Market Podcast for 2026-05-13 (CST)
May 13, 2026 at 01:00 PM CSTMark
Welcome to today's market update, based on the latest available data from May 12, 2026. I'm Mark.
Susan
And I'm Susan. Let's dive right into the performance of the major indices from yesterday. Starting with the S&P 500, which closed at 7,400.96, it saw a slight decline of 11.88 points.
Mark
That's right, Susan. Over at the Dow Jones, we saw a different story. It gained 56.09 points, closing at 49,760.56.
Susan
Meanwhile, the Nasdaq experienced a significant drop, declining by 185.93 points to close at 26,088.20. It seems like tech stocks were facing some pressure yesterday.
Mark
Indeed, Susan. Speaking of tech, let's look at a few individual stocks. NVIDIA had a positive day, opening at $218.55 and closing at $220.78, marking a gain of $2.23.
Susan
On the other hand, Tesla wasn't as fortunate. Its stock opened at $441.41 and closed at $433.45, which is a decline of $7.96. It's been a bit rocky for Tesla recently.
Mark
Also, Amazon saw a minor dip, closing at $265.82 after opening at $266.71, a decrease of $0.89.
Susan
Microsoft followed suit with a decline as well, dropping $6.71 to close at $407.77 from its opening price of $414.48.
Mark
Netflix, however, had a solid performance. It gained $1.75, closing at $87.66 from an opening of $85.91.
Susan
Google also faced some downward pressure, closing at $383.82, down $1.18 from its opening price of $385.00.
Mark
Meta was a standout performer yesterday, with its stock rising by $8.18 to close at $603.00 after opening at $594.82.
Susan
Let's take a closer look at one of these stocks. How about Meta? With a gain of $8.18, it seems investors are optimistic about its future.
Mark
Absolutely, Susan. Meta's recent performance suggests strong investor confidence, perhaps due to positive developments or strategic initiatives in the company. It's fascinating to see how market sentiment can shift so quickly based on expectations and news.
Susan
Indeed, Mark. Now, to wrap up our podcast, here's an interesting market anecdote: Did you know that the term "blue chip" comes from poker? In poker, blue chips are traditionally the highest value. Similarly, blue-chip stocks are considered high-value, stable investments.
Mark
That's a fun fact, Susan! It really highlights how the language of investing can draw from everyday activities.
Susan
Well, that's all for today's market update. Thanks for joining us, and we'll see you next time for more insights and updates.
Mark
Stay informed and happy investing!