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Daily Market Briefing
Monday, September 28, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 765.61
-0.74%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 736.53
-1.07%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $765.61 -0.74% $769.54 / $763.72
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $736.53 -1.07% $741.42 / $731.63
DIA Dow Jones ETF $514.02 -0.67% $517.04 / $513.30
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $280.02 -0.69% $281.93 / $278.80
Top News Today
1

US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war - Reuters

US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war  Reuters

Reuters
2

Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules

The judge said FEMA never explained how the election changes it wanted were "tied to the goal of shoring up vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks."

CNBC
3

New grads say employers set the bar too high for entry-level roles: 'No job is willing to give you that first experience'

77% of new grads believe businesses call for too much experience when hiring for entry-level jobs, shutting them out of an increasingly competitive market.

CNBC
4

Most Gulf bourses retreat after Trump dismisses Iranian overture - Reuters

Most Gulf bourses retreat after Trump dismisses Iranian overture  Reuters

Reuters
5

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday

The relentless climb in bond yields continues, and Nvidia adds $150 billion to its buyback program.

CNBC
6

COMMENTARY: Cash-rich oil majors face post-Iran strategy rethink - Reuters

COMMENTARY: Cash-rich oil majors face post-Iran strategy rethink  Reuters

Reuters
7

Gold hits seven-week low as oil surge fuels rate hike bets - Reuters

Gold hits seven-week low as oil surge fuels rate hike bets  Reuters

Reuters
8

UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel's Netanyahu, state news agency says - Reuters

UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel's Netanyahu, state news agency says  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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