Market Podcast for 2026-02-13 (CST)
February 13, 2026 at 02:00 PM CSTMark
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!