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05
2008
Option Update: AIG volatility elevated into $7.8 billion loss
Posted by: admin in Stocks Money News
Filed under: Earnings reports, Amer Intl Group (AIG), Options
American International Group (NYSE: AIG) is recently trading at $40.34 in pre-open trading, below its close of $44.15.
AIG reported a $7.81 billion first-quarter loss and announced plans to raise $12.5 billion.
Bank of America says: “1Q: The downside of high leverage and risk taking.”
AIG May option implied volatility is at 63; June is at 48; above its 26-week average of 44 according to Track Data, suggesting larger near term price movement.
Option Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com
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