Option update: Amazon (AMZN) near record high; Borders (BGP) near record low


Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) closed at $93.38.

  • AMZN overall option implied volatility of 45 is above its 26-week average of 39 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price risks.
  • www.Amazon.com operates retail websites.

Borders Groups (NYSE: BGP) recently closed at $13.10.

  • Dow Jones reported: "Spencer Capital Management LLC, which holds a 7.9% stake in BGP, said Thursday that it has asked the book retailer to add a person designated by Spencer to its Board."
  • BGP over all option implied volatitliy of 48 is above its 26-week average of 37 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price risk.


Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

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