Actionable Options for Thursday December 12
Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: NQ ORCL CTB
Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: LULU ATHN SPX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (VXX) is up $1.04 to 48.15
Ciena (CIEN) is down $1.82 to $21.09 after the telecom equipment provider reported less than expected earnings on weak gross margins. December call option implied volatility is at 45, January is at 41, April is at 45; compared to its 26-week average of 45.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is down $7.41 to $60.93 after the yoga retailer lowered guidance for the year. December call option implied volatility is at 36, January and March is at 34; compared to its 26-week average of 39.
Facebook (FB) is up $1.92 to $51.30 after the announcement of its addition to the S&P 500 after the market close on December 20, replacing Teradyne (TER). December call option implied volatility is at 35, January is at 36, February and March is at 44; compared to its 26-week average of 40.