Diamonds and Dogs

5/1/25

Microsoft (MSFT) leading the averages higher. The software giant is up 8% on strong earnings as sales rose 13% to $70 billion. Their cloud based business sales rise 33% while AI business and spending remains strong. The stock was also upgraded with a $485 price target.

Eli Lilly (LLY) is down over 10% following earnings. The earnings were actually good, beating by 8 cents as sales rose 45% to $12.73 billion. However, full year earnings guidance was at the low end of expectations as the company may get hit from tariffs. CVS Health also adding weakness to Lilly after stating they would drop one of their popular drugs, Zepbound from coverage for their customers. Ho

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