Market Podcast for 2025-09-22 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today’s market update, folks! We're here with the latest data as of September 19, 2025. I'm Mark.

Susan: And I'm Susan. We’ve got a lot to cover, so let's dive right in with the major indices. Mark, what happened with the S&P 500?

Mark: The S&P 500 closed at 6,664.36, gaining 32.40 points. It looks like a positive day overall for the index, continuing its upward momentum.

Susan: That's right, Mark. And over to the Dow Jones, which also had a good day, closing at 46,315.27 with a gain of 172.85 points. It seems like investor sentiment was buoyant across the board.

Mark: Indeed, Susan. The Nasdaq didn't disappoint either, closing at 22,631.48 with a solid gain of 160.76 points. Tech stocks seem to be driving a lot of this positive movement.

Susan: Speaking of tech stocks, let's get into some individual movers. NVIDIA, for example, opened at $175.77 and closed at $176.67, gaining $0.90. A modest uptick but in the right direction.

Mark: Tesla had an impressive day too, opening at $421.82 and closing at $426.07, gaining $4.25. It seems like investors are optimistic about its future prospects.

Susan: On the other hand, Amazon didn’t have the best day. It opened at $232.37 and closed at $231.48, a drop of $0.89. Maybe some profit-taking after recent gains?

Mark: It’s possible. But Microsoft stole the show with a strong performance, opening at $510.56 and closing at $517.93, gaining $7.37. A significant gain that reflects investor confidence.

Susan: Netflix also had a good run, opening at $1,218.62 and closing at $1,226.97, up $8.35. It looks like the streaming giant is still pulling in strong numbers.

Mark: Google, or Alphabet Inc., also joined the gainers' list, opening at $253.40 and closing at $255.24, gaining $1.84. Not a huge jump but steady.

Susan: However, Meta, formerly Facebook, didn't fare quite as well. It opened at $786.42 and closed at $778.38, losing $8.04. It seems like there might be some concerns among investors.

Mark: Now, let’s focus on one of these stocks—let's say Microsoft. What do you think, Susan?

Susan: Microsoft had a stellar performance, gaining $7.37 to close at $517.93. This indicates strong market sentiment, possibly driven by their advancements in AI and cloud computing. The tech giant continues to be a leader in innovation, which keeps investors interested.

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. Microsoft's diverse portfolio and continuous push in technology sectors keep its outlook positive. Investors seem to trust its leadership and vision for the future.

Susan: Before we wrap up, Mark, how about a light-hearted market anecdote?

Mark: Sure, Susan. Did you know that the phrase “bull market” comes from the way bulls attack by thrusting their horns upward? It’s a metaphor for the market’s tendency to rise in a bullish phase.

Susan: And that’s our market update for today, folks. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next time with more insights and updates.

Mark: Until then, happy investing!