QCOM Calls Jump; Stocks Mixed

Stocks are mixed Friday following a balanced round of employment numbers that
held no big surprises. Internets and broker/dealers are the day’s top sectors
while retailers are the weakest.

At mid-day, the VIX has decreased .12 to 26.49.

The OEX 760 calls are down 1/4 to 10 1/2.

Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:

Qualcomm
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has jumped 8 1/2 to 71 5/16 following
better-than-expected earnings. The QCOM November 70 calls are up 2 1/2 to 5 1/4
on more than 3000 contracts.

Micron
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has gained 7/8 to 36 3/16 as semis are turning in a
respectable performance. The Micron November 30 calls are up 1 1/4 to 7 3/8 on
more than 4000 contracts.

Rambus
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has added 7 3/8 to 58 while the Rambus November 62 1/2
calls have gained 2 1/4 to 3 3/4 on heavier-than-average volume.

Nokia
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has gained 3/8 to 44 1/16 while the Nokia November 40 calls
have added 1/2 to 4 7/8 on more than 4000 contracts.