Market Podcast for 2025-12-05 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, folks. We're diving into the numbers from December 4, 2025, with the latest live market data from Yahoo Finance. Susan, let's kick things off with the major indices.

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. Yesterday, the S&P 500 saw a slight gain, up 7.40 points, closing at 6,857.12. It seems a steady stride for the S&P, doesn't it?

Mark: It does, Susan. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones had a bit of a dip, declining by 31.96 points, ending the day at 47,850.94. Not a huge drop, but it's notable given its usual stability.

Susan: Right, and then we have the Nasdaq, which had a positive day, gaining 51.05 points to close at 23,505.14. The tech-heavy index continues to show resilience, much like its leading companies.

Mark: Speaking of tech, let's talk about some individual stocks that caught our eye. Nvidia, for instance, opened at $181.62 and closed at $183.38, marking a gain of $1.76. Quite a performance for them.

Susan: Indeed, Mark. Tesla also had a good day, with its stock opening at $449.94 and closing at $454.53, up by $4.59. But not everyone had a great day. Amazon saw a decline of $3.66, closing at $229.11 from an opening of $232.77.

Mark: That's true, Susan. Google also faced a decline, down $4.66, to close at $318.39. And then there's Meta, which had a rather tough day, losing $14.47 to end at $661.53.

Susan: Definitely a mixed bag there, Mark. Now, for a closer look, let's discuss Microsoft. It opened at $479.76 and closed slightly higher at $480.84, gaining $1.08. What are your thoughts on Microsoft's performance?

Mark: Microsoft continues to show solid performance, Susan. The slight gain suggests investor confidence in its long-term growth, especially with its strategic investments in cloud services and AI technology. While it wasn't a massive jump, the consistency is what stands out.

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. And consistency is key in these volatile times. Microsoft seems to be in a good position to leverage its strengths, particularly in enterprise solutions.

Mark: Well put, Susan. Now, before we wrap up, here's a little market anecdote for our listeners. Did you know that during the early 1900s, the New York Stock Exchange had a rule that banned women from the trading floor? It wasn't until 1967 that the first woman, Muriel Siebert, finally joined the ranks of men on the floor as a member.

Susan: That's a fascinating piece of history, Mark! It just goes to show how the market, much like the world, has come a long way. And on that note, we wrap up today's market update. Thanks for tuning in, everyone!

Mark: Thanks, Susan. And thank you to our listeners. Stay informed and we'll catch you next time for more market insights!