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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 733.24
-0.05%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 710.62
-0.42%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $733.24 -0.05% $739.95 / $730.84
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $710.62 -0.42% $719.93 / $704.45
DIA Dow Jones ETF $518.52 +0.37% $522.43 / $516.01
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $296.69 +0.46% $299.69 / $294.69
Top News Today
1

JPMorgan Chase unveils $50 billion buyback, Goldman Sachs raises dividend after Fed stress test

The announcements followed the release of the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, which found that all 32 large banks weathered a hypothetical recession.

CNBC
2

Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. GDP growth can return to 3% before end of the year

Bessent sees his "3-3-3" plan as still in reach — 3% growth, a 3% deficit-to-GDP rate, and a 3 million barrels per day increase in oil production.

CNBC
3

Gold slips to two-week low as Fed rate-hike bets buoy dollar - Reuters

Gold slips to two-week low as Fed rate-hike bets buoy dollar  Reuters

Reuters
4

Bessent sees GDP growth booming again this year. Kalshi traders see little chance of that

Kalshi traders are not agreeing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's prediction that the U.S. economy will have 3% growth this year.

CNBC
5

CFTC sues Kentucky over actions against prediction markets, making it first red state to face federal scrutiny

The commission has now sued nine states in total in its battle to defend what it sees as its exclusive right to regulate event contracts.

CNBC
6

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend? - Reuters

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?  Reuters

Reuters
7

US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center - Reuters

US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center  Reuters

Reuters
8

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over unpopular Iran war - Reuters

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over unpopular Iran war  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
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
NKE NIKE INCORPORATED $0.11 2026-06-30
GIS GENERAL MILLS INCORPORATED $0.82 2026-07-01

⚡ 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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