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Palantir Technologies

Palantir is an analytical software company that focuses on leveraging data to create efficiencies in its clients' organizations. The firm serves commercial and government clients via its Foundry and Gotham platforms, respectively. Palantir works only with entities in Western-allied nations and reserves the right not to work with anyone that is antithetical to Western values. The Denver-based company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2020.

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The stock market took a dive, but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44132684/cathie-woods-bold-move-8-straight-days-of-buying-beam-therapeutics-as-stock-soars-14">Cathie Wood</a> didn&#8217;t flinch. Instead of retreating, the Ark Invest CEO saw an opportunity and went on a buying spree. According to<a href="https://www.investors.com/news/cathie-wood-ark-invest-coinbase-stock-robinhood-tesla-palantir-amd-coin-hood-tsla-pltr/"> Investor&#8217;s Business Daily</a>, her firm snapped up shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), and more on March 10.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Bets in a Turbulent Market</h2>
Investor&#8217;s Business Daily said that Ark Invest picked up 79,318 shares of Tesla, valued at $17.62 million based on Monday&#8217;s closing price of $222.15. The firm also acquired 269,864 shares of Robinhood for $9.6 million and 64,358 shares of Coinbase, worth $11.53 million.&nbsp;
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Other buys included 147,551 shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) for $14.26 million, 152,253 shares of Palantir at $11.63 million, and 485,005 shares of Beam Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>), valued at $12.46 million.
It&#8217;s a familiar strategy for Wood, who has built a reputation for &#8220;buying the dip.&#8221; She firmly believes in disruptive innovation and has placed some of her biggest bets on Tesla.&nbsp;
Wood thinks part of the recent demand dip for Tesla could result from broader fears about the economy. In a recent<a href="https://www.ark-funds.com/webinars/mar-2025-fund-webinar?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=353364069&amp;utm_content=353364069&amp;utm_source=hs_email"> Ark Invest webinar</a>, she said, &#8220;Now, clearly, the political dynamics of the last few months are hitting demand; we also would suggest that the economic outlook is hitting demand—not just for Tesla—but for all auto manufacturers.&#8221;&nbsp;
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Despite the stock&#8217;s 31% decline this year and a growing list of challenges, Wood has maintained a bullish outlook. She told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/cathie-wood-sticks-with-tesla-predicts-stock-will-hit-2-600">Bloomberg TV</a> that Tesla&#8217;s price could soar over the next five years.
Tesla has been at the center of controversy for months. Since Elon Musk&#8217;s closer ties with the Trump administration, the electric vehicle company has faced public protests, boycotts, and even vandalism.&nbsp;
Musk&#8217;s role as an advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency has drawn criticism, with some accusing the CEO of shifting the company into politically charged territory.
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The turmoil has had financial consequences. Tesla&#8217;s stock has been on a downward trend, while competitors, particularly China&#8217;s BYD, have continued to gain market share. According to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/business/even-used-teslas-are-falling-out-of-favor/index.html">CNN</a>, Tesla vehicles&#8217; resale value has also dropped over the past month.
Amid the backlash, President Donald Trump publicly backed Musk. He said on <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114141854575248527">Truth Social </a>that he would buy a Tesla, calling it a &#8220;show of confidence&#8221; in the company. The move follows a broader effort by Trump&#8217;s administration to support Tesla.&nbsp;
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, encouraged Americans to invest in the company.&nbsp;
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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading lower as investors react to macro and supply chain uncertainty amid President Trump's sweeping Liberation Day tariffs and retaliatory responses from major trading nations.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PLTR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 50 uncommon options trades for Palantir Technologies.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 34%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 43 are puts, for a total amount of $2,786,907, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $255,801.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $47.5 to $100.0 for Palantir Technologies over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Palantir Technologies's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Palantir Technologies's significant trades, within a strike price range of $47.5 to $100.0, over the past month.
