Mixed options sentiment in Verizon (VZ), with shares up 46c, or 1.14%, near $41.23. Options volume roughly in line with average with 40k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.38, compared to a typical level near 0.49. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.2 near 20.0,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.52. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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