http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-10.htmlTRLG – True Religion Apparel, Inc. – Disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and weaker-than-expected 2012 guidance from high-end apparel maker, True Religion, saw shares down as much as 25.0% this morning to $27.57. The sharp pullback in the price of the underlying is a true kick in the pants for some traders holding bullish options, as the value of their positions tumbled overnight. One hard-hit strategy, a bull call spread initiated at $1.50 per contract yesterday afternoon, is practicallyFri, 10 Feb 2012 19:53:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-10.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-09.htmlDMND – Diamond Foods, Inc. – Investors sent shares in the maker of Pop Secret and Emerald snack nuts sharply lower on Thursday after the Company said it will replace its top two executives and restate earnings for the past two years. The already hard-hit stock opened down more than 40.0% this morning to touch an intraday- and multi-year low of $21.44. Options on Diamond Foods attracted all kinds today, with some strategists nibbling at calls and selling puts, while others position for furtherThu, 09 Feb 2012 20:02:19 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-03.htmlF – Ford Motor Co. – The better-than-expected jobs number out this morning revved up investor appetite for automobile stocks, driving shares in Ford Motor Co. up 4.0% to $12.75. Call options on the U.S. automaker are flying off the shelves, with nearly 5 calls in play on the stock for each single put option traded. The single-largest transaction in Ford options appears to be a bull call spread that yields maximum possible profits if the price of the underlying rallies nearly 20.0% during theFri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:07 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-02.htmlZNGA – Zynga Inc. – Options on the social game developer behind wildly popular games such as Words with Friends and FarmVille continue to trade at a Facebook-IPO-induced fever pitch today. Investors exchanged roughly 45,000 option contracts on Zynga by 12:30 p.m. in New York, while the price of the shares reached new heights one day after the highly-anticipated Facebook filing became a reality. Shares in ZNGA rallied as much as 21.8% in the first half of the trading session to an all-time highThu, 02 Feb 2012 19:34:24 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-01.htmlCOCO – Corinthian Colleges, Inc. – Shares in the for-profit provider of post-secondary, career-oriented education programs increased as much as 44.2% to an intraday high of $4.37 at the start of the session after the Company’s full-year 2012 earnings forecast of $0.30 a share beat average analyst expectations of $0.24 a share. The stock is off earlier post-earnings report highs, but continues to trade up 30.0% on the day at $3.93 as of 12:30 p.m. in New York. Options traders positioning forWed, 01 Feb 2012 19:40:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-02-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-31.htmlBP - BP PLC – Far out-of-the-money call options on BP saw heavier-than-usual activity on Tuesday afternoon, with shares in the oil company trading up 1.3% at $44.70 as of 12:30 p.m. in New York. Fresh prints in March expiry calls may represent low-cost, low-probability bullish bets that shares in BP will rally sharply by expiration. BP is scheduled to release fourth-quarter earnings ahead of the opening bell on February 7, one week from today. Options traders exchanged more than 3,000 callTue, 31 Jan 2012 19:22:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-31.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-30.v02.htmlPFE - Pfizer Inc. – Signs of bearish sentiment on the drug maker cropped up in Pfizer options on Monday, one day prior to the Company’s fourth-quarter earnings release ahead of the opening bell on Tuesday morning. Pfizer’s shares are down 0.40% to stand at $21.39 as of 11:50 a.m. in New York. In-the-money call selling in the weekly options may mean some traders anticipate a pullback below $21.00 in the price of the underlying by expiration. Traders sold more than 2,500 calls at the Feb. ’03Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:41:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-30.