Market Podcast for 2025-08-08 (CST)

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Mark: Welcome to today's market update! We're looking at the latest available data from August 7, 2025. Let's dive into how the major indices performed. Susan, what's happening with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones?

Susan: Hi Mark! Well, the S&P 500 closed at 6,340.00, which is a slight decline of 5.06 points. As for the Dow Jones, it wasn't such a great day either, closing at 43,968.64 with a drop of 224.48 points.

Mark: That's quite a drop for the Dow. But it looks like the Nasdaq had a different story to tell, right?

Susan: Absolutely! The Nasdaq was the bright spot, closing up 73.28 points at 21,242.70. It seems tech stocks gave it a nice boost yesterday.

Mark: Speaking of tech stocks, let's talk about some of the notable market movers. NVIDIA opened at $181.57 and closed slightly lower at $180.77, a decline of $0.80. Tesla, on the other hand, added some charge by gaining $2.48, closing at $322.27.

Susan: Tesla continues to be a powerhouse! And Amazon also had a positive day, gaining $2.13 to close at $223.13. However, Microsoft didn't fare as well, dropping $5.96 to close at $520.84.

Mark: Yes, Microsoft took a bit of a hit. Netflix also saw a small decline, closing at $1,180.37, which is down $1.39. And then there's Google, which had a modest decline of $0.43, closing at $197.28.

Susan: Meta was actually the biggest loser among the stocks we have data for, falling $11.66 to close at $761.83. That's quite a drop for them.

Mark: Indeed, Meta had a rough day. Now, let's focus on one particular stock today. How about we talk about Amazon?

Susan: Great choice! Amazon closed at $223.13, up $2.13 from its opening price of $221.00. It's interesting to see how resilient Amazon has been despite market fluctuations. They continue to innovate and expand their services, which seems to be paying off.

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. Amazon's commitment to enhancing delivery services and exploring new tech avenues keeps them in a strong position. Investors seem to appreciate their long-term growth strategies.

Susan: Definitely, it's a stock that many retail investors keep a close eye on. Speaking of keeping an eye on things, here's a little market-related anecdote to wrap up our update. Did you know that the first stock ticker was invented in 1867 by Edward Calahan? It was a huge leap forward in the speed of financial data delivery.

Mark: That's fascinating, Susan! Imagine the excitement back then, getting stock prices in real-time instead of waiting for the morning paper.

Susan: Times have certainly changed! Thanks for tuning in to today's market update, everyone. We'll see you tomorrow with more insights.

Mark: Have a great day, and happy investing!