Market Podcast for 2026-02-05 (CST)
February 05, 2026 at 02:00 PM CSTMark
Welcome back to our podcast, everyone! Today is February 5, 2026, and we're here with your daily market update based on the latest available data from February 4. Let's dive right into the numbers, Susan.
Susan
Thanks, Mark. It was quite an interesting day yesterday. Starting with the major indices: the S&P 500 closed at 6,882.72, down by 35.09 points. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones managed to buck the trend, finishing up 260.31 points at 49,501.30. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq took a hefty hit, dropping 350.61 points to close at 22,904.58.
Mark
That's right, Susan. It seems like the tech sector really pulled the Nasdaq down. Speaking of which, let's talk about some individual stocks. NVIDIA, for example, opened at $179.46 and closed at $174.19, a decline of $5.27. Tesla also had a challenging day, closing at $406.01, down $14.45 from its open.
Susan
Absolutely. And Amazon wasn't spared either, closing $5.87 lower at $232.99. On the flip side, Microsoft showed some resilience, gaining $3.19 to close at $414.19. Netflix had a slight gain, closing at $80.16, up by $0.17. But Google and Meta both ended the day in the red, with Google down $10.42 and Meta declining $18.74.
Mark
Let's take a closer look at Tesla, one of the notable movers. Tesla opened at $420.46 and fell to $406.01 by the close, a decline of $14.45. Despite its recent struggles, Tesla remains a dominant player in the electric vehicle market. However, the current market sentiment seems to be cautious, possibly due to broader tech sector jitters and economic uncertainties.
Susan
That's true, Mark. Tesla's stock performance is often a bellwether for investor sentiment in the tech and green energy sectors. While yesterday was a rough day, Tesla's long-term outlook still shines bright with its continued innovation and expansion plans. Investors might just be taking a breather given the recent volatility in tech stocks.
Mark
Well said, Susan. As always, it's important for investors to keep a long-term perspective in these volatile markets. And before we wrap up today's update, here's a little market humor to lighten the mood: Why did the stock market break up with the bond market?
Susan
I don't know, Mark. Why?
Mark
Because it found their relationship too volatile!
Susan
[Laughs] That's a good one, Mark. And with that, we'll sign off for today. Thanks for tuning in to our market update. Stay informed and stay invested!
Mark
See you next time, everyone!