Moderately bullish activity in Alibaba (BABA), with shares up 56c, or 0.36%, near $153.84. Options volume running well above average with 246k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.85, compared to a typical level near 0.51. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.3 points near 47.57,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $4.61. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Alibaba (BABA) will report earnings before the open on 2025-11-25.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 5.4% or $8.31.
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