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Dow Inc. (DOW) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.02 per share, just under the expected $0.03. However, revenue exceeded expectations, coming in at $10.4 billion compared to the forecasted $10.28 billion. With total assets at $21.04 billion, the chemical company faces challenges in maintaining margins amid softer demand in certain markets.

Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.79 per share, exceeding the expected $0.75. Revenue came in at $1.24 billion, surpassing the forecasted $1.22 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $42.99 billion, driven by strong performance in trading and data services.

Intel (INTC) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.13 per share, significantly surpassing the expected $0.0033. Revenue also exceeded forecasts, reaching $12.7 billion compared to $12.25 billion. Total assets stood at $93.71 billion, as the semiconductor giant benefits from higher demand in its data center and cloud computing segments.

Union Pacific (UNP) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $2.70 per share, falling short of the expected $2.76. Revenue also missed estimates, coming in at $6.03 billion versus the forecasted $6.10 billion. With total assets of $129.12 billion, the rail giant faces continued pressure from softer freight volumes and operational costs.

Gilead (GILD) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.81 per share, topping the estimate of $1.77. However, revenue came in slightly below expectations at $6.67 billion versus $6.78 billion forecasted. Total assets stood at $132.33 billion, as the biotech firm continues to navigate a competitive pharmaceutical landscape.

PepsiCo (PEP) posted Q1 2025 earnings of $1.48 per share, just under the expected $1.51. However, revenue outpaced forecasts, coming in at $17.92 billion compared to $17.78 billion. Total assets reached $185.52 billion, supported by resilient demand across its beverage and snack divisions.

T-Mobile US (TMUS) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $2.58 per share, beating the expected $2.47. Revenue also edged past forecasts, reaching $20.89 billion versus $20.68 billion. With total assets at $298.01 billion, the company continues to strengthen its position in the U.S. wireless market.

Procter & Gamble (PG) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.54 per share, just below the expected $1.55. Revenue came in at $19.78 billion, falling short of the $20.36 billion forecast. Total assets stood at $374.07 billion, as the consumer goods giant faces pressure from shifting consumer spending patterns.

Alphabet (GOOG) posted Q1 2025 earnings of $2.81 per share, far exceeding the expected $2.02. Revenue also surpassed estimates, reaching $90.23 billion compared to $89.32 billion forecasted. The tech giant’s total assets stood at $1.95 trillion, supported by continued growth in advertising and cloud services.

Durable Goods Orders for March showed a significant 9.2% increase, surpassing the forecast of 2.1% and well above the previous month's 0.9%. This surge indicates strong demand for long-lasting goods.

• Core Durable Goods Orders (excluding transportation) remained flat at 0.0% in March, falling short of the expected 0.3% growth and much lower than the previous month's 0.7%.
• Durables Excluding Defense jumped 10.4%, indicating strong demand outside the defense sector, far exceeding the forecast of 0.2% and last month's 0.8%.
• Goods Orders Non-Defense Ex-Air showed a modest 0.1% increase, slightly missing the expected 0.2% but a recovery from the prior month's -0.3%.

These figures suggest strength in manufacturing, especially in the broader non-defense sectors.

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The Initial Jobless Claims for the latest week were reported at 222K, matching the forecast and slightly above the previous week's 216K. Meanwhile, Continuing Jobless Claims dropped to 1.841 million, coming in better than the expected 1.880 million and last week's 1.878 million. The Jobless Claims 4-Week Average held steady at 220.25K, indicating ongoing stability in the labor market despite fluctuating weekly claims.

U.S. Existing Home Sales fell by 5.9% in March to an annualized rate of 4.02 million, down from 4.27 million in February and below the expected 4.14 million. This marks the steepest monthly decline since late 2022.

The drop reflects continued affordability pressures from high mortgage rates and limited housing inventory. While the labor market remains strong, buyers are showing caution, and sellers are hesitant to list homes, keeping the market tight. This data suggests ongoing challenges in the housing sector, potentially easing upward pressure on home prices.