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Daily Market Briefing — Friday, August 21, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Friday, August 21, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 765.72
+0.41%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 713.44
+0.35%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $765.72 +0.41% $767.85 / $764.17
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $713.44 +0.35% $715.67 / $709.20
DIA Dow Jones ETF $532.22 +0.89% $532.91 / $529.43
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $299.96 +0.77% $300.33 / $298.17
Top News Today
1

Ray Dalio says Bessent move is sign that a debt crisis is getting closer; recommends gold and bitcoin

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio said the the debt buyback announcement this week fits into a larger pattern that could signal a forthcoming debt crisis.

CNBC
2

An overlooked AI winner names a new CFO — plus, Nvidia's key earnings loom

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

CNBC
3

Here are the top 10 things we're watching in the stock market Friday

Stocks are set for a higher open Friday following a nasty rate-driven pullback on Thursday

CNBC
4

Israel and Turkey step up warnings over Syria after airbase bombing - Reuters

Israel and Turkey step up warnings over Syria after airbase bombing  Reuters

Reuters
5

Bessent says US to impose 'toughest' ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate - Reuters

Bessent says US to impose 'toughest' ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate  Reuters

Reuters
6

Gatekeeping bots, piles of slop: Welcome to the age of AI weirdness at work

AI has changed jobs and businesses, but it's also creating bottlenecks, confusion and downright awkward encounters for humans in the workplace.

CNBC
7

California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies'

California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states' antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC's David Faber.

CNBC
8

Wall St rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus - Reuters

Wall St rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran 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
SNDK SANDISK CORP $33.35 2026-08-24
OKTA OKTA INC - CLASS A $0.96 2026-08-25
HPQ HP INC $0.66 2026-08-26
MDB MONGODB INC - CLASS A $1.60 2026-08-26
NVDA NVIDIA CORP $2.09 2026-08-26
SNOW SNOWFLAKE INC - CLASS A $0.45 2026-08-26
AFRM AFFIRM HOLDINGS INC - CLASS A $0.83 2026-08-27
CMBT EURONAV NV $0.80 2026-08-27
ESTC ELASTIC N.V $0.58 2026-08-27
GAP GAP INC $0.55 2026-08-27

⚡ 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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