Moderately bullish activity in Alphabet (GOOG), with shares up $1.06, or 0.58%, near $184.16. Options volume roughly in line with average with 107k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.52, compared to a typical level near 0.43. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.2 points near 36.61,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $4.25. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Alphabet (GOOG) will report earnings after the close on 2025-07-23.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 5.61% or $10.33.
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