Opinion: What options trading is telling us now about Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft earnings - MarketWatch

1. Amazon's earnings report is due May 1, affecting its stock volatility. 2. Options traders gauge post-earnings movement through at-the-money straddle prices. 3. Amazon's at-the-money straddle is priced at about 7% of its current stock price. 4. Past trends show Amazon's stock moved over 7% in 4 out of 10 earnings. 5. Compared to peers, Amazon's options appear to offer the best speculative buy.