Market Podcast for 2025-12-10 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest available data from Yahoo Finance for December 9, 2025. I'm Mark.

Susan: And I'm Susan. Let's jump right into the major indices' performance from yesterday. Starting with the S&P 500, it closed at 6,840.51, experiencing a slight decline of 6.00 points.

Mark: That's right, Susan. The Dow Jones also saw a decrease, closing at 47,560.29, down by 179.03 points. It seems like it was a tougher day for the Dow.

Susan: On the other hand, the Nasdaq had a positive day, gaining 30.59 points to close at 23,576.49. It looks like tech stocks helped buoy the Nasdaq yesterday.

Mark: Speaking of tech stocks, let's dive into some notable market movers. Tesla (TSLA) had a strong day, opening at $437.54 and closing up at $445.17, a gain of $7.63.

Susan: That's impressive! Amazon (AMZN) also saw gains, closing at $227.92, up $1.08 from its open. Microsoft (MSFT) joined the party, closing $2.92 higher at $492.02.

Mark: Google (GOOG) didn't disappoint either, with a solid gain of $4.65, closing at $317.75. However, not all tech stocks were in the green; Meta (META) saw a decline, closing at $656.96, down by $6.81.

Susan: Let's not forget NVIDIA (NVDA) and Netflix (NFLX). NVIDIA closed slightly lower at $184.97, down $0.59, while Netflix dipped $0.32 to close at $96.71.

Mark: Now, let's take a closer look at one of these stocks: Microsoft (MSFT). With a closing price of $492.02, it gained $2.92 from the open. Microsoft continues to be a strong performer in the tech sector, often driven by its cloud computing and software services.

Susan: Indeed, Mark. Microsoft's consistent innovation and strong market positioning have made it a staple in many investors' portfolios. Yesterday's gain reflects ongoing investor confidence in its growth potential.

Mark: Absolutely. And before we wrap up, here's a little market anecdote to lighten the mood. Did you know that the term "bull market" comes from the way a bull attacks its opponents, thrusting its horns up into the air? Whereas a bear swipes its paws downward, hence a "bear market."

Susan: That's a fun fact, Mark! Always good to end on a lighter note. Thanks for tuning in to today's market update. I'm Susan.

Mark: And I'm Mark. We'll see you next time for more market insights!