#stock-valuation

#stock-valuation

From late 2020 to the summer of 2024, Eli Lilly & Co. ( NYSE: LLY) stock was on a tear, up more than 635%. Last year was a transformative year for the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant, with substantial financial growth driven by its innovative medicines, significant regulatory successes, and continued investment in its pipeline and manufacturing capabilities. On the other hand, it did experience a revenue shortfall in the fourth quarter.

It's hard to believe, but shares of BA are still down close to 52% from 2019 highs. And while the company has gone through more than its fair share of turbulence, it remains just one of two global players. As plane demand comes online again, Boeing will naturally benefit, even with its painful past. With Boeing stock recently correcting off its 52-week highs, perhaps there is an opportunity to snag shares of Boeing before some potentially timely catalysts have a chance to really come into effect.

Shares of the database software company have soared more than 80% this year, the seventh-best performance in the S&P 500 Index, as scorching demand for AI computing turbocharges its revenue growth. The latest leg of the rally came after Oracle projected revenue in its cloud-computing business will jump 700% in the next three fiscal years, sending the stock up 36% on Sept. 10.

Shares of the struggling chipmaker have rallied 28% this month, adding about $24 billion in market value, on reports that the US government is in talks for a potential equity stake, as well as plans for a $2 billion investment from Japan's SoftBank Group Corp. The jump has Intel trading at 53 times profits projected over the next 12 months, the highest since early 2002, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

HP Inc is shifting its focus towards AI-infused products that can drive growth, despite its traditionally mature business model. Launching products like the EliteBook Ultra and OmniBook X, HP aims to tap into new tech opportunities.