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Daily Market Briefing
Monday, August 3, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 757.67
+1.42%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 700.07
+1.76%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $757.67 +1.42% $758.58 / $748.80
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $700.07 +1.76% $701.59 / $685.82
DIA Dow Jones ETF $531.22 +1.32% $531.65 / $528.69
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $296.22 +1.72% $296.66 / $292.40
Top News Today
1

Analysis: Federal Reserve may be pulled into Bessent’s effort to support Japan’s yen

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to defend the yen without selling Treasuries into a sensitive U.S. bond market. The Federal Reserve could help.

CNBC
2

Nissan surprises with stronger first-quarter profit, maintains outlook - reuters.com

Nissan surprises with stronger first-quarter profit, maintains outlook  reuters.com

Reuters
3

Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Four more Club holdings report earnings. Plus, it's a loaded week of jobs data.

CNBC
4

Jim Cramer says the market has warmed up to Big Tech's AI spending. Here's what flipped the switch

Cramer said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally explained how Amazon's massive AI spending will generate long-term returns.

CNBC
5

Here's why a Starbucks bear changed his tune and upgraded the stock

An analyst who has been skeptical of the coffee giant acknowledges that CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround is working, reinforcing our bullish thesis on the coffee chain.

CNBC
6

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats out 'Avengers: Endgame' for highest domestic opening ever

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set the record for the highest domestic opening weekend of all time with $360 million in ticket sales.

CNBC
7

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

Oil is falling as U.S.-Iran peace talks are back on. Plus, a potential massive merger in the pharmaceutical industry.

CNBC
8

Indian stocks rise on Brent dip, shock-free earnings season - reuters.com

Indian stocks rise on Brent dip, shock-free earnings season  reuters.com

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
BCRX BIOCRYST PHARMACEUTICALS INC $0.25 2026-08-03
CRGY CRESCENT ENERGY CO. - CLASS A $0.62 2026-08-03
GTM ZOOMINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC $0.26 2026-08-03
INSP INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC $-0.25 2026-08-03
NVTS NAVITAS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP $-0.04 2026-08-03
O REALTY INCOME CORP $0.40 2026-08-03
OKE ONEOK INC $1.46 2026-08-03
PLTR PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC - CLASS A $0.34 2026-08-03
RIG TRANSOCEAN LTD $0.02 2026-08-03
TGTX TG THERAPEUTICS INC $0.46 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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