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Daily Market Briefing — Monday, August 31, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Monday, August 31, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 767.05
-0.30%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 716.76
+0.05%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $767.05 -0.30% $768.00 / $764.72
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $716.76 +0.05% $717.58 / $713.16
DIA Dow Jones ETF $531.57 -0.65% $533.56 / $530.78
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $293.93 -0.62% $295.35 / $292.70
Top News Today
1

Waiting for homebuying to get more affordable? Here's what to expect in 2027

Mortgage rates aren't expected to get much cheaper for homebuyers in 2027, especially if inflation stays high.

CNBC
2

When someone talks down to you, use Dolly Parton's simple trick to 'maintain your dignity and disarm' them, says expert

Communication expert Dorie Clark calls it the "label upgrade" strategy. "It's a powerful move," she says. "Own the truth," then redefine their label. Here's how.

CNBC
3

Risk-reward outlook for stocks is getting worse as historically tough month kicks off, says Citadel

The risk-reward of buying protection in the equity market looks compelling.

CNBC
4

Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up

The expectation had been for falling rates this year, but the war with Iran and its resulting rise in oil prices upended that.

CNBC
5

We're trimming one of our top-performing tech stocks to lock in some gains

This sale does not reflect a call on earnings Tuesday evening after the closing bell.

CNBC
6

EU aviation safety agency narrows Gulf airspace warning - Reuters

EU aviation safety agency narrows Gulf airspace warning  Reuters

Reuters
7

Qatar's first-quarter GDP falls 7% as Iran war weighs on energy production - Reuters

Qatar's first-quarter GDP falls 7% as Iran war weighs on energy production  Reuters

Reuters
8

China's three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites - Reuters

China's three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites  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
FRO FRONTLINE PLC $2.53 2026-08-31
NIO NIO INC $-0.24 2026-09-01
SBSW SIBANYE STILLWATER LTD 2026-09-01
CRM SALESFORCE INC $3.27 2026-09-02
FPS FORGENT POWER SOLUTIONS INC - CLASS A $0.24 2026-09-02
GTLB GITLAB INC - CLASS A $0.18 2026-09-02
M MACY`S INC $0.19 2026-09-02
ASAN ASANA INC - CLASS A $0.09 2026-09-03
IOT SAMSARA INC - CLASS A $0.16 2026-09-03

⚡ 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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