Coventry Health Net (NYSE: CVH), a managed healthcare organization, is recently trading at $39 in pre-open trading, below its close of $43.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) lowered Q1 and 2008 guidance this morning and Wellpoint (NYSE: WLP), a health benefits company, lowered its full-year financial outlook on March 11.
CVH overall option implied volatility of 40 is above its 26-week average of 30 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.
Health Net (NYSE: HNT), a managed care organization, is recently trading at $31.43 in pre-open trading, below its close of $34.58.
HNT overall option implied volatility of 45 is above its 26-week average of according to Track Data, suggesting larger price risk.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
Google's plan for netbook PCs moves higher into the clouds
Closing Bell: Stock bulls and dollar death (DDRX,GMCR, PEET, SBUX, EBAY, CI, TECD)
So long peak oil, here comes peak uranium
