Wachovia (NYSE:WB) is recently down 87c to $15.35. WB call option volume of 56,113 contracts compares to put volume of 37,393 contracts. WB July option implied volatility of 100 is above its 26-week average of 54 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.
Washington Mutual (NYSE:WM) is recently up 20c to $5.00. WM entered into a definite agreement to raise $7 billion through direct sale of securities to TPG Capital and other investors on April 8. WM call option volume of 41,183 contracts compares to put volume of 14,010 contracts. WM July and August option implied volatility of 133 is above its 26-week average of 76 according to Track Data, suggesting larger movement.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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