Microsoft Calls Rise; Stocks Green
Following Thursday’s thunderous rally, stocks have continued to move quietly
higher as traders attempt to gauge the market’s next direction. Banks are the
day’s top sector while transports are the weakest.
At mid-day, the VIX has fallen 3.11 to 36.59.
Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:
Microsoft
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70 calls are up 1 1/8 to 5 1/4 on more than 35,000 contracts.
General Electric
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up .60 to 2.00 on more than 30,000 contracts.
Procter & Gamble
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Gamble April 70 puts are up 1.50 to 9.20 on more than 3600 contracts.