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Implied Volatility Alert - AMAT, NDX, XLF, RUT

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:20:32 GMT

AMAT overall volatility low into financial outlook. IVX Volatility Monitor.

Implied Volatility Alert - HES, ADBE

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:50:06 GMT

HES volatility low at 42; oil above $79. ADBE volatility flat on 9% workforce reduction.

Implied Volatility Alert - WMT, LOW

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:25:06 GMT

WMT November options active into EPS and outlook. LOW November volatility at 46 into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - ARUN, ANF

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT

ARUN puts active into EPS. ANF November volatility at 58, December at 57 into EPS.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in RIMM and FEED

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:06:18 GMT

Options activity in Research In Motion (RIMM) and Agfeed Industries (FEED).

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: MCK, IPI, UPL

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:41 GMT

Options activity in Mckesson Corp. (MCK), Intrepid Potash (IPI), Ultra Petroleum (UPL).

Implied Volatility Alert - CSC, PLCN

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:06 GMT

CSC December volatility near 18-month lows into EPS. PCLN volatility decreases as shares rally 12% on EPS and outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert - DNDN, AIG

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:15:41 GMT

DNDN May volatility elevated at 99 into data. AIG volatility low into Moody's report on ability to repay credit line.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in ANF and LVS

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:22:08 GMT

Options activity in Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS).

Implied Volatility Alert - BP, RUI, XAU, OSX

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:43 GMT

BP calls active on ex-dividend play. IVX Volatility Monitor.

Implied Volatility Alert - BX, XLF

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:43 GMT

BX volatility low as shares rally after EPS. XLF volatility near 15-month lows.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: FO, AXP, SFD

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:19:52 GMT

Options activity in Fortune Brands (FO), American Express (AXP) and Smithfield Foods (SFD).

Implied Volatility Alert - SLV, AEM

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:52 GMT

SLV volatility at 38; precious metal prices trend higher. AEM volatility flat on $1,107 gold.

Implied Volatility Alert - FXY, MCD

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:05:39 GMT

FXY volatility flat at 13. MCD volatility at 20 on increased global sales and into analyst meeting.

Implied Volatility Alert - SHLD, M

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:27 GMT

SHLD November straddle elevated into EPS and margin outlook. M volatility near one-year low into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - DNDN, IVX Volatility Monitor

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:35:22 GMT

DNDN volatility of 65 near two-year lows. Volatility moves lower after October employment report.

Implied Volatility Alert - GLD, CADX

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:48 GMT

GLD options active on low volatility; gold above $1,100. CADX November volatility elevated at 174 into PDUFA.

Implied Volatility Alert - GFI, UUP

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:50:09 GMT

GFI volatility flat at 57 on $1,093 gold. UUP volume and volatility increases.

Implied Volatility Alert - CVS, HBI

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:53 GMT

CVS volume and volatility elevated; shares sell off on customer losses. HBI December puts active on low volatility as shares rally.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in CVS and DPS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:09 GMT

Options activity in CVS Caremark (CVS) and Dr Pepper Sanpple Group (DPS).

Implied Volatility Alert - PCS, BCRX

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:38 GMT

PCS December volatility stays elevated at 75 after EPS and outlook. BCRX volatility increases as shares rally 13%.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: CVS, VIA, XL

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:50:29 GMT

Options activity in CVS Caremark (CVS), Viacom Inc. (VIA) and XL Capital (XL).

Implied Volatility Alert - PARD, XLF

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:09 GMT

PARD option volume and prices elevated into data. XLF volatility flat at 42.

Implied Volatility Alert - QCOM, RIMM

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:43 GMT

QCOM December volatility flat on Q4 revenue decrease of 19%. RIMM December volatility at 57 into $1.2 billion share repurchase.

