Hiroshi Watanabe Stock index futures were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited Alphabet’s ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) earnings report as tech remained under pressure. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Eli Lilly ( LLY ) shares added ~8.4% in premarket trading after the Indiana-based pharma giant beat Street forecasts with its Q4 2025 financials and 2026 outlook. The company reported $19.3 bill...
Hiroshi Watanabe Stock index futures were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited Alphabet’s ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) earnings report as tech remained under pressure. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Eli Lilly ( LLY ) shares added ~8.4% in premarket trading after the Indiana-based pharma giant beat Street forecasts with its Q4 2025 financials and 2026 outlook. The company reported $19.3 billion in revenue for the quarter, beating the consensus by as much as $1.4 billion with ~43% year-over-year growth, while its adjusted EPS of $7.54 indicated roughly 42% year-over-year growth and a beat of $0.61. Palantir ( PLTR ) shares fell 1.6% in early action after HSBC upgraded the enterprise software company following stronger-than-expected results and guidance. The company had closed 6% higher on Tuesday after fourth-quarter results and outlook exceeded expectations, drawing positive reactions from analysts. Boston Scientific ( BSX ) shares lost ~9% in premarket trading after the MedTech giant indicated an underwhelming outlook for 2026 with its Q4 2025 results. The quarterly results, however, beat Street forecasts thanks to an all-around performance from its segments. Alphabet ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) shares will be closely watched as the company will report its results after the closing bell. Wall Street expects the firm to post EPS of $2.64 and revenue of $111.45 billion. The stock is up an impressive 72% over the past year, and Wall Street remains firmly bullish, maintaining Strong Buy ratings on expectations of continued upside. More on related stories Palantir Is Challenging The Enterprise Software And IT Services Industries Alphabet And Amazon Earnings Previews: What's Happening To Margins? Alphabet Q4 Earnings Preview: Can AI And Cloud Momentum Sustain The $4 Trillion Valuation? Palantir in focus as HSBC upgrades after results, guidance Alphabet earnings are in focus as prediction markets price heavy AI emphasis
Hiroshi Watanabe Stock index futures were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited Alphabet’s ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) earnings report as tech remained under pressure. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Eli Lilly ( LLY ) shares added ~8.4% in premarket trading after the Indiana-based pharma giant beat Street forecasts with its Q4 2025 financials and 2026 outlook. The company reported $19.3 bill...
Hiroshi Watanabe Stock index futures were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited Alphabet’s ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) earnings report as tech remained under pressure. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Eli Lilly ( LLY ) shares added ~8.4% in premarket trading after the Indiana-based pharma giant beat Street forecasts with its Q4 2025 financials and 2026 outlook. The company reported $19.3 billion in revenue for the quarter, beating the consensus by as much as $1.4 billion with ~43% year-over-year growth, while its adjusted EPS of $7.54 indicated roughly 42% year-over-year growth and a beat of $0.61. Palantir ( PLTR ) shares fell 1.6% in early action after HSBC upgraded the enterprise software company following stronger-than-expected results and guidance. The company had closed 6% higher on Tuesday after fourth-quarter results and outlook exceeded expectations, drawing positive reactions from analysts. Boston Scientific ( BSX ) shares lost ~9% in premarket trading after the MedTech giant indicated an underwhelming outlook for 2026 with its Q4 2025 results. The quarterly results, however, beat Street forecasts thanks to an all-around performance from its segments. Alphabet ( GOOG )( GOOGL ) shares will be closely watched as the company will report its results after the closing bell. Wall Street expects the firm to post EPS of $2.64 and revenue of $111.45 billion. The stock is up an impressive 72% over the past year, and Wall Street remains firmly bullish, maintaining Strong Buy ratings on expectations of continued upside. More on related stories Palantir Is Challenging The Enterprise Software And IT Services Industries Alphabet And Amazon Earnings Previews: What's Happening To Margins? Alphabet Q4 Earnings Preview: Can AI And Cloud Momentum Sustain The $4 Trillion Valuation? Palantir in focus as HSBC upgrades after results, guidance Alphabet earnings are in focus as prediction markets price heavy AI emphasis
DSS ( DSS ) announced the pricing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering with expected gross proceeds of ~$1M. The offering consists of 900,000 shares of common stock priced at $1/share. The underwriter was granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 135,000 shares, representing a 15% over-allotment. Gross proceeds are expected to be about $900,000, or up to $1.04M if the ov...
