Mixed options sentiment in Microsoft with shares down 0.18%

Mixed options sentiment in Microsoft (MSFT), with shares down 72c near $397.96. Options volume roughly in line with average with 689k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.95, compared to a typical level near 0.53. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.4 points near 28.42,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $7.12. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.