Sony
(SNE) opened at $50.81. So far today the stock has hit a low of $50.27 and a high of $50.81. SNE is now trading at $50.48, up 2.05 (4.23%). After hitting a one-year high of $57.92 last May, the stock hit a one-year low of $39.52 in April. SNE shares are rising this morning after company CEO Sir Howard Stringer said in an interview that, despite its troubles in generating sales in its first year, SNE's PlayStation 3 console should make a comeback as popular game titles like Grand Theft Auto IV hit the market. Technical indicators for SNE are bullish and steady, while S&P gives the stock a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold rating. If you’re looking for a hedged play on this stock, consider an October bull-put credit spread below the $40 range. SNE hasn’t been below $40 by more than a few cents at all in the past year and has shown support around $48 recently. This trade could be risky if the company's earnings (due out in late July) disappoint, but even if that happens, this position could be protected by the support the stock might find around $40, where it bottomed out in April. [LHF- Seven Summits Strategic Investments NewsBite]