DSS ( DSS ) announced the pricing of a firm commitment underwritten public offering with expected gross proceeds of ~$1M. The offering consists of 900,000 shares of common stock priced at $1/share. The underwriter was granted a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 135,000 shares, representing a 15% over-allotment. Gross proceeds are expected to be about $900,000, or up to $1.04M if the over-allotment option is fully exercised. The offering is expected to close on or about February 5, 2026. DSS plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes and working capital. DSS shares down 31% premarket. More on DSS Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on DSS Historical earnings data for DSS Financial information for DSS
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL - Get Free Report) had its price objective reduced by stock analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $270.00 to $205.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the enterprise software provider's stock. BMO Capital Markets' price target indicates a potential upside of 32.56% from the stock's current price. Get Or...
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL - Get Free Report) had its price objective reduced by stock analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $270.00 to $205.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm currently has an "outperform" rating on the enterprise software provider's stock. BMO Capital Markets' price target indicates a potential upside of 32.56% from the stock's current price. Get Oracle alerts: Sign Up Several other research firms also recently weighed in on ORCL. HSBC reissued a "buy" rating and set a $382.00 target price on shares of Oracle in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Stephens upped their target price on Oracle from $208.00 to $331.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a "buy" rating and issued a $375.00 target price on shares of Oracle in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Oracle in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $280.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised Oracle to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-five have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $296.03. Get Our Latest Analysis on Oracle Oracle Stock Performance Shares of ORCL stock opened at $154.65 on Wednesday. Oracle has a 12-month low of $118.86 and a 12-month high of $345.72. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $192.48 and its 200-day simple moving average is $236.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.28. The company has a market cap of $444.33 billion, a PE ratio of 29.07, a PEG ratio of ...
Key Points Norwegian Cruise Line trades for much lower revenue and forward earnings multiples than its peers. It has declined over the past year, a sharp contrast to the double-digit gains by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Viking. It will have a lot to prove when it offers up its fourth-quarter results in a few weeks. 10 stocks we like better than Norwegian Cruise Line › They say you get what you ...
Key Points Norwegian Cruise Line trades for much lower revenue and forward earnings multiples than its peers. It has declined over the past year, a sharp contrast to the double-digit gains by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Viking. It will have a lot to prove when it offers up its fourth-quarter results in a few weeks. 10 stocks we like better than Norwegian Cruise Line › They say you get what you pay for, and that's pretty apparent when it comes to cruise line stocks. Stack up Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) against larger rivals Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) and Carnival (NYSE: CCL) -- and even river cruise leader Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) for good measure -- and one of them stands out for its low relative valuation. Pick a metric, any metric. Norwegian is, in theory, the cheapest. But that doesn't make it the best stock. You could have said that a year ago, too. How did that work out? Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » NCL also stands out from the pack for some distinctively bad reasons. The one head-shaking reason I want to start with is a chart. NCL isn't just lagging its peers' share performance over the past year. It's the only cruise line stock trading lower during that time. Sliding more than 20% as the three other cruise line stocks have posted double-digit percentage gains isn't a good look. It's proof that a rising tide doesn't lift all ships. NCL is textbook cheap. Let's start with forward earnings. This is the P/E ratio for all four stocks based on what analysts believe each company will earn in fiscal 2026. If this was a limbo contest, NCL would win. NCL: trading for less than nine times forward earnings. Carnival: 12 times forward earnings. Royal Caribbean: 18 times forward earnings. Viking: 22 times forward earnings. Head over to the other end of the income statement. NCL also stands out for its lowest trailing revenue multiple relative to its marke...
Union Pacific ( UNP ) and Wabtec ( WAB ) on Wednesday said they have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to modernize Union Pacific’s AC4400 locomotives. The deal builds on a prior order placed in 2022 that is scheduled for completion in 2026. Under the agreement, Wabtec will upgrade the locomotives to extend their service life and improve operational efficiency. The companies said the modernized unit...
