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Daily Market Briefing — Friday, July 31, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Friday, July 31, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 747.03
+0.72%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 687.99
+0.65%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $747.03 +0.72% $748.89 / $737.68
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $687.99 +0.65% $695.77 / $680.05
DIA Dow Jones ETF $524.32 +0.54% $525.61 / $519.25
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $291.20 -0.48% $293.95 / $287.83
Top News Today
1

IBM CEO says quantum computing will have a 'measurable impact' on earnings by 2028 or 2029

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company's investments in quantum computing should begin to have "a measurable impact" on revenue and earnings by 2028 or 2029.

CNBC
2

Bank of England keeps rates on hold, awaits clearer sign of Iran war inflation hit - Reuters

Bank of England keeps rates on hold, awaits clearer sign of Iran war inflation hit  Reuters

Reuters
3

Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks

Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.

CNBC
4

Microsoft shares are surging. Here’s how to still make money, says Mike Khouw

Following Microsoft's (MSFT) Q4 earnings and record-setting appreciation, the immediate binary event risk is officially behind us.

CNBC
5

New York sues Kalshi, says prediction market is running 'illegal gambling operation'

It comes after a federal judge earlier this month denied Kalshi's attempts to intervene against the state's Gaming Commission.

CNBC
6

British Airways-owner IAG trims capacity outlook; jet fuel bill eases - Reuters

British Airways-owner IAG trims capacity outlook; jet fuel bill eases  Reuters

Reuters
7

Microsoft wins back Jim Cramer's support after a surprisingly good quarter

Jim Cramer has had a change of heart about Microsoft following Wednesday evening's earnings report.

CNBC
8

Cramer predicts a breakout for Starbucks shares as CEO Niccol's turnaround accelerates

"There are so many good things ahead here," Jim Cramer said Thursday.

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
CL COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY $0.95 2026-07-31
CVX CHEVRON CORP $5.23 2026-07-31
DJT TRUMP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY GROUP CORP 2026-07-31
FLR FLUOR CORPORATION $0.70 2026-07-31
HBM HUDBAY MINERALS INC $0.37 2026-07-31
LYB LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES NV - CLASS A $3.24 2026-07-31
MRNA MODERNA INC $-2.09 2026-07-31
TU TELUS CORP $0.21 2026-07-31
XOM EXXON MOBIL CORP $3.73 2026-07-31
BCRX BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC $0.25 2026-08-03

⚡ 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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