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-30.htmlEMN - Eastman Chemical Co. – Investors cheered the deal announced by Eastman Chemical Co. and Solutia, Inc., sending shares in both companies up sharply on Friday. Eastman will reportedly pay $3.38 billion for Solutia, the largest takeover in the diversified chemicals space in more than two years. EMN’s shares are currently up 6.0% to stand at $49.93 as of 11:30 a.m., and have rallied nearly 25.0% since the start of the New Year. Options activity on Eastman following news of the deal suggestsMon, 30 Jan 2012 04:51:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-27.htmlDB - Deutsche Bank AG – Heavy trading traffic in Deutsche Bank put options this morning, one week before the investment banking firm is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings, may mean some traders are bracing for a pullback. Shares in DB are currently up 0.40% to stand at $43.80 as of 12:40 p.m. in New York. The single-largest put trade on the stock today was the purchase of 9,500 puts at the April $40 strike for a premium of $2.45 each. Though the put options were not marked as a spreadFri, 27 Jan 2012 05:29:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-27.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-26.htmlLVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp. – Weekly call options on the casino operator continue to see heavy action as shares in Las Vegas Sands extend their sharp run to the upside. The stock is up more than 12.0% year-to-date and some options traders are positioning for the momentum to continue, abandoning concerns that slowing growth in China may curtail activity in Macao. Optimism the Chinese New Year will boost revenues in the Asian gambling hub is also helping the stock’s fast-and-furious drive towardThu, 26 Jan 2012 05:01:37 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-25.htmlIBB - iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund – Shares in the IBB, an ETF that tracks the performance of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index, an index containing securities of companies classified as either biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, are outperforming the S&P 500 this morning, up 0.40% at $112.73 as of 11:30 a.m. in New York. The Fund’s shares are slightly off their all-time high of $114.87 set last Thursday, and options activity on the ETF today suggests one strategist may be locking inWed, 25 Jan 2012 04:57:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-24.htmlHD - Home Depot, Inc. – The home improvement retailer’s shares have been on fire during the most recent six month period, with the stock last week soaring to $45.50 – the highest level in nearly a decade – on the heels of a more than 55.0% rally since August. A sizable ratio put spread initiated on Home Depot this morning may be the work of an investor hedging a long position in the shares, or, alternatively, an outright bearish stance looking for shares to pull back somewhat ahead of MayTue, 24 Jan 2012 04:55:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-23.htmlMFC - Manulife Financial Corp. – The single largest options trade on Canadian life insurer Manulife Financial Corp. suggests one strategist is positioning for the price of the underlying to potentially post double-digit gains in the first half of the year. Shares in MFC currently trade 1.6% higher on the day at $12.36. The stock rose around 6.0% this week, helped higher in part by speculation and rumors the financial services may be interested in acquiring ING’s Asian and European insuranceMon, 23 Jan 2012 04:49:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-20.htmlSWY - Safeway Inc. – The North American retailer of groceries and consumer products reports fourth-quarter earnings five weeks from today, and it appears one options player may be locking in gains in Safeway’s shares should investors lose their appetite for the stock following the report. Shares today rose 1.25% to a six-month high of $21.82, on the heels of a more than 35.0% rally since the end of September. The largest transaction in Safeway options today was the one-by-two ratio put spreadFri, 20 Jan 2012 05:03:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-19.htmlP - Pandora Media, Inc. – Shares in the Internet radio provider are on a tear this year, having rallied nearly 30.0% since the final trading session of 2011. The stock is up 8.1% at $13.06 today, although it’s worth noting the stock trades below its June IPO. Put activity on the music media company this morning suggests at least one strategist does not expect the music to stop in the near future. Investors exchanged more than 3,200 puts at the Feb. $10 strike against open interest 563Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:54:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-17.htmlCREE - Cree, Inc. – U.S. stocks are in rally mode today as better-than-expected economic data out of China seemed to trump concerns following the myriad of downgrades of euro-zone states announced by Standard & Poor’s at the end of last week. Shares in Cree, Inc., which reports second-quarter earnings after the bell this afternoon, joined in on the broad market rally, rising 3.5% to $23.70 by 1:00 PM in New York. A sizable put spread established in the February expiry this morning may atTue, 17 Jan 2012 19:35:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-17.