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Daily Market Briefing — Friday, July 17, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Friday, July 17, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 743.29
-0.99%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 695.33
-1.50%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $743.29 -0.99% $747.29 / $740.80
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $695.33 -1.50% $702.30 / $686.76
DIA Dow Jones ETF $520.81 -0.77% $525.36 / $518.90
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $294.04 -0.52% $296.13 / $291.64
Top News Today
1

Gold set for biggest weekly drop since early June on inflation, rate-hike worries - Reuters

Gold set for biggest weekly drop since early June on inflation, rate-hike worries  Reuters

Reuters
2

California's billionaire tax: What's at risk for the biggest state economy in America

California's billionaire tax would generate quick revenue, but Norway's example shows the longer-term economic impact of targeting the wealthy is unclear.

CNBC
3

Retail and Wall Street are underwater on SpaceX — but not going down without a fight

Good times for SpaceX are proving short-lived as Elon Musk’s intergalactic IPO is now giving fodder to bears.

CNBC
4

Suspected pirates seize tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden, sources say - Reuters

Suspected pirates seize tanker off Yemen coast in Gulf of Aden, sources say  Reuters

Reuters
5

Obscure volatility measure points to a 'Magnificent Seven’ earnings breakout

If the S&P 500 is to make a new record, it may require the "Magnificent Seven" to get back into gear.

CNBC
6

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
7

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
8

FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again

The move is a vote of confidence in Boeing from the U.S. government.

CNBC
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
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
VZ VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC $1.27 2026-07-20
ERIC ERICSSON $0.13 2026-07-21
GM GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY $3.12 2026-07-21
JPM J P MORGAN CHASE & COMPANY $5.39 2026-07-21
APH AMPHENOL CORP - CLASS A $1.16 2026-07-22
BSX BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP $0.83 2026-07-22

⚡ 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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