Moderately bullish activity in Alphabet with shares up 0.26%

Moderately bullish activity in Alphabet (GOOG), with shares up 86c, or 0.26%, near $336.26. Options volume relatively light with 33k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.68, compared to a typical level near 0.68. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.7 points near 35.37,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $7.49. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.Looking ahead: Alphabet (GOOG) will report earnings after the close on 2026-04-29.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 5.13% or $17.24.