Implied Volatility Alert - GLD, GRMN

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:38 GMT

GLD November volatility flat; ETF trends higher as gold rallies to $1,092. GRMN volatility at 58 on active volume as shares sell off after EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - STEC, UNH, VIX

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:50:07 GMT

STEC volatility decreases; shares sell off 34% on inventory outlook. UNH options active on flat volatility; shares rally on GOP governorship wins. VIX down into FOMC policy and rate decision.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: CSCO, SPY, SPLS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:47 GMT

Options activity in Cisco Systems (CSCO), S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Staples (SPLS).

Implied Volatility Alert - PCLN, ACOR

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:00:06 GMT

PCLN December volatility elevated into EPS. ACOR volatility at 55 into extension of FDA action date.

Implied Volatility Alert - AIG, WFR

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:18:15 GMT

AIG December volatility flat at 108 into EPS. WFR options active on higher volatility.

Implied Volatility Alert - ABX, SPY

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:15:09 GMT

ABX options active on volatility of 50; gold above $1,079. SPY November volatility at 25; puts contracts exceeding calls.

Implied Volatility Alert - LEAP, HIG

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:10:35 GMT

LEAP November volatility elevated at 95 into EPS. HIG November volatility at 90, January at 76 into EPS.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: MCO, LIFE, ABX

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:56:51 GMT

Options activity in Moody's Corp. (MCO), Life Technologies Corp. (LIFE) and Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX).

Implied Volatility Alert - NVDA, HGSI

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:36 GMT

NVDA November volatility at 58 into EPS and chipset outlook. HGSI volatility low at 73 after announcing positive data.

Implied Volatility Alert - BDK, BNI

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:50 GMT

BDK November volatility flat into acquisition by SWK. BNI volatility flat into $34 billion purchase by BRKA.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in HGSI and BEBE

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:59:20 GMT

Options activity in Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) and Bebe Stores (BEBE).

Implied Volatility Alert - SBUX, WFMI

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:59 GMT

SBUX November volatility at 48, December at 42 into EPS. WFMI November volatility at 65, December at 52 into EPS.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: HGSI, ORCL, BEBE

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:51:27 GMT

Options activity in Human Genome Sciences (HGSI), Oracle (ORCL) and Bebe Stores (BEBE).

Implied Volatility Alert - DNR, F

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:40:36 GMT

DNR puts active on EAC purchase. F November volatility decreases as shares rally on EPS and outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert - FFIV, EAC

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:15:33 GMT

FFIV volatility flat; shares near 10-year high. EAC November volatility at 60 into acquisition.

Implied Volatility Alert - TWX, CMCSA

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:10 GMT

TWX volatility flat; shares near 14-month high into EPS. CMCSA volatility increases into EPS and outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert - HGSI

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:08:32 GMT

HGSI November 20 straddle at $9.50 into data.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: PBR, KMX, AWK

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:50:49 GMT

Options activity in Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR), CarMax (KMX) and American Water Works (AWK).

Implied Volatility Alert - LVS

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:15:38 GMT

LVS volatility low at 78; shares rally 3% on Macau outlook.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in NVTL and MSTR

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:01:01 GMT

Options activity in Novatel Wireless (NVTL) and Microstrategy (MSTR).

Implied Volatility Alert - APC

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:05:35 GMT

APC volatility flat into EPS and development outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert - AUY, CLX

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:20:08 GMT

AUY volatility flat into EPS; gold above $1,043. CLX volatility flat into EPS and volume growth outlook.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in HGSI and AA

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:11 GMT

Options activity in Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) and Alcoa (AA).

Implied Volatility Alert - TWX, MFE

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:40:36 GMT

TWX volatility flat into EPS and advertising outlook. MFE November volatility at 40, December at 35 as shares rally into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - HGSI, VIX, VXN

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:50:53 GMT

HGSI calls active on November volatility of 227 into data. VIX, VXN down.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: HGSI, CVS, SPY

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:29:49 GMT

Options activity in Human Genome Sciences (HGSI), CVS Caremark Corp. (CVS) and S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Implied Volatility Alert - NYX, NDAQ

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:25:54 GMT

NYX volatility low into EPS and volume metric guidance. NDAQ volatility low as shares trend lower into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - MFE, DIS

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:40:38 GMT

MFE November volatility at 40, December at 35 into EPS. DIS volatility flat into EPS and advertising outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert - CI, PG

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:40:22 GMT

CI November volatility at 57, January at 51, into EPS and health insurance debate. PG options active into EPS and outlook.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in MOS and APOL

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:39:39 GMT

Options activity in Mosaic (MOS) and Apollo Group (APOL).

