In contrast to the clear bullish hue in near-term call options, put activity in the June contract seems mixed.

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Trading patterns in the weekly options suggest some investors are speculating on an immediate rebound in the price of the underlying, while near-term trading in the May contract reveals mixed sentiment on the stock.

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Options traders populating the May contract are sending mixed signals today.

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Meanwhile, two-way trading traffic in June contract put options sends mixed signals as to investor sentiment on Petrohawk in the medium term.

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These private finance initiative deals, typically involving an arrangement in which a private company provides capital in exchange for taking over a long-term contract to run services, have had a mixed reception.

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Contract electronics manufacturer Sanmina-SCI on Tuesday afternoon reported mixed results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 29.

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Lawson spent 10 months as Pakistan coach in 2008 with mixed success, before he was sacked with a year remaining on his contract after a public fall-out with the board.

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