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Daily Market Briefing — Thursday, October 8, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, October 8, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 773.93
-0.42%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 747.58
-1.34%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $773.93 -0.42% $777.09 / $770.43
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $747.58 -1.34% $757.18 / $743.23
DIA Dow Jones ETF $511.65 +0.12% $511.77 / $508.66
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $277.57 -0.05% $277.83 / $274.52
Top News Today
1

WTO upgrades goods trade forecast as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption - Reuters

WTO upgrades goods trade forecast as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption  Reuters

Reuters
2

New data shows Starbucks turnaround is working, but Chipotle takeover report slams shares

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

CNBC
3

German government raises growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 - Reuters

German government raises growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027  Reuters

Reuters
4

10-year Treasury yield is little changed as Fed's Waller says more hikes needed, investors await 30-year auction

U.S. Treasury yields climbed higher on Thursday as investors eagerly awaited the long-dated bond auction later in the day, after strong sales of 10-year notes.

CNBC
5

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

We've got higher oil prices and interest rates to deal with this morning.

CNBC
6

Skydance co-CEOs Ellison and Kreiz speak with CNBC days after finalizing WBD acquisition

Skydance includes two film studios, the CBS broadcast network, a sprawling pay TV portfolio and streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max.

CNBC
7

Trump says comment that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles was misinterpreted - Reuters

Trump says comment that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles was misinterpreted  Reuters

Reuters
8

Treasury yields are 'really, really high,' but can come down soon, Bessent's new adviser says

The comments from David Zervos come after the 10-year and 30-year yields marched to 24-year highs in recent days.

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
PEP PEPSICO INC $2.43 2026-10-08
JPM JPMORGAN CHASE & COMPANY $5.89 2026-10-13
BAC BANK OF AMERICA CORP — 2026-10-14
FAST FASTENAL COMPANY $0.33 2026-10-14
MS MORGAN STANLEY $3.12 2026-10-14
USB U.S. BANCORP. — 2026-10-15

⚡ 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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