Top S&P 500 Gainers This Week

Alan Clearwater · May 1, 2025 4:06 AM

This week’s S&P 500 top performers showcased the strength of large-cap companies across sectors, particularly technology and healthcare.

Intro Summary
Here’s a snapshot of the best-performing S&P 500 stocks this week and the key drivers behind their gains.

Top Performers
• Eli Lilly (LLY) — up 18% on breakthrough diabetes drug approval
• Meta Platforms (META) — gained 15% on ad revenue growth
• Alphabet (GOOGL) — rose 12% following strong cloud earnings
• Tesla (TSLA) — advanced 11% after reporting record vehicle deliveries
• Broadcom (AVGO) — increased 10% on semiconductor supply improvements

“These companies continue to outperform by combining innovation with solid execution,” said Maria Chen, portfolio strategist at Delta Global.

Why It Matters

• Healthcare innovation remains a growth driver

• Advertising and cloud computing are outperforming expectations

• Semiconductor supply chains are stabilizing

Analyst Take
Analysts warn that market enthusiasm may cool if inflation data or Fed policy surprises investors.

“While the near-term outlook is bullish, investors should keep an eye on macro risks,” said Jordan Miller, chief market strategist at Horizon Capital.

Conclusion
The S&P 500’s leaders this week show that investors are still chasing growth in resilient sectors. Earnings season will be critical for sustaining momentum.

Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.