Market Podcast for 2026-02-11 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, folks. We're bringing you the latest from the trading floor, based on the most recent data from February 10, 2026. Susan, let's dive right into the indices. What happened in the markets yesterday?

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. The S&P 500 closed at 6,941.81, marking a decline of 23.01 points. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones bucked the trend, gaining 52.27 points to close at 50,188.14. On the other hand, the Nasdaq wasn't so lucky and saw a steeper decline, dropping 136.20 points to finish at 23,102.47.

Mark: It's interesting to see how the Dow managed to gain while the other indices declined. It suggests a mixed sentiment in the market. Perhaps, Susan, the individual stock performances might shed some light on this.

Susan: Sure thing, Mark. Looking at some notable market movers, NVIDIA, for instance, closed at $188.54, down $2.84 from its opening. Tesla, however, had a positive day, gaining $7.13 to close at $425.21. Amazon experienced a slight dip, closing at $206.96, down $1.84.

Mark: And Microsoft wasn't spared either, declining $6.35 to end at $413.27. Netflix, Google, and Meta also closed lower, with Meta seeing a decline of $6.88, ending the day at $670.72.

Susan: Quite a day for the tech stocks, Mark. Speaking of which, let's take a closer look at Tesla. Despite the overall mixed performance in the tech sector, Tesla stood out with a solid gain. It opened at $418.08 and closed at $425.21.

Mark: That's an impressive performance, especially considering the broader market sentiment. Tesla's resilience could be attributed to recent positive developments or perhaps investor confidence in its future growth prospects.

Susan: Absolutely. Tesla continues to be a dominant player in the EV market, and its recent stock performance might reflect optimism about its upcoming product launches or strategic moves. Investors seem to remain bullish on Tesla's long-term potential.

Mark: It's always fascinating to see how market dynamics play out. Before we wrap up, Susan, how about we end with an interesting market anecdote?

Susan: Sure, Mark! Did you know that the term "bull market" actually originated from the way bulls attack their prey? Bulls thrust their horns upward, symbolizing the upward trend of a market. Conversely, bears swipe their paws downward, representing a market decline.

Mark: That's a great piece of trivia, Susan. It certainly adds some color to our market discussions. Well, that wraps up today's market update. Thanks for tuning in, everyone.

Susan: And remember, always stay informed and make wise investment decisions. Until next time, happy investing!