Market Podcast for 2026-02-03 (CST)
February 03, 2026 at 02:00 PM CSTMark
Hello everyone, and welcome to today's market podcast. We're here to share the latest market updates based on the data from February 2, 2026. I'm Mark.
Susan
And I'm Susan. Let's dive right into the numbers. Yesterday, the markets closed with some interesting movements. The S&P 500 gained 37.41 points, closing at 6,976.44.
Mark
That's right, Susan. The Dow Jones had a significant rise as well, gaining 515.19 points to close at 49,407.66.
Susan
The Nasdaq also saw a positive day, adding 130.29 points and closing at 23,592.11. It seems the overall market sentiment was quite positive.
Mark
Indeed, it was. Now, let's talk about some individual movers. NVIDIA, for instance, saw a bit of a decline. It opened at $187.20 and closed at $185.61, dropping by $1.59.
Susan
On the other hand, Tesla had a small gain. It opened at $421.29 and closed slightly up at $421.81, gaining $0.52.
Mark
Amazon had a good day too, opening at $238.31 and closing at $242.96, with a solid gain of $4.65.
Susan
Meanwhile, Microsoft saw a decline, closing at $423.37 after opening at $430.24, which is a decrease of $6.87.
Mark
Netflix also went down a bit, closing at $82.76 from an open of $83.53, marking a $0.77 decline.
Susan
Google, however, had a noticeable increase. It opened at $336.55 and closed at $344.90, gaining $8.35 by the end of the day.
Mark
Meta wasn't so lucky, though. It opened at $714.60 and closed down by $8.19 at $706.41.
Susan
Now, let's take a closer look at Amazon. It had a good day, outperforming many others in its sector. With a gain of $4.65, it seems investors are showing confidence in their recent business strategies and perhaps some new initiatives they might have on the horizon.
Mark
Amazon’s performance is a testament to its resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing market landscape. Given its strong close yesterday, it seems many investors are optimistic about its future prospects.
Susan
That's right, Mark. Amazon continues to innovate and expand its reach, which keeps it a strong player in the market.
Mark
Before we wrap up, here's a little market-related anecdote to lighten the mood. Did you know that the term "blue chip" for high-quality stocks originally comes from poker? Blue poker chips traditionally carry the highest value. So, just like in poker, blue-chip stocks are seen as the most valuable and reliable.
Susan
That's a fun fact, Mark! And a great reminder of how terms from different fields can intertwine with finance.
Mark
Exactly, Susan. Well, that’s all for today’s update. Thanks for tuning in to our market podcast.
Susan
Stay informed, and we'll see you next time for more market insights. Goodbye!
Mark
Goodbye!