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Daily Market Briefing — Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 772.49
+0.25%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 723.7
+0.73%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $772.49 +0.25% $774.90 / $771.28
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $723.70 +0.73% $727.25 / $722.92
DIA Dow Jones ETF $537.15 -0.02% $539.18 / $536.86
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $302.71 +0.57% $303.41 / $301.00
Top News Today
1

How to trade gold prices as Fed rate hike and inflation odds shifts

Gold prices have been volatile in 2026, but a recent rally shows renewed investor interest amid tamer inflation data and changing Fed rate expectations.

CNBC
2

TUI avoids another profit warning as Iran war further dents travel bookings - reuters.com

TUI avoids another profit warning as Iran war further dents travel bookings  reuters.com

Reuters
3

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

The July CPI report matched expectations, and CoreWeave's earnings report shows booming demand for Nvidia chips.

CNBC
4

Wall St futures tick up heading into July inflation data - Reuters

Wall St futures tick up heading into July inflation data  Reuters

Reuters
5

European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data; geopolitical risks in focus - Reuters

European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data; geopolitical risks in focus  Reuters

Reuters
6

India's Tata shares extend losses after Chandrasekaran resigns - Reuters

India's Tata shares extend losses after Chandrasekaran resigns  Reuters

Reuters
7

US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased - reuters.com

US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased  reuters.com

Reuters
8

Higher oil, fall in Tata stocks drag Indian shares lower; inflation data in focus - Reuters

Higher oil, fall in Tata stocks drag Indian shares lower; inflation data in focus  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
ALMS ALUMIS INC $-0.71 2026-08-12
COHR COHERENT CORP $1.62 2026-08-12
CSCO CISCO SYSTEMS INC $1.17 2026-08-12
CTGO CONTANGO ORE INC $1.24 2026-08-12
EQX EQUINOX GOLD CORP $0.29 2026-08-12
PAGS PAGSEGURO DIGITAL LTD - CLASS A $2.00 2026-08-12
AG FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORPORATION $0.27 2026-08-13
AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC $3.38 2026-08-13
ASST ASSET ENTITIES INC - CLASS B $-0.24 2026-08-13
EXK ENDEAVOUR SILVER CORP $0.25 2026-08-13

⚡ 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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