Implied Volatility Alert - XOM, HGSI

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:31 GMT

XOM volatility low into EPS and $79 oil. HGSI November volatility elevated at 220 into data.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: AKAM, STT, MAS

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:48 GMT

Options activity in Akamai Technologies (AKAM), State Street (STT) and Masco Corp. (MAS).

Implied Volatility Alert - APOL, DTV

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:10:01 GMT

APOL volatility flat into informal SEC inquiry into revenue recognition practices. DTV volatility flat into EPS and subscriber addition outlook.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in LVS and WYNN

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:09:18 GMT

Options activity in Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN).

Implied Volatility Alert - CLX, CRI

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:20:00 GMT

CLX volatility flat into EPS and revenue outlook. CRI November put volatility elevated at 91 on EPS delay.

Implied Volatility Alert - UTHR, AMED

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:05:15 GMT

UTHR November volatility at 56, January at 43 into EPS. AMED options active after reaffirming fiscal year 2009 guidance.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: BAC, INTC, SPY

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:05:13 GMT

Options activity in Bank of America (BAC), Intel Corp. (INTC) and S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Implied Volatility Alert - BAC, BCRX

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:30:40 GMT

BAC volatility at 50; calls active as shares trend lower. BCRX volatility low as shares trend higher into flu season.

Implied Volatility Alert - BP, V

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:05:24 GMT

BP volatility at 28; shares rally on better-than-expected EPS and outlook. V November volatility at 42, December at 37 into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - RRGB, CERN

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:06 GMT

RRGB December puts active on elevated volatility into EPS. CERN puts active into EPS and software sales outlook.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in ETH

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:13:58 GMT

Options activity in Ethan Allen (ETH).

Implied Volatility Alert - GTXI, VIX

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:25:04 GMT

GTXI options active into trial results. VIX up 9.3%.

Implied Volatility Alert - BIDU, MSFT, CSCO, DELL, INTC

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:48 GMT

BIDU volatility at 49; share price near record high into EPS. Implied volatility for 'retired four horsemen of tech.'

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: BGC, MSFT, SPY

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:39 GMT

Options activity in General Cable (BGC), Microsoft (MSFT) and S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Implied Volatility Alert - MWW, RHT

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10:32 GMT

MWW volatility flat into EPS and employment environment outlook. RHT volatility at 14-month lows; shares near 42-month high.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in AMZN and TIVO

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:34:30 GMT

Options activity in Amazon (AMZN) and Tivo (TIVO).

Implied Volatility Alert - MSFT, ERTS

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:45:34 GMT

MSFT options active on strong quarter and 2010 outlook. ERTS December puts active into EPS.

Implied Volatility Alert - XNPT, MNTA

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:10:23 GMT

XNPT November volatility at 105, March at 84 into data. MNTA March volatility elevated into FDA decision.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: MSFT, AMZN, BUCY

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:11:11 GMT

Options activity in Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN) and Bucyrus (BUCY).

Implied Volatility Alert - MSFT

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:10:59 GMT

MSFT volatility at 28; Q1 revenue down 14% to $12.9 billion.

Implied Volatility Alert - AMZN, JNPR

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:10:44 GMT

AMZN overall volatility at 42 on better-than-expected earnings and revenue. JNPR volatility low on better-than-expected EPS and guidance.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in CMG and CEPH

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:12:21 GMT

Options activity in Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) and Cephalon (CEPH).

Implied Volatility Alert - MSFT, HPQ

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:35:37 GMT

MSFT volatility low into EPS and Window 7 release. HPQ volatility at 26-month lows as shares trend higher.

Implied Volatility Alert - GTXI, VIX

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:10:18 GMT

GTXI volatility elevated into trial results. VIX down to 21.73.

Implied Volatility Alert - XNPT, DJX, QQQQ, OSX

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:05:50 GMT

XNPT November volatility elevated into data. IVX Volatility Monitor.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: FFIV, SKX, JCG

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:09:22 GMT

Options activity in F5 Networks (FFIV), Skechers USA (SKX) and J. Crew Group (JCG).

Implied Volatility Alert - MMM, MCD

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:41 GMT

MMM volatility low on better-than-expected earnings. MCD volatility low; Q3 profits up 5.9% on same-store sales increase of 3.8%.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in VIX and EXPE

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:21:46 GMT

Options activity in CBOE SPX Volatility Index (VIX) and Expedia (EXPE).

Implied Volatility Alert - MRK, VIX

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:30:59 GMT

MRK volatility low into EPS and SGP merger. VIX near 14-month low.

Implied Volatility Alert - DJX, MOT

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:00:32 GMT

DJX November call volatility low at 12.9 as market trends higher. MOT volatility low into EPS and handset guidance.

Implied Volatility Alert - EMC, HON

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:30:32 GMT

EMC volatility low; shares near 21-month high into EPS. HON volatility at 29 into EPS and guidance.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: SLM, MS, WFC

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:03:13 GMT

Options activity in SLM Corp. (SLM) , Morgan Stanley (MS) and Wells Fargo (WFC).

Implied Volatility Alert - BA, AUY

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:10:17 GMT

BA volatility flat on Q3 revenue report. AUY volatility low on $1,051 gold.

Implied Volatility Alert - EWZ

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:47 GMT

EWZ options active on flat volatility; Bovespa index down 3%.

Implied Volatility Alert - EBAY, GLD

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:56 GMT

EBAY volatility flat into EPS and guidance. GLD volatility low; gold above $1,056.

Implied Volatility Alert - WFC, YHOO

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:45:16 GMT

WFC volatility low into EPS, commercial and consumer loan losses. YHOO volatility low into EPS, outlook and analyst meeting.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: AAPL, CAT, LXK

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:39:05 GMT

Options activity in Apple (AAPL), Caterpillar (CAT) and Lexmark International (LXK).

Implied Volatility Alert - KO, BSX

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:04 GMT

KO volatility low into worldwide unit case volume growth of 2%. BSX volatility low; shares sell off on EPS and outlook.

Options Volume vs Open Interest in POT and AAPL

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:25:31 GMT

Options activity in Potash (POT) and Apple (AAPL).

Implied Volatility Alert - FMCN, VIX

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:20:52 GMT

FMCN volatility of 62 near 18-month lows. VIX near 13-month low.

Implied Volatility Alert - HGSI, CAT

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:35:53 GMT

HGSI November volatility at 173 into data. CAT volatility at 46 into EPS and margin outlook.

Options Volume vs. Open Interest: HGSI, KFT, SPY

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:41 GMT

Options activity in Human Genome Sciences (HGSI), Kraft Foods (KFT) and S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

Implied Volatility Alert - AAPL, VIX

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:25:03 GMT

AAPL options active on flat volatility into EPS. VIX up 87 cents.

Implied Volatility Alert - WMT, ETFC, PCS, HGSI

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:01 GMT

WMT November call volatility at 17 into analyst meeting. Stocks with rising implied volatility.

Implied Volatility Alert - CME, ICE

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:55:05 GMT

CME volatility at 44 into EPS and renewed buyout report. ICE volatility at 47 into EPS and revenue growth outlook.

Implied Volatility Alert - VMI, NDAQ

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:00:08 GMT

VMI volatility decreases as shares sell off 11%. NDAQ November volatility low at 38 into EPS.