This month’s investment trends from leading mutual funds reveal a continued surge in the artificial intelligence sector, with significant investments in AI-focused stocks like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR). This interest is driven by impressive earnings growth, with Amazon posting a 236% increase in the third quarter and Palantir experiencing a staggering 600% growth in earnings per share (EPS), pushing PLTR stock towards a potential breakout.
In a notable move, top money managers invested a whopping $16.2 billion in Amazon, dwarfing the investment in Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), another AI giant, by tenfold. Additionally, these funds acquired $652 million in PLTR shares.
Palantir has been on a remarkable growth trajectory, consistently delivering triple-digit earnings growth over recent quarters. Wall Street’s projections for 2023 anticipate a 312% surge in the company’s EPS.
Revenue growth has also been robust, maintaining double-digit increases ranging from 13% to 17% across the last four quarters. In Q3, Palantir reported $558.2 million in revenue, marking a 17% rise from the previous year.
Highlighting the strong institutional interest, PLTR stock boasts an A- Accumulation/Distribution Rating and a robust 1.8 up/down volume ratio, contributing to its overall 98 Composite Rating.
Palantir’s MetaConstellation: AI’s New Frontier
Palantir, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is expanding its AI capabilities across various sectors including defense, intelligence, energy, automotive, data security, healthcare, retail, and semiconductors. Its clientele encompasses prominent names like Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY), Ferrari N.V. (NYSE: RACE), and the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
A key innovation from Palantir is MetaConstellation, a platform that leverages satellite constellations to enhance decision-making capabilities on Earth. This system integrates with numerous sensors and AI models, enabling time-sensitive global inquiries.
Palantir also runs Palantir AIP for secure, large-scale AI technology deployment and its Foundry platform, which bolsters data-driven decision-making and risk management.
The company’s prowess in AI was recently acknowledged by Dresner Advisory Services, naming Palantir a top performer in the 2023 AI, Data Science and Machine Learning Market Study.
PLTR Stock Eyes New Highs in AI-Driven Market
Since its IPO in 2020, PLTR stock has experienced significant volatility. However, after establishing a base last year, the stock is now targeting a new breakout point. The current chart pattern shows a second-stage cup formation with a buy point set at 20.24. PLTR stock recently approached this threshold, indicating a potential breakout.
Palantir’s stock demonstrates market leadership, evidenced by its relative strength line reaching new highs. Additionally, PLTR is trading well above its 21-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, underscoring its technical strength in the market.
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Author Kristen Moran 
