Actionable Options for Thursday February 13

Actionable Options for Thursday February 13

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: MSFT NSM AIG

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: GM WTW CLF

Cisco (CSCO) is recently down 85c to $22 after reporting in line Q2 results, but on lower than expected margins. February option implied volatility is at 17, March is at 16, May and July is at 19; compared to its 26-week average of 26.

Whole Foods (WFM) is recently down $4.10 to $51.36 after lowering FY14 EPS view to $1.58-$1.65, compared to consensus $1.68. February option implied volatility is at 25, March is at 24, August is at 25; compared to its 26-week average of 30.

Skechers (SKX) is recently up $5.73 to $35.71 after hitting a new 52-week high after profit topped expectations. February option implied volatility is at 33, March is at 31, July is at 32; compared to its 26-week average of 37.