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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 745.4
-0.31%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 711.44
+0.28%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $745.40 -0.31% $746.15 / $739.51
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $711.44 +0.28% $712.26 / $700.91
DIA Dow Jones ETF $522.77 -1.07% $524.46 / $520.03
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $293.48 -0.91% $295.10 / $290.68
Top News Today
1

Levi Strauss beats quarterly expectations, raises guidance and dividend

Levi Strauss beat quarterly expectations on the top and bottom lines during its fiscal 2026 second quarter.

CNBC
2

Fed meeting minutes to show 'family fight' over rates. The squabble could drag on for a while

There have been few instances over the past 35 years or so when the Fed has only made one rate move, be it up or down.

CNBC
3

Some war insurers advise shipowners to pause Hormuz voyages after attacks, sources say - Reuters

Some war insurers advise shipowners to pause Hormuz voyages after attacks, sources say  Reuters

Reuters
4

Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices - Reuters

Investors get inflation 'wake-up call' as Trump fires up oil prices  Reuters

Reuters
5

IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, sees rebound in 2027 - Reuters

IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, sees rebound in 2027  Reuters

Reuters
6

Poland's zloty pulls back from 19-month low after interest rates unchanged - Reuters

Poland's zloty pulls back from 19-month low after interest rates unchanged  Reuters

Reuters
7

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran - Reuters

US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran  Reuters

Reuters
8

S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over' - Reuters

S&P 500 ends down after Trump says Iran deal is 'over'  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
CAG CONAGRA BRANDS INCORPORATED $0.46 2026-07-09
DAL DELTA AIR LINES INCORPORATED $1.49 2026-07-09
LEVI LEVI STRAUSS & COMPANY $0.24 2026-07-09
PEP PEPSICO INCORPORATED $2.20 2026-07-09
FAST FASTENAL COMPANY $0.33 2026-07-13
AEHR AEHR TEST SYSTEMS $-0.06 2026-07-14
BAC BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION $1.10 2026-07-14
C CITIGROUP INCORPORATED $2.59 2026-07-14
WFC WELLS FARGO & COMPANY $1.71 2026-07-14
AA ALCOA CORPORATION $2.11 2026-07-15

⚡ 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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