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Daily Market Briefing — Monday, September 21, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Monday, September 21, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 773.5
+1.55%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 741.47
+2.77%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $773.50 +1.55% $774.89 / $766.03
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $741.47 +2.77% $743.22 / $727.81
DIA Dow Jones ETF $519.78 +0.76% $520.52 / $516.76
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $285.58 +0.52% $286.45 / $284.90
Top News Today
1

Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades

Serial airline investor Bill Franke is embracing more upmarket changes like first-class seats.

CNBC
2

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump - Reuters

Two Republican Senate candidates call for swift end to Iran war, diverging from Trump  Reuters

Reuters
3

EXCLUSIVE: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters

Reuters
4

Stocks had a great day on the surface. But something alarming occurred not seen since 1999

The market just posted major gains, but the latest performance is not as strong as it may seem.

CNBC
5

Trump administration proposes $5 billion to kickstart investment fund to rebuild Gulf energy sites, WSJ reports - Reuters

Trump administration proposes $5 billion to kickstart investment fund to rebuild Gulf energy sites, WSJ reports  Reuters

Reuters
6

PODCAST: Paramount deal, Germany elections and AI at the UN (Updated) - Reuters

PODCAST: Paramount deal, Germany elections and AI at the UN (Updated)  Reuters

Reuters
7

Wall Street ends sharply higher as AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat - Reuters

Wall Street ends sharply higher as AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat  Reuters

Reuters
8

Intel surges 12% as CPU stocks rally. Here's what's driving the move

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

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
CCL CARNIVAL CORPORATION LTD (PAIRED STOCK) $1.34 2026-09-28

⚡ 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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