Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is recently up $0.63 to $171.17 in pre-open trading.
- AAPL will report Q4 EPS after the close tonight.
- BMO Capital says: "AAPL is well positioned for the holiday season with a strong product line-up – iPhone in the US and Europe, refreshed iPods and iMacs plus Leopard."
- AAPL November option implied volatility of 59 is above its 26-week average of 43 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.
AT&T (NYSE: T) is expected to report EPS of 71 cents on 10/23 according to Thomson First Call.
- CIBC World says: "we expect strong results led by wireless and enterprise."
- T November option implied volatility of 29 is above its 26-week average of 26 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.
Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.
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