Decoding Today’s Market Turbulence: Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves for September 05, 2025

Markets brace for impact as volatility spikes ahead of major earnings announcements.

Implied moves suggest traders are pricing in significant price swings across multiple sectors.

Options activity surges as institutional players hedge positions against potential surprises.

Volatility skew patterns indicate heightened concern about downside protection.

Market makers adjust spreads wider to account for increased uncertainty in pricing models.

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Ahead of earnings, TipRanks shows you the expected earnings move, which is based on options prices. Many investors follow options activity prior to earnings announcements, as it provides insights into how the stock might MOVE immediately after the earnings announcement.

To help you plan your investing, here is a list of today’s major earnings and their implied moves. The list is divided according to the timing of each company’s earnings release.

Click on any ticker to see the additional data about options on the stock, including real-time expected earnings moves, prices, volume, and open interest.

Companies Reporting Before Market Open
ABM: +/- 8.73%
ZGN: +/- 12.96%
IMPP: +/- 17.92%

Companies Reporting After Market Close
PLCE: +/- 12.97%

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