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Verizon (VZ) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.19 per share, topping the expected $1.15. Revenue reached $33.5 billion, slightly above the forecasted $33.37 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $180.72 billion, highlighting its stable performance in the telecommunications sector.

Tesla (TSLA) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $0.27 per share, falling short of the expected $0.42. Revenue came in at $19.34 billion, below the forecasted $21.4 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $763.57 billion, as it navigates a challenging period marked by softer demand and rising competition.

Reserve balances with Federal Reserve Banks dropped to $3.280 trillion, down from $3.484 trillion in the previous period. The decrease reflects shifts in liquidity conditions and may signal tightening financial dynamics as the second quarter of 2025 begins.

Charles Schwab (SCHW) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.04 per share, beating the expected $0.99. Revenue totaled $5.6 billion, ahead of the forecasted $5.46 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $138.1 billion, reflecting steady growth in the brokerage and financial services sector.

Blackstone (BX) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $1.09 per share, slightly above the expected $1.06. Revenue came in at $3.29 billion, exceeding the forecasted $2.94 billion. The firm’s total assets stood at $159.23 billion, highlighting its strong presence in the investment management industry.

American Express (AXP) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $3.64 per share, surpassing the expected $3.48. Revenue matched forecasts at $17 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $176.2 billion, reflecting its solid position in the financial services sector.

Netflix (NFLX) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $6.61 per share, significantly beating the expected $5.69. Revenue reached $10.54 billion, slightly above the forecasted $10.5 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $416.22 billion, reflecting its continued growth in the streaming sector.

UnitedHealth (UNH) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $7.20 per share, slightly below the expected $7.29. Revenue came in at $109.6 billion, missing the forecasted $111.5 billion. The company’s total assets stood at $535.14 billion, maintaining its strong position in the healthcare sector despite the softer results.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) reported Q1 2025 earnings of $2.12 per share, slightly above the expected $2.07. Revenue totaled $25.53 billion, edging past the forecasted $25.37 billion. The company's total assets reached $699.35 billion, underscoring its dominant position in the global semiconductor industry.

Initial jobless claims fell to 215,000, beating expectations of 225,000 and down from 224,000 previously. Continuing claims rose slightly to 1.885 million, higher than the forecast of 1.870 million. Meanwhile, the four-week average of jobless claims eased to 220,750 from the previous 223,250, suggesting a still-resilient labor market despite some signs of softening.

The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index dropped sharply to -26.4 in April, far below the forecast of 2.0 and down from 12.5 in March, signaling a significant deterioration in manufacturing activity.

U.S. Housing Starts fell to 1.324 million in March, missing the forecast of 1.420 million and down sharply from the previous 1.501 million. The decline points to a cooling in new residential construction activity.