Agilent Calls Rise; Nasdaq Gains
Semiconductors and biotechs are pacing a positive day for stocks Thursday as
the Nasdaq has managed to tack-on a 1.5% gain. Airline and transportation stocks
are the day’s weakest sectors.
At mid-day, the VIX has decreased .06 to 20.65.
The OEX August 810 calls have gained 2 3/8 to 6 1/4.
Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:
Agilent
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Agilent August 45 calls have jumped 1 9/16 to 2 on more than 6000 contracts.
eBay
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another 3 3/8 to 60 7/8. The eBay September 50 calls have risen 3 1/4 to 13 1/2
on more than 3000 contracts.
Sycamore Networks
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August 150 calls have added 5 1/4 to 7 3/4 on triple the average volume.
Tollgrade Communications
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Tollgrade August 120 calls have risen 7 1/2 to 10 on triple the average volume.