Earnings Volatility Watch: These 10 Stocks Could Swing 30% Or More This Week

Options markets are flashing elevated post-earnings volatility for a cluster of stocks reporting this week, with the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday threatening to magnify price swings.

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According to Benzinga Pro, options markets are pricing in double-digit, and in some cases near-50%, post-earnings swings across a group of mostly regional banks.

Implied moves measure the size of the price swing, up or down, that options traders expect immediately after earnings, based on at-the-money straddle pricing.

Below are 10 stocks with implied moves of roughly 30% or more ahead of their upcoming earnings reports this week.

10) Beacon Financial Corp.

Beacon Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:BBT) reports fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28 after the market close.

Wall Street expects earnings per share of 79 cents and revenue of $224.81 million.

Options imply a 29.48% post-earnings move.

9) ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNOB) reports fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 29 before the market opens.

Consensus estimates call for 73 cents in earnings per share and $110.15 ...