CSCO Calls Rise; Stocks Mixed

Techs have moved higher Wednesday while blue chips are taking a breather.
Broker/dealers are the top sector while oil services are the weakest.

At mid-day, the VIX is up .23 to 27.82.

Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:

Cisco
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is up 1.19 to 18.99 while the CSCO May 17.5 calls have
gained .65 to 2.25 on heavier-than-average volume.

Exxon Mobil
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is down 1.80 to 87.00 as oils pull back. The XOM
October 90 puts are up .70 to 6.90 on heavier-than-average volume.

Broadcom
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has gained 3.44 to 45.40 while the BRCM November 50
calls have added 1.60 to 11.40 on heavier-than-average volume.