Option update 12-10-07: GE volatility higher ahead of annual outlook

Posted Dec 10th 2007 9:50AM by Paul Foster
Filed under: General Electric (GE), Boeing Co (BA), Options

General Electric (NYSE: GE) CEO Jeffrey Immelt will host GE's annual performance review and business outlook meeting on December 11. GE overall option implied volatility of 26 is above its 26-week average of 24 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

Boeing (NYSE: BA) will give a mid-quarter update on the 787 Dreamliner program on December 11th. Jeffries says, "We feel comfortable with our $122 price target." BA overall option implied volatility of 28 is near its 26-week average of 27 according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional risk.

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

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