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-16.htmlCTRP - Ctrip.com International, Ltd. – The travel service provider’s shares, which failed to join in on the stock market rally at the end of 2011 and beginning of the New Year, continue to buck the trend today, rallying 2.5% to $24.40, on a mostly down day for equities. Options activity in the front month suggests at least one strategist expects CTRP’s shares to extend gains in the near term. Shares in the provider of information on hotel reservations, airline tickets and packaged tours forMon, 16 Jan 2012 05:01:56 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-13.htmlNWL - Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. – Big prints in Newell Rubbermaid call options pushed the consumer products provider onto our ‘hot by options volume’ market scanner this morning. The burst of call options activity on the stock appears to be largely driven by one or more traders positioning for the price of the underlying to appreciate in the next couple of months. Shares in Rubbermaid are currently down 0.75% to stand at $17.23 as of 1:15 PM in New York. The Company is scheduled to reportFri, 13 Jan 2012 04:49:22 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-11.v02.htmlURBN - Urban Outfitters, Inc . – Options activity on the specialty retailer jumped on Wednesday morning as news of the CEO’s resignation saw shares in Urban Outfitters tumble more than 20.0% to an intraday low of $23.42. Trading in Urban call options outpaced that of puts in the first half of the session, and it looks like a number of strategists are positioning for the price of the underlying to rebound in the near term. Investors poised to potentially benefit from a bounce in Urban’s sharesWed, 11 Jan 2012 20:11:31 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-11.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-11.htmlWBMD - WebMD Health Corp. – Shares in the health information services provider dropped like a rock, falling 32.0% to as low as $25.01 on Tuesday, on news talks to potentially sell the company have ended, net income is expected to be lower in 2012, and the CEO of the company has resigned. The steep pullback in the price of the underlying saw heavier-than-usual activity in WebMD calls and puts, with intraday volume rising to 14,800 in early-afternoon trade against overall open interest of 29,100Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:04:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-10.htmlPWRD - Perfect World Co., Ltd. – Options on Perfect World Co., Ltd. are more active than usual today with shares in China’s largest online game developer and operator down 27.0% at $8.77 this afternoon. The stock plunged after a report posted on Chinese blog Tianya alleged the Company is being investigated by Chinese and U.S. regulators. Short notes out on Bloomberg this morning suggest the report has been removed from the blog and that Perfect World has since denied the allegations. OptionsTue, 10 Jan 2012 05:07:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-10.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-09.htmlM - Macy’s, Inc. – The department store operator’s shares are on a tear following better-than-expected retail sales data out earlier in the week. Macy’s, Inc. shares tacked on another 2.6% today to secure a four-year high of $34.80. Trading in call options on the retailer is outpacing that of puts roughly 2.5 contracts to one, with overall volume up at 18,000 lots as of 12:45 PM in New York. Investors snapped up out-of-the-money calls in the front month, suggesting the stock may have more roomMon, 09 Jan 2012 05:19:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-04.v02.htmlLULU - Lululemon Athletica, Inc. – Shares in the maker of high-end athletic apparel jumped 7.5% to $50.55 today after the stock was added to the Conviction Buy List at Goldman Sachs, but one options trade on LULU seems to be saying the price of the underlying may head downward, dog. It looks like the buyer of a 1,000-lot January $43.75/$48.75 bear put spread on Lululemon paid a net premium of $1.24 per contract to position for potential double-digit declines in the share price throughWed, 04 Jan 2012 20:04:51 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-04.