This week, which stocks lagged or dragged? Weekly Winners column keeps up with market trends, helping Tigers sort out the week's hottest sectors, stock winners and important news.

Below are top 10 S&P 500 stock gainers for the week ended Oct. 24:

Intuitive Surgical Beats Earnings Estimates on Strong Demand for Surgical Robots

Intuitive Surgical on Tuesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit and revenue, driven by growing demand for its surgical robots used in minimally invasive procedures.

Shares of the Sunnyvale, California-based company surged 22.5% this week.

The company, known for its da Vinci robotic systems, has seen steady growth as hospitals work through a backlog of deferred procedures and expand access to minimally invasive care.

General Motors Lifts Forecast as Tariff Outlook Improves

General Motors raised its profit outlook for the year citing relief on two fronts: less pressure from tariff costs and lighter losses on electric cars, as it unwinds massive bets it made on the technology.

GM’s stock surged 19.3% this week, as investors cheered the automaker’s third-quarter results along with the company's signals for an even stronger 2026.

In a letter to shareholders, GM CEO Mary Barra said the company focused on EV investments to meet stringent federal requirements, which U.S. President Donald Trump has since largely unraveled. She expects the company to incur future charges related to EVs, although she said the vehicles remain its "North Star."

Halliburton Upbeat on International Demand; Cost Cuts to Save $400 Million Annually

Halliburton said on Tuesday it expected international oilfield revenue to rise in the fourth quarter as overall drilling activity remained steady, while projecting $400 million in annual savings from its cost-cutting measures.

Shares of the company, the third-largest global oilfield services company by revenue, jumped 19.2% this week, aided by a partnership with VoltaGrid to provide power solutions for data centers globally, starting in the Middle East.

Halliburton, however, forecast a 12% to 13% sequential decline in North America revenue in the fourth quarter, despite the region powering its third-quarter profit beat.

Las Vegas Sands Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates on Strong Singapore, Macau Businesses

Las Vegas Sands on Wednesday topped Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on strong demand from both its Singapore and Macau businesses, sending its shares up 18.7% this week.

The Nevada-based company — which operates integrated resorts and casinos, such as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and six properties in Macau, including The Venetian Macau — cited strong demand from its properties.

Las Vegas Sands increased its annual dividend to $1.20 per share, and increased its stock repurchase to $2 billion.

Warner Bros. Discovery Says It’s Open to a Sale

Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it’s expanding its strategic review of the business and is open to a sale, sending shares of the company higher 16.3% this week.

Earlier this year, WBD announced plans to split into two separate entities, a streaming and studios business and a global networks business. It’s also been fielding takeout interest from the newly merged Paramount Skydance.

But on Tuesday, WBD said it’s received “unsolicited interest” from multiple parties and will now review all options. The company said it’s still moving toward the previously announced separation in the meantime.

Ford Profit More Than Doubles on Growth in Sales of Pickups, SUVs

Ford Motor beat Wall Street estimates as Americans spent more on its pickups and SUVs than expected in the third quarter.

Now the company is now looking to benefit from tariff relief and make up for lost vehicle production stemming from a fire at a critical aluminum supplier.

Net income soared to $2.4 billion from $900 million, and shares in Ford rose 16.1% this week.

Albemarle Stock Initiated with Buy Rating at Rothschild Redburn on Lithium Price Outlook

Rothschild Redburn initiated coverage on Albemarle with a Buy rating and a $135.00 price target on Friday. The shares jumped 13.9% this week.

The research firm cited Albemarle’s favorable positioning to benefit from rising lithium prices, with particular emphasis on the company’s spodumene assets as a key driver for earnings growth. Rothschild Redburn expects the lithium price uplift to primarily benefit spodumene assets rather than converters, giving Albemarle an advantage due to its significant spodumene exposure.

Albemarle will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Avery Dennison Tops Quarterly Estimates on Cost Cuts, Price Hikes

Packaging products maker Avery Dennison reported third-quarter earnings above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, aided by its cost cuts and price hikes. The shares jumped 13.9% this week.

Inflation and tariff-related uncertainty had pushed the label maker to raise prices to preserve margins.

Avery Dennison on Wednesday launched RFID sensor labels for fresh food in collaboration with Walmart, enabling item-level tracking in meat, bakery and deli to reduce waste and improve inventory accuracy.

Dow Beats Loss Estimates on Cost Cuts, New US Capacity

Dow reported a smaller-than-expected adjusted quarterly loss in the third quarter on Thursday, as cost cuts and higher volumes from new U.S. Gulf Coast assets helped offset weakness in global chemical prices, sending its shares up 13.3% this week.

The company, which began a strategic review of some of its European assets in 2024, said it has achieved more than half of its planned $6.5 billion in near-term cash support, including $1 billion in capital spending cuts and accelerated delivery of cost-reduction targets by end-2026.

CEO Jim Fitterling said Dow's cost discipline and new polyethylene and alkoxylation assets in the U.S. Gulf Coast helped lift margins and volumes in key markets.

RTX Raises 2025 Forecast as Strong Demand Offsets Tariff Worries

Aerospace and defense giant RTX raised its full-year profit and revenue forecast on Tuesday, as rising demand for its missiles and aftermarket services bolstered its ability to weather negative fallout from tariffs.

Shares of the company rose 13.1% this week, as it also beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter results.

U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff offensive had pushed RTX to slash its profit outlook in July, and the company expects $500 million in tariff costs this year.