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Daily Market Briefing — Monday, June 22, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Monday, June 22, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 744.39
-0.31%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 737.95
-0.36%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $744.39 -0.31% $750.18 / $743.13
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $737.95 -0.36% $745.45 / $734.39
DIA Dow Jones ETF $517.08 +0.30% $518.91 / $515.99
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $298.18 +0.88% $299.49 / $296.16
Top News Today
1

Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week

FedEx reports earnings, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge is due out.

CNBC
2

'We'll see' — Trump hedges on guarantee Iran won't use oil profits to rebuild military

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the import of Iranian oil and refined products into the U.S. through at least August.

CNBC
3

SpaceX makes bond sale days after record IPO, discloses over $100 billion cash pile

SpaceX on Monday unveiled a senior unsecured notes offering and said it held about $100.8 billion in cash.

CNBC
4

Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed - Reuters

Two South Korean-operated vessels passed through Strait of Hormuz after MOU signed  Reuters

Reuters
5

Stocks steady, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism - Reuters

Stocks steady, oil falls as rate worries offset Iran talks optimism  Reuters

Reuters
6

Raising the minimum wage has been a big political winner. Now it's running into resistance

Raising the minimum wage has been a progressive policy winner at the ballot box, but recent losses suggest an economic mood slowing its political momentum.

CNBC
7

Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal - Reuters

Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal  Reuters

Reuters
8

S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran - Reuters

S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran  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
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
NKE NIKE INC - CLASS B $0.14 2026-06-25
PAYX PAYCHEX INC $1.31 2026-06-25
MKC MCCORMICK & COMPANY INCORPORATED $0.71 2026-06-25

⚡ 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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