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Daily Market Briefing — Monday, August 24, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Monday, August 24, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 763.47
-0.29%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 706.32
-1.00%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $763.47 -0.29% $765.22 / $762.08
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $706.32 -1.00% $709.79 / $702.70
DIA Dow Jones ETF $533.65 +0.27% $534.48 / $531.83
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $297.97 -0.66% $299.74 / $297.40
Top News Today
1

Here's what the charts say about Nvidia's stock heading into earnings

We see a flashing yellow light into Nvidia's earnings report Wednesday night.

CNBC
2

We're booking a 300% profit in an AI winner and buying more of a healthcare name

The trim puts the portfolio in a better position to withstand backlash against data centers.

CNBC
3

TotalEnergies profitably moving heavily discounted oil through Strait of Hormuz, says CEO - Reuters

TotalEnergies profitably moving heavily discounted oil through Strait of Hormuz, says CEO  Reuters

Reuters
4

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

Nvidia reports earnings this week, but it's not the only thing that matters to the AI trade.

CNBC
5

Six countries want EU talks in September on taxing windfall profits of oil companies - Reuters

Six countries want EU talks in September on taxing windfall profits of oil companies  Reuters

Reuters
6

Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can't clear it

An antitrust challenge by a group of state attorneys general has left Paramount CEO David Ellison hunting for avenues to get his deal for WBD done.

CNBC
7

Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees

Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.

CNBC
8

S&P 500, Nasdaq end down on tech stocks, investors weigh Iran moves - Reuters

S&P 500, Nasdaq end down on tech stocks, investors weigh Iran moves  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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