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Chevron's Earnings Options Are Pricing a 3% Move. History Says That's Optimistic.

Options traders are pricing a roughly 3% move into Chevron's July 31 earnings. Chevron has blown past its own implied move in half of its last eight reports. Here's what that gap means for anyone selling premium into the print.

July 30, 2026 ET

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American Express Reports Friday — Options Are Pricing a Quieter Move Than You'd Think

AmEx reports Q2 earnings before Friday's open, with options pricing a move under 5% — modest by earnings-season standards. Here's what that smaller number still means for straddles, covered calls, and the IV crush that hits regardless of size.

July 18, 2026 ET