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Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 767.81
-0.72%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 741.21
-0.84%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $767.81 -0.72% $773.05 / $766.50
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $741.21 -0.84% $747.13 / $738.19
DIA Dow Jones ETF $514.30 -0.71% $517.66 / $513.95
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $281.92 -1.84% $286.18 / $281.84
Top News Today
1

OECD raises Turkey inflation forecast, trims growth outlook - Reuters

OECD raises Turkey inflation forecast, trims growth outlook  Reuters

Reuters
2

Dollar jumps to near two-month high on Fed outlook, inflation concern - Reuters

Dollar jumps to near two-month high on Fed outlook, inflation concern  Reuters

Reuters
3

A rare Microsoft bear warms up to the stock. Here's what changed their mind

Stifel upgraded the software and cloud giant to buy from hold.

CNBC
4

History rhymes for Meta, and our plan for Micron ahead of earnings

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

CNBC
5

Typical job search advice isn't working in today's market. Experts' new rules for landing a role right now

AI and the economy are reshaping hiring. These are the new strategies for finding a job in today's tough market.

CNBC
6

Our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday

Microsoft lands an analyst upgrade, and Meta Connect is here.

CNBC
7

Rupee slips as dollar gets Fed hike expectations tailwind - Reuters

Rupee slips as dollar gets Fed hike expectations tailwind  Reuters

Reuters
8

Gold loses shine as rate hike bets foster a stronger dollar - Reuters

Gold loses shine as rate hike bets foster a stronger dollar  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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