Mixed options sentiment in Wal-Mart (WMT), with shares up $1.24, or 1.25%, near $99.72. Options volume running well above average with 106k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.56, compared to a typical level near 0.61. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.22 near 26.58,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.67. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.Looking ahead: Wal-Mart (WMT) will report earnings after the close on None.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 0.0% or $0.00.
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