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Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 742.31
+0.56%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 714.71
+1.06%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $742.31 +0.56% $743.91 / $735.47
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $714.71 +1.06% $716.65 / $704.83
DIA Dow Jones ETF $497.14 -0.15% $497.61 / $494.63
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $282.67 +0.04% $283.56 / $279.93
Top News Today
1

Cisco's stock pops 11% on earnings beat, strong guidance

Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026.

CNBC
2

Allegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes

Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson said leisure travel demand is still strong despite higher fuel prices.

CNBC
3

This stock is our favorite way to hedge against the pickup in inflation

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC
4

India's Tata Motors warns of costs from Iran war after profit surge - Reuters

India's Tata Motors warns of costs from Iran war after profit surge  Reuters

Reuters
5

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit - Reuters

Nissan predicts profit above $1 billion this fiscal year, modest Iran war hit  Reuters

Reuters
6

Global equities rise modestly with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars - Reuters

Global equities rise modestly with the dollar, bond yields as US inflation soars  Reuters

Reuters
7

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting - Reuters

Oil settles lower on US rate hike fears; investors watch Trump-Xi meeting  Reuters

Reuters
8

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh - Reuters

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh  Reuters

Reuters
Economic Releases — Today
EventImpact ActualEstimate
PPI MoM ★★★ 1.4% 0.5%
MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate ★★ 6.46%
Core PPI MoM ★★ 1% 0.3%
EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change ★★ -4.306 -2.1
EIA Gasoline Stocks Change ★★ -4.084 -2.85
Fed Collins Speech ★★
Fed Kashkari Speech ★★
Fed Logan Speech ★★
MBA Mortgage Applications 1.7%
MBA Mortgage Market Index 290.1
Tomorrow's High-Impact Events ★★★
EventPriorityEstimate
Retail Sales MoM ★★★ 0.5%

Only 3-star (high impact) events shown. Check Investing.com for full calendar.

Earnings This Week
SymbolCompany EPS Est.Date
ALMS ALUMIS INC $-0.79 2026-05-13
CELC CELCUITY INC $-1.12 2026-05-13
CRCL CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP INC - CLASS A $0.18 2026-05-13
CRWV COREWEAVE INCORPORATED $-1.18 2026-05-13
CSCO CISCO SYSTEMS INC $0.85 2026-05-13
CSWC CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP $0.56 2026-05-13
DLO DLOCAL LTD CLASS A $0.18 2026-05-13
DT DYNATRACE INC $0.20 2026-05-13
ELVN ENLIVEN THERAPEUTICS INCORPORATED $-0.43 2026-05-13
GLBE GLOBAL E ONLINE LTD $0.17 2026-05-13

⚡ Picks with earnings before expiry are flagged. Manage risk accordingly.

Covered Call Picks — 30 to 360 Days

Top-scoring covered call setups from today's scan. Selected for balance of premium, downside protection and liquidity. Horizons: 30–360 days.

SymbolName StrikeExpiryDTE PremiumDeltaIV Ann.RetCushion
AXTI AXT Inc $120 2026-06-18 37d $24.40 0.62Δ 146.6% 166.9% 21.6%
NVTS Navitas Semiconductor Corp $20 2026-06-18 37d $2.98 0.55Δ 133.6% 187.0% 15.1%
AAOI Applied Optoelectronics Inc $190 2026-06-18 37d $33.00 0.58Δ 142.7% 176.7% 17.0%
FCEL ⚡E24d FuelCell Energy Inc $17 2026-06-18 36d $3.60 0.59Δ 164.1% 196.4% 20.4%
PL ⚡E23d Planet Labs PBC $40 2026-06-18 37d $6.95 0.59Δ 131.3% 148.4% 18.4%
SM SM Energy Co $28 2026-07-17 66d $18.35 0.00Δ 0.0% 246.1% 69.1%

Ann.Ret = annualized return on capital. Cushion = % stock can drop before loss. Not financial advice.

LEAP Covered Calls — 360+ Days

Long-dated covered calls for investors seeking income while holding long-term positions. Lower annualized yield, higher total premium collected.

SymbolName StrikeExpiryDTE PremiumDeltaIV Ann.RetCushion
PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc $250 2028-01-21 619d $291.50 0.00Δ 0.0% 88.4% 134.0%
AAOI Applied Optoelectronics Inc $230 2027-06-17 401d $87.00 0.71Δ 129.9% 61.3% 45.1%
EOSE Eos Energy Enterprises Inc $10 2027-05-21 374d $3.58 0.69Δ 127.5% 59.0% 37.0%

This newsletter is generated automatically after the daily scanner run. Data sourced from Finnhub and live options data. All covered call picks are selected algorithmically using the CCL Score — they are not personalized financial advice. Always verify data with your broker before trading. Past performance of the scanner does not guarantee future results.

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