<h3>Palantir Technologies Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743779592_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.77</td>
<td>$1.77</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$221.2K</td>
<td>223.3K</td>
<td>26.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$216.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>288</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$195.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$163.2K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>223.3K</td>
<td>22.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Palantir Technologies</h3>
Palantir is an analytical software company that focuses on leveraging data to create efficiencies in its clients' organizations. The firm serves commercial and government clients via its Foundry and Gotham platforms, respectively. Palantir works only with entities in Western-allied nations and reserves the right not to work with anyone that is antithetical to Western values. The Denver-based company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2020.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Palantir Technologies, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Palantir Technologies's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 53,627,149, the price of PLTR is down by -13.87%, reaching $72.0.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 31 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Palantir Technologies</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $125.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Palantir Technologies, which currently sits at a price target of $125. 
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Financial analyst Tom Lee from Fundstrat Global Advisors provided his analysis on the market&#8217;s response and potential tactics behind the White House&#8217;s actions.
What Happened: On Thursday, in a conversation with StockMKTNewz, Tom Lee gave his viewpoint on the repercussions of the sudden tariff rates declared by the Trump administration. The rates, 46% on Vietnam and 34% on China, were calculated based on trade deficits, a departure from traditional tariff methodologies, and were much harsher than expected.
Lee characterized these rates as &#8220;absurd,&#8221; comparing them to a &#8220;dark comedy&#8221; due to their arbitrary nature and lack of economic rationale. The immediate market reaction was a significant 3.5% opening gap down in the S&amp;P 500, marking the seventh largest negative opening gap in 40 years.
Trump&#8217;s tariff wiped out around $2.5 trillion from the U.S. stock market. 
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As earnings season nears, Lee expects companies with solid fundamentals and limited exposure to tariff-impacted supply chains to stand out as &#8220;superpower companies.&#8221;
Lee believes Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) remains stable because the market has already accounted for the worst-case scenario, potentially setting the stage for a V-shaped recovery. Strong performers like Palantir (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), and Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), previously MicroStrategy, further indicate that market leaders are stabilizing rather than declining further.
&#8220;I expect a V-shaped recovery, but the timing is now a bit harder to judge because we don't really have the band-aid completely ripped off until April 9th.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: Despite the initial market panic, Lee maintains a cautious optimism, arguing that the economic impact may not be as catastrophic as feared. He pointed out the benefit&nbsp;of falling bond yields: for&nbsp;every 10 basis points the&nbsp;10-year Treasury yield drops, the&nbsp;U.S. saves $36 billion in&nbsp;debt service costs.
Lee sees the White House&#8217;s silence as a calculated strategy to create panic&nbsp;among trading partners, maximizing negotiating&nbsp;leverage until the April 9&nbsp;deadline. He believes this approach is primarily aimed&nbsp;at the EU and China,&nbsp;the two regions most critical&nbsp;to U.S. trade dynamics.
Tom Lee called the market sell-off <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44244329/tom-lee-predicts-market-stabilization-following-mondays-overreaction-foresees-may-rate-cut">amid recession fears</a> during mid-March an &#8220;overreaction&#8221;. Even earlier this week, Lee wrote on X, "Markets are deeply oversold," adding that "too many are only pricing in ‘worst case&#8217;" scenarios. 
Despite the market turmoil, Lee encouraged investors to remain resilient,&nbsp;predicting a sharp bounce around&nbsp;April 9 as negotiations progress&nbsp;and the VIX subsides.
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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has been one of the most volatile AI stocks this year. After surging nearly 400% in 2024, the stock has struggled in recent months, dropping 25% from its all-time high <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR">reached in mid-February. </a>
What To Know: Palantir has benefited from growing demand for its AI-powered data analytics platforms, particularly among government agencies and large enterprises. The company's revenue growth remains strong, with management projecting a 36% increase in the first quarter. However, some analysts believe this estimate may be conservative, as Palantir has a track record of setting expectations lower to deliver consistent revenue beats.
Even with this growth, Palantir's stock price has been a point of concern. The stock currently trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 77, a level that requires extreme revenue acceleration to justify. For comparison, most software companies trade between 10 and 20 times sales. At its current valuation, Palantir would need to triple its revenue annually to maintain its stock price, an unlikely scenario given its current growth trajectory.
Ai Outlook: The AI investment landscape is also shifting. While businesses continue to integrate AI solutions, spending trends are becoming more scrutinized. 
Investors who piled into Palantir during last year's AI boom are now questioning whether the company can sustain its momentum. If revenue growth falls short or macroeconomic headwinds intensify, Palantir's stock could see further downside.
