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Sequenom (SQNM) volatility elevated at 128 into SEC inquiry

July 1, 2009 8:48 AM EDT
SQNM Hot Sheet
Overall Analyst Rating:
    BUY (Down Down)

Revenue Growth %: +10.4%
Sequenom (Nasdaq: SQNM) : Sequenom is recently down 24c to $3.67 in pre-open trading. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated an investigation relating to its SEQureDX Down Syndrome test. Revalidation studies of the Down Syndrome test are expected in late 2009. SQNM July 4 straddle is priced at $75, August 4 straddle is pried at $1.55, September 4 straddle is priced at $2.15; December 4 straddle is priced at $2.85. SQNM over all option implied volatility of 128 is above its six-month average of 111, according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement. Paul Foster

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