Options update 1-18-08: UTX, MA volatility up into earnings season


United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) will report Q4 EPS on January 23. UTX February option implied volatility of 32 is above its 26-week average of 26 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

MasterCard (NYSE: MA) closed at $176.88. MA will report Q4 EPS on January 31. MA February option implied volatility of 67 is above its 26-week average of 41 according to Track Data, indicating larger price fluctuations.

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

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