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Daily Market Briefing
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▲ 773.09
+0.53%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▲ 725.2
+1.05%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $773.09 +0.53% $774.44 / $768.40
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $725.20 +1.05% $727.95 / $719.71
DIA Dow Jones ETF $527.70 +0.64% $527.79 / $523.15
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $276.48 +0.25% $277.70 / $275.30
Top News Today
1

Southwest Airlines cuts 2026 profit forecast on higher fuel

Southwest Airlines became the third major U.S. airline this month to cut its 2026 profit forecast due to higher fuel prices.

CNBC
2

Pound gains against dollar, euro as inflation data cements future rate hike bets - Reuters

Pound gains against dollar, euro as inflation data cements future rate hike bets  Reuters

Reuters
3

UK's FTSE 100 ticks higher on energy boost; hot inflation report limits gains - Reuters

UK's FTSE 100 ticks higher on energy boost; hot inflation report limits gains  Reuters

Reuters
4

Meta stock advances ahead of after-the-bell earnings. What we're looking for

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

CNBC
5

Salesforce goes back to the M&A well to fortify a weaker business. Why it's a smart move

The enterprise software giant's planned acquisition of Braze will beef up its marketing business and avoids diluting shareholders in the process.

CNBC
6

OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to 26 new countries as diversification push accelerates

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Ads in 26 new countries as it works to expand its advertising business

CNBC
7

South African inflation rises modestly but bigger fuel-driven jump seen in October - Reuters

South African inflation rises modestly but bigger fuel-driven jump seen in October  Reuters

Reuters
8

Jio Platforms' IPO-linked inflows boost rupee; elevated oil prices spur caution - Reuters

Jio Platforms' IPO-linked inflows boost rupee; elevated oil prices spur caution  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
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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