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Daily Market Briefing — Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 773.38
-0.02%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 747.46
+0.81%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $773.38 -0.02% $775.14 / $772.57
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $747.46 +0.81% $748.35 / $740.93
DIA Dow Jones ETF $518.00 -0.34% $522.55 / $516.51
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $287.21 +0.57% $288.94 / $286.05
Top News Today
1

September surge or October offload? Jobs experts weigh in on this fall’s hiring trends

The "September surge" might boost hiring this fall, but the Fed rate hike could slow down the job market. Here's what experts say to do.

CNBC
2

We're protecting big profits in tech, and buying more non-tech in this oversold market

We're making three trades on Tuesday.

CNBC
3

Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight

Qantas plans to start selling tickets for its first New York to Sydney nonstop flight.

CNBC
4

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN - Reuters

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN  Reuters

Reuters
5

A top chip stock analyst sees big things for Nvidia, Broadcom. How his case aligns with ours

The bullish sentiment comes despite calls to slow down AI model development and rekindled investor enthusiasm for a competing part of the AI chip ecosystem.

CNBC
6

PODCAST: Trump's UN speech, ICC sanctions and Turkey's LGBTQ+ crackdown (Updated) - Reuters

PODCAST: Trump's UN speech, ICC sanctions and Turkey's LGBTQ+ crackdown (Updated)  Reuters

Reuters
7

Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney - Reuters

Canada is giving C$100 million in international aid for Palestine, says Carney  Reuters

Reuters
8

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal - Reuters

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal  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
CCL CARNIVAL CORPORATION LTD (PAIRED STOCK) $1.34 2026-09-28
KMX CARMAX INC $0.70 2026-09-29
NKE NIKE INC - CLASS B $0.45 2026-09-29

⚡ 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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