Actionable Options for Wednesday, August, 19

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: MET HPQ YUM

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: XLNX CLR XOM

RT Options Scanner shows Transocean (RIG) November 16 call option implied volatility increased 3% to 57 according to iVolatility.

Option implied volatility mixed for retailers after quarterly results and outlook

Lowe's (LOW) up 0.41% on following Q2 results. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 19 compared to a one-month ago level of 21.

Target (TGT) up 0.73% after reporting better than expected Q2 results and guidance. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 22 compared to a one-month ago level of 17.

Staples (SPLS) down 1.9% on line Q2 EPS and revenue. Current 30-day call IVXM is at 39 compared to a one-month ago level of 27 according to Advanced Options at iVolatility.