Options Update: Mosaic volatility at 130; shares down on soft phosphate conditions


Mosaic (NYSE: MOS), a producer of crop nutrients, is recently down 81c to $24.59. MOS announced Q2 2009 results will be severely impacted by soft global demand for fertilizers. MOS December and January option implied volatility of 131 is above its 26-week average of 88 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movements.

Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) is recently trading at $1.66. PALM negatively pre-announced Q2 results. Goldman Sachs reiterated its Sell rating on PALM. PALM overall option implied volatility of 105 is above its 26-week average of 90 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Genentech (NYSE: DNA) is recently up $1.55 to $73.35. Roche announced on July 21 the offer to buy the balance of 44% of DNA it does not own for $89 cash. DNA December option implied volatility of 71 is above its 26-week average of 43 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: February 13, 2012: 06:11 AM

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