Market Podcast for 2025-08-01 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, folks. We're looking at the latest available data from July 31, 2025. I'm Mark, and with me is Susan. How's it going, Susan?

Susan: Hi Mark! I'm doing well, thanks. Let's jump right into the numbers. It was a bit of a down day across the board yesterday. The S&P 500 closed at 6,339.39, shedding 23.51 points.

Mark: That's right, and the Dow Jones also took a hit, dropping 330.30 points to close at 44,130.98. The Nasdaq was slightly better, but still down, closing at 21,122.45 after losing 7.22 points.

Susan: Yeah, it seems like a tough day for the indices overall. Now, let's talk about some individual stocks. NVIDIA, for example, opened at $182.90 and closed at $177.87. That's a decline of $5.03.

Mark: Indeed, Susan. And Tesla also saw a decline, opening at $319.61 and closing at $308.27, down by $11.34. It seems like tech stocks were under pressure yesterday.

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. Microsoft, for instance, saw a significant dip, with a drop of $21.73, closing at $533.50 after opening at $555.23.

Mark: And how about Amazon? It opened at $235.77 and ended the day at $234.11, a decline of $1.66. Not huge, but still in the red.

Susan: Right, and Netflix was notably down as well. It opened at $1,184.80 and closed at $1,159.40, marking a decrease of $25.40.

Mark: So, Susan, let's take a closer look at one of these stocks. How about we discuss Google today?

Susan: Sure thing, Mark. Google opened at $196.60 and closed at $192.86, declining by $3.74. Despite the drop, Google remains a powerhouse in the tech industry.

Mark: That's true, Susan. Google's diverse revenue streams and strong market position often help it weather such downturns effectively. It's always interesting to watch how they innovate and adapt to market changes.

Susan: Definitely. Investors are likely watching for any new developments or product announcements that might boost confidence. It's a stock that often rebounds quickly from market dips.

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. Now, to wrap up today's update, here's a little market-related anecdote for our listeners. Did you know that the first stock ticker was invented in 1867 by Edward A. Calahan?

Susan: Really? That's fascinating, Mark! Imagine having to rely on telegraphs to get stock prices, compared to the instant updates we get today.

Mark: I know, right? It's amazing how far technology has come in the financial world. Well, that's all for today's market update. Thanks for tuning in, everyone!

Susan: Thanks, everyone! See you next time for more market insights. Stay informed and keep investing!