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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 729.46
-1.54%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 661.73
-2.04%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $729.46 -1.54% $742.68 / $729.10
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $661.73 -2.04% $680.05 / $661.14
DIA Dow Jones ETF $515.41 -2.18% $523.17 / $514.82
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $288.57 -1.64% $293.67 / $288.26
Top News Today
1

Here are the five big takeaways from this week's Fed meeting

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.

CNBC
2

Fed keeps rates steady. The big question now: What will Microsoft and Meta say on AI capex?

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

CNBC
3

Humana tops quarterly estimates, maintains profit outlook as medical costs stay in line

Humana maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook of at least $9 per share, which some analysts called a "disappointment" amid high expectations for insurers.

CNBC
4

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

Ford had a great earnings night. Plus, earnings updates from memory giants SK Hynix and Seagate.

CNBC
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

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports - Reuters

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports  Reuters

Reuters
7

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say - Reuters

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthis, sources say  Reuters

Reuters
8

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers - Reuters

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers  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
ACHC ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY INC $0.37 2026-07-29
AGI ALAMOS GOLD INC - CLASS A $0.65 2026-07-29
ALB ALBEMARLE CORP $3.08 2026-07-29
APLD APPLIED DIGITAL CORPORATION $-0.17 2026-07-29
AR ANTERO RESOURCES CORP $0.81 2026-07-29
ARM ARM HOLDINGS PLC. $0.18 2026-07-29
BHC BAUSCH HEALTH COMPANIES INC $0.96 2026-07-29
BKNG BOOKING HOLDINGS INC $2.44 2026-07-29
CAR AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC $1.81 2026-07-29
CMG CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $0.32 2026-07-29

⚡ 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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