Garmin (NASDAQ: GRMN) announced it is dropping its $3.3 billion bid for Tele Atlas. TomTom had bid $4.2 billion for Tele Atlas. GRMN, a designer and manufacturer of navigation, communication and information devices, is recently up $20.00 to $104.12 in pre-open trading. GRMN overall option implied volatility of 62 is above its 26-week average of 50 according to Track Data, indicating larger price movement.
Jack in the Box (NYSE: JBX) is recently trading at $30 in pre-open trading, above its close of $27.08. JBX reported Q4 EPS of 43 cents vs. consensus estimates of 38 cents. JBX full year same-store sales increased 6.1%. RBC Capital Markets says "JBX offers EPS guidance above estimates." JBX overall option implied volatility of 65 is above its 26-week average of 32 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.
Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.
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