Actionable Options for Monday, May, 4

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: EA AEO NBL

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: DIS PXD SFUN

RT Options Scanner shows J.C. Penney (JCP) August 10 call option implied volatility increased 3% to 48, Transocean (RIG) August 22 call option implied volatility increased 6% to 48 according to IVolatility.

Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn spoke cautiously about the economics for fracking companies while speaking at the Ira Sohn conference, focusing most of his time on Pioneer Natural (PXD). Slides for his presentation also named Concho Resources (CXO), EOG Resources (EOG), Continental Resources (CLR) and Whiting Petroleum (WLL) as in the same space.

Pioneer Natural (PXD) is recently down 2%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 63 compared to a one-month ago level of 56.

Concho Resources (CXO) is recently down 1%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 37 compared to a one-month ago level of 39.

Continental Resources (CLR) is recently down 1%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 49 compared to a one-month ago level of 51.

Whiting Petroleum (WLL) is recently down 1%. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 48 compared to a one-month ago level of 55 according to Advanced Options at IVolatlity.