Actionable Options for Thursday, August, 14

Actionable Options for Thursday, August, 14

Options having increasing call volume and implied volatility: JCP OXY SUNE

Options having increasing put volume and implied volatility: EL PBR ADSK

Kohl's (KSS) is recently up $1.75 to $56.84 after the clothing retailer beat expectations in its Q2 earnings report. September option implied volatility is at 21, October is at 19, January is at 20; compared to its 26-week average of 25.

Cisco (CSCO) is recently down 63c to $24.57 on better than expected Q4 results and lowered its Q1 earnings outlook. August weekly option implied volatility is at 17, September is at 15, October is at 16; compared to its 26-week average of 23.

ExOne (XONE) is recently down $1.02 to $28.53 after the developer of three-dimensional printing machines lowered its gross margin forecast associated with facility expansions. September option implied volatility is at 59, November is at 61, January is at 51; compared to its 26-week average of 55.