Date updated:01-06-2009
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 10 stocks with unusually high option volume as of Jan. 6, 2009. Also listed is the specific option with the unusual volume.

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T
At&t Inc. - $28.30
- -0.46%
- $28.51

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VZ
Verizon Commun - $31.96
- -1.60%
- $32.68

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HBC
Hsbc Hldgs Plc Ad - $49.01
- -1.01%
- $49.24

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JPM
Jp Morgan Chase C - $29.88
- +2.15%
- $29.79

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MCO
Moody's Corp - $22.98
- +3.65%
- $22.40

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APC
Anadarko Petroleu - $42.23
- +1.91%
- $42.14

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HOT
Starwood Hotels&r - $23.09
- +8.71%
- $21.27

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MTB
M&t Bank Corp - $53.34
- -1.15%
- $53.53
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