Moderately bullish activity in Alphabet (GOOG), with shares up 83c, or 0.33%, near $252.17. Options volume roughly in line with average with 204k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.3, compared to a typical level near 0.63. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.5 points near 42.69, in the highest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $6.78. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Alphabet (GOOG) will report earnings after the close on 2025-10-29.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 6.99% or $17.62.
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