Mixed options sentiment in Wal-Mart (WMT), with shares up $1.41, or 1.29%, near $110.50. Options volume roughly in line with average with 107k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.4, compared to a typical level near 0.66. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.8 near 18.85,in the lowest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.31. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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