Software giant SAP becomes Europe's most valuable firm amid German stock market boom

A general view of the headquarters of SAP AG, Germany's largest software company on January 8, 2013 in Walldorf, Germany. Thomas Lohnes | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSoftware-maker SAP became Europe's most valuable company this week, riding a wave of artificial intelligence enthusiasm and German stock market gains.The company had a market capitalization of around $342.4 billion by Monday's close, according to FactSet data, with shares up 1.16% on the day and up more than 40% over the last year.SAP, whic ...