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Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, September 17, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 762.6
+1.13%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 716.92
+1.73%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $762.60 +1.13% $763.57 / $759.96
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $716.92 +1.73% $718.04 / $713.32
DIA Dow Jones ETF $518.35 +0.61% $520.67 / $516.55
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $285.43 +0.53% $288.29 / $285.21
Top News Today
1

Bank of England set to defy Fed’s rate-hike lead, despite rising inflation

The Bank of England is expected to keep rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs keep pressure on prices.

CNBC
2

We're buying more shares of a retailer that's been punished enough for a rare misstep

Shares have been in the dumps since earnings in August.

CNBC
3

Stocks stage a comeback after Fed-induced declines — plus, what's ailing Boeing

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC
4

Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday

Stocks are set for a big bounce-back rally after yesterday's Fed sell-off.

CNBC
5

Charities say gifts by deceased donors are getting held up at financial firms

Nonprofits are pushing back against policies by financial institutions to collect personal information of charity employees before releasing a gift.

CNBC
6

Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, Israeli government says - Reuters

Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, Israeli government says  Reuters

Reuters
7

Fed delivers its first hike in 3 years. Plus, what's moving Starbucks and GE Vernova

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

CNBC
8

American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up

American says a minority of its seats now accounts for half of its revenue.

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
No earnings in the next trading session.

⚡ 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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