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bing news | Palantir Drops 4%: Can Its AI Partnerships Justify One of the Market’s Most Expensive Valuations?Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) opened the day at $143.06 but quickly slipped 4% to $137, extending a rough stretch that has left the stock down about 22% year‑to‑date. While the company continues to deliver strong year‑over‑year U.S. commercial revenue growth, its trailing twelve‑month P/E ratio of roughly 220× makes it one of the most expensive large‑cap tech names, exposing it to sharp pressure whenever the broader market turns risk‑off. The wider tech sector is feeling the strain as the NASDAQ‑100 slides, and macro headwinds—geopolitical instability, rising oil prices, and heightened investor fear—are pushing capital toward safer assets, further crimping high‑multiple growth stocks like Palantir.Adding to the bearish sentiment, significant insider selling has raised concerns about confidence in the valuation. Former CEO Peter Thiel off‑loaded nearly 2 million shares in early March at $141‑$147, and current CEO Alex Karp sold multiple blocks in February at $132‑$136, signaling that founders and executives are cashing out at prices well below recent highs. Retail sentiment on Reddit reflected this unease, with a “Getting out of Palantir” post garnering strong up‑votes and comments and sentiment scores plunging from the 60s–70s range in mid‑March to single‑digit levels by the end of the month. These factors, combined with a broader retreat among high‑multiple tech stocks, have weighed heavily on PLTR’s recent trading.Despite the price pressure, Palantir’s AI‑driven platform continues to win high‑profile partnerships that sustain a bullish narrative. A five‑year extension with Stellantis expands the use of Palantir Foundry and its generative‑AI AIP capabilities, while a deal with AIG leverages the platform for real‑time underwriting of $1.6 billion in specialty premiums. Financially, the company reported Q4 2025 U.S. commercial revenue of $507 million—a 137% YoY increase—and total revenue of $1.406 billion, beating estimates. The Rule‑of‑40 score hit 127%, and management projects 2026 revenue of $7.182‑$7.198 billion (≈61% YoY growth). Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with Wedbush maintaining a $230 price target and consensus forecasts a moderate buy at $186.60. The key watch points are whether Palantir can reclaim the $140‑$145 range and whether its partnership momentum can translate into sustained price support in a risk‑averse environment.Read more: https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/30/palantir-drops-4-can-its-ai-partnerships-justify-one-of-the-markets-most-expensive-valuations/#palantirtechnologies #nasdaq #pltr

undefined | Mike Santoli: The burden of proof rises for bulls as stock market is mired in 5-week losing streakThe S&P 500 has now endured a five‑week losing streak, slipping about 9 % from its recent peak. Investors are wrestling with a mix of geopolitical uncertainty – the lingering Iran conflict and its impact on energy markets – and the prospect that a rapid de‑escalation could quickly reverse sentiment. Technical signals remain weak: the index has failed to hold the 100‑ and 200‑day moving averages and the recent quarterly low, and history shows that five‑week declines often precede modest near‑term returns rather than swift rebounds. Consequently, the “burden of proof” is shifting to bullish hands while long‑term risk‑reward remains favorable for patient capital.Valuations have retreated to the lower end of their three‑year range, with the Nasdaq‑100 trading around a forward P/E of 21.5 and the S&P 500 near 19.4, down from the 23‑point high seen in October. Yet these figures mask underlying pressures: AI‑driven growth expectations are inflating price multiples, while the biggest U.S. tech companies are converting free cash flow into capital‑intensive data‑center builds. Large‑cap banks have held steady amid private‑credit strain, and semiconductors are wobbling after a bout of profit‑taking. Fund‑manager activity remains subdued, prompting concerns that the “long‑only” community may soon “unfreeze” and start trimming risk, especially as ETF outflows begin to reverse only modestly.Looking ahead, analysts are watching a potential support zone around 6,150 for the S&P 500 – roughly 3‑4 % below the most recent close and near the February 2025 peak that preceded a near‑20 % drop. Should the market breach this level, it would likely signal a broader reset of valuations and expectations, dovetailing with the multimonth, mid‑term downturn traditionally seen in election years. With Treasury yields, oil prices, volatility and the dollar all climbing, financial conditions are tightening and the upside narrative will require concrete proof before bullish optimism can regain footing.Read more: undefined#mikesantoli #s&p500 #nasdaq-100 #u.s.techcompanies #treasury

yahoo news | BLACKROCK TCP ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urgently Reminds BlackRock TCP...Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder‑rights law firm, announced that a class‑action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: TCPC) securities between November 6 2024 and January 23 2026. The complaint alleges that, during this “Class Period,” BlackRock TCP’s officers made materially false or misleading statements and failed to disclose several adverse facts, including that the firm’s investments were not being timely or appropriately valued, that portfolio‑restructuring efforts were ineffective, that unrealized losses were understated, and that the company’s net asset value (NAV) was consequently overstated. On January 23 2026 the company disclosed a 19 % decline in NAV due to a sharp rise in non‑performing loans, causing the stock to drop 12.97 % to $5.10 per share three days later.Investors who bought BlackRock TCP shares and suffered losses have until April 6 2026 to apply to the court to be appointed as lead plaintiff. Bragar Eagel & Squire urges affected shareholders, long‑term stockholders, or anyone with information to contact the firm directly to discuss legal options. The firm’s litigation partners, Brandon Walker and Melissa Fortunato, are available by phone at (212) 355‑4648 or by email at investigations@bespc.com, and a contact form is also provided on the firm’s website. There is no cost or obligation to reach out.Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. operates offices in New York, South Carolina, and California and represents individual and institutional investors in securities, derivative, and commercial litigation, as well as consumer‑protection and data‑privacy matters. For further details about the lawsuit, the firm’s practice, or to stay updated, interested parties can visit www.bespc.com or follow the attorneys on LinkedIn. This announcement was distributed through GlobeNewswire as a paid placement.Read more: https://smb.amnews.com/article/BLACKROCK-TCP-ALERT-Bragar-Eagel-andamp-Squire-PC-Urgently-Reminds-BlackRock-TCP-Investors-with-Large-Losses-to-Contact-the-Firm-Before-April-6th?storyId=69c30ee93971457808b0c888#bragareagel&squire #blackrocktcpcapitalcorp #nasdaq #u.s.districtcourt

@formuchdeliberation that kind of long-term optimism is exactly what gets me excited about the future of investing.