Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is expected to report 3Q EPS of $3.78 after the close according to Thomson First Call. GOOG is recently trading down $1.24 to $632.38. GOOG will host an analyst meeting on October 24. GOOG call option volume of 59,064 contracts compares to put volume of 38,118 contracts. GOOG October 630 straddle went out at $34.10. GOOG November option implied volatility of 39 is above its 26-week average of 28 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk. October options expire on October 19.
Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.
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