Options Update: Smithfield Foods volatility low into swine influenza


Telmex (NYSE: TMX) is expected to report Q1 EPS today. TMX May option implied volatility of 43 is below its 26-week average of 50, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

Smithfield Foods (NYSE: SFD) closed at $10.32. SFD says it found no evidence of swine influenza at its Mexican joint ventures. SFD May option implied volatility of 102 is below its 26-week average of 112, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

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

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