Microsoft Calls Rise; Stocks Post Gains
Stocks are solidly higher Tuesday as Fed Chairman Greenspan fields questions
from long-winded congressmen. Internets are the day’s top sector while health
care is the weakest.
At mid-day, the VIX has increased .04 to 24.59.
The OEX February 700 calls are unchanged at 3.50.
Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:
Microsoft
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The Microsoft April 55 calls have gained 1 1/8 to 8 3/8 on more than 9000
contracts.
EMC
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fallen 3.30 to 6.90 on more than 8000 contracts.
Emulex
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to 41 15/16. The Emulex March 40 puts are down 1 to 6 on heavier-than-average
volume.
JDS Uniphase
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have added 7/8 to 3 7/8 on more than 4000 contracts.