Moderately bullish activity in Microsoft (MSFT), with shares up $5.47, or 1.06%, near $523.13. Options volume running well above average with 228k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.49, compared to a typical level near 0.54. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.4 points near 28.83,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $9.50. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.Looking ahead: Microsoft (MSFT) will report earnings after the close on 2025-10-29.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 4.77% or $24.94.
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