Options Update: GFI Group (GFIG), INVESTools (SWIM) & TheStreet.com (TSCM)
GFI Group (GFIG)
GFIG March volatility elevated into EPS and Outlook.
GFIG, an inter-dealer broker specializing in over-the-counter derivative products and related securities, is recently up $1.31 to $88.37.
GFIG is scheduled to report Q4 EPS on Feb. 22.
GFIG call option volume of 3,065 contracts compares to put volume of 589 contracts.
GFIG March option implied volatility of 66 is above its 26-week average of 47, suggesting larger price movement.
INVESTools (SWIM)
SWIM March volatility elevated at 74 into EPS and Outlook.
SWIM is scheduled to report Q4 after the close tonight.
SWIM offersinvestor education, brokerage, and related financial products andservices for self directed investors.
SWIM March option impliedvolatility of 73 is above its 26-week average of 58, suggesting larger near term price movement.
TheStreet.com (TSCM)
TSCM volatility flat; Q4 total revenue grew 38%.
TSCM is recently down $.87 to $10.51.
TSCM Q4 total revenue rose 38% to$19.9 million compared to revenue of $14.4 million for Q4 in 2006.
TSCMApril option implied volatility of 53 is near its 26-week average, suggesting non-directional price movement.
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