Bearish flow noted in Merck (MRK) with 11,740 puts trading, or 3x expected. Most active are Feb-25 95 puts and Jan-25 100 calls, with total volume in those strikes near 11,400 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio is 4.20, while ATM IV is up nearly 3 points on the day. Earnings are expected on February 4th.
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