Mixed options sentiment in Nike (NKE), with shares up 50c, or 0.75%, near $66.19. Options volume nearly triple the daily average with 210k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.79, compared to a typical level near 0.62. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.04 near 44.43,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.85. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection, following a downgrade to Mixed at BWG Global.The company will report earnings after the close today. Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 7.36% or $4.87.
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