This week, Nvidia, Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Lowes, Palo Alto Networks, Medtronic, and Pdd Holdings are all set to report earnings. Before earnings, implied volatility is high, but usually drops after the announcement. Expected ranges for stock prices post-earnings can be estimated using options prices. Traders can use this information to structure trades like bear call spreads, bull put spreads, or iron condors. Last week, 7 out of 9 stocks stayed within the expected range following earnings. Unusual options activity was observed in APLD, TSLA, B, NVDA, MSTR, and MRNA. Options trading is risky, so caution is advised.

Read more at Barchart: Option Volatility and Earnings Report for November 17