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Daily Market Briefing — Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 778.01
-0.01%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 743.57
-0.33%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $778.01 -0.01% $778.75 / $775.95
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $743.57 -0.33% $744.20 / $738.83
DIA Dow Jones ETF $516.21 -0.33% $522.80 / $515.24
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $276.70 -0.43% $278.70 / $275.47
Top News Today
1

Paul Tudor Jones says 2027 could be a really challenging year for the stock market

The billionaire investor said that corporate buybacks, along with mergers and acquisitions, that have been a tailwind for the bull market is about to turn.

CNBC
2

Wells Fargo beats profit estimates, but net interest income, revenue fall short - Reuters

Wells Fargo beats profit estimates, but net interest income, revenue fall short  Reuters

Reuters
3

UnitedHealth Group tops estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs

UnitedHealth Group said it expects 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $20.50 per share, up from a previous outlook of $19.50 to $20.00 per share.

CNBC
4

Citi profit tops estimates on higher investment banking, services and wealth revenue - Reuters

Citi profit tops estimates on higher investment banking, services and wealth revenue  Reuters

Reuters
5

We're adding to a consumer staples stock in advance of a big catalyst

We see this company's pending merger as a potential for cost savings, incremental revenue synergies, and increased scale.

CNBC
6

Judge says Musk engaged in intimidation of ex-FEMA CFO Mary Comans, clears her name

Ex-FEMA CFO Mary Comans' name was cleared by a federal judge after Elon Musk and other government officials falsely accused her of criminal actions in 2025.

CNBC
7

More homebuyers are taking a chance on adjustable-rate mortgages, hoping rates will fall—here’s how to think about that bet

More homebuyers are betting on adjustable-rate mortgages for a lower rate today. Here’s how to decide if one makes sense for you.

CNBC
8

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

The chip stock rout seems to know no end. But earnings from Club names Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are all better than expected.

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
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
TFC TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION — 2026-10-16
KEY KEYCORP — 2026-10-20
NFLX NETFLIX INC $0.82 2026-10-20

⚡ 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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