Market Podcast for 2025-08-11 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today’s market podcast, folks! We’re here to discuss the latest market data from August 8, 2025. I’m Mark.

Susan: And I’m Susan! Let’s dive right into the major indices. It looks like we had a pretty positive day across the board, Mark.

Mark: That’s right, Susan! The S&P 500 closed at 6,389.45, up 49.45 points. It’s always nice to see some green on the board. How did the Dow Jones fare?

Susan: The Dow Jones also had a good day, gaining 206.97 points to close at 44,175.61. And let’s not forget about the Nasdaq, which closed at 21,450.02, up 207.32 points. Quite the day for tech-heavy indices!

Mark: Absolutely, it seems the overall market sentiment was positive. Speaking of tech, let’s talk about some individual stocks starting with NVIDIA. It opened at $181.55 and closed at $182.70, gaining $1.15.

Susan: NVIDIA’s slight uptick is certainly a positive sign. But what really caught my eye was Netflix. It opened at $1,183.19 and closed at $1,211.64, which means it jumped a whopping $28.45!

Mark: That’s quite impressive! Tesla also had a solid performance, opening at $321.43 and closing at $329.65, gaining $8.22. It’s always interesting to see how these tech and auto giants perform.

Susan: Indeed. Meanwhile, Amazon and Microsoft had a bit of a dip. Amazon closed at $222.69, down $0.45, while Microsoft ended the day at $522.04, down $0.56. Small declines, but worth noting.

Mark: Let’s discuss Google for a moment. It opened at $197.98 and closed at $202.09, gaining $4.11. A decent gain for them!

Susan: And Meta closed at $769.30, up $6.55 from its opening price of $762.75. It seems like technology and social media stocks were generally on the rise.

Mark: Now, let’s focus on one stock for a deeper dive. I’d like to talk about Tesla today. With an $8.22 gain, it closed at $329.65. Investors seem optimistic about Tesla’s future, especially with all the buzz around their latest advancements in self-driving technology.

Susan: Tesla’s definitely on many investors’ watchlists, Mark. Their consistent innovation and expansion into new markets continue to drive interest. Although the stock market can be unpredictable, Tesla’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology keeps it in the spotlight.

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. It’s always fascinating to see how Tesla navigates the challenges of the automotive industry while pushing the envelope on tech innovation.

Susan: Before we wrap up, let’s end with a light-hearted market anecdote. Did you hear about the stockbroker who called his client to say, “The market is looking up!” The client replied, “How can you tell?” The broker said, “Because it can’t look down any further!”

Mark: [laughs] A classic! Thanks for tuning in, everyone. We’ll be back with more market updates soon. Have a great day!

Susan: Bye for now!