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Tech rebounded from last week's rout as chip stocks bounced and steel maker Cleveland-Cliffs soared on earnings, while the 10-year yield climbed to 5.14%.
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Tech rebounded from last week's rout as chip stocks bounced and steel maker Cleveland-Cliffs soared on earnings, while the 10-year yield climbed to 5.14%.
Palantir (PLTR) stock rebounds 3% to $191 as tech gains momentum. Palantir joins Knox Systems to accelerate government cloud software.
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA) and First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offer different approaches to defense sector investing. PPA, the larger and more established fund with $7.4B in AUM, delivers higher dividends (0.4% yield) and lower volatility with traditional aerospace exposure. MISL, launched in 2022 with a more concentrated 39-holding portfolio, emphasizes next-gen defense tech including Palantir and SpaceX. Since 2022, PPA has outperformed with 117% total return (21.6% CAGR) versus MISL's 105% (19.8% CAGR), though both have slightly elevated expense ratios around 0.58-0.60%.
A report based on documents obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation highlights Palantir's involvement in healthcare, including a Medicare pilot program using AI for service request reviews.
Palantir Technologies is expected to beat Wall Street expectations when it reports Q3 earnings on Nov. 2. The AI software company has consistently exceeded earnings estimates over the past four quarters, driven by strong customer growth and expansion of its AI Platform. With improving margins, a PEG ratio under 1 indicating undervaluation, and potential for guidance to exceed consensus, the stock could see a significant boost following the earnings report.
BMO Asset Management Inc. has introduced the BMO Autocallable Income Palantir (PLTR) ETF, a new financial product providing investment exposure to Palantir Technologies Inc. shares.