Mixed options sentiment in Microsoft (MSFT), with shares down $58.06 near $423.56. Options volume extremely heavy with 1.46m contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.53, compared to a typical level near 0.77. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 3.76 near 29.06,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $7.75. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.The company announced earnings after the close on 2026-01-28with option markets having priced in a move of approximately 7.24%.
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