Implied Volatility Alert: HGSI, SU, MO, CHK


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HGSI January volatility elevated into data

Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) closed at $19.71.

HGSI's lupus treatment Benlysta is expected to have full Phase III data released this autumn.

HGSI September option implied volatility is at 84, October is at 93, and January is at 128, according to Track Data, suggesting movement this winter.


Stocks with implied volatility on the rise

The following stocks saw implied volatility on the rise on Sept. 10, according to IVolatility:

  • Suncor (SU): +5%
  • Altria Group (MO): +2%
  • Chesapeake Energy (CHK): +3%

Posted at 9:35 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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