Market Podcast for 2025-07-10 (CST)

Transcript

**Podcast Title: Market Minute with Mark and Susan**

Mark: ** Welcome to the Market Minute! I'm Mark.

Susan: ** And I'm Susan. We're here to bring you the latest market update based on the most recent data we have from July 9, 2025. Let's dive right in!

Mark: ** Absolutely, Susan. It was a solid day for the markets yesterday. The S&P 500 closed at 6,263.26, gaining 37.74 points. That's a nice uptick, showing positive sentiment across the board.

Susan: ** The Dow Jones also had a good day, closing up 217.54 points at 44,458.30. It's always encouraging to see such a broad-based gain in the market.

Mark: ** Definitely. And the Nasdaq didn't lag behind either, adding 192.88 points to close at 20,611.34. Tech seems to be holding strong.

Susan: ** Speaking of tech, let's take a closer look at some individual stocks. NVIDIA saw a minor increase, closing at $162.88, up by $1.66 from its opening.

Mark: ** On the flip side, Tesla dipped slightly, closing at $295.88, down $1.67 from its open. It's not uncommon to see such fluctuations with Tesla given its market volatility.

Susan: ** Amazon had a positive day, closing at $222.54, which is a $1.47 increase. Meanwhile, Microsoft also saw gains, closing at $503.51, up $3.21. A good day for the tech giants!

Mark: ** Right, and Netflix made an impressive jump, gaining $14.29 to close at $1,288.28. That’s quite the climb!

Susan: ** Indeed. Google didn’t disappoint either, closing up $1.55 at $177.66. And Meta had a strong performance, finishing the day at $732.78, which is a $10.06 gain.

Mark: ** Now, let's pick one stock to focus on for a bit more detail. How about Meta? It seems to have had quite a day.

Susan: ** Good choice, Mark. Meta opened at $722.72 and closed at $732.78, seeing a gain of $10.06. This increase could be attributed to positive news around their latest advancements in virtual reality technology, which continues to captivate market interest.

Mark: ** That makes sense. Meta has been pushing the boundaries in the tech space, and investors seem to be betting on its long-term growth potential.

Susan: ** Exactly. And while it's always important to keep an eye on the broader market trends, Meta's recent performance is a testament to its strong position in the market.

Mark: ** Well, Susan, before we wrap up, how about a market-related anecdote to lighten the mood?

Susan: ** Sure, Mark! Did you know that in 1986, a stockbroker named Richard Dennis decided to prove that anyone could be trained to trade successfully? He recruited people from all walks of life, trained them, called them "Turtles," and they went on to make millions. So, next time you're worried about not having enough experience in trading, just remember those turtles!

Mark: ** That's a great story, Susan! And it’s a fun reminder that with the right mindset and training, anyone can make a mark in the market.

Susan: ** Absolutely! Thanks for tuning into the Market Minute. I'm Susan.

Mark: ** And I'm Mark. See you next time for more market updates and insights!