Sears Holding (NASDAQ: SHLD) is recently trading at $62.10 in pre-open trading, above its close of $50.19. SHLD secured a new $2.4 billion line of credit to help finance purchases through 2012. SHLD reported Q1 of $10.1 billion, versus $11.1 billion in the same quarter a year ago. SHLD June call option volatility is at 64, puts is are at 77 verses its 26-week average of 64, according to Track Data. SHLD puts are priced higher than calls because SHLD is difficult to borrow.
Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) closed at $24.14. BIG is scheduled to report Q1 EPS on May 28. BIG June option implied volatility is at 58; October is at 56; below its 26-week average of 72, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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