Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is expected to report EPS on December 12. Bank of America says: "November 30 weekend will lag last year. Vail Resorts' open mountain terrain is trailing far behind last year's strong open to the season." MTN call option volume of 93 contracts compares to put volume of 537 contracts. MTN December option implied volatility of 39 is above its 26-week average of 30 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.
Daily Options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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