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Daily Market Briefing — Friday, September 4, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Friday, September 4, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 770.19
-0.39%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 718.96
+0.18%
VIX
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $770.19 -0.39% $772.87 / $769.00
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $718.96 +0.18% $721.86 / $716.56
DIA Dow Jones ETF $534.08 -0.53% $536.37 / $532.93
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $296.01 +0.28% $296.18 / $293.56
Top News Today
1

2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates

Treasury yields rose as the hot jobs report along with sticky inflation may give the Fed more cover to hike interest rates in September.

CNBC
2

What strong jobs data means for rates — plus, an out-of-favor trade shines this week

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

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3

Cybercabs are a game changer, says Mike Khouw. Here's how he's trading Tesla

The strategist at YieldMaxETFs breaks down how a bullish bet on Tesla could pay off for options traders.

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4

Here are our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Bond yields jumped and stocks dipped after a strong August jobs report.

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5

Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries

Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.

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6

Big lessons from 12 stock exits, including Cramer's biggest-ever disappointment

For stock investors, 2026 has meant constantly adjusting to geopolitical and economic pressures — and most importantly, protecting profits.

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7

Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record - Reuters

Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record  Reuters

Reuters
8

Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian

President Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to vandalism, not to a flawed installation of a new liner as prosecutors say.

CNBC
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
GME GAMESTOP CORPORATION - CLASS A $0.16 2026-09-08
ORCL ORACLE CORP $1.72 2026-09-09
ADBE ADOBE INC $6.08 2026-09-10

⚡ 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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