Nortel Networks Corp.
(NT) opened at 8.44. So far today, the stock has hit a low of 8.40 and a high of 8.92. NT is now trading at 8.67, up 0.56 (6.64%). The stock hit its 52 week high of 25.98 in June and set its 52 week low of 5.73 in March. NT has been falling for most of the past year. Nortel Networks affirmed today its 2008 financial estimates. The company also said it signed a deal with Israeli wireless technology company Alvarion Ltd.
(ALVr) to collaborate on an end-to-end WiMax solution. Under the agreement, the companies will combine their technologies to enable network operators to offer high-speed wireless-broadband Internet access services across large areas. Technical indicators for the stock are bullish and steady while S&P gives NT a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) HOLD rating. If you’re looking for a hedged play on this stock, consider a September bull-put credit spread below the $7.50 range. NT stock could fall up to 13.5% before expiration and this position would still be profitable. [RHF - Seven Summits Strategic Investments NewsBite]