Moderately bullish activity in Alibaba (BABA), with shares down $1.62 near $152.82. Options volume relatively light with 93k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.68, compared to a typical level near 0.59. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.9 points near 47.18,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $4.54. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone, following a downgrade to Hold at Erste Group.Looking ahead: Alibaba (BABA) will report earnings before the open on 2026-03-05.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than -5.03% or $-7.68.
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