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Daily Market Briefing
Monday, October 5, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 774.83
+0.67%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 756.2
+0.88%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $774.83 +0.67% $776.61 / $769.63
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $756.20 +0.88% $756.92 / $749.08
DIA Dow Jones ETF $512.11 +0.20% $513.28 / $507.84
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $283.38 +0.66% $284.24 / $280.03
Top News Today
1

1.7 million skilled trade jobs will open annually through 2035, report says—experts don't know who will fill them

Jobs in the skilled trades are abundant as the industry struggles to keep up with job creation, an aging workforce, and high turnover rates.

CNBC
2

Cramer is closely watching Nvidia's massive buyback. Here's what he wants to see

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

CNBC
3

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

Microsoft and Wells Fargo landed upgrades, and there's some encouraging M&A activity.

CNBC
4

Why airfare could rise even more, but airline profits won't

Airlines are trimming capacity as jet fuel prices keep climbing and travelers keep booking.

CNBC
5

This NYC startup requires 4 days in office but just let everyone work remote for a whole month

SolComms, a New York City-based PR firm, says letting employees work from anywhere in the world boosted revenue, productivity and happiness.

CNBC
6

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

The September jobs report was exactly what stock market bulls needed.

CNBC
7

Wall Street rewards Microsoft's AI pivot. A longtime skeptic says it's just the beginning

Melius Research's Ben Reitzes has warned about AI disrupting legacy software providers for years. Now, he loves Microsoft's place in the AI race.

CNBC
8

Nvidia looks to take out its record high close — plus, don't worry about Intel's dip

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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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