Wednesday, April 16, 2014

04-16-14: End of Day Report - Largest Stock Moves, New 52 Wk. Highs/Lows, Unusual Option Volume



Top Headlines
Google shares slide after disappointing results

Rebound may just mean Nasdaq in process of topping out: Merrill

U.S. stocks gain for third straight day

Top option Story
Illumina (ILMN) - Volatility Explodes to Multi-year Highs Ahead of Earnings. Skew Reverse; Bends Backwards.

Biotech Index
Daily Biotech Small & Micro Cap Update

Market Overview

Note that the three largest gainers are biotechs.

Largest Stock Gainers


Largest Stock Losers


New 52 Wk Highs in S&P 500



New 52 Wk Lows in S&P 500



Unusual Option Volume



Elevated Implied Volatility (IV) to Historical Volatility (HV)



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