Lowe's (NYSE: LOW/Option chains) is expected to report Q2 EPS on August 18. Deutsche Bank has a $23 price target on LOW. LOW September option implied volatility of 50 is above its 26-week average of 40 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Home Depot (NYSE: HD/Option chains) is scheduled to report Q2 EPS on August 19. Deutsche Bank has a $22 price target on HD. HD September option implied volatility of 44 is above its 26-week average of 39, suggesting larger price movement.

Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM/Option chains) overall implied volatility at 25; 26-week average is 27.

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