AOL Calls Rise; Stocks Await Rulings
Stocks are higher Friday following an encouraging November jobs report that
suggested that the economy continues to cool. Semiconductors are the day’s top
sector while integrated oils are the weakest.
At mid-day, the VIX is down .51 to 28.03.
The OEX 730 calls are up 3.70 to 7.
Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume.
America Online
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PowerRating) is up 2.37 to 45.92 as it appears the Time Warner
merger will be approved. The AOL December 47 1/2 calls have gained .40 to 1.00
on more than 10,000 contracts.
JDS Uniphase
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PowerRating) is up 5 1/64 to 72 1/64 as techs rebound. The JDSU
December 75 calls are up 1 1/4 to 2 7/16 on more than 4000 contracts.
Verisign
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PowerRating) has jumped 13 5/8 to 116 while the Verisign December 130
calls have added 2 3/8 to 3 1/8 on triple average volume.
BEA Systems
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PowerRating) has gained 3 1/8 to 74 1/8 while the BEAS December 80
calls have risen 1 1/16 to 2 1/2 on more than 4000 contracts.
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