Fresh interest in Nov $14 strike puts on JNY suggests some traders are bracing for shares in the retailer to extend losses next week. More than 1,000 of the $14 strike puts have changed hands against open interest of 594 contracts, and much of the volume appears to have been purchased at a premium of $0.50 each. Buyers of the $14 puts stand ready to profit at expiration next week in the event that Jones Group shares settle below the breakeven price of $13.50.
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