Union Pacific ( UNP ) and Wabtec ( WAB ) on Wednesday said they have signed a $1.2 billion agreement to modernize Union Pacific’s AC4400 locomotives. The deal builds on a prior order placed in 2022 that is scheduled for completion in 2026. Under the agreement, Wabtec will upgrade the locomotives to extend their service life and improve operational efficiency. The companies said the modernized units are expected to reduce fuel consumption by more than 5% and improve reliability and performance. The agreement was signed in the fourth quarter of 2025 and production will take place at Wabtec’s U.S. facilities, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Once the program is completed, Union Pacific said it will have more than 1,700 modernized locomotives in its fleet. UNP +0.41% premarket to $242.49. Source: Press Release More on Union Pacific, Westinghouse Air Brake Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Union Pacific Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Looking Ahead At What 2026 May Hold For Union Pacific Union Pacific targets mid-single-digit EPS growth in 2026 amid merger progress and cost discipline Union Pacific marginally misses on Q4 profit, revenue; tops operating ratio estimate
Image source: The Motley Fool. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Robert W. Sharps Chief Financial Officer — Jennifer Benson Dardis Head of Global Investments — Eric Lanoue Veiel TAKEAWAYS Assets Under Management (AUM) -- $1.78 trillion at year-end, up over 10% from the prior year, despite $56.9 billion in net outflows primarily from equity and mutual ...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Robert W. Sharps Chief Financial Officer — Jennifer Benson Dardis Head of Global Investments — Eric Lanoue Veiel TAKEAWAYS Assets Under Management (AUM) -- $1.78 trillion at year-end, up over 10% from the prior year, despite $56.9 billion in net outflows primarily from equity and mutual funds. -- $1.78 trillion at year-end, up over 10% from the prior year, despite $56.9 billion in net outflows primarily from equity and mutual funds. Net Outflows -- $56.9 billion for the year, including $25.5 billion in Q4, with $75 billion from equity and nearly $64 billion from mutual funds in 2025. -- $56.9 billion for the year, including $25.5 billion in Q4, with $75 billion from equity and nearly $64 billion from mutual funds in 2025. Gross Sales -- Increased year over year and rose over 40% compared to 2023, but higher redemptions from performance shortfalls and portfolio rebalancing offset this growth. -- Increased year over year and rose over 40% compared to 2023, but higher redemptions from performance shortfalls and portfolio rebalancing offset this growth. Investment Performance -- On an asset-weighted basis, 49% of funds outperformed peers on a one-year basis, 56% on three years, 46% on five years, and 61% on ten years. -- On an asset-weighted basis, 49% of funds outperformed peers on a one-year basis, 56% on three years, 46% on five years, and 61% on ten years. Fixed Income and Alternatives -- Both segments recorded positive net flows for the full year, with fixed income achieving eight consecutive quarters of positive net flows. -- Both segments recorded positive net flows for the full year, with fixed income achieving eight consecutive quarters of positive net flows. Target Date Franchise -- Ended with $5.2 billion in net inflows and maintained leadership in active solutions, while the blend category gained market share. -- Ended with $5.2 billion in net infl...
(RTTNews) - Following the notable pullback seen over the course of the previous session, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by less than a tenth of a percent. Uncertainty about the near-term outlook for the markets may keep some traders on the sidelines...
(RTTNews) - Following the notable pullback seen over the course of the previous session, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by less than a tenth of a percent. Uncertainty about the near-term outlook for the markets may keep some traders on the sidelines on the heels of yesterday's pullback. The downturn on Tuesday, which was led by tech stocks after Dutch chipmaker ASML (ASML) warned of "customer cautiousness," came after the Dow and the S&P 500 reached new record closing highs on Monday. Traders may also be reluctant to make significant moves ahead of the release of several key economic reports on Thursday. Reports on weekly jobless claims, retail sales and industrial production are likely to be in focus as traders look for additional clues about the outlook for the economy and interest rates. The Labor Department released a report this morning showing a continued decrease by prices for U.S. imports in the month of September. The report said import prices fell by 0.4 percent in September after slipping by a revised 0.2 percent in August. The decline matched economist estimates. Compared to the same month a year ago, import prices edged down by 0.1 percent, marking the first year-over-year decrease since February. The Labor Department also said export prices slid by 0.7 percent in September after slumping by a revised 0.9 percent in August. Economists had expected export prices to fall by 0.4 percent. Export prices in September were down by 2.1 percent compared to the same month a year ago, reflecting the largest year-over-year decrease since January. Among individual stocks, shares of Morgan Stanley (MS) are seeing notable pre-market strength after the financial giant reported third quarter results that exceeded analyst estimates. J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is also likely to see an initial jump after reporting b...
According to data on developer revenue from SensorTower, Apple’s (AAPL) App store revenue increased to $3.4B, or 6.3% year-over-year, after 35 days in fiscal Q2, reported BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan. For January, App store revenue increased 7.0% year-over-year globally, outpacing app store download growth of 3.6%, adds the analyst, who keeps an Buy rating and $325 price target on Apple shares. Publis...
According to data on developer revenue from SensorTower, Apple’s (AAPL) App store revenue increased to $3.4B, or 6.3% year-over-year, after 35 days in fiscal Q2, reported BofA analyst Wamsi Mohan. For January, App store revenue increased 7.0% year-over-year globally, outpacing app store download growth of 3.6%, adds the analyst, who keeps an Buy rating and $325 price target on Apple shares. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on AAPL: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue
China has removed three senior defence industry executives, including a nuclear weapons expert, from the national legislature as part of a deepening anti-corruption campaign The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday said it had expelled Liu Cangli, former president of the China Academy of Engineering Physics, Luo Qi, chief engineer of the China National Nuclear Corporat...
