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Daily Market Briefing
Thursday, October 29, 2026
S&P 500 (SPY)
▼ 769.36
-0.38%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
▼ 715.34
-1.42%
VIX
—
0.00%
Market Close
SymbolName CloseChangeRange
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF $769.36 -0.38% $770.76 / $766.62
QQQ Invesco Nasdaq QQQ $715.34 -1.42% $718.07 / $711.62
DIA Dow Jones ETF $522.73 -0.37% $523.46 / $520.80
IWM Russell 2000 ETF $284.01 +0.97% $285.26 / $282.15
Top News Today
1

Fed chairman talks tough on inflation — plus, what's behind Micron's big rally

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

CNBC
2

Bond investor Jeff Gundlach talks to CNBC about Fed's rate pause, Warsh reducing vote-setting meetings

The DoubleLine founder spoke with CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Wednesday after the Fed announced its decision to hold interest rates steady.

CNBC
3

Jim Cramer: Why investors are punishing Alphabet and giving Microsoft a pass

Microsoft is faring better because of its financial spending, Jim Cramer said Thursday, a day after earnings.

CNBC
4

Europe Inc heads for second-best earnings season since 2022 - Reuters

Europe Inc heads for second-best earnings season since 2022  Reuters

Reuters
5

Family offices can save millions with this tax strategy but it can strain family ties

More wealthy families are reconsidering a valuable but rigorous tax strategy, lawyers and CPAs told CNBC.

CNBC
6

GE Vernova shares slip despite a beat-and-raise. What the sellers are getting wrong

We're reiterating our buy-equivalent 1 rating on the stock after another strong earnings report.

CNBC
7

Houthis strike Yemen's Aden airport after evacuation warning - Reuters

Houthis strike Yemen's Aden airport after evacuation warning  Reuters

Reuters
8

Animal welfare-focused farm group targets Republicans in rural races - Reuters

Animal welfare-focused farm group targets Republicans in rural races  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
No earnings in the next trading session.

⚡ 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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