence, dipping back down below 7368 to test the 7357 level again. This was a pivotal moment that led to another surge, peaking at a high of day of 7385, right at our anticipated target of 7381 before losing it all and more while consolidating below 7357 but holding the 7323 support before bouncing back to 7335+ into the close. $SPY ( ▼ 0.3% ) $SPX ( ▼ 0.28% ) $ES_F ( 0.0% )
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Now, as we close the day, this is a critical juncture for the market. Will we reclaim the key targets and push higher, or will we see further consolidation or an even greater pullback?
More in the trade plan below.
Below, we’ll cover the actionable levels, how we played them today and what they mean for the next session.





The dip & defense of 7357 both overnight and in the regular session were key indicators we could punch higher into fresh all time highs. Always trust the levels.
Now we are sitting in after hours right on the key 7340 support level. What does this mean and where do we go from here? Read below for our trade plan which includes actionable support & resistance levels, outlook for the next session and today’s trade recap.
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Today’s market experienced a decline of .38% on increased volume, showing signs of profit-taking.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, we have key employment data scheduled before the market opens, along with at least five FOMC members making appearances throughout the day - some very late after the market closes. Additionally, geopolitical factors, particularly news from Iran, could also impact market sentiment. It’s crucial to stay alert and ready to adjust as needed.
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As readers know trading after a massive move in either direction is risky.
Trying to predict when trend will break is a fool’s game because the trend can be stronger than you ever realize.
Going with the trend is hard because it has already run so far (or dropped) and move may be close to over.
All you can do is pick your entries carefully and with proper position sizing. Trading out 1-3 DTE or further also helps soften the blow.
Yes it will decrease the amount of profit but will greatly help keep you in a trade long enough to see return.
For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of…
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