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Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 747.41
-0.12%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 705.35
-0.51%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $747.41 -0.12% $750.02 / $746.37
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $705.35 -0.51% $709.65 / $703.62
DIA Dow Jones ETF $521.47 -0.01% $524.37 / $521.01
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $293.79 -0.93% $296.44 / $293.41
Top News Today
1

Gold firms to two-week peak on softer dollar, Fed outlook in focus - Reuters

Gold firms to two-week peak on softer dollar, Fed outlook in focus  Reuters

Reuters
2

J&J gets a big win on its new robotic surgical system — plus, a flood of earnings

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC
3

Amazon cuts some jobs in its artificial general intelligence unit

Amazon's AGI unit has released a set of AI models, called Nova, and also includes groups working on silicon and quantum computing.

CNBC
4

Under-the-radar beverage name captures trader's attention

Michael Khouw breaks down how he's trading this stock ahead of earnings.

CNBC
5

Bulgaria approves stationing of US tanker aircraft despite Iran warning - Reuters

Bulgaria approves stationing of US tanker aircraft despite Iran warning  Reuters

Reuters
6

EU aviation agency adds Jordan to no-fly warning list as fighting continues - Reuters

EU aviation agency adds Jordan to no-fly warning list as fighting continues  Reuters

Reuters
7

Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus - Reuters

Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus  Reuters

Reuters
8

Fuel costs cloud Alaska Air's outlook even as demand remains strong - Reuters

Fuel costs cloud Alaska Air's outlook even as demand remains strong  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
APH AMPHENOL CORP - CLASS A $1.16 2026-07-22
BSX BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP $0.83 2026-07-22
CME CME GROUP INC - CLASS A $3.01 2026-07-22
CSX CSX CORP $0.48 2026-07-22
EQNR EQUINOR ASA $1.32 2026-07-22
FCX FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC $0.60 2026-07-22
FISV FISERV INC $1.92 2026-07-22
GOOG ALPHABET INC - CLASS C $2.85 2026-07-22
GOOGL ALPHABET INC - CLASS A $2.85 2026-07-22
IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP $2.95 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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