JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) closed at $46.24 Wednesday.
JPM is scheduled to report Q1 EPS on April 16. JPM April option implied volatility of 46 is above its 26-week average of 39 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.
Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC) volatility is at four-week lows as JPM buyout spread tightens.
BSC closed at $10.86 Wednesday. JPM revised its buyout offer for BSC on Mar. 25 to 0.21753 shares. BSC over all option implied volatility of 70 is at four-week lows according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing risk.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com










