Options Update: Research in Motion options prices elevated into updated guidance


Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) is recently down $5.58 to $51.60 in pre-open trading. The company reaffirmed its financial guidance for Q4 and expects revenue for the quarter to be at or near the mid-point of the previously guided range. RIMM will announce Q4 financial results on April 2. RIMM February 50 straddle is priced at $7.73, RIMM March 40 straddle is priced at $10.90. March option implied volatility of 80 is above its 26-week average of 70, according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Micron Tech (NYSE: MU) closed at $4.02. MU and Elpida Memory submitted an industry consolidation plan on February 6 to the Taiwan government in an attempt to receive financing. MU March option implied volatility of 95 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, indicating non-directional price movement.

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

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