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Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, September 24, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 767.18
-0.08%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 741.1
-0.01%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $767.18 -0.08% $768.95 / $763.25
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $741.10 -0.01% $742.66 / $734.62
DIA Dow Jones ETF $512.68 -0.31% $514.14 / $510.42
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $281.66 -0.09% $282.24 / $279.05
Top News Today
1

Philadelphia Fed's Anna Paulson says 'modest' rate moves likely ahead to tame inflation

The policymaker said she and her colleagues may need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back to target.

CNBC
2

New York Fed’s Williams says it's 'reasonable' to expect another rate hike by year-end

John Williams was speaking at the London Macro Policy Forum on Thursday.

CNBC
3

History shows financial calamities occur when rates rise rapidly like this: 'Something always breaks'

The 10-year Treasury note yield is spiking to levels not seen in years, and that may be a bad omen for financial markets.

CNBC
4

Meta nears first new high in a year as Muse success showcases winning AI strategy

Meta is transforming into more than a social-media juggernaut in the AI era. Muse is the centerpiece of its strategy.

CNBC
5

Saudi oil export strategy hits new hurdle as Red Sea insurance costs soar - reuters.com

Saudi oil export strategy hits new hurdle as Red Sea insurance costs soar  reuters.com

Reuters
6

As bond rout worsens, a trade Wall Street uses to replace them booms in popularity

The options strategy is known as a "box spread."

CNBC
7

Family offices double down on stocks and private equity even as inflation spurs worry, Citi survey finds

Inflation displaced tariffs as family offices' top investment concern in 2026, per a new Citi Wealth survey.

CNBC
8

Rupee declines to one-week low as oil rally fans global rate hike worries - Reuters

Rupee declines to one-week low as oil rally fans global rate hike worries  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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