Market Podcast for 2026-02-25 (CST)
February 25, 2026 at 02:00 PM CSTMark
Welcome to our daily market update, everyone. We're here with the latest available data from February 24, 2026. I'm Mark.
Susan
And I'm Susan. Let's dive right in. Yesterday was quite an eventful day in the markets. The S&P 500 gained 52.32 points, closing at 6,890.07. That's a solid performance.
Mark
Absolutely, Susan. The Dow Jones also had a good day, climbing 370.44 points to close at 49,174.50. It seems like investor sentiment was quite positive across the board.
Susan
Indeed, Mark. And the tech-heavy Nasdaq wasn't left behind, gaining 236.41 points to finish at 22,863.68. It looks like the major indices were all in the green.
Mark
That's right, Susan. Now, let's talk about some individual stock performances. NVIDIA, for instance, opened at $191.49 and closed at $192.85, up by $1.36. They're showing some steady gains.
Susan
Yes, and Tesla really shined yesterday. It opened at $399.50 and closed at $409.38, marking a gain of $9.88. It seems like investors are quite bullish on Tesla right now.
Mark
Definitely, and Amazon, too, had a positive day, gaining $3.09 to close at $208.56. These movements indicate a strong sentiment in the tech sector.
Susan
Speaking of tech, Microsoft had a decent run as well, opening at $384.14 and closing at $389.00, up by $4.86. It's interesting to see how these giants continue to perform.
Mark
And Netflix, too, gained $2.31, closing at $78.04. It seems like streaming services are still maintaining their appeal.
Susan
Yes, and Google had a modest gain, closing at $310.92, up by $0.28. It's not as dramatic, but a gain nonetheless.
Mark
Now, let's focus on Meta, which saw a significant increase. It opened at $633.08 and closed at $639.30, gaining $6.22. That's a notable move for them. What do you think is driving this, Susan?
Susan
Well, Mark, Meta's continued investment in virtual reality and the metaverse seems to be paying off. Investors might be optimistic about their long-term growth prospects in these emerging fields.
Mark
That's a great point, Susan. It'll be interesting to see how Meta continues to innovate and expand in this digital frontier.
Susan
Absolutely. Now, let's end with a little market-related anecdote. Did you know that the first stock ticker was invented in 1867? It revolutionized the way traders received market information back then.
Mark
Wow, Susan, that's fascinating! Imagine waiting for a telegram to get your stock prices back in the day. We've come a long way with real-time updates at our fingertips now.
Susan
Indeed, Mark. And on that note, we wrap up today's market update. Thanks for tuning in, everyone.
Mark
Stay informed and keep investing wisely. See you next time!