Market Podcast for 2026-02-09 (CST)
February 09, 2026 at 02:00 PM CSTMark
Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest data from February 6, 2026. I'm Mark, and with me is Susan. Let's dive into what happened in the markets yesterday.
Susan
Thanks, Mark. It was quite a day! Starting with the major indices, the S&P 500 surged by 133.90 points to close at 6,932.30. That's a significant gain, reflecting positive market sentiment.
Mark
Absolutely, Susan. And the Dow Jones had an impressive rally as well, climbing 1,206.95 points to finish at 50,115.67. It seems like investors were in a bullish mood across the board.
Susan
Indeed, Mark. The Nasdaq wasn't left behind either, gaining 490.62 points to close at 23,031.21. It was a strong performance from the tech-heavy index.
Mark
Speaking of tech, let's talk about some individual stocks. NVIDIA saw a nice jump, opening at $176.69 and closing at $185.41, which is an $8.72 increase. That's a solid performance.
Susan
It sure is, Mark. Tesla also had a good day, starting at $400.87 and ending at $411.11, gaining $10.24. Meanwhile, Amazon moved from $202.70 to $210.32, adding $7.62 to its price.
Mark
On the other hand, not every tech giant had a great day. Google, for instance, saw a decline, dropping $4.25 to close at $323.10 from an opening of $327.35.
Susan
That's right, Mark. And Meta also saw a slight dip, closing at $661.46, down $4.03 from its opening of $665.49.
Mark
Now, let's take a closer look at one of these stocks. How about we discuss Tesla today?
Susan
Great choice, Mark. Tesla had a strong session, as we mentioned earlier, gaining $10.24 to close at $411.11. It seems investors are optimistic about Tesla's future, likely driven by the company's recent announcements about expanding their production capabilities and new vehicle models.
Mark
Yes, Susan. Tesla's ability to innovate and lead in the electric vehicle space keeps it in the spotlight. Despite any market volatility, its growth prospects continue to attract investors.
Susan
Tesla's journey has been quite a ride, from its early days to becoming a key player in the automotive industry. It's a classic example of how investing in innovation can pay off.
Mark
Absolutely, Susan. And speaking of interesting market stories, here's an anecdote. Did you know that the first stock ever traded on the New York Stock Exchange was the Bank of New York in 1792? It's fascinating how far we've come from trading just bank stocks to a diverse array of industries on the exchange.
Susan
That's a fun fact, Mark! It really shows the evolution of the financial markets over the centuries.
Mark
Well, that's all for today's market update. Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you next time for more insights.
Susan
Goodbye everyone, and happy investing!