Moderately bullish activity in Alibaba (BABA), with shares up $4.39, or 2.66%, near $169.21. Options volume relatively light with 125k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.37, compared to a typical level near 0.44. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.9 points near 51.33,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $5.47. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Alibaba (BABA) will report earnings before the open on 2025-11-14.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than -5.03% or $-8.50.
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