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Daily Market Briefing
Friday, September 25, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 771.35
+0.54%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 744.5
+0.46%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $771.35 +0.54% $772.28 / $766.29
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $744.50 +0.46% $745.91 / $739.64
DIA Dow Jones ETF $517.49 +0.94% $517.92 / $512.59
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $281.97 +0.11% $283.52 / $280.45
Top News Today
1

Gold rises, but on track for weekly loss as Fed rate hike expectations build - Reuters

Gold rises, but on track for weekly loss as Fed rate hike expectations build  Reuters

Reuters
2

What we want to see next week from one of Jim Cramer's 6 stocks to buy

Micron has all the leverage heading into earnings as memory supply constraints persist. But how long will this favorable cycle last?

CNBC
3

UAE markets decline after warning on regional air travel - Reuters

UAE markets decline after warning on regional air travel  Reuters

Reuters
4

Britain warns Iran it will not tolerate hostile activity on UK soil - Reuters

Britain warns Iran it will not tolerate hostile activity on UK soil  Reuters

Reuters
5

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
6

How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power - Reuters

How Trump's diplomatic week exposed the limits of his power  Reuters

Reuters
7

Here's exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical

Paramount CEO David Ellison's antitrust settlement eased some theatrical concerns, but questions remain about what happens when the five-year agreement ends.

CNBC
8

Trump, Xi discuss Middle East war as Iran presses 7-day plan to end fighting - Reuters

Trump, Xi discuss Middle East war as Iran presses 7-day plan to end fighting  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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