Implied Volatility Alert: WAG, RIG
09/29/09
WAG October volatility at 36; company reports record Q4 sales of $15.7 billion
Walgreen Co. (WAG) is recently trading at $37.27 in pre-market trading, above yesterday's close of $34.19.
The company reported Q4 EPS of 47 cents versus a consensus estimate of 39 cents.
WAG October option implied volatility is at 36, and November is at 31, versus its six-month average of 30, according to Track Data, suggesting larger October price movement.
RIG volatility low as shares trend higher; oil above $66
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) closed yesterday at $84.34.
Crude oil futures are recently down .96% to $66.20, according to Bloomberg.
The company is expected to report Q4 EPS in early November.
RIG October option implied volatility is at 37, and November is at 40, below its six-month average of 44, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.
Posted at 9:20 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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