Qualcomm Calls Rise; Nasdaq Rallies
Semiconductors, networkers and Internets powered a Nasdaq rally Monday that
helped the average bounce back 2.8% following last week’s 10.5% decline. Sectors
under pressure included drugs and retailers.
At the close, the VIX had decreased .98 to 23.32.
The OEX August 800 calls ended the day up 5/8 to 7.
Among bigger movers on heavier-than-average volume:
Qualcomm
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Internet parnership with Ford Motor
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to 4 1/8 on triple average volume.
Exodus
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Storage Networks
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on heavy volume of more than 20,000 contracts.
Internet software maker Mercury Interactive
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17/64 while the MERQ August 95 calls gained 6 to 8 3/4 on five times the average
volume.
Procter & Gamble
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consumer stock group. The Procter & Gamble August 55 puts rose 5/8 to 1 1/8
on more than 4800 contracts.
Looking ahead, Tuesday will see the release of personal income and spending
numbers, June construction spending, and the Purchasing Managers Index figure.