Market Podcast for 2025-07-29 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest available data from July 28, 2025. I'm Mark.

Susan: And I'm Susan. Let's dive right into the numbers. Starting with the major indices, the S&P 500 saw a slight gain of 1.13 points, closing at 6,389.77. It's not a huge move, but it's always nice to end on a positive note, right?

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. On the other hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped a bit, losing 64.36 points to close at 44,837.56. It seems like the blue-chip stocks had a bit of a rough day.

Susan: Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite had a stronger performance, gaining 70.26 points to close at 21,178.58. Tech stocks seem to be driving the gains in the Nasdaq, which is often the case these days.

Mark: Speaking of tech stocks, let's take a closer look at some individual movers. NVIDIA had a solid day, opening at $174.02 and closing at $176.75, marking a gain of $2.73. That's a nice jump for the chipmaker.

Susan: Indeed, Tesla also performed well, closing at $325.59, up $7.14 from its opening. It's another great day for Tesla shareholders.

Mark: On the flip side, Amazon saw a small decline, ending the day at $232.79, down $0.56 from its opening. Microsoft and Netflix also experienced declines, with Microsoft closing at $512.50 and Netflix at $1,174.60.

Susan: Let's talk about Google for a moment. It opened at $194.41 and closed at $193.42, down $0.99. The stock has been facing some headwinds, but it's still quite resilient.

Mark: And finally, Meta had a positive day, gaining $2.43 to close at $717.63. It seems like there's some optimism around their recent developments.

Susan: Now, let's focus on Tesla for our stock spotlight today. With a solid gain of $7.14, closing at $325.59, Tesla continues to show strong momentum. The company's innovations in electric vehicles and recent market expansions are likely contributing to this positive sentiment.

Mark: That's right, Susan. Tesla's ability to maintain growth and investor interest amidst industry competition is impressive. As always, it's a stock to watch closely.

Susan: Before we wrap up, here's a fun market anecdote: Did you know that the first stock ticker was invented in 1867 by Edward Calahan? Before that, traders had to rely on messengers to update them on stock prices. Imagine the chaos!

Mark: That's fascinating, Susan! It's incredible to see how far we've come with technology in the financial sector. Well, that's all for today's market update. Thanks for joining us!

Susan: Thank you, Mark. And thank you to our listeners. We'll be back with more updates soon. Until then, happy investing!