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Daily Market Briefing — Thursday, July 23, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, July 23, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 738.18
-1.23%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 691.96
-1.90%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $738.18 -1.23% $742.56 / $735.21
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $691.96 -1.90% $698.66 / $687.79
DIA Dow Jones ETF $516.26 -1.00% $518.17 / $514.72
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $292.09 -0.58% $293.01 / $290.17
Top News Today
1

Albertsons stock plunges as it says weaker grocery spending will cut into sales and earnings

Shares of Albertsons sank Thursday after the grocer reported softness in its core business and lowered its full-year outlook as a result.

CNBC
2

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

Tesla missed on earnings despite beating revenue estimates. Plus, Club names Honeywell Technologies and Dover released results.

CNBC
3

Traders see September rate hike as European Central Bank mulls energy price spike

ECB president Christine Lagarde said the bank anticipates inflation to remain "well above target" until the first half of 2027.

CNBC
4

American Airlines slashes 2026 earnings outlook as fuel costs spike

American Airlines further cut its 2026 earnings outlook, citing higher fuel costs/

CNBC
5

UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers - Reuters

UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers  Reuters

Reuters
6

Tech reporter Joanna Stern asked AI to do 'almost everything' for a year—the No. 1 tool she'll keep using

"I Am Not a Robot" author Joanna Stern integrated dozens of AI applications into her life over the course of a year. She says this one has stuck with her.

CNBC
7

Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons - Reuters

Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons  Reuters

Reuters
8

TotalEnergies posts strongest profit in nearly three years as Iran war lifts oil prices - Reuters

TotalEnergies posts strongest profit in nearly three years as Iran war lifts oil prices  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
AAL AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC $0.06 2026-07-23
BX BLACKSTONE INC $1.34 2026-07-23
COUR COURSERA INC $-0.04 2026-07-23
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC $1.20 2026-07-23
DOW DOW INC $0.85 2026-07-23
FLEX FLEX LTD $0.86 2026-07-23
HON HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC $2.42 2026-07-23
INTC INTEL CORP $0.10 2026-07-23
IRDM IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC $0.26 2026-07-23
IVR INVESCO MORTGAGE CAPITAL INCORPORATED $0.47 2026-07-23

⚡ 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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