From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-05-01 07:30:00

Tech giants Meta Platforms and Microsoft exceeded earnings expectations, following Google-parent Alphabet’s strong results. Apple and Amazon are set to report later today, joining the Mag 7 group of influential technology companies driving market gains. Stock market futures surged early Thursday in response to the positive news.

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