Market Podcast for 2025-09-24 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: ** Hello everyone, and welcome back to our daily market update. I’m Mark.

Susan: ** And I’m Susan. We’re here with the latest market data update, based on the numbers from September 23, 2025. Let’s dive right in!

Mark: ** Yesterday, we saw a bit of a downturn across the board. The S&P 500 closed at 6,656.92, which is a decline of 36.83 points.

Susan: ** That’s right, Mark. And the Dow Jones didn’t fare much better, closing at 46,292.78, down 88.76 points.

Mark: ** The Nasdaq also took a hit, dropping 215.51 points to close at 22,573.47. It seems like it was a tough day for tech-heavy indices.

Susan: ** Definitely. Speaking of tech, let’s talk about some of the individual stocks that moved yesterday. NVIDIA closed at $178.43, down $3.54 from its opening price.

Mark: ** Tesla also saw a significant drop, closing at $425.85, which is a $14.03 decline. It seems like a challenging day for electric vehicle stocks.

Susan: ** Amazon wasn’t spared either, closing at $220.71, after a $7.12 drop from its opening price.

Mark: ** Microsoft closed at $509.23, a decrease of $4.57, while Netflix ended the day at $1,218.47, down $8.86.

Susan: ** Google also saw a decline, closing at $252.34, a drop of $1.31. And Meta closed at $755.40, down $13.85.

Mark: ** It seems like the market sentiment was a bit bearish yesterday. Now, let’s take a closer look at one of these stocks—how about Netflix?

Susan: ** Great choice! Netflix opened at $1,227.33 and closed at $1,218.47, reflecting an $8.86 decline. Despite this drop, Netflix has shown resilience in the market, especially with its strong content lineup and global subscriber base.

Mark: ** That’s true, Susan. Netflix continues to be a leader in streaming, and while yesterday's decline is notable, it’s part of the broader tech sector dip. Long term, the company’s innovations and expansions should keep it competitive.

Susan: ** Absolutely, Mark. It’s important for investors to keep an eye on market trends and company fundamentals, especially in such a volatile environment.

Mark: ** Well, before we wrap up, how about we share an interesting market anecdote?

Susan: ** Sure, here’s a fun one: Did you know that in the early 1900s, a stockbroker named Jesse Livermore made a fortune by shorting the market before the San Francisco earthquake? He made over $250,000 in a single day, which was quite a sum back then!

Mark: ** That’s incredible! It goes to show how market savvy and a bit of luck can lead to significant gains. Well, that’s all for today’s market update.

Susan: ** Thanks for tuning in, everyone. We’ll be back tomorrow with more insights. Until then, happy investing!

Mark: ** Take care!