Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is recently up $11.64 to $186. American Technology Research says, "Strong quarter driven by Macs; Raising estimates and price target." AAPL November option implied volatility of 38 is below a level of 51 from yesterday and its 26-week average of 43 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price risk.
Humana (NYSE: HUM), a health benefits company, is recently up $1.47 to $76.16 on unconfirmed Aetna (NYSE: AET) buyout chatter. HUM is expected to report EPS on 10/29. HUM call option volume of 3,249 contracts compares to put volume of 126 contracts. HUM October option implied volatility of 37 is above its 26-week average of 31 according to Track Data, suggesting traders are positioning themselves for a high share price.
Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.
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