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Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
NYMEX Holdings Sep 145.0 Calls (NYSE:NMX - News). NMX's PowerRating is currently unavailable due to the stock not meeting certain parameters.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Frontline Limited Aug 45 Puts (NYSE:FRO - News). FRO's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Apple Aug 170.0 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Bear Stearns Oct 110.0 Puts (NYSE:CFC - News). BSC's PowerRating is 3.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
ADC Telecommunications (NasdaqGS:ADCT - News). ADCT's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
Countrywide Financial . CFC's PowerRating is 2.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
USANA Health Sciences (NasdaqGS:USNA - News). USNA's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of www.PowerRatings.net

Labels: AAPL, ADCT, CFC, FRO, Hot Stock Options, NMX, USNA

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.

USANA Health Sciences July 45 Calls (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Celgene Jul 60 Puts (NasdaqGS:CELG). CELG' PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. July 550 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Research In Motion July 150 Puts (NasdaqGS:RIMM). RIMM's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Applera Corp-Applied Biosystems Group (NYSE:ABI). ABI's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Utilities Select Sector SPDR (AMEX:XLU). XLU's PowerRating is 6.
AMR Corp. (NYSE:AMR). AMR's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ABI, AMR, CELG, GOOG, Google Inc., RIMM, stock options, USNA, XLU

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
USANA Health Sciences July 45 Calls (NasdaqGS:USNA - News). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Frontline Ltd. Aug 45 Puts (NYSE:FRO - News). FRO's PowerRating is 7.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. Aug 560 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Research In Motion June 145 Puts (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating is 7.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD - News). AMD's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP - News) . AEP's PowerRating is 6.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Bunge Ltd. (NYSE:BG - News). BG's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AEP, AMD, BG, FRO, GOOG, RIMM, stock options, USNA

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
USANA Health Sciences July 45 Calls (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Research In Motion June 160 Puts (NasdaqGS:RIMM). RIMM's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. July 550 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG's PowerRating is 3.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange June 520 Puts (NYSE:CME). CME's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI). JCI's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
Utilities Select Sector SPDR (AMEX:XLU) . XLU's PowerRating is 6.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
China Life Insurance Co. (NYSE:LFC). LFC's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: CME, GOOG, JCI, LFC, RIMM, stock options, USNA, XLU

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.

USANA Health Sciences July 45 Calls (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
FedEx Corp. June 110 Puts (NYSE:FDX). FDX's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. July 550 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG's PowerRating is 3.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index July 120 Puts (AMEX:EEM). EEM's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Waste Management (NYSE:WMI). WMI's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) . AEE's PowerRating is 5.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Ryerson Inc. (NYSE:RYI). RYI's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AEE, EEM, FDX, GOOG, RYI, stock options, USNA, WMI

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.

Sears Holdings July 195 Calls (NasdaqGS:SHLD). SHLD's PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Intuitive Surgical June 135 Puts (NasdaqGS:ISRG). ISRG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Google Inc. July 550 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Research In Motion July 140 Puts (NasdaqGS:RIMM). RIMM's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Potash Corp. (NYSE:POT). POT's PowerRating is 3.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None Today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Moody's Corp. (NYSE:MCO). MCO's PowerRating is 5.
USANA Health Sciences (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: GOOG, ISRG, MCO, POT, RIMM, SHLD, stock options, USNA

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Google June 520 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
InterContinental Exchange June 130 Puts (NYSE:ICE - News). ICE's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Ciena Corp. June 30 Calls (NasdaqGS:CIEN - News). CIEN's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
USANA Health Sciences July 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:USNA - News). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
PDL BioPharma Inc. (NasdaqGS:PDLI - News). PDLI's PowerRating is 5.
Canetic Resources Inc. (NYSE:CNE - News). CNE's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
General Motors (NYSE:GM - News). GM's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: CIEN, CNE, GM, GOOG, Hot Stock Options, ICE, PDLI, USNA

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Bear Sterns July 170 Calls (NYSE:BSC). BSC's PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Altria Group Jun 70 Puts (NYSE:MO). MO's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
AutoZone Inc. June 140 Calls (NYSE:AZO). AZO's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
USANA Health Sciences July 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
OptionsXpress Holdings (NasdaqGS:OXPS). OXPS' PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM). IBM's PowerRating is 5.
Electronic Arts (NasdaqGS:ERTS). ERTS' PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AZO, BSC, ERTS, IBM, MO, OXPS, stock options, USNA