Market Overview: Market-wide weakness in high-growth tech stocks has also weighed on Palantir. Other AI-related names, including C3.ai (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AI#NYSE">AI</a>) and Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), have seen similar pullbacks, reflecting broader concerns about valuations in the sector. While Palantir remains a leader in AI-driven analytics, its current stock price leaves little room for error.
The next few quarters may be crucial in determining whether Palantir can justify its high valuation. If the company continues to beat growth expectations and expand its commercial customer base, investor confidence may stabilize. However, if growth stalls or macroeconomic risks intensify, the stock could remain under pressure.
PLTR Price Action: Palantir shares closed up 3.27% at $87.45 at publication Wednesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Palantir Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has a lot at stake with the federal budget about to get slashed to the tune of $1 trillion by May this year, as part of the D.O.G.E. initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk.
What Happened: The Alex Karp-led company has had a tough couple of weeks, with the stock dropping nearly 33% since mid-February, losing $90 billion in market capitalization, all in response to the ongoing efficiency drive within the US Federal Government that seeks to cut unnecessary expenses.
The DOGE team recently uncovered 1,000s unused software licenses within the government, and the Department of Defense went a step further and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44559866/pltr-stock-falls-over-7-in-monday-pre-market-whats-going-on">canceled its contracts</a> with Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), citing delays and cost overruns. While Palantir wasn&#8217;t impacted by any of this, the intention was made clear, wasteful expenses will not be tolerated.
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Adding to these concerns, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) analyst Gabriela Borges recently <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/PLTR/pressreleases/31650770/government-budget-cuts-and-goldmans-worries-weigh-on-palantir-stock-pltr/">reiterated her &#8216;Neutral&#8217; stance</a> on the stock, citing valuation concerns and uncertainties regarding its long-term competitive edge.
After exploring Palantir&#8217;s core platform and features, including the new Ontology platform, Borges felt that the company&#8217;s competitive advantages could erode rather quickly as AI continues to advance across the board. It certainly didn&#8217;t warrant a valuation of nearly 450 times earnings.
However, other analysts such as Wedbush have <a href="https://qz.com/gateway/trump-trade-war-tariffs-stock-market-1851774130">spoken out in favor of the company</a>, citing long-term tailwinds from DOGE and the broader pursuit of governmental efficiencies. Wedbush analysts said, &#8220;Palantir could actually gain more deals and IT budget dollars across various government agencies.&#8221;
Why It Matters: With 40% of its revenues coming from government contracts, Palantir is poised to experience at least some headwinds in the near term. 
The last time the US government decided to balance the budget was in the early 2010s, during the sequestration, when IT stocks with exposure to the government saw their valuations evaporate. Palantir could experience the same, not because it doesn&#8217;t add any value, but because its valuations are too high to justify any such volatility in earnings.
Benzinga Edge Rankings show Palantir having strong growth and momentum, scoring at 86th and 99th percentile, respectively, while being tagged as unfavorable in the short-term, but favorable in the medium and long-term. For insights on more IT and defense stocks, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) CEO Alex Karp emphasized artificial intelligence&#8217;s transformative potential for enterprise operations, suggesting the technology could make workers dramatically more efficient when properly deployed.
What Happened: &#8220;Can AI make one human five humans?&#8221; Karp asked during his AIG Investor Day address, focusing on AI&#8217;s capability to enhance technical roles. &#8220;Can the large language model combined with what we call ontology make one human 10X more valuable, meaning they have 5X output at half the time?&#8221;
Karp underscored the complexity of this challenge, noting AI must be strategically implemented across decision trees rather than applied as a one-size-fits-all solution.
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His comments come as Palantir <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44578811/should-defense-stocks-brace-for-impact-amid-musks-trillion-dollar-budget-slash">continues its meteoric rise</a>, with shares up over 12% year-to-date and 270% annually. The company&#8217;s market capitalization has swelled to $198 billion, exceeding traditional defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
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Why It Matters: Palantir&#8217;s Chief Information Officer Jim Siders recently revealed how Palantir <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44509103/palantir-cio-on-cutting-it-team-by-60-abolish-the-it-organization-to-drive-agility-and-innovation">practices what it preaches internally</a>, cutting its IT workforce by 60% while maintaining operational efficiency through AI integration and organizational restructuring. This streamlining coincides with Palantir&#8217;s commercial revenue approaching $4 billion annually.
