Eli Lilly, Google, Caterpillar Stocks Jump on Earnings

Eli Lilly, Caterpillar, and Google all posted strong results in the latest earnings round, with their stocks rising sharply on the news. Eli Lilly's gains were driven by surging demand for its weight-loss drug portfolio, which pushed revenue and profits above expectations. Caterpillar reported solid numbers, suggesting continued strength in industrial and construction equipment demand. Google's parent Alphabet also surged, signaling robust advertising or cloud revenue, though specific figures were not provided in the source. The weight-loss drug category has become one of the fastest-growing segments in pharmaceuticals, and Eli Lilly's results reinforce that commercial momentum. Caterpillar's performance is often read as a proxy for broader infrastructure and capital spending cycles. Google's jump adds to evidence that digital advertising has held up better than feared. Investors will watch whether Eli Lilly raises full-year guidance on the back of weight-loss drug demand, and whether Google's strength holds across its next quarter.