China has removed three senior defence industry executives, including a nuclear weapons expert, from the national legislature as part of a deepening anti-corruption campaign The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday said it had expelled Liu Cangli, former president of the China Academy of Engineering Physics, Luo Qi, chief engineer of the China National Nuclear Corporation, and Zhou Xinmin, former chairman of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. It did not say why they had been expelled. There has been no official statement indicating that any of the three were under investigation but they have missed several key meetings or were removed from their jobs. Advertisement Their removal from the legislature suggests they may face further disciplinary action or criminal charges. The dismissed officials all held key positions in China’s defence industry, which has been in the crosshairs of Beijing’s campaign against corruption in the past three years. Advertisement Liu, 64, was director of the China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP) – a nuclear weapons research and production unit – for nine years from 2015. Prior to that he had worked at the institution for many years.
Thomas Barwick Hedge fund D.E. Shaw is planning to push for board changes at real-estate information provider CoStar Group ( CSGP ). Shares of CoStar rose 2.3% in premarket trading. D.E.Shaw blames CoStar's ( CSGP ) share underperformance on its "high-risk, money-losing" investment in Homes.com, according to a WSJ report on Wednesday, which cited a letter D.E. Shaw is expected to send CoStar's boa...
Thomas Barwick Hedge fund D.E. Shaw is planning to push for board changes at real-estate information provider CoStar Group ( CSGP ). Shares of CoStar rose 2.3% in premarket trading. D.E.Shaw blames CoStar's ( CSGP ) share underperformance on its "high-risk, money-losing" investment in Homes.com, according to a WSJ report on Wednesday, which cited a letter D.E. Shaw is expected to send CoStar's board today. D.E. Shaw also believes that a change of leadership is needed to address CoStar's ( CSGP ) underperformance, according to the report. The exact size of D.E. Shaw's stake wasn't known, but the firm is one of CoStar's biggest holders. D.E. Shaw wants CoStar ( CSGP ) to find ways to monetize Homes.com, refocus on the company's core business, repurchase stock, and restructure executive compensation, according to the letter. CoStar told the WSJ in a statement that "there is strong shareholder alignment with the board's unanimous support for a strategy that includes Homes.com for creating durable long-term shareholder value." D.E. Shaw is not the only investment firm targeting CoStar ( CSGP ). Late last month, activist hedge fund Third Point unveiled plans to start a campaign to push for new directors and restructure operations at the real estate firm. More on CoStar Group Costar Group: Third Point Is Being Impatient (Rating Upgrade) CoStar Group: Activist Pressure Makes The Upside Hard To Ignore CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) Presents at Stephens Annual Investment Conference 2025 Transcript CoStar Group gains as activist Third Point confirms proxy fight (update) CoStar sees ~18% Y/Y growth in FY26 revenue
Now a line has been drawn under such provocative appearances, he's going to be tucked away in Sandringham, first of all in a temporary home on the estate, at Wood Farm, before his planned permanent new address. This will be at the expense of the King, rather than any public money.
Now a line has been drawn under such provocative appearances, he's going to be tucked away in Sandringham, first of all in a temporary home on the estate, at Wood Farm, before his planned permanent new address. This will be at the expense of the King, rather than any public money.
GameSquare ( GAME ) named Amaree Tanawong as chief operating officer. Tanawong brings nearly 20 years of experience across strategy, finance, and operations in high-growth media and technology companies. GAME shares up 6% premarket. More on GameSquare Holdings GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (GAME) Presents at IAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Winter Investment Conference 2025 Transcript GameSquare Holdi...
GameSquare ( GAME ) named Amaree Tanawong as chief operating officer. Tanawong brings nearly 20 years of experience across strategy, finance, and operations in high-growth media and technology companies. GAME shares up 6% premarket. More on GameSquare Holdings GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (GAME) Presents at IAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Winter Investment Conference 2025 Transcript GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (GAME) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Zoned and Dairy MAX announce renewal of multi-year partnership GameSquare expects over 20% annual organic revenue growth in 2026 as profitability and digital asset yields accelerate Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on GameSquare Holdings
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is the latest large-cap tech company to plunge after the release of some strong quarterly earnings results. Indeed, it feels like impressing on earnings is a painfully difficult task this time of year. Perhaps that’s how high the bar has been raised after an impressive past year of gains for a ... AMD Stock is Melting Down Again—Time to Buy?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is the latest large-cap tech company to plunge after the release of some strong quarterly earnings results. Indeed, it feels like impressing on earnings is a painfully difficult task this time of year. Perhaps that’s how high the bar has been raised after an impressive past year of gains for a ... AMD Stock is Melting Down Again—Time to Buy?
