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Option traders moderately bearish in Wal-Mart (WMT), with shares down $-0.95 (-0.99%) near $95.80.

Options volume is roughly in line with average, with 130k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.8, compared to a typical level near 1.17. Implied volatility (IV30) rose 0.81 to 31.75, in the highest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $1.92. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Wal-Mart (WMT) will report earnings before the open on 2025-05-15.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 6.29% or $6.02.

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