Date updated:02-09-2010
Unusually active options can often indicate that a major event in a stock is about to take place, or that unsophisticated investors (using options in lieu of leverage) are potentially making an irrational bet.
Here is a list of stocks with unusually high option volume as of Feb. 9, 2010. Also listed is the specific option with the unusual volume.

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GLD
Spdr Gold Shares - $105.41
- +1.32%
- $105.18

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OXY
Occidental Pet - $77.91
- +2.11%
- $77.40

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DUK
Duke Energy Cp Hl - $16.56
- +1.47%
- $16.42

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EMR
Emerson Elec Co - $45.81
- +3.01%
- $44.90

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UAUA
Ual Corporation - $15.36
- +17.52%
- $13.65

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NDAQ
The Nasdaq Omx Gr - $18.20
- +0.83%
- $18.32

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MRK
Merck Co Inc - $36.47
- -0.33%
- $36.92

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LLY
Lilly Eli Co - $35.20
- +1.21%
- $35.03
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