A strong close is expected for Friday's S&P action E-MINI S&P 500 FUTURES (CONTINUOUS: CURRENT CONTRACT IN FRONT) CME_MINI:ES1! Trading1729 The stage is set in the S&P 500 futures contract for move to the upside. Be on alert for a move to the upside with a weak close which would be an ominous sign for next week's price action. However, I do think buyers are here and I do look for follow-through based on Friday's employment numbers and continued positive earnings . In addition, would anyone want to go home short against the current upward momentum. I don't think so and that's why am looking for a positive close.