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Daily Market Briefing
Friday, October 16, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 763.25
-1.11%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 709.8
-2.50%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $763.25 -1.11% $773.25 / $760.64
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $709.80 -2.50% $725.96 / $707.23
DIA Dow Jones ETF $519.10 -0.40% $525.09 / $517.65
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $270.44 -1.69% $275.91 / $269.88
Top News Today
1

Schwab to create 'tax-aware' strategy that's been attracting billions from wealthy investors

Wealthy investors are flocking to tax-aware long short strategies, adding billions into these super-powered versions of tax-loss harvesting accounts.

CNBC
2

Fed's Warsh says AI path will be 'very bumpy' but ultimately 'very good' for wealth

Warsh said he's optimistic that AI will make economies that use it well more productive and wealthier, warning the road there will be "very bumpy."

CNBC
3

US solicits exchange of up to 17 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve - Reuters

US solicits exchange of up to 17 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve  Reuters

Reuters
4

What we want to see when Capital One and Meta report earnings next week

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

CNBC
5

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest - Reuters

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest  Reuters

Reuters
6

Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu - Reuters

Missiles hit Aden airport as Saudi-led coalition intercepts missile headed for Yanbu  Reuters

Reuters
7

Why did CoreWeave stock get crushed this week? Look to this corner of the debt market for clues

CoreWeave’s bond yields and credit default swaps have surged as its stock sells off. Here’s what those credit signals mean for stock investors.

CNBC
8

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock  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
TFC TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION — 2026-10-16
KEY KEYCORP — 2026-10-20
NFLX NETFLIX INC $0.82 2026-10-20
NLY ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC $0.75 2026-10-21
UAL UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS INC $3.21 2026-10-21
FLG NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC $0.11 2026-10-23
INFY INFOSYS LTD $0.21 2026-10-23
SLB SLB $0.61 2026-10-23

⚡ 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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