Implied Volatility Alert: HSY, DELL
11/18/09
HSY volatility flat into confirming it is reviewing potential offer for CBY
Hershey (HSY) confirmed that it is reviewing its options regarding a potential offer for Cadbury PLC (CBY).
HSY closed yesterday at $38.41.
CBY, the world's second-largest confectioner, rejected Kraft Food's (KFT) buyout bids.
December and January option implied volatility of 24 is near its six-month average of 25, according to Track Data.
DELL December volatility flat into EPS
Dell (DELL) closed yesterday at $15.95.
The company is scheduled to report Q3 EPS Nov. 19.
Dell November 16 straddle is priced at 86 cents, and the December 16 straddle is priced at $1.44.
December option implied volatility of 41 is near its six-week average of 43, according to Track Data.
Posted at 9:10 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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