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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 740.96
-1.25%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 722.51
-1.01%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $740.96 -1.25% $752.15 / $739.22
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $722.51 -1.01% $735.68 / $720.85
DIA Dow Jones ETF $516.30 -0.99% $524.17 / $515.30
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $289.88 -0.75% $295.82 / $288.93
Top News Today
1

Gold falls 1% after Fed holds rates steady, signals rate hike this year - Reuters

Gold falls 1% after Fed holds rates steady, signals rate hike this year  Reuters

Reuters
2

CarMax shares fall after used car retailer reports earnings beats, CEO details turnaround plan

Despite the beats, questions remain about the company's ability to grow and cut costs under the plan amid tougher market conditions, including margin pressure.

CNBC
3

BMW shares sink after profit warning highlights China and Iran risk - Reuters

BMW shares sink after profit warning highlights China and Iran risk  Reuters

Reuters
4

BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy - Reuters

BMW lowers profit outlook due to China downturn, Iran war double whammy  Reuters

Reuters
5

The market didn't like what it heard from the Fed and its new leader Kevin Warsh

The S&P 500 closed down 1.2%, as bond yields rose.

CNBC
6

We're buying more of one industrial-focused stock and booking some profits in another

These moves are consistent with what we said during Wednesday afternoon's June Monthly Meeting.

CNBC
7

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh hold his first post-meeting press conference, and Broadcom gets an "aggressive" buy recommendation.

CNBC
8

Middle East crude slips into discounts as U.S.-Iran deal lifts supply outlook - Reuters

Middle East crude slips into discounts as U.S.-Iran deal lifts supply outlook  Reuters

Reuters
Economic Releases — Today
EventImpact ActualEstimate
No major economic releases today.
Tomorrow's High-Impact Events ★★★
EventPriorityEstimate
No high-impact releases tomorrow.

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

Earnings This Week
SymbolCompany EPS Est.Date
ATEX ANTERIX INC $-0.54 2026-06-17
JBL JABIL INCORPORATED $2.92 2026-06-17
KMX CARMAX INCORPORATED $0.94 2026-06-17
ACN ACCENTURE PLC - CLASS A $3.73 2026-06-18
KR KROGER COMPANY (THE) $1.58 2026-06-18
FDX FEDEX CORP $5.87 2026-06-23
CCL CARNIVAL CORPORATION LIMITED $0.34 2026-06-23
GIS GENERAL MILLS INC $0.82 2026-06-24
JEF JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INCORPORATED $0.90 2026-06-24
MU MICRON TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED $19.40 2026-06-24

⚡ 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
No candidates found for this range today.

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
No LEAP candidates found today.

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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