Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) had a topsy-turvy week, yet its upward trajectory remained largely unaffected by the AI chatter surrounding DeepSeek.

Last year, the words "stock split" rang out across the market pretty often. Some of the world's biggest and most exciting companies across industries from tech giant Nvidia to top retailer Walmart and fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill launched these operations -- to the delight of investors.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) remains one of the most compelling tech stocks today. As an artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse, the company is recognized for its expertise in big data analytics and securing government contracts.

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was one of the hottest stocks of 2024, rising by a staggering 340%. A $15,000 investment in the data analytics stock at the start of the year would have been worth more than $66,