Options Brief: Covidien Public Limited Company (COV)

Shares of Covidien Public Limited Company COV are higher on the session by 0.20%, trading at $51.69. Overall call volume is now running at 2.25x the daily average, with 32% of all calls traded being purchases on the offer. 3,222 contracts have traded on the session so far. Covidien Public Limited Company, formerly Covidien Ltd. is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. The company operates its businesses through three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies.