Morningstar (NASDAQ: MORN), a provider of independent investment research, is scheduled to report Q4 EPS after the market close on Feb. 21.

MORN call option volume of 1,289 contracts compares to put volume of 795 contracts. MORN March option implied volatility of 45 is near its 26-week average of 42 according to Track Data, suggesting slightly larger price movement.

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

Morningstar.com, Inc. (NASDAQ-MORN) volatility was flat as MORN rallied 19% on 44% increase in second quarter revenue. Morningstar.com, a provider of independent investment research, was recently up $10.02 to $58.93. MORN reported a second quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 38 cents verses a consensus estimate of 35 cents. MORN reported consolidated Q2 revenue of $109 million, up 44% from Q2 2006. MORN generated $32.2 million in Q2 free cash flow. MORN September option implied volatility of 32 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional risks.

Volatility Index S&P 500 Options: VIX down 2.41 to 21.26.

Option volume leaders today were: The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD), Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Countrywide Financial Corporation (NYSE: CFC), Dominion Resources, Inc. (NYSE: D), and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) according to Track Data.

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

Oakley (NYSE: OO) volatility and volume elevated prior to anticipated LUX deal. Luxottica Group SpA (NYSE: LUX), the world's largest manufacturer of eyewear, agreed to buy OO for $2.03 billion. I reported uncharacteristic OO activity on 5/31/07 and 6/6/07. OO option volume was heavy on 6/20/07. OO July option implied volatility of 43 was above its 26-week average of 35 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price fluctuations.

Morningstar (NASDAQ: MORN) option implied volatility Stable. MORN, a provider of independent investment research, closed at $47.57. MORN's 2007 Morningstar Investment Conference will feature leading mutual fund managers and industry leaders-discussing current topics and industry issues beginning June 27th in Chicago. MORN over all option implied volatility of 30 is near its 26-week average according to Track Data, suggesting standard deviation price risks.

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