Moderately bullish activity in Verizon (VZ), with shares up 4c, or 0.09%, near $38.95. Options volume running well above average with 27k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.67, compared to a typical level near 0.67. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.5 points near 23.52,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.58. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Verizon (VZ) will report earnings before the open on 2026-01-30.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 4.16% or $1.62.
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