Meanwhile, Harvard economist Jason Furman critiqued Karp&#8217;s recently published book &#8220;The Technological Republic,&#8221; arguing it emphasizes cultural solutions over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44451697/palantir-ceo-alex-karps-technological-republic-vision-faces-harvard-economists-critique-contemptuous-of-markets">concrete policy recommendations</a>.
Defense and aerospace stocks, including Palantir, have outperformed amid broader market turbulence. The iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44578811/should-defense-stocks-brace-for-impact-amid-musks-trillion-dollar-budget-slash">has risen 5.7% year-to-date</a> while major indices have declined, highlighting investors&#8217; continued confidence in the sector despite potential budget pressures from Elon Musk&#8216;s Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
Palantir struggles on valuation metrics with a price-to-earnings ratio of 444 and faces negative short- and medium-term price trends. However, the data analytics firm maintains strong momentum, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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Each trading day features hundreds of headlines and press releases on Benzinga Pro, a source for traders to see the latest news on the overall market<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0401" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;and individual tickers.</a>
Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of March. Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on April 1 prices and do not include dividends.
1. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $269.44</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $138.80 to $488.54</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -28.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 2nd</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/03/44124338/exclusive-februarys-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-where-do-tesla-palantir-alibaba-nvidia-rank">February Search Rank</a>: 5th</li>
</ul>
2. SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $556.96</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $493.86 to $613.23</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -4.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 3rd</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 3rd</li>
</ul>
3. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $108.05</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $75.61 to $153.13</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -21.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 1st</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 2nd</li>
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4. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $468.31</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $413.07 to $540.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -8.3%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 8th</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 17th</li>
</ul>
5. MicroAlgo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $22</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1.11 to $509.40</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +517.9%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
6. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $82.83</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $20.33 to $125.41</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +10.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 7th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 4th</li>
</ul>
7. Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $3.19</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $1 to $9.60</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +30.7%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20 &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
</ul>
8. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $221.45</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $164.08 to $260.09</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -9.2%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 5th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 16th</li>
</ul>
9. Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $34.59</li>
<li>52-Week Range: $17.25 to $106.90</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: +15.1%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: 4th &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: 1st</li>
</ul>
10. D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>)
<ul>
<li>Current Price: $7.37</li>
<li>52-Week Range: 75 cents to $11.95</li>
<li>Year-to-Date Return: -11.67%</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/01/42802731/exclusive-top-20-most-searched-tickers-on-benzinga-pro-in-2024-where-do-tesla-nvidia-gamestop-trump-media-stocks-rank" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Benzinga Pro Search Rank</a>: Not in Top 20 &nbsp;</li>
<li>February Search Rank: Not in Top 20</li>
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Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;The following stocks were the 11th&nbsp;to 20th&nbsp;most-searched tickers on&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030425&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;in February.
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<li>11. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
<li>12. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>13. Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</li>
<li>14. CervoMed Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>)</li>
<li>15. Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>)</li>
<li>16. MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</li>
<li>17. Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>18. Aclarion Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACON#NASDAQ">ACON</a>)</li>
<li>19. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</li>
<li>20. Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>)</li>
</ul>
Why It's Important: Tesla retook the crown in March as the most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro, narrowly edgeing out the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. Tesla ranked first or second in many searches over the past two years and finished 2024 as the second most-searched ticker before falling to fifth place in February.
The Invesco QQQ Trust was one of the biggest gainers in March going from 17th place in February to fourth place in March. Apple also rejoined the top 10 going from 16th place to eighth place.
Super Mico Computer, which ranked first in the month of February, fell to ninth place in March. The company continues to be one of the most-searched tickers on Benzinga Pro in recent months.
The list of most-searched tickers in March looked significantly different, with only seven of the top 10 coming from the list of the 20 most-searched tickers in February. Of those seven tickers, five ranked in the top 10 in both February and March.
Newcomers in March included MicroAlgo, Visionary Holdings and D-Wave Quantum. Each of these stocks had major news in the month.
