NewsletterDailyMonday, July 13, 2026
Daily Market Briefing — Monday, July 13, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Monday, July 13, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 749.17
-0.77%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 711.74
-1.90%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $749.17 -0.77% $753.91 / $748.00
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $711.74 -1.90% $718.74 / $710.08
DIA Dow Jones ETF $524.47 -0.25% $527.86 / $522.90
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $293.48 -0.85% $295.78 / $292.60
Top News Today
1

Korean Air Q2 profit falls 34% on higher fuel costs, revenue hits record high - Reuters

Korean Air Q2 profit falls 34% on higher fuel costs, revenue hits record high  Reuters

Reuters
2

Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico

Fast casual chain Chipotle announced Monday that it is opening its first location in Mexico in the Monterrey area.

CNBC
3

UN maritime agency opposes Hormuz transit fees after Trump demands protection money

The security situation in Hormuz has deteriorated since Iran attacked multiple commercial ships transiting the strait over the past week.

CNBC
4

UK's FTSE 100 flat as energy gains counter mining losses amid US-Iran flare-up - Reuters

UK's FTSE 100 flat as energy gains counter mining losses amid US-Iran flare-up  Reuters

Reuters
5

OPEC further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast - Reuters

OPEC further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast  Reuters

Reuters
6

Gold extends decline as Middle East tensions bolster higher-for-longer rate view - Reuters

Gold extends decline as Middle East tensions bolster higher-for-longer rate view  Reuters

Reuters
7

3 things you need to know about cyclospora

Cyclospora, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, is spreading in the U.S. Here's what to know about the disease, and how to stay safe.

CNBC
8

Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran - Reuters

Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in 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
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
ASML ASML HOLDING NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAP $8.05 2026-07-15
FHN FIRST HORIZON CORPORATION $0.52 2026-07-15
JNJ JOHNSON & JOHNSON $2.83 2026-07-15
KMI KINDER MORGAN INCORPORATED $0.31 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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