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Daily Market Briefing — Thursday, July 16, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, July 16, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 750.72
-0.54%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 705.94
-1.64%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $750.72 -0.54% $754.57 / $747.88
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $705.94 -1.64% $713.60 / $702.61
DIA Dow Jones ETF $524.83 -0.21% $527.93 / $523.07
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $295.59 -0.06% $297.81 / $294.35
Top News Today
1

UnitedHealth blows past estimates, hikes earnings outlook as it reins in costs

The healthcare giant is working to stabilize margins by shrinking membership, exiting unprofitable contracts and pouring $1.5 billion into AI.

CNBC
2

We're trimming our hedge on lower rates, which may take longer to materialize

While we think it a great "house," it is unfortunately in an awful "neighborhood."

CNBC
3

Here's what to expect when Netflix reports earnings after the bell

Investors will be looking for updates on Netflix's ad-supported business, engagement metrics and how the streaming giant continues to consider potential M&A.

CNBC
4

Gold falls 2% as escalating Middle East tensions reinforce US rate-hike bets - Reuters

Gold falls 2% as escalating Middle East tensions reinforce US rate-hike bets  Reuters

Reuters
5

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
6

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
7

Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes - Reuters

Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes  Reuters

Reuters
8

Dubai media office says no sounds of 'explosions' in downtown Dubai - Reuters

Dubai media office says no sounds of 'explosions' in downtown Dubai  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
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
NFLX NETFLIX INCORPORATED $0.79 2026-07-16
TSM TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED $3.69 2026-07-16
USB U.S. BANCORP $1.24 2026-07-16
SCHW THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION $1.49 2026-07-17
TFC TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION $1.08 2026-07-17
AGNC AGNC INVESTMENT CORPORATION $0.38 2026-07-20
CLF CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INCORPORATED $-0.14 2026-07-20

⚡ 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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