National City (NYSE: NCC) volatility Elevated; NCC sells off on EPS & loan exposure. NCC reported 3rd quarter 2007 net income of $106 million, or 18 cents per diluted share. Goldman Sachs says "turning NCC around is going to take time. Mortgage contributions are likely to remain depressed, while credit will remain an issue." NCC has a current dividend yield of 7.34%. NCC November option implied volatility of 45 is above its 26-week average of 31 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price fluctuations.

Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) volatility Elevated as FITB near 10-year low. FITB, headquartered in Cincinnati, is recently down $0.99 to $28.99. Smith Barney says "while FITB was going through its regulatory issues, it tried to offset by taking on more rate risk. One of our concerns has been that it was also taking more credit risk." FITB November option implied volatility of 38 is above its 26-week average of 27 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price risks.

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

Option update 10-24-07: National City, Fifth Third Bancorp volatility up originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.