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-04.htmlT - AT&T Inc. – A large bullish position initiated in AT&T call options this morning indicates at least one strategist expects shares in the wireless provider to near their highest of the past 52 weeks. The stock rose 0.85% to $30.49 in the first half of the first trading session of 2012. Options volume on AT&T is heaviest at the Feb. $31 strike, where more than 26,000 call options changed hands against open interest of 6,174 contracts. The bulk of the volume was purchased in oneWed, 04 Jan 2012 07:42:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2012-01-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-26.htmlLVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp. – Bullish action in Las Vegas Sands call options this morning indicates one strategist is betting shares in the casino resort operator will rally sharply in the first couple of months of 2012. Shares today rose 1.15% to $43.24 by 12:45 PM in New York, on the final trading session before the Christmas holiday. The investor positioning for big gains in the price of the underlying next year purchased a bull call spread, buying 2,000 calls at the Feb. 2012 $46 strike,Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:14:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-23.htmlUSB - U.S. Bancorp – Financials extended gains Thursday and appear on track to wrap up the week on a positive note. Shares in U.S. Bancorp joined in on the rally to trade 1.75% higher at $27.28 as of 12:05 PM in New York, though its shares haven’t climbed quite like those of sector heavyweights Citigroup, JPMorgan and Bank of America today. Earlier in the week we noted a bearish transaction on USB in the Mar. 2012 contract that appeared to be the purchase of 10,000 $28 strike calls tied to theFri, 23 Dec 2011 04:46:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-22.htmlORCL - Oracle Corp. – It’s clear from the 14.6% drop in Oracle’s shares to $24.91 today that investors are disappointed with what the Company had to show for its efforts in the prior quarter. The second-largest software maker yesterday posted fiscal second-quarter profits of $0.54 a share on revenue of $8.81 billion, missing average analyst expectations of $0.57 a share on sales of $9.23 billion. Put buying in the weekly options suggest some traders expect the stock to extend losses ahead ofThu, 22 Dec 2011 04:55:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-21.htmlDISH - DISH Network Corp. – Investors were busy buying call options on the provider of direct broadcast satellite subscription television service straight out of the gate this morning on speculation the company may have what AT&T needs after the potential deal with Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile USA unit fell through. Shares in DISH Network rallied sharply on news of the failed merger as analysts directed attention to the Englewood, Colorado-based Company’s spectrum, an attractive asset toWed, 21 Dec 2011 04:55:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-20.htmlMO - Altria Group, Inc. – Bullish activity in Altria Group call options this morning indicates shares in the cigarette maker, which today rallied 1.7% to a new three-year high of $29.63, may have more room to run in 2012. Investors dabbling in February 2012 contract calls on the Richmond, Virginia-based Company may be prepping for the stock to hit new highs following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report on January 26. Options volume on Altria Group is heaviest at the Feb. 2012 $31Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-19.htmlRIMM - Research in Motion, Ltd. – Bruised, battered and beaten-down does not adequately describe how shares in RIMM look these days, particularly today after the company revealed fourth-quarter sales and earnings guidance that missed expectations, and said the new generation of Blackberrys will launch later than it had anticipated. Shares in the Research in Motion opened the session down 13.3% at an eight-year low of $13.12. The stock this year has lost more than 80.0% of its value this year,Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:02:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-16.htmlWAG - Walgreen Co. – Less than one week remains before Walgreen’s first-quarter earnings report, and a large options trade initiated on the stock this morning prepares one strategist to potentially enjoy big profits should the drugstore chain’s performance send shares skyward. Walgreen Co.’s shares today are up 1.0% at $33.94 in afternoon trade. It looks like the bullish player established a sizable call spread, buying at least 9,200 calls at the Jan. 2012 $35 strike and selling the sameFri, 16 Dec 2011 04:55:20 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-15.htmlAVP - Avon Products, Inc. – Investors cheered news that the beauty products seller will seek a replacement for its current CEO next year, sending shares in Avon Products up as much as 11.1% to $17.93 at the start of the trading session. The purchase of 10,000 calls at the July 2012 $20 strike on a 33 delta may at first glance appear to be the work of a bullish investor gearing up for shares in the cosmetics seller to extend gains. However, the long calls were tied to short stock, indicatingThu, 15 Dec 2011 04:57:01 