Market Podcast for 2026-04-22 (CST)
April 22, 2026 at 01:00 PM CSTMark
Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest available data from April 21, 2026. I'm Mark.
Susan
And I'm Susan. Let's dive into the numbers and see how the markets performed yesterday. Starting with the major indices, the S&P 500 closed at 7,064.01, down 45.13 points.
Mark
That's right, Susan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also took a hit, closing at 49,149.38, a decline of 293.18 points.
Susan
And rounding out the indices, the Nasdaq closed at 24,259.96, down 144.43 points. It seems like it was a challenging day across the board for the markets.
Mark
Indeed, Susan. Now let's take a closer look at some individual stocks that caught our attention. NVIDIA, for example, opened at $202.13 and closed at $199.88, marking a decline of $2.25.
Susan
Tesla also had a rough day, opening at $393.00 and closing at $386.42, down $6.58. It seems like investors were generally cautious yesterday.
Mark
Amazon followed a similar pattern, opening at $255.09 and closing at $249.91, a drop of $5.18. However, not all stocks were in the red.
Susan
That's true, Mark. Microsoft was one of the few bright spots, opening at $420.24 and closing at $424.16, gaining $3.92. It was a rare positive in an otherwise down day.
Mark
Let's take a moment to focus on Google, or GOOG, which opened at $335.58 and closed at $330.47, with a decline of $5.11. Despite the drop, Google continues to be a strong player in the tech industry.
Susan
Absolutely, Mark. Google's performance yesterday reflects broader market trends, but its long-term outlook remains robust, given its ongoing innovation and market dominance in search and advertising.
Mark
Well said, Susan. Now, to wrap up, how about an interesting market anecdote?
Susan
Sure, Mark. Did you know that in the late 1800s, stock prices were actually written on blackboards by hand at the New York Stock Exchange? Imagine how different our jobs would be today if we still did that!
Mark
That's a fun thought, Susan. Thankfully, we've come a long way since then! Thanks for tuning in to our market update. I'm Mark.
Susan
And I'm Susan. We'll see you next time.