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Daily Market Briefing — Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | CoveredCalls.live
Daily Market Briefing
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 769.05
+0.34%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 717.63
-0.10%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $769.05 +0.34% $772.29 / $764.25
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $717.63 -0.10% $722.75 / $710.39
DIA Dow Jones ETF $524.36 +1.05% $526.17 / $518.46
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $275.78 +1.66% $276.90 / $271.29
Top News Today
1

United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.

CNBC
2

Obsessed with CoreWeave and the AI trade? You're missing out on some great stocks

Today's earnings show there's a cohort of the market that can thrive outside of the data center buildout.

CNBC
3

We're booking big profits in an AI stock and trimming a credit-exposed bank

We making two trades Tuesday afternoon.

CNBC
4

Traders are betting Netflix's stock drama may be coming to an end

Current options prices are implying a 9% post-earnings move for Netflix, which is the highest since its Q3 2022 report, when it was priced for an 11% move.

CNBC
5

US judge dismisses Sam Altman's sister's sexual abuse lawsuit - Reuters

US judge dismisses Sam Altman's sister's sexual abuse lawsuit  Reuters

Reuters
6

SpaceX reports after the bell. Here's what options traders expect

It's been a busy three months for SpaceX. Traders think that means more gains for the stock after it reports earnings after the bell today.

CNBC
7

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

Nasdaq futures are under pressure this morning, and General Motors is selling off on earnings.

CNBC
8

Investors look to earnings to reset the bull market. The key level to watch on the S&P 500

The key level traders are watching on the S&P 500 that could mean an even bigger decline is ahead.

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
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
NEE NEXTERA ENERGY INC $1.22 2026-10-27
TXN TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC $2.42 2026-10-27
UNH UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC $4.08 2026-10-27

⚡ 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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