Goldman Sachs Puts Fall; Stocks Edge Higher
Following a NAPM report that was weaker than analysts expected, stocks have
rallied and have taken all three major averages into positvive territory.
Semiconductors are the strongest sector
while oil services are the weakest.
At mid-day, the VIX is up .86 to 25.15
The OEX February 720 calls are up .50 to 11.50.
Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:
Goldman Sachs
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The Goldman February 115 puts have lost 2.60 to 4.00 on more than 5000
contracts.
Veritas
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PowerRating) has slipped 5/8 to 94 1/4 while the VRTS February 90
calls have lost 3 1/8 to 8 1/8 on more than 5000 contracts.
America Online
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PowerRating) has lost 1.82 to 50.74 while the AOL February 50
calls have slipped 1.20 to 3.20 on heavier-than-expected volume.
Micron
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PowerRating) has gained .05 to 22.63 while the Micron February 45 calls
have fallen 1.20 to 2.30 on more than 5000 contracts.