Market Podcast for 2025-10-10 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update! We're here to break down the latest numbers from October 9, 2025. I'm Mark.

Susan: And I'm Susan. Let's dive right into the indices' performance. The S&P 500 closed at 6,735.11, marking a decline of 18.61 points.

Mark: That's right, Susan. The Dow Jones also saw a drop, closing at 46,358.42, down by 243.36 points. It seems like it was a bit of a rough day for the indices.

Susan: Indeed, Mark. The Nasdaq wasn't immune either, closing at 23,024.63, with a slight decline of 18.75 points. Overall, a down day for the major indices.

Mark: Definitely, Susan. Now, let's talk about some individual stocks that caught our attention. NVIDIA saw a modest gain, opening at $192.23 and closing at $192.57, up by $0.34.

Susan: Tesla had a more significant move, gaining $3.73 to close at $435.54. It seems investors are feeling optimistic about Tesla's future prospects.

Mark: That's a good point, Susan. Amazon also had a positive day, closing at $227.74, which is a $2.74 increase from its opening.

Susan: And let's not forget Microsoft, which had a very slight gain, closing at $522.40, up by just $0.06.

Mark: Netflix, however, had quite a day, with a significant gain of $16.82, closing at $1,231.07. That's a strong performance!

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. Meanwhile, Google saw a decline, closing at $242.21, down by $2.85 from its opening.

Mark: Now, let's take a closer look at Meta, Susan. It opened at $718.28 and closed at $733.51, gaining $15.23. Quite the positive movement!

Susan: Meta's performance signals strong investor confidence, possibly due to strategic initiatives or upward revisions in their growth outlook. It's a stock to watch closely.

Mark: Definitely, Susan. It's always interesting to see how these tech giants perform and what's driving their market movements.

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. Before we wrap up, let's end on a lighter note. Did you hear about the stock market's latest joke?

Mark: Oh, what's that, Susan?

Susan: Why did the stock market break up with the bond market?

Mark: I don't know, why?

Susan: Because it found a better rate of return!

Mark: That's a good one, Susan. Always nice to end with a smile. That's it for today’s market update. Thanks for joining us!

Susan: Thank you, and remember to stay informed and invested! See you next time!