Stock Watch: Lilly’s Fourth Quarter − Pandemic Benefits And Challenges
For Some Companies, The Pandemic Has Brought Swings And Roundabouts
Executive Summary
Lilly’s fourth-quarter results included windfalls, not just from the pandemic but from seasonal wholesaler buying patterns that were intensified by the pandemic and raise a high bar for subsequent quarters.
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