Could Eli Lilly Be the Next to Join the Trillion-Dollar Club?

Today, Eli Lilly's market value tops $700 billion.Companies with a trillion-dollar market value have several key things in common. They have a track record of earnings growth, sell products or services people depend on, and their prospects for future growth look bright. Great examples are Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon -- valued at $3.1 trillion, $2.9 trillion, and $1.8 trillion, respectively. These trillion-dollar companies also happen to be operating in the technology industry, one that's known for growth a ...