Implied Volatility Alert: CSC, PLCN
11/10/09
CSC December volatility near 18-month lows into EPS
Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) is recently down 21 cents to $53.94.
The company is reporting Q2 EPS Nov. 11.
Kaufman Bros. reaffirmed its "buy" rating and $62 price target on CSC.
CSC November option implied volatility is at 37, and December is at 30, versus its 26-week average of 32, according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price fluctuations after EPS.
PCLN volatility decreases as shares rally 12% on EPS and outlook
Priceline.com (PCLN) is recently up $20.72 to $194.32.
The company reported better-than-expected Q3 EPS.
PCLN November option implied volatility is at 45, below a level of 69 from Nov. 10; December and January are at 43, versus its 26-week average of 47, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Posted at 10 a.m.
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Researcher Paul Foster has 23 years of professional experience in the capital markets, investments, trading, corporate finance, arbitrage, options, and mergers and acquisitions.
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