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-14.htmlINTC - Intel Corp. – Shares in the world’s largest chipmaker extended losses today, falling 2.25% to $23.46 in the first half of the session, following Intel’s announcement on Monday that fourth-quarter revenue would be lower than previously estimated due to shortages in hard disk drives. A sizable bearish put spread initiated in the July 2012 contract this morning may be one investor’s strategy to benefit from possible sharp share price erosion over the next seven months. It looks like theWed, 14 Dec 2011 05:10:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-13.htmlATVI - Activision Blizzard, Inc. – Shares in video game developer Activision Blizzard went the way of the broad market this morning, declining 2.05% to $11.99 in the first half of the trading session. Activity in Activision options indicate one strategist doubts shares will rebound in the first half of 2012. It looks like the trader sold two chunks of 3,717 call options at both the May 2012 $12 and $13 strikes to pocket premiums of $1.00 and $0.54 per contract, respectively. The investorTue, 13 Dec 2011 04:50:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-12.htmlDD - EI du Pont de Nemours & Co. – Shares in the U.S. chemical maker dropped on Friday after the company lowered full-year earnings guidance by $0.10 a share to a range of $3.87 to $3.95 a share. The stock is off its lowest point of the session to stand 4.75% lower on the day at $44.31 just before 12:00 PM ET. Activity in DuPont put options expiring in January 2012 indicate some traders are positioning for the price of the underlying to extend losses in the near term. It appears oneMon, 12 Dec 2011 04:53:45 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-09.htmlYHOO - Yahoo!, Inc. – Shares in Yahoo!, Inc. surrendered gains enjoyed earlier in the session, to trade 0.40% lower on the day at $15.56 just after 2:00 PM on the East Coast. The stock rose earlier in the day after All Things Digital reported that Yahoo’s Chairman and other board members are formally meeting with two private equity firms that have made bids for the Internet company. The report was followed by heavy bullish options activity on the stock in the April 2012 contract, where itFri, 09 Dec 2011 05:07:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-08.htmlWAG - Walgreen Co. – Shares in the largest U.S. drugstore chain may rally sharply heading into the New Year, according to one options player dabbling in Jan. 2012 contract call options this morning. The buyer of a sizable bull call spread may be using the position to prepare for Walgreen’s shares to pop after the company reports first-quarter earnings ahead of the opening bell on December 21. The stock currently trades flat on the session at $34.01 as of 11:45 AM in New York. It looks like theThu, 08 Dec 2011 04:53:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-07.htmlHAL - Halliburton Co. – Shares in the Houston, Texas-based oilfield services provider dropped as much as 5.8% to $34.86 today on reports BP is accusing a unit of the Halliburton Co. of destroying evidence that could have shown the company is also at fault for the deadly explosion in the Gulf of Mexico last year. Options traders expecting the stock to remain under pressure this week placed short-term bearish bets on the stock. Weekly puts that expire at the end of the trading week attractedWed, 07 Dec 2011 04:41:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-06.htmlANGI - Angie’s List, Inc. – Demand for Angie’s List options, which have been available for trading for less than one week, is on the rise today. Shares in the operator of same-named website that aggregates consumer ratings for local service providers such as electricians and plumbers rose 3.7% to stand at $14.53 in early-afternoon trade. The stock ended the month of November below its $13.00 IPO price, but has come back to life in December, rallying back above its initial IPO this past Friday.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:41:36 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-02.htmlJPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co. – Financial names are on a tear today, and some options strategists are positioning for the good times to continue in the near term. Weekly call options on some of the large-cap financials are flying off the shelves this afternoon, as traders look to take advantage of the rally while it lasts. Shares in JPMorgan are soaring 8.2% to stand at $32.96, making the stock the best performer of the 15-largest holdings in the XLF, as of 12:30 PM in New York. InvestorsFri, 02 Dec 2011 19:37:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/info@interactivebrokers.com (Interactive Brokers LLC)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/analysis-reports/daily-options-intelligence-report/2011-12-02.html