MicroAlgo<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44463040/why-microalgo-mlgo-stock-is-skyrocketing"> announced a $20 million offering</a> in March
Visionary Holdings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44168361/visionary-holdings-gv-stock-is-up-320-this-week-whats-going-on">announced a $1 billion </a>financing deal with Qatar's Alfardan Group to help support R&amp;D and global expansion of new energy vehicles.
D-Wave <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44333718/d-wave-quantum-stock-surges-following-strong-q4-bookings-growth-whats-going-on">reported fourth-quarter bookings</a> of $18.3 million, up 502% year-over-year.
In the 11th through 20th positions, Amazon, Intel and Applovin were the carryovers from February's top 20 most-searched tickers. The stocks ranked 13th, 18th and 14th, respectively, in the month of March.
Of the 10 stocks ranked 11th to 20th, five were among the 20 most-searched tickers in 2024 with Amazon, Intel, MicroStrategy, Meta Platforms and Microsoft all ranking in the top 20.
Among the notable stocks to miss out on the March list was Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which ranked 11th in February and was the sixth most-searched ticker on Benzinga Pro in 2024.
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EXCLUSIVE: March's 20 Most-Searched Tickers On Benzinga Pro — Where Do Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Applovin Stock Rank?

Looking into the current session, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) shares are trading at $83.90, after a 0.59% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 0.59%, but over the past year, it actually spiked by 269.65%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743519620_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Palantir Technologies P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Palantir Technologies has a better P/E ratio of 444.21 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 377.22 of the Software industry. Ideally, one might believe that Palantir Technologies Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743519620_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Palantir Technologies Inc's Price Over Earnings

Defense and aerospace stocks have emerged as a bright spot amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/03/44567966/stocks-fall-sp-500-eyes-worst-month-in-almost-two-years-oil-rallies-whats-driving-markets-monday">turbulent and chaotic broader market conditions</a>, with the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) up 5.7% year-to-date and the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (LON: DFNG) up 20.81%, while the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq have declined 4% and 10%, respectively, during the same period.
What Happened: However, there are concerns about the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency cutting the federal budget by $1 trillion before May this year, a move which could weigh on the sector.
The US defense industry is a key beneficiary of the $850 billion annual defense budget, which is expected to see deep cuts along with the rest of the government machinery as part of the DOGE initiative.
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<td>Current Price</td>
<td>RSI</td>
<td>Year-to-Date Performance</td>
<td>52-Week Range</td>
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<td>RTX Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>)</td>
<td>$132.46</td>
<td>54.36</td>
<td>+16.45&nbsp;(+14.18%)</td>
<td>97.03 &#8211; 136.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>$209.31</td>
<td>48.57</td>
<td>+1.95&nbsp;(+0.94%)</td>
<td>193.09 &#8211; 265.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>)</td>
<td>$272.58</td>
<td>64.09</td>
<td>+11.57&nbsp;(+4.43%)</td>
<td>239.87 &#8211; 316.90</td>
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<td>TransDigm Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>)</td>
<td>$1,383.29</td>
<td>57.29</td>
<td>+129.18&nbsp;(+10.30%)</td>
<td>1,176 &#8211; 1,451</td>
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<td>Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>)</td>
<td>$446.71</td>
<td>45.14</td>
<td>-35.54&nbsp;(-7.37%)</td>
<td>419.70 &#8211; 618.95</td>
</tr>
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<td>Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>)</td>
<td>$512.10</td>
<td>54.51</td>
<td>+44.00&nbsp;(+9.40%)</td>
<td>418.60 &#8211; 555.57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>$84.40</td>
<td>39.80</td>
<td>+9.21&nbsp;(+12.25%)</td>
<td>20.33 &#8211; 125.41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">RSI or Relative Strength Index is a technical indicator used to gauge momentum in a security. It essentially measures the speed and magnitude of price changes, helping traders identify oversold or overbought conditions in the market.</figcaption></figure>
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<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ubs-flags-risks-aerospace-stocks-193015871.html">UBS analysts</a> believe that defense contractors and even IT solutions providers with government exposure will see their earnings come under pressure in the near term. However, it goes on to add that any downside in defense stocks will be limited, highlighting that consensus estimates have moved higher since the elections.
This is partly owing to the low valuations in this space, relative to the rest of the market