Option Volatility And Earnings Report For January 26 - 30

It’s the biggest week of the quarter for earnings this week with plenty of big names set to report. This week we have Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), Chevron (CVX) and Caterpillar (CAT) all reporting in what shapes as a busy and pivotal week for stocks. Before a company reports earnings, implied volatility is usually high because the market is unsure about the outcome of the report. Speculators an ...