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Goldman Sachs July 260 Calls (NYSE:GS). GS' PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Altria Group Jun 70 Puts (NYSE:MO). MO's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Apple Inc. July 125 Calls (NasdaqGS:AAPL). AAPL's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
USANA Health Sciences July 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:USNA). USNA's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Yahoo! Inc. (NasdaqGS:YHOO ). YHOO's PowerRating is 5.
Officemax (NYSE:OMX). OMX's PowerRating is 2.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Neurochem Inc. (NasdaqGM:NRMX). NRMX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AAPL, GS, MO, NRMX, OMX, stock options, USNA, YHOO

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Research In Motion June 155 Calls (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating is 6.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Advanced Magnetics May 70.0 Puts (NasdaqGM:AMAG - News). AMAG's PowerRating is 3.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Dendreon May 15 Calls (NasdaqGM:DNDN - News). DNDN's PowerRating is 7.
USANA Health Sciences May 45 Calls (NasdaqGS:USNA - News). USNA's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
NutriSystem June 45 Puts (NasdaqGS:NTRI - News). NTRI's PowerRating is 4.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index June 115 Puts (AMEX:EEM - News). EEM's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
None Today
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None Today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Starbucks Corp. (NasdaqGS:SBUX - News). SBUX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMAG, DNDN, EEM, NTRI, RIMM, SBUX, stock options, USNA

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
ECTX
ECTEL LTD
3.25 12:50PM ET
1.29 (28.41%)
1,725,494

INPH
INTERPHASE CP
10.06 12:48PM ET
3.60 (26.35%)
181,420

NICH
NITCHES INC
3.95 12:39PM ET
1.42 (26.44%)
339,073

OBCI
OCEAN BIO CHEM INC
2.04 12:47PM ET
0.60 (22.73%)
173,451

NLS
NAUTILUS INC
13.34 12:45PM ET
2.67 (16.68%)
2,525,800

ISON
ISONICS CORP
1.57 12:46PM ET
0.26 (14.21%)
741,024
HZO
MARINEMAX INC
19.84 12:45PM ET
3.11 (13.55%)
1,839,000

CTIC
CELL THERAPEUTICS
1.59 12:50PM ET
0.24 (13.11%)
12,832,541

USNA
USANA HEALTH SCIEN
40.60 12:49PM ET
4.85 (10.67%)
1,347,759

AEZ
AMERICAN OIL & GAS
4.78 12:45PM ET
0.59 (10.91%)
588,300

CSLR
CONSULIER ENGR INC
3.85 12:32PM ET
0.40 (9.41%)
3,034
COR
CORTEX PHARM INC
2.08 12:42PM ET
0.19 (8.37%)
326,700

WYY
WIDEPOINT CORP
1.58 12:36PM ET
0.11 (6.51%)
290,000

RELL
RICHARDSON ELECT L
8.98 12:48PM ET
0.60 (6.26%)
41,693

RIMM
RESEARCH IN MOTION
134.81 12:50PM ET
11.21 (7.68%)
14,609,758

ILI
INTERLEUKIN GENETICS
2.25 12:40PM ET
0.20 (8.16%)
163,600

SAMBW
SUN AMERICA CL D WTS
1.02 12:00PM ET
0.08 (7.27%)
500

TCHCZ
21ST CENTURY HLDG WT
6.95 Apr 11
0.00 (0.00%)
0

IDIX
IDENIX PHARMACEUT
7.57 12:48PM ET
0.58 (7.12%)
416,390

MFI
MICRO FINCL INC
4.62 12:39PM ET
0.35 (7.04%)
52,300

Labels: AEZ, COR, CSLR, CTIC, ECTX, HZO, IDIX, ILI, INPH, ISON, MFI, NICH, NLS, OBCI, RELL, RIMM, SAMBW, TCHCZ, USNA, WYY

