Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) closed at $127.18 Tuesday. RIMM October option implied volatility of 53 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) closed at $173.64 Tuesday. AAPL October option implied volatility of 37 is below its 26-week average of 47, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) closed at $474.16 Tuesday. GOOG October option implied volatility of 39 is near its 26-week average, suggesting non-directional price movement.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) closed at $23.15 Tuesday. INTC October option implied volatility of 35 is near its 26-week average, suggesting non-directional price movement.
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) closed at $24.11 Tuesday. CSCO October option implied volatility of 30 is below its 26-week average of 33, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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