Market Podcast for 2026-02-13 (CST)

Transcript

Mark: Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest available data from February 12, 2026. I'm Mark, and I'm here with Susan to break down the day's market performance for you.

Susan: Thanks, Mark. Let's dive right in. Yesterday was quite a tough day for the markets. The S&P 500 closed at 6,832.76, which means it declined by 108.71 points.

Mark: That's right, Susan. And the Dow Jones wasn't spared either. It dropped by 669.42 points, closing at 49,451.98. It seems like a broad sell-off across the board.

Susan: Absolutely, Mark. The Nasdaq also took a hit, declining 469.32 points to close at 22,597.15. It looks like tech stocks were under pressure yesterday.

Mark: Speaking of tech stocks, let's take a closer look at some individual performances. NVIDIA, for example, opened at $193.03 and closed at $186.94, marking a decline of $6.09.

Susan: Yes, and Tesla's performance was also notable. It opened at $430.30 and ended the day at $417.07, down by $13.23. It's intriguing to see such significant movements.

Mark: Amazon followed the trend too, opening at $203.96 and closing at $199.60, a decline of $4.36. Microsoft also saw a drop from $405.00 to $401.84, that's $3.16 down.

Susan: Netflix wasn't immune either, declining by $3.25 with a closing price of $75.86 after starting the day at $79.11. Google saw a smaller decline, closing at $309.37 from an open of $312.35.

Mark: And Meta had a significant drop as well, opening at $669.97 and closing down $20.16 at $649.81. It seems like the tech sector was really under pressure.

Susan: Definitely, Mark. Now, let's focus on one of those stocks for a deeper dive. Today, let's talk about NVIDIA. It opened at $193.03 and closed at $186.94, shedding $6.09 by the end of the day.

Mark: NVIDIA's decline is part of the broader tech sell-off we observed. Despite this, NVIDIA remains a key player in the semiconductor industry, with strong fundamentals and a promising outlook in AI and gaming sectors. The recent dip might be a reaction to the overall market sentiment rather than company-specific issues.

Susan: That's a good point, Mark. NVIDIA's innovations continue to shape the future of technology, and while the market was down yesterday, the company's long-term prospects are still promising.

Mark: Well said, Susan. Before we wrap up, here's a little market-related anecdote for our listeners. Did you know that Wall Street got its name from a literal wall? It was built by Dutch settlers in the 17th century to protect themselves from pirates and Native Americans.

Susan: That's fascinating, Mark! It just goes to show how far the financial world has come since those days.

Mark: Indeed, Susan. That's all for today's market update. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back with more insights soon.

Susan: Goodbye, everyone!