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Daily Market Briefing — Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 740.86
+0.24%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 675.49
-0.97%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $740.86 +0.24% $742.79 / $735.98
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $675.49 -0.97% $679.40 / $667.88
DIA Dow Jones ETF $526.89 +1.08% $528.47 / $523.67
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $293.37 +0.16% $293.77 / $290.38
Top News Today
1

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

It's a busy week filled with Big Tech earnings, a Fed meeting and inflation data.

CNBC
2

Oil near $100 puts fed and peers in interest-rate spotlight

Crude oil’s brief foray above the $100 level it last exceeded two months ago is just one of the potential inflation risks confronting policymakers

Bloomberg
3

From 'oil' to 'shock', here's what Kalshi traders expect Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will say this week

Kalshi traders are predicting Warsh will mention last week's supply shock at this week's Federal Reserve press conference.

CNBC
4

Bitcoin ETFs end inflow streak as Fed rate concerns mount

Amid fluctuating investor sentiment over Fed rate hikes and legislative uncertainties, Bitcoin ETFs face significant withdrawals, highlighting the fragility of recent crypto gains

Bloomberg
5

We're trimming a rallying stock to protect against a potential earnings letdown

The sale comes a day before the company reports earnings.

CNBC
6

We're buying the dip on one of our stocks for two key reasons

We don't see signs of a slowdown in the parcel delivery industry, and believe FedEx is stealing share from its rival UPS.

CNBC
7

Coca-Cola is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Coca-Cola stock has risen 19% this year, outstripping the gains of the S&P 500.

CNBC
8

Gold climbs as pause in West Asia crisis curbs inflation risk

Gold has largely hovered around $4,000 an ounce since late June, with a wave of dip-buying keeping the metal above the psychological threshold that some traders see as a key support.

Bloomberg
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
ARCC ARES CAPITAL CORP $0.47 2026-07-28
BA BOEING COMPANY $-0.27 2026-07-28
CARR CARRIER GLOBAL CORP $0.81 2026-07-28
COF CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION $4.85 2026-07-28
CSGP COSTAR GROUP INCORPORATED $0.21 2026-07-28
CSTM CONSTELLIUM SE - CLASS A $0.81 2026-07-28
CZR CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC $0.13 2026-07-28
ENPH ENPHASE ENERGY INC $0.16 2026-07-28
EQT EQT CORPORATION $0.57 2026-07-28
FRSH FRESHWORKS INC CLASS A $0.13 2026-07-28

⚡ 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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