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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 745.76
-0.14%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 725.17
-1.52%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $745.76 -0.14% $749.43 / $742.38
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $725.17 -1.52% $731.92 / $724.60
DIA Dow Jones ETF $522.40 0.00% $526.72 / $519.62
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $299.32 -0.38% $302.72 / $298.92
Top News Today
1

Gold gains over 2% after soft jobs data, Fed Chair Warsh's comments - Reuters

Gold gains over 2% after soft jobs data, Fed Chair Warsh's comments  Reuters

Reuters
2

World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

CNBC
3

Bitcoin's summer swoon creates unique trade in Strategy

Outright shorting bitcoin or high-beta crypto equities after a steep decline carries immense tail risk.

CNBC
4

We're exiting a troubled stock after a muted quarter, while considering better options

The quarter offered some signs that management's turnaround strategy is gaining traction, but progress remains slow.

CNBC
5

Rupee hits near three-week low as Asian currencies drop on Fed, Iran war caution - Reuters

Rupee hits near three-week low as Asian currencies drop on Fed, Iran war caution  Reuters

Reuters
6

Indian shares rise as gains in auto, financials outweigh IT losses - Reuters

Indian shares rise as gains in auto, financials outweigh IT losses  Reuters

Reuters
7

Stocks edge up as Warsh says inflation expectations fall; oil slips - Reuters

Stocks edge up as Warsh says inflation expectations fall; oil slips  Reuters

Reuters
8

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz - Reuters

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz  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 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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