It’s another big week on the earning front with all eyes on some big tech names. This week we have Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Uber Technologies (UBER), Qualcomm (QCOM), Applovin (APP), Shopify (SHOP), Arm Holdings (ARM), Arista Networks (ANET) and DataDog (DDOG) 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 and hedgers create huge demand for the company’s options which increases the implied volatility, and therefore, the price of options.