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Under Priced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Bear Sterns Apr 165 Calls (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC's PowerRating is 7.
Most Under Priced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Frontline Ltd. Mar 35 Puts (NYSE:FRO - News). FRO's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
EchoStar Communications Corp. Mar 40 Calls (NasdaqGS:DISH - News). DISH's PowerRating is 7.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Weyerhaeuser Co. Mar 85 (NYSE:WY - News). WY's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Worthington Industries (NYSE:WOR - News). WOR's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
USANA Health Sciences (NasdaqGS:USNA - News). USNA's PowerRating is 7.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW - News). LOW's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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News Corp. (NYSE:NWS - News) said fiscal second-quarter net income fell to $822 million, or 27 cents per class A share and 23 cents per class B share. In the year-ago period it earned $1.08 billion, or 35 cents per class A share and 29 cents a class B share. On a continuing operations basis, it earned 26 cents a share. Revenue rose to $7.84 billion from $6.67 billion. During the quarter, Liberty Media Corp. agreed to exchange its entire 16.3% position in News Corp. for the company's entire interest in DirecTV Group, three regional sports networks and $550 million of cash, subject to adjustment. If approved, the deal is expected to be completed in the second half of calendar 2007.
New York Mortgage Trust (NYSE:NTR - News) agreed to sell certain assets of its REIT unit's mortgage banking platform to IndyMac Bank (NYSE:NDE - News) for about $13.4 million.
Nortel Networks Corp. (NYSE:NT - News) outlined a restructuring plan that calls for the elimination of 2,900 jobs. It anticipates about 70% of the layoffs will take place this year. The Canadian communications equipment provider also said it expects to shift 1,000 jobs to what it termed "lower-cost locations." The company estimates these actions will result in annual savings of about $400 million with half of this figure expected to be realized in 2007. It sees the cost of the restructuring coming in as high as $390 million with $300 million of this figure related to the workforce reductions and $90 million stemming from plans to consolidate and reduce its global real-estate portfolio. Nortel expects to record about 75% of this cost as charges in 2007. The company said it expects revenue of about $3.26 billion for the fourth quarter, a performance that would represent an increase of about 8.8% from last year's equivalent total of $3 billion. The company, which also announced a restructuring plan that calls for the elimination of about 2,900 jobs, sees gross margin for the period at slightly above 40% of revenue. The current average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial is for revenue of $3.21 billion. The company said it expects to report its operating and financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year in the second half of February.
OYO Geospace (NasdaqGM:OYOG - News) shares advanced after the Houston-based maker of equipment for the oil and gas industry posted a fiscal first-quarter net profit of $7.85 million, or $1.30 a share, up from $1.28 million, or 22 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue more than doubled, rising to $44.8 million from $21.9 million.
Ralcorp Holdings (NYSE:RAH - News) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $7.6 million, or 28 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $9.7 million, or 32 cents a share. Sales rose in the latest three months to $522.7 million from $464 million a year earlier. The St. Louis-based branded food provider said its latest quarter includes a non-cash loss of $17.9 on forward sale contracts related to its shares of Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:MTN - News).
SCM Microsystems' (NasdaqGM:SCMM - News) shares leapt after the Fremont, Calif.-based developer of smart card technology forecast an operating profit on revenue of $8.5 million to $9.5 million and a gross margin of roughly 40%. Operating expenses in the fourth quarter are expected to be between $3.3 million and $3.6 million, the company said.
SWS Group (NYSE:SWS - News) shares jumped after the Dallas-based provider of investment and financial services reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $12.9 million, or 48 cents a share, on revenue of $74.3 million.
USANA Health Sciences' (NasdaqGS:USNA - News) shares rose after the Salt Lake City, Calif.-based maker of nutrition and personal care products late Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $11.1 million, or 61 cents a share, up from $10.5 million, or 54 cents a share, last year. Revenue rose 16.5% to $99.8 million from $85.6 million. The company forecast first-quarter net earnings of 61 cents to 63 cents a share on revenue of $103 million to $105 million. For 2007, the company now expects earnings per share to grow 17% to 20% and revenue to grow 15% to 17%.
Valassis Communications (NYSE:VCI - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings before items of $20.6 million, or 43 cents a share, compared to the average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial for a profit of 40 cents a share. For 2007, the Livonia, Mich., marketing services provider said it expects pro forma combined revenue of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NasdaqGM:VNDA - News) said its fourth-quarter net loss narrowed to $11.9 million from a year ago loss of $21.8 million. The year-ago loss also included a $15 million charge from dividend payments to preferred stockholders. Research and development costs rose 52% to $7.9 million. Research costs were around 21% lower than the third quarter due to the completion of two Phase 3 trials. Vanda also engaged an investment bank to provide strategic advisory services. "This engagement may lead to one or more possible transactions, including the acquisition, sale or licensing by the company of businesses or product candidates, the sale or licensing to a third party of one or more of the company's own product candidates, or the acquisition of the company," Vanda said.
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO - News) shares rose after the company said it's terminating its proposal to acquire Equity Office Properties Trust (NYSE:EQR - News). "Vornado concluded that the premium it would have to pay to top Blackstone's latest bid, protected by a twice-increased breakup fee, would not be in its shareholders' interest," the company said in a statement. A report Wednesday morning said Equity Office shareholders at a special shareholder meeting are expected to vote in favor of a bid from private-equity firm Blackstone Group, which had been in a bidding war with Vornado for the nation's largest office REIT.
Published By Michael Baron

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