Actionable Options for Tuesday, October, 20
Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: SVU WTW YANG
Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: FOXA MRO AU
Weight Watchers (WTW) up 31% a day after rallying 104% 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 129, compared to a one-month ago level of 67.
IBM (IBM) down 5.2% after reporting weak Q3 financial results and guidance. Current 30-day call option implied volatility is at 19, compared to a one-month ago level of 22.
Harley-Davidson (HOG) down 14% after the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker reported Q3 profit fell on slowed sales. Quarterly net profit as global new motorcycles sales fell more than 1%. Current 30-day call option implied volatility is at 29, compared to a one-month ago level of 27.