Tuesday May 12 2026 SPY SPX ES Actionable Levels

$SPX defends key supports and punches higher amid the consolidation. Can $SPY continue this monster move?

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In Friday’s letter, we wrote:

For Monday, we’re closely watching the key SPX levels of 7345, 7370, 7385 and 7404. Even with the incredible run since the March low we are still looking for areas to get long - as long as critical supports keep defending! We’ll be looking for long entries on a dip & defense at 7370…A clean push above 7404 opens the path to new all-time highs with initial targets at 7418, then 7432.

This is what happened. We saw a dip in Sunday futures to the 7370 SPX level, which was defended well, leading to a consolidation bounce of over 20 points. In the regular session, another dip occurred, but the 7385 level held strong (low of day at 7384.2), setting the stage for a significant run up to a high of 7428.97, just shy of our target at 7432. $SPY ( ▼ 0.5% )  $SPX ( ▼ 0.49% )  $ES_F ( 0.0% )  

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Now, as we look ahead, the question arises: how can we maintain this momentum? What levels must hold to keep the bullish sentiment alive and where should we be cautious?

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 strong defense of 7370 and 7385 in the regular session kept us looking northward. Always trust the levels.

Now we are sitting in after hours right on the key 7406 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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The day concluded with a decent consolidation, closing 0.2% higher on lower volume. This indicates that while the upward movement is strong, we should be aware of potential exhaustion in buying.

Looking to tomorrow, we have the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data set for release prior to the open, along with a 10-year bond auction scheduled in the afternoon. These events could certainly impact market dynamics, so it’s crucial to stay alert and prepared for potential volatility.

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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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