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Ford Motor (F) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.14 per share, outperforming expectations of a $0.02 loss. Revenue also exceeded forecasts, coming in at $40.7 billion versus the projected $38.15 billion. With total assets at $40.44 billion, Ford showed resilience amid EV transition challenges and a competitive auto market.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $4.06 per share, below the expected $4.26. Revenue also came in lower at $2.77 billion, missing the forecasted $2.86 billion. With total assets of $128.59 billion, the company remains a key player in the biotech space but faces near-term pressure from slowing sales growth.

The U.S. ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6 in April, up from 50.8 and beating expectations of 50.2, signaling modest expansion in the services sector. New orders climbed to 52.3, while employment edged up to 49.0, still signaling contraction. However, business activity slowed to 53.7 from 55.9, and prices paid surged to 65.1, suggesting rising cost pressures may persist.

The U.S. S&P Global Services PMI fell to 50.8 in April from 54.4 in March, missing expectations of 51.4 and marking the slowest expansion since November 2023. The Composite PMI also eased to 50.6, down from 53.5 previously. While both readings remain above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction, the slowdown suggests softer business activity across both the manufacturing and services sectors.

U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000 in April, above the expected 138,000, though slightly lower than March’s 185,000. Gains were led by the private sector with 167,000 new jobs, while government hiring slowed to just 10,000. The manufacturing sector shed 1,000 jobs, marking a slight decline after modest growth last month.

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, and labor force participation ticked up to 62.6%, signaling continued labor market stability. Broader unemployment (U6) edged down to 7.8%.

However, wage growth softened: average hourly earnings rose only 0.2% MoM (vs. 0.3% expected) and 3.8% YoY, slightly below the 3.9% forecast. Average weekly hours held firm at 34.3.

Airbnb (ABNB) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.24 per share, just above the expected $0.23. Revenue also edged past forecasts at $2.27 billion versus $2.26 billion. With total assets at $76.72 billion, the company continues to benefit from resilient travel demand and international expansion despite global economic uncertainties.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) reported a significant Q1 2025 loss of $16.53 per share, far worse than the expected $0.11 loss. Revenue also missed estimates, coming in at $111.1 million versus the forecasted $117.08 million. With total assets at $99.39 billion, the company remains heavily exposed to Bitcoin price fluctuations and continues to prioritize digital asset accumulation over short-term profitability.

McDonald’s (MCD) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $2.60 per share, below the expected $2.69. Revenue also fell short at $5.96 billion compared to the $6.15 billion forecast. With total assets at $224.28 billion, the fast-food giant is facing headwinds from slowing international sales and rising input costs.

Mastercard (MA) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $3.73 per share, topping the expected $3.57. Revenue also exceeded expectations at $7.3 billion, compared to the $7.13 billion forecast. With total assets reaching $497.33 billion, Mastercard continues to benefit from strong global payment volumes and digital transaction growth.

Eli Lilly (LLY) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $3.34 per share, slightly below the expected $3.46. Revenue came in largely in line with forecasts at $12.73 billion versus $12.72 billion expected. With total assets at $713.09 billion, the pharmaceutical giant remains supported by strong demand for its diabetes and weight-loss treatments.

Amazon.com (AMZN) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.59 per share, beating the expected $1.37. Revenue also came in slightly ahead at $155.7 billion, compared to the $155.29 billion forecast. With total assets reaching $2.02 trillion, Amazon continues to thrive on strong e-commerce performance and expanding cloud service revenues.

Apple (AAPL) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.65 per share, slightly above the expected $1.61. Revenue also topped forecasts at $95.36 billion, compared to the anticipated $94.22 billion. With total assets reaching $3.2 trillion, Apple continues to demonstrate financial strength, supported by resilient demand for its devices and services ecosystem.