Market Minute: Unique information ‘flows’ on active options, volatility spikes, and put/call chatter.
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posted by:Paul Foster on May 31, 2006, 8:14 am
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Costco COST (news,
chart,
quote) - COST option implied volatility at 22 prior to 3rd quarter EPS of .49
COST reported 3rd quarter EPS of .49 cents verses consensus estimates of .50 cents. UBSW say's "3rd quarter a penny light due to tax rate, otherwise in-line." COST is expected to give EPS guidance update on it conference call at 11:00 am ET. COST over all option implied volatility of 22 is near its 6-month average according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price risks.
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