Moderately bullish activity in Alibaba (BABA), with shares up $3.29, or 2.69%, near $125.72. Options volume running well above average with 326k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.2, compared to a typical level near 0.31. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.9 points near 44.66,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $3.54. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Alibaba (BABA) will report earnings before the open on 2025-08-21.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than -5.03% or $-6.32.
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