Market Podcast for 2025-11-21 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, folks. We're looking at the numbers from November 20, 2025. It's Mark here, and I'm joined by Susan to discuss the latest market movements.

Susan: Hi everyone! Let's dive right into the major indices' performance. It was a tough day across the board. The S&P 500 dropped by 103.40 points to close at 6,538.76. Mark, what are we seeing for the Dow and Nasdaq?

Mark: The Dow Jones didn't fare much better, falling 386.51 points, closing at 45,752.26. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq saw a significant decline, shedding 486.18 points to finish at 22,078.05.

Susan: Clearly, it was a challenging day for the markets. This widespread decline in the indices suggests a bearish sentiment among investors. It seems like the market is reacting to some underlying concerns, possibly related to economic data or earnings reports.

Mark: Right, Susan. And this sentiment carried over to individual stocks as well. Let's highlight some notable movers. NVIDIA opened at $195.95 and closed at $180.64, a drop of $15.31. Tesla also saw a decline, closing $19.40 lower at $395.23.

Susan: Amazon wasn't spared either, falling $9.91 to end the day at $217.14. Microsoft, with a decline of $14.28, closed at $478.43. It's interesting to see such significant movements across these major players.

Mark: Indeed. And speaking of notable stocks, let's take a closer look at Google, or GOOG. It opened at $304.74 and closed at $289.98, down by $14.76. This decline could be part of the broader tech sell-off we witnessed yesterday.

Susan: Google has been under pressure recently, possibly due to regulatory challenges and increased competition in the digital advertising space. But it remains a titan in the tech world with its diverse business model, which could help it weather these temporary setbacks.

Mark: That's a good point, Susan. While there's some short-term turbulence, Google's long-term prospects often depend on its innovation and adaptability in an ever-changing tech landscape.

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. Now, before we wrap up, let's lighten the mood a bit. Did you hear about the stock market analyst who got a divorce?

Mark: No, I didn't. What happened?

Susan: Well, she was all about finding support and resistance, but her partner said she was too focused on their trends and not enough on their dividends.

Mark: [laughs] That's a good one, Susan. It's always important to keep things light, even on a bearish day. Thanks for joining us today, everyone. We hope you found this market update insightful.

Susan: Stay informed and keep an eye on those numbers. We'll see you next time!