Moderately bullish activity in Intel (INTC), with shares up $2.94, or 7.15%, near $44.05. Options volume extremely heavy with 766k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.44, compared to a typical level near 0.46. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.7 points near 65.31,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.81. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection, following an upgrade to Buy at Melius Research.Looking ahead: Intel (INTC) will report earnings after the close on 2026-01-22.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 7.13% or $3.14.
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