Market Podcast for 2026-02-12 (CST)
February 12, 2026 at 02:00 PM CSTMark
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 lookâhow 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!