Option update: Volatility up at Sears (SHLD) and Sprint Nextel (S)


Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) operates a wireless and wireline network servicing 54 million customers, closed at $19.28.

  • The Wall Street Journal reported that S board of directors started a search in August to replace current CEO Gary Forsee.
  • Alex Brown says: "We continue to believe that any change in leadership at this point will lead to yet another year or more of attempting to turn the company around."
  • S November option implied volatility of 39 is above its 26-week average of 31 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

Sears Holding (NASDAQ: SHLD) closed at $141.40.

  • The WSJ says: "Activist investor Ralph Whitworth "has reportedly taken a 5 million-share stake in SHLD, which would amount to 3.5% of the retailer's outstanding shares."
  • SHLD November option implied volatility of 38 is above its 26-week average of 31 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

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

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Last updated: February 13, 2012: 01:07 PM

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