Quick Read AMD dropped over 8% after hours despite beating Q4 estimates. Q1 guidance disappointed investors. China export controls will lower AMD first quarter sales. Upcoming MI450 chips and Helios rack-scale system are encouraging. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is the latest large-cap tech company to plunge after...
Quick Read AMD dropped over 8% after hours despite beating Q4 estimates. Q1 guidance disappointed investors. China export controls will lower AMD first quarter sales. Upcoming MI450 chips and Helios rack-scale system are encouraging. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is the latest large-cap tech company to plunge after the release of some strong quarterly earnings results. Indeed, it feels like impressing on earnings is a painfully difficult task this time of year. Perhaps that's how high the bar has been raised after an impressive past year of gains for a wide range of tech names. Either way, the market, as a whole, seems to be in quite a bad mood right now, as new AI innovations, like those served up by Anthropic, inspire fear in the hearts of software investors. A decent fourth quarter, but it's a really tough crowd this earnings season Even if broad markets look to enter some sort of correction, I think Advanced Micro Devices shares are worth watching on the way lower. The AI boom is very much in play, but valuations do seem stretched across the board. And as every tech-related stock looks to move lower in what's shaping up to be a nasty week, there are bound to be unfairly punished stocks for dip-buyers to consider scooping up. In any case, it's not taking investors too long to find any tiny imperfections to justify hitting the sell button this earnings season. When it came to Advanced Micro Devices, the fourth quarter was a typical beat, with revenue and earnings comfortably beating expectations and the outlook looking up. So, why did shares collapse more than 8% in the after-hours session? The outlook for the first quarter, though decent, didn't quite have the upside surprise that some were hoping for. Of course, it takes a really big shocker of a surprise from the AI plays to move the needle into earnings these days. With China sales poised to come in lower for the first quarter ...
Is the market for artificial intelligence (AI) services past its expiration date? The jury is still out on that topic, but recently reported results from Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) suggest that the AI frenzy is far from over. Lately, PLTR stock has been considered one of the best AI stocks to own now. On the other hand, ... Will Palantir (PLTR) Stock Hit $200 in 2026?
Is the market for artificial intelligence (AI) services past its expiration date? The jury is still out on that topic, but recently reported results from Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) suggest that the AI frenzy is far from over. Lately, PLTR stock has been considered one of the best AI stocks to own now. On the other hand, ... Will Palantir (PLTR) Stock Hit $200 in 2026?
Quick Read Palantir (PLTR) reported Q4 revenue of $4.475B up 56% year over year. U.S. commercial revenue surged 109%. Palantir guides 2026 revenue growth to 61%. This requires accelerating from Q4’s 56% growth rate. Palantir posted Q4 earnings of $0.25 per share beating consensus estimates of $0.23. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money Is the market for art...
Quick Read Palantir (PLTR) reported Q4 revenue of $4.475B up 56% year over year. U.S. commercial revenue surged 109%. Palantir guides 2026 revenue growth to 61%. This requires accelerating from Q4’s 56% growth rate. Palantir posted Q4 earnings of $0.25 per share beating consensus estimates of $0.23. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money Is the market for artificial intelligence (AI) services past its expiration date? The jury is still out on that topic, but recently reported results from Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) suggest that the AI frenzy is far from over. Lately, PLTR stock has been considered one of the best AI stocks to own now. On the other hand, as we'll discuss in a moment, the stock's price action during the past six months has been frustrating and confusing. Yet, the bears and pessimists got a major wake-up call on Tuesday when Palantir stock shot higher. This occurred even though the NASDAQ 100 technology stock index was deep in the red. Clearly, something unusual is going on -- and just maybe, Palantir stock is destined to break through $200 before the year is finished. The Start of a Revival? Although PLTR stock is up by 85% over the past 12 months, don't get the wrong idea. The stock has spent the past half-year in an aimless range-bound pattern, much to the chagrin of some Palantir investors. Something occurred on Tuesday that could jump-start a revival in PLTR stock, though. Bear in mind that $200 isn't out of the question for 2026 since the stock already hit that level in 2025. Also, as I alluded to earlier, Palantir stock was in rally mode on a day when NASDAQ 100 were sinking fast. That's a great sign for Palantir and its shareholders since it indicates practically unstoppable momentum and resilience. There is a serious concern, though. If PLTR is up substantially over the past year, are there valuation-related red flags with Palantir? Traditional valuation metrics would suggest that the answer is y...