Market Madness: Explosive Growth Predicted for These Stocks!

 

Market Madness: Explosive Growth Predicted for These Stocks!

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"While there have been some fluctuations, the stock market rally that started at the end of 2022 remains strong and is now showing signs of broadening. 

Beyond the usual mega-cap technology stocks, sectors like financials, retailers, and industrials are starting to participate. Even energy stocks are on the rise, with crude oil prices back above $80 per barrel.

Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY), a pharmaceutical company, was already experiencing growth due to expectations for its newly approved weight loss drug Zepbound. 

However, a recent partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to distribute Zepbound and other medications could propel both the company and its stock to new heights. LLY stock has surged 130% over the past year, including a 30% gain this year.

Going forward, Eli Lilly plans to use Amazon Pharmacy to deliver Zepbound directly to people's homes through its new direct-to-consumer program called LillyDirect. 

This move aims to meet the increasing demand for the weight loss treatment.

Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), a technology giant, seems poised for further growth following strong quarterly financial results and positive forward guidance. 

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Oracle reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.41, surpassing the expected $1.38. Revenue totaled $13.28 billion, slightly below the forecasted $13.30 billion, with sales up 7% from the previous year.

Oracle's cloud service and license support segment, its largest business unit, saw a 12% increase in sales to $9.96 billion. 

Looking ahead, Oracle expects earnings of $1.62 to $1.66 per share and anticipates revenue growth of 4% to 6% in Q1 compared to the previous year. ORCL stock has risen by 46% over the last 12 months, including a 22% gain so far in 2024.

Another success story is clothing retailer The Gap (NYSE:GPS), whose share price has risen by an impressive 160% over the last year, including a 17% increase this year. 

The Gap has reported increasing sales and decreasing inventory levels. Following strong year-end holiday sales, GPS stock surged 8% higher, with the company announcing the return of growth for its brand Old Navy.

The Gap reported fourth quarter 2023 EPS of 49 cents, more than double the expected 23 cents. Revenue came in at $4.30 billion, surpassing the expected $4.22 billion. Old Navy's sales grew by 6% to $2.29 billion, marking the brand's first growth in over a year. 

Inventory levels declined by 16% throughout the year, enabling the retailer to sell its clothing items at full price."

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