Option update: Walgreen's (WAG) & Palm (PALM) volatilities suggest flat risk into EPS


Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) implied volatility Flat into 10/1 EPS & Outlook. WAG will report EPS on 10/1. WAG October option implied volatility of 20 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional risks.

Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) October volatility Elevated into full EPS on 10/1. PALM is recently up .36 to $16.76. PALM introduced the Palm Centro, a smart device, priced at $99 on 9/27. PALM will announce full financial results on 10/1 after pre-announcing EPS on 9/19. PALM's new handset operating system for its Treo product line is expected to be released in late 2008. PALM October option implied volatility of 54 is above its 26-week average of 37 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.


Option update provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

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