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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 754.81
+0.40%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 717.74
-0.27%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $754.81 +0.40% $755.58 / $750.20
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $717.74 -0.27% $724.36 / $710.23
DIA Dow Jones ETF $525.95 +0.24% $527.73 / $523.70
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $295.77 +0.43% $297.14 / $294.15
Top News Today
1

SpaceX stock sinks below $135 IPO price for the first time

SpaceX shares fell for a fourth-straight session on Wednesday days after entering the Nasdaq-100

CNBC
2

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

ASML delivered a blowout quarter, and the June wholesale inflation report was softer than expected.

CNBC
3

Buffett says Trump's pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair was 'good choice'

Warren Buffett believes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will do the best job he can.

CNBC
4

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus - Reuters

Stocks rise after soft US inflation reading with Middle East in focus  Reuters

Reuters
5

Johnson & Johnson has a chance to show it's more than just a rotation winner

The healthcare giant's second-quarter earnings will shine the spotlight on its exciting new products and pipeline.

CNBC
6

Kalshi traders see gas prices crossing $4 by end of July

Like last month's average, Kalshi traders see gas prices surpassing $4 by the end of July.

CNBC
7

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say - Reuters

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say  Reuters

Reuters
8

EXCLUSIVE: US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say  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
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
MS MORGAN STANLEY $2.71 2026-07-15
UAL UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC $1.90 2026-07-15
ABT ABBOTT LABORATORIES $1.28 2026-07-16
GE GE AEROSPACE $1.87 2026-07-16
IBKR INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INCORPORATED $0.58 2026-07-16

⚡ 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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