Citigroup (NYSE: C) will report full 3Q EPS on 10/15.- On 10/1 Citigroup announced that mortgage-backed securities, credit markets and deterioration in the consumer credit environment are expected to have an adverse impact on third quarter financial results.
- C is recently up 86 cents to $47.99.
- C October option implied volatility is at 25, November is at 24, above its 26-week average of 22 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.
Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is expected to report EPS on 10/22.
- HAS is recently trading at $29.63.
- BMO Capital Marketes rates HAS at Underperform with a $26 price target.
- HAS November option implied volatility of 32 is above its 26-week average of 27 according to Track Data, suggesting slightly more risk.
Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.



