Market Podcast for 2026-02-12 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest available data from February 11, 2026. Let's dive into how the major indices performed yesterday.

Susan: Sure, Mark! Starting with the S&P 500, it experienced a minor decline, closing at 6,941.47, which is down by 0.34 points. It's a nominal drop, but still worth noting in the broader market context.

Mark: That's right, Susan. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones also saw a decrease, closing at 50,121.40 with a decline of 66.74 points. It seems like the broader market sentiment was slightly negative.

Susan: And the Nasdaq wasn't spared either, closing at 23,066.47, down by 36.00 points. It seems that technology stocks were under a bit of pressure yesterday.

Mark: Speaking of technology, let's look at some individual stocks. NVIDIA opened at $192.45 and closed at $190.05, down by $2.40. It seems like it had a bit of a rough day.

Susan: Indeed, Mark. Tesla, on the other hand, bucked the trend a little, opening at $427.96 and closing slightly higher at $428.27, gaining $0.31. Not a huge jump, but it's always interesting to see Tesla's resilience.

Mark: Absolutely, Susan. Amazon, however, didn't have the best day, with its stock opening at $208.06 and closing at $204.08, a decline of $3.98. It looks like some selling pressure there.

Susan: And Microsoft saw a notable drop, opening at $416.18 and closing at $404.37, down by $11.81. That's quite a significant movement for a single day.

Mark: Yes, Susan. Netflix also dipped, opening at $81.96 and closing at $79.62, a decline of $2.34. It seems like a tough day overall for many of these big names.

Susan: Google wasn't immune either, opening at $318.96 and closing at $311.33, which is a decline of $7.63. A bit of a down day for them as well.

Mark: Meta, too, saw a decline, opening at $674.00 and closing at $668.69, down by $5.31. It appears that the market was generally in a cautious mood.

Susan: Definitely, Mark. Let's focus on one of these stocks for a deeper look—how about Microsoft? It had quite a substantial drop yesterday.

Mark: Great choice, Susan. Microsoft's performance was notably down, with an $11.81 decline from its opening price. This could be reflecting broader concerns in the tech sector, or perhaps specific investor reactions to recent announcements or earnings reports.

Susan: Right, Mark. Despite this, Microsoft remains a tech giant with a strong foothold in the market. They're continuously evolving their cloud services and expanding into AI. While the short-term outlook reflected some volatility, the long-term prospects are generally positive given their strategic initiatives.

Mark: Exactly, Susan. It's always important for investors to keep an eye on the long-term strategies of these companies, even amidst short-term market fluctuations.

Susan: And on that note, Mark, let's wrap up with a little market-related anecdote. Did you know that during the dot-com bubble, some internet companies were so eager to show they had a viable product that one famous tech company allegedly bought a Super Bowl ad before they even had a product to sell?

Mark: That's hilarious, Susan! It certainly reminds us of the exuberance that can sometimes pervade the markets. Well, thanks for tuning in to today's market update, everyone.

Susan: Yes, thanks, everyone! Stay informed and keep an eye on those market trends. Until next time!