Today's selling action has brought implied volatility of the December 14-strike calls down to 55.
03:33PM 11/20/09
The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Record Second Quarter Results And Increases 2010 Outlook
07:00AM 11/20/09
Call Buyer in Monster Worldwide
Takeover chatter resurfaced, which instigated a pop up in the stock and subsequent call-buying.
03:39PM 11/18/09
Moderately Bullish Move on SunPower
At least one investor is taking advantage of today's sell-off of the stock to sell some puts.
04:25PM 11/17/09
Preparing for Options Expiration (Options Alerts $)
As this is also the week before Thanksgiving, many market players will likely be looking to square their positions.
11:41AM 11/16/09
Assured Guaranty Rallies After Downgrade
The stock has rallied after the company's reassuring statement following Moody's downgrade of the insurer.
04:22PM 11/13/09
Watching Klarman's Latest Biotech Play (RealMoney.com $)
Baupost's investment in Enzon is a essentially a purchase of future royalty streams.
03:15PM 11/12/09
Mannkind Draws Bet on Big Upside Move
One institution-sized trader is making a big bet the drug company will snap back up by 50% before mid-May.
07:22AM 11/12/09
Takeover Battle Spurs Options Activity.
At least one investor has made a bullish bet in Terra Industries, which is in a takeover battle with CF Industries.
04:39PM 11/10/09
An investor has sold 12,900 calls in in a buy-write trade
03:54PM 11/09/09
Look for Air Pockets in This Market (Options Alerts $)
Last week's action validated the importance of selling into rising volatility, and this trend will likely continue.
10:51AM 11/09/09
Investors are betting on decreased volatility in the stock a day after the company reported earnings.
03:39PM 11/06/09
A Speculator's Bounce Looks Likely (RealMoney.com $)
We're near a support level, and the Arms Index points to a short-term move up.
07:00AM 11/06/09



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