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Unveiling BofA's List of 32 Stocks Primed for Breakthroughs - Part 2

Published March 21, 2024

BofA Securities has released a notable compilation of 32 companies poised to harness significant breakthroughs that could reshape industries. The analysts at BofA Securities pinpoint a variety of catalysts likely to propel these companies, including advancements in the Global Public Transformation (GPT) movement, notable technological disruptions, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), and overarching themes such as technology secularity, resource scarcity, and shifting economic paradigms.

The Cumulative Power of Potential Breakthroughs

The companies listed boast an impressive cumulative market capitalization of $16 trillion, highlighting the substantial financial influence and potential of these selected enterprises. BofA's research team conducted an extensive review of global equity teams' perspectives to identify stocks with business models that align with these transformative themes.

The Common Thread: Disruption

All companies on the list are identified as disruptors within their respective fields. The analysts emphasize the importance of recognizing the emerging breakthroughs on the horizon, as they hold significant wealth creation potential. Historical data suggests that a mere 3% of such innovations have historically accounted for virtually all global net wealth creation. This underlines the potential ramifications, considering that approximately one third of companies within the S&P 500 index have been replaced since 2015, demonstrating the relentless pace of change and innovation.

Spotlight on the Second Sixteen

The list highlights companies across various themes, continuing the compilation from Part 1:

Under the Communications Theme:

  • Arista Networks (ANET)

Under the Healthcare Theme:

  • Eli Lilly (LLY)
  • Novo Nordisk (NVO)
  • Caribou (CRBU)
  • Guardant Health (GH)
  • Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX)
  • Schrodinger (SDGR)
  • BioXcel Therapeutics (BTAI)
  • Excientia (EXAI)
  • United Health Group (UNH)
  • Eaton Corp. (ETN)
  • Vertiv (VRT)
  • Aspen Technology (AZPN)
  • National Grid (NGGTF)
  • First Solar (FSLR)

Under the Transport Theme:

  • STMicroelectronics (STM)
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