DuPont (NYSE: DD) closed at $32.57. August 11 DD options were active on volume of 349,770 contracts into today's ex-dividend. DD August option implied volatility of 33; September is at 35; below its 26-week average 43 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) closed at $33.18. LLY goes ex dividend today with a 49 cents dividend. On August 11 LLY options were active on volume of 28,953 contracts. LLY August option implied volatility is at 28, September is at 27; below its 26-week average of 31, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Options Update: Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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