Market Podcast for 2025-10-01 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, folks. We're diving into the latest available data from September 30, 2025. Susan, let's kick things off with the major indices. How did they perform?

Susan: Sure thing, Mark. The S&P 500 closed at 6,688.46, gaining 27.25 points. The Dow Jones also saw an uptick, finishing at 46,397.89 with an increase of 81.82 points. Over in tech land, the Nasdaq closed at 22,660.01, up by 68.86 points. It seems like a positive day across the board for these indices.

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. It looks like the market sentiment was quite bullish yesterday. Now, let's turn our attention to some individual stocks and see who the notable movers were.

Susan: Well, NVIDIA had a good day, opening at $182.08 and closing at $186.58, adding $4.50 to its share price. Tesla also moved up by $3.20, ending the day at $444.72. However, Amazon didn't fare as well, closing at $219.57, down by $2.46.

Mark: That's interesting. Microsoft, on the other hand, had a solid performance. It opened at $513.24 and closed at $517.95, which is a gain of $4.71. Netflix and Meta were on the downside, losing $7.49 and $7.87, respectively. Now, for our stock spotlight, let's discuss Tesla.

Susan: Great choice! Tesla opened at $441.52 and closed at $444.72, marking a $3.20 gain yesterday. This shows a continuing investor interest in Tesla, likely due to their ongoing innovations and expansion in electric vehicles and energy solutions. The general outlook remains optimistic, especially with their new models and the potential for further market expansion.

Mark: That's a good point, Susan. Tesla's ability to stay in the headlines with innovation definitely keeps them a favorite among investors. Now, to wrap up our market update, how about a little market-related anecdote?

Susan: Alright, here's one for you, Mark. Did you know that the term "bear market" didn't originally come from grumpy bears? It actually dates back to 18th-century bear skin jobbers, who would sell bearskins they hadn't yet received, gambling that the price would drop. Talk about having the bearish view!

Mark: Ha! That's a good one, Susan. It's always fascinating how these terms evolve. Well, that's all for today's market update. Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you next time with more financial insights!

Susan: Have a great day, everyone!