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Option Update: Specialty gas companies volatility elevated after sharp selloff (PX, APD, ARG)

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Praxair (NYSE: PX) closed at $50.06 Monday. PX is scheduled to report Q3 EPS on October 29. Deutsche Bank lowered EPS estimates for PX to reflect the strengthening U.S. dollar and the slowdown in global GDP growth. PX November option implied volatility of 87 is above its 26-week average of 38 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Air Products (NYSE: APD) closed at $47.30 Monday. APD overall option implied volatility of 77 is above its 26-week average of 38 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Airgas (NYSE: ARG) closed at $31.40 Monday. ARG November option implied volatility of 97 is above its 26-week average of 44 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

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

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Last updated: November 12, 2009: 11:10 AM

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