Actionable Options for Friday, September, 26

Actionable Options for Friday, September, 26

Options having increasing call volume and implied volatility: JNS AAPL YHOO

Options having increasing put volume and implied volatility: CLF SHLD AMZN

Nike (NKE) current 30-day call IVXM is at 16.78, compared to a one-month ago level of 20.21 after activist on better than expected Q1 results benefiting from World Cup gear sales and a strong update to FY15 guidance.

AOL (AOL) current 30-day call IVXM is at 40.03, compared to a one-month ago level of 28.25 after activist investor Starboard Value came public with its advice that the company should pursue a combination with Yahoo (YHOO).

Janus Capital (JNS) current 30-day call IVXM is at 51.65, compared to a one-month ago level of 32.87 on news that Bill Gross, formerly of Pimco, would join the firm.

Options prices have spikes as the market has sold off on interest rate concerns, Apple phone glitche issues and Russian asset confiscation reports.