Options Update: Microsoft volatility low into EPS and Window 7

Posted Oct 22nd 2009 8:00AM by Paul Foster
Filed under: Microsoft (MSFT), Options

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) closed at $26.58. MSFT is scheduled to report Q1 on October 23. MSFT's Window 7 is expected to be generally available on October 22. MSFT November option implied volatility is at 28, November is at 26; below its 26-week average of 31, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

Titanium Metals (NYSE: TIE) closed at $10.06. TIE, a worldwide producer of titanium metal products, is expected to be a supplier of materials for the Boeing (BA) 787 Dreamliner. TIE Q3 EPS are expected in early November. TIE November option implied volatility is at 54, December is at 53; below its 26-week average of 67, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

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

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