
Stock Movers Microsoft, Meta Gains; Ford's Tariff Hit; CVS Higher
4 snips
Jul 31, 2025 Microsoft dazzles with a 39% rise in Azure sales, propelling its shares and edging closer to a $4 trillion market cap. Meanwhile, Meta benefits from strong second-quarter results and raises its spending forecast as confidence grows. On the flip side, Ford struggles with a projected $2 billion tariff hit, dampening its outlook amid EV tax credit uncertainties. In brighter news, CVS lifts its earnings guidance after promising quarterly results, sending shares higher in the premarket.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Microsoft's Cloud Growth Shines
- Microsoft's Azure cloud computing sales grew 39%, beating the expected 34%.
- This strong cloud growth contributed to their stock soaring and big price target increases.
Meta Shifts Focus to AI
- Meta's stock rose 12% after beating revenue expectations and raising its capital expenditure forecast.
- The company is shifting focus from the metaverse towards AI, aligning with growth strategies.
Ford's Tariff Hit Pressures Margins
- Ford faces a $2 billion tariff impact that is surprising the market and compressing margins.
- This, along with warranty and liquidity concerns, led Ford’s stock to fall around 5% post-market.
