On this episode, we cover the notable options market activities for Thursday, July 31st. Topics include an overview of significant trading in VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, as well as individual stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Tesla, and Nvidia. The show also highlights the impact of recent tech earnings and market volatility. Special mentions include the Pro Trading Crate giveaway and upcoming events for Options Insider Pro members.   01:04 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 03:01 Volatility and VIX Analysis 04:31 SPY and SPX Options Activity 05:59 Small Caps and IWM Insights 07:03 Tech Sector Highlights: QQQ, Microsoft, Meta 08:41 Single Name Options: Hood, SoFi, UNH, AMD 12:38 Earnings Impact on Options: Apple, Microsoft, Meta 16:52 Top Options Movers: Amazon, Tesla, Nvidia 19:09 Conclusion and Upcoming Content ------------------------------

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