Moderately bullish activity in Apple (AAPL), with shares up $4.83, or 1.84%, near $267.65. Options volume relatively light with 620k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.4, compared to a typical level near 0.47. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.7 points near 26.89,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $4.53. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.Looking ahead: Apple (AAPL) will report earnings after the close on 2025-10-30.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 4.58% or $12.25.
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