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Is That Earnings "Implied Move" Big or Small? Compare It With the Stock's Own History: HTZ, FN, HUBS

Hertz, Fabrinet and HubSpot report Nov. 2-5, and one calendar site shows implied moves above their ten-year averages. Here is how to compare the two, and the caveats that keep the comparison honest.

October 31, 2026 ET

Market Commentary
Nasdaq's Worst Month Since March 2025: How to Read Earnings Implied Moves for PLTR, AMD, ANET and SMCI

The Nasdaq fell about 5% in October, and four AI-linked names report Nov. 2-3. Here is what an "implied move" measures, why sites quote different numbers for the same stock, and why "IV crush" matters.

October 31, 2026 ET

Options Strategies Stock Research
Intel Earnings: What a Roughly 10% Implied Move Does and Doesn't Tell You

Intel's last three earnings reactions were about -17%, +24% and -8%, against priced moves of roughly 9% to 12%. Intel reports Thursday, Oct. 29, after the close. Here is how to read the implied move before it does.

October 26, 2026 ET