Mixed options sentiment in Merck (MRK), with shares up 34c (+0.44%) near $77.92.Options volume relatively light with 23k contracts traded and puts leading calls for a put/call ratio of 1.45, compared to a typical level near 0.97. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.9 points near 36.12, in the highest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.77. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.
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