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Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, October 1, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 763.99
+0.18%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 742.03
+0.31%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $763.99 +0.18% $765.65 / $758.79
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $742.03 +0.31% $744.67 / $736.25
DIA Dow Jones ETF $508.62 +0.01% $510.95 / $504.70
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $279.02 +0.41% $280.61 / $275.45
Top News Today
1

The September jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect

Wall Street is looking for job growth of 84,000 to close out the summer.

CNBC
2

You think Nvidia's $235 billion buyback is big? Just wait and see what Micron might do

Micron's expected repurchase program has the potential to be a really, really big number as a percentage of its market cap.

CNBC
3

US sanctions target Iran's auto, rail sectors as blockade chokes ship lanes - Reuters

US sanctions target Iran's auto, rail sectors as blockade chokes ship lanes  Reuters

Reuters
4

Israel's Netanyahu: Co-pilot of flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination - Reuters

Israel's Netanyahu: Co-pilot of flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination  Reuters

Reuters
5

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation - Reuters

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation  Reuters

Reuters
6

Boeing engineers and technical workers approve new contract, avoiding strike

The work group comprises Boeing's largest white-collar union.

CNBC
7

Jim Cramer sees a huge catalyst on the horizon for Apple. How to play the stock

The iPhone Duo is what will drive Apple's next leg higher, Jim Cramer predicted.

CNBC
8

United Airlines goes after top frequent flyers at Delta, American with status match

United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program for Delta and American's top frequent flyer elites.

CNBC
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
MKC MCCORMICK & CO. INC (NON VOTING) $0.76 2026-10-06
PEP PEPSICO INC $2.43 2026-10-08

⚡ 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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