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Oracle sells cloud services, database software, and enterprise software tools. Palantir sells data platforms and AI software to governments and large companies, so both can compete when customers are choosing a system to store data, analyze it, and run AI projects.
As of May 18, 2026
For informational purposes only.
If you own or watch Palantir, today probably felt like a small sigh of relief, not a celebration. The stock inched up to about $135, but that bounce sits inside a bigger story: a super-strong business that the market thinks is already priced for greatness, plus a lot of political and AI hype swirling around it.
Palantir closed around $135, up a little under 1% on the day. Trading volume was lighter than usual, which usually means this was more of a quiet pause than a big shift in opinion.
Zoom out a bit and the picture is less friendly: the stock is down about 7% over the last month and roughly a quarter off its 2026 highs, even while the overall market is near records and AI names like Nvidia are ripping higher. Technically, the trend is still gently down, and the price sits below its recent average levels.
One interesting detail: money-flow signals point to some accumulation — in plain English, there are hints of steady buyers quietly stepping in on these dips, but not aggressively enough to flip the trend yet.
This is the part that feels upside-down: fundamentally, Palantir’s business looks very strong.
Recent results showed revenue growth around 85% year over year and operating margins north of 40%. The company throws off a lot of cash, keeps over $8 billion in cash and short-term investments, has essentially no net debt, and has been profitable for several quarters.
