Thursday May 7 2026 SPY SPX ES Actionable Levels

$SPX blasts even further into new high orbit. Can $SPY continue this run Thursday?

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In yesterday’s letter, we wrote:

For tomorrow, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of 7214, 7245, 7266 and 7281. With lower supports holding firm, the bias remains decisively bullish and we’ll look to press into fresh all-time highs. Optimal long entries include a dip & defense at 7245 or 7225, and a clean push above 7266 without a retest lower would confirm strength. From there, the first upside objective is 7281 into new highs, followed by 7294, 7305, 7317 and in the final stretch 7332, 7349 and 7363.

This is what happened. The levels played out incredibly well today, showcasing the strength of our bullish bias. The overnight run pushed through the critical 7266 level, driving the SPX as high as our 7332 target prior to the open. Then following a dip to 7305 the market opened and we continued the push even higher - through 7317, 7332, 7349 and 7363to high of day 7369.22 - and ultimately closing right at the final upside resistance target of 7363. $SPY ( ▼ 0.3% )  $SPX ( ▼ 0.28% )  $ES_F ( 0.0% )  

See how well the levels work?

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Now that we’ve reached new highs-again, the question arises: Can this momentum continue? What levels should we watch for support and where are potential new targets above?

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 push above 7266 confirmed the strength we anticipated, as well as the push higher through 7317 and 7332 in the regular session. Always trust the levels.

Now we are sitting in after hours right on the key 7357 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 impressive 1.5% move higher came on significant volume, which, while not extreme, suggests that buyers are committed.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, we will have key employment data released in the morning, along with at least three FOMC members speaking throughout the session. It is crucial to stay alert for any developments that could impact market direction, especially considering potential geopolitical factors, such as the situation in Iran.

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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.

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