Actionable Options for Monday, October, 19

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: AMD HOG GE

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: PPC ACI SYF

Weight Watchers (WTW) up 81% following news Oprah Winfrey has taken a 10% stake in the company and is jointing the board of directors. Current 30-day call option implied volatility is at 115, compared to a one-month ago level of 70.

Valeant (VRX) down 6% after reporting Q3 revenue $2.8B and Q3 SSS organic growth of 13%. Current 30-day call option implied volatility is at 60, compared to a one-month ago level of 43.

Halliburton (HAL) down 1% after reporting Q3 revenue $5.58B, compared to consensus $5.64B. The company says it cut more than 21% of its workforce. Current 30-day call option implied volatility is at 38, compared to a one-month ago level of 41.