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Daily Market Briefing — Thursday, August 27, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, August 27, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 766.08
+0.02%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 711.37
+0.09%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $766.08 +0.02% $767.35 / $763.93
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $711.37 +0.09% $713.02 / $707.97
DIA Dow Jones ETF $534.23 -0.19% $535.95 / $533.31
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $298.93 -0.10% $299.95 / $298.13
Top News Today
1

Economists want Warsh to share more on his view of the economy at Jackson Hole, says CNBC survey

Eighty percent of CNBC Fed Survey respondents say the Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh should provide more insight into his economic views.

CNBC
2

Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woes - Reuters

Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woes  Reuters

Reuters
3

Why we need ‘Human Reserved’ jobs, says Bill Gates—and how we can combat the worst of the AI upheaval

"This unprecedented technology demands an unprecedented global response," Bill Gates wrote in a 6,000-word memo.

CNBC
4

European shares muted as investors assess Iran-Oman talks, U.S. inflation - Reuters

European shares muted as investors assess Iran-Oman talks, U.S. inflation  Reuters

Reuters
5

We're buying the dip — again — in a retailer not getting credit for addressing weak sales

Wednesday's decline can be attributed to a downgrade at Jefferies, which we disagree with.

CNBC
6

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

It's a monumental day of earnings, led by Nvidia.

CNBC
7

Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and revenues, Revolutionary Guards say - Reuters

Iran and Oman reach agreements on share of Hormuz and revenues, Revolutionary Guards say  Reuters

Reuters
8

Global equity index, bond yields edge up with focus on inflation and Middle East - Reuters

Global equity index, bond yields edge up with focus on inflation and Middle East  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
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
IREN IRIS ENERGY LTD $0.51 2026-08-27
MRVL MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC $0.93 2026-08-27
S SENTINELONE INC - CLASS A $-0.24 2026-08-27
WOLF WOLFSPEED INC (NEW) $-2.45 2026-08-27
BABA ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD $10.20 2026-08-28
FRO FRONTLINE PLC $2.53 2026-08-31

⚡ 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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