Better Defense Stock to Own Through 2030: Palantir vs. RTX Corporation

Palantir Technologies and RTX Corporation offer two distinct approaches to defense investing through 2030. Palantir, an AI software company serving defense and intelligence agencies, posted 93% revenue growth but trades at a premium P/E of 168. RTX, a diversified defense contractor with established products and a $340 billion backlog, offers more balanced valuation at P/E of 31 with dividend support. Palantir suits growth-oriented investors, while RTX appeals to those seeking stability and diversification.

10/27/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Standout AI Stocks That Can Plunge Up to 93%, According to Select Wall Street Analysts

While AI remains Wall Street's hottest trend, select analysts are bearish on two prominent AI stocks. Palantir Technologies faces a potential 59% downside to $80 per share due to unsustainable growth and an extremely high P/S ratio of 82. Tesla could plummet 93% to $24.86 per share, with concerns over unfulfilled promises regarding Full Self-Driving technology and an unjustifiable forward P/E multiple of 172 given its expected low-double-digit growth.

10/27/2026, 7:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Not Palantir. Not Snowflake. This AI Software Stock Could Be the Next Multibagger.

CrowdStrike has established itself as a major cybersecurity player with strong growth metrics, but its $264 billion valuation at 45x ARR leaves limited room for error. While the company could potentially triple its ARR over five years and become a three-bagger, achieving multibagger returns depends heavily on whether investors maintain their current premium valuation as the company matures. The key challenge is determining how much growth is already priced into the stock.

10/26/2026, 10:21 PM • The Motley Fool

I Said Palantir Stock Would Top $220 This Year. Here's What It Has to Prove on Nov. 2.

An analyst who predicted Palantir Technologies would reach $220 per share by end of 2026 outlines three key metrics to watch in the company's Q3 earnings report on Nov. 2: revenue exceeding $2.3 billion (indicating accelerating growth), evidence of meaningful business from AI sovereignty initiatives, and continued operating margin expansion above 62%. The stock currently trades around $196, roughly 11-16% below the target.

10/25/2026, 12:43 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's What a $10,000 Investment in Palantir Could Be Worth in 10 Years

Palantir Technologies has surged over 1,000% in three years as an AI stock that helps organizations unify databases and detect patterns. With 93% YoY revenue growth and 62% operating margins, analysts project a $10,000 investment could grow to $27,000 over 10 years assuming 20% annual growth. However, the stock trades at expensive valuations (P/E of 167) and faces risks from competition and market sentiment shifts.

10/25/2026, 8:20 AM • The Motley Fool

The Next Palantir? Why This Under-the-Radar Software Stock Could Be the Biggest Surprise of 2027

Samsara, an AI-powered software company that helps organizations optimize vehicle and equipment operations, could see significant growth by 2027 if it converts its improving fundamentals into profitable expansion. The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth (from $250M in 2021 to $1.84B recently) and recently achieved profitability with $255M in free cash flow. However, its high valuation (P/S ratio of 13.5) means it must deliver sustained profit growth to attract institutional investors.

10/25/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

SI vs. AI: Super Intelligence Anomaly Outbreaks Trump’d by Clinton Legacy Tech (Veterans First for America)

Tech giants face compliance pressure from California's May 2027 AI Safety Mandate (EO N-9-26) and Pentagon's DFARS frameworks. A military veteran-led consortium has developed AI-119 Vulcan, a hardware-layer cybersecurity solution designed to counter advanced threats like the 'AI Hell Virus' data-poisoning exploit. The solution operates at the physical layer with autonomous threat isolation and kinetic hardware override capabilities, positioning it as a defense against emerging superintelligence risks.

10/25/2026, 6:22 AM • GlobeNewswire

Prediction: This Is Where Palantir Stock Will Trade When Its Revenue Hits $10 Billion

Palantir Technologies is expected to reach $10 billion in annual revenue by mid-2027, with the analyst predicting the stock will trade around $208 per share at that milestone—roughly 5% above current levels. Despite accelerating revenue growth (93% YoY in Q2 2026) and management raising full-year guidance to $8.15 billion, the analyst suggests investors are already pricing in much of this growth, recommending a wait-and-see approach rather than buying at current $198 levels.

10/25/2026, 4:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Stock-Split Watch: Is Palantir Next?

Palantir Technologies stock has surged over 700% in five years and currently trades around $200 per share. While the company demonstrates impressive business fundamentals with 93% year-over-year sales growth and 62% operating margins, the article suggests a stock split is unlikely in the near term. The author believes a split becomes more probable only if the stock approaches $500 per share, noting that Palantir's strong operational performance can drive valuation gains without relying on a split.

10/24/2026, 6:30 PM • The Motley Fool

You Might Be Able to Invest in the Starlab Space Station -- but Should You?

Starlab, a private space station joint venture led by Voyager Technologies, is raising $300 million in Series A funding with preferred units valued at ~$90,000 each. However, the station won't generate revenue until 2029 at earliest, and lacks transparency as a private investment. The article suggests investing in publicly traded Voyager stock instead, which has revenue and projected profitability by 2029, potentially offering better value at current valuations.

10/24/2026, 8:08 AM • The Motley Fool

If I Could Only Buy 1 AI Stock in November After This Sell-Off, It Would Be This One.

Astera Labs dropped 16.5% in an AI sector sell-off despite having no debt and $1.25 billion in cash. The author recommends buying the dip, citing the company's recent launches of PCIe 7 Aries chips and Orion rack-scale design, along with upcoming Q3 earnings on November 3rd. However, the stock trades at high multiples and depends on a few large customers, making it volatile.

10/23/2026, 4:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Isn't IBM's Stock Bouncing Back After Strong Earnings Results?

IBM reported strong Q3 2026 earnings with 5% revenue growth and raised its free cash flow outlook, but the stock failed to bounce back significantly. While software revenue grew 9%, roughly half came from the Confluent acquisition, indicating organic growth of around 4%. Management's guidance suggests slower growth ahead, with mainframe hardware sales falling 20% and transaction processing expected to be flat for the year. Despite challenges, the analyst remains bullish on IBM's long-term prospects in enterprise AI and quantum computing, citing its established customer base and reliable dividend.

10/22/2026, 1:57 PM • The Motley Fool

Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Can be Risky, but This Might be a Great Way to Do It

AI stocks have delivered strong returns but face rising volatility as investors question the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending. The iShares Future AI and Tech ETF (ARTY) offers diversified exposure to 50 leading AI companies across infrastructure, software, and services. While the ETF has surged 130% since its August 2024 restructure, investors should be cautious about concentration risk and its higher 0.47% expense ratio compared to passive index funds.

10/22/2026, 9:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Palantir Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold After a Research Firm's AI Warning?

Palantir faces scrutiny following Gartner's warning about the scalability of forward-deployed AI. The article examines whether Palantir's experience, reusable software, partner strategy, and business model could differentiate it from competitors struggling to scale this approach.

10/22/2026, 8:24 AM • The Motley Fool

If a Market Correction Is Coming, History Says This Is the Smartest Investing Move You Can Make

The S&P 500 has doubled over four years driven largely by AI enthusiasm, but the Buffett indicator now sits at 297%, suggesting the market is overvalued. Investors should prepare for a potential correction by holding cash to capitalize on buying opportunities during downturns, while rebalancing portfolios to reduce concentration risk in high-growth stocks.

10/22/2026, 4:45 AM • The Motley Fool