Microsoft MSFT (news,
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MSFT is down 3.00 to $24.29. MSFT stock trading volume is heavy on 239 million shares. MSFT May option implied volatility of 22 is above yesterday's level of 18 and its 6-month average. MSFT option implied was at 22 in 10/05 during its 3rd quarter EPS report. Heavy option volume with higher implied volatility indicates market participants are adjusting positions on the assumption of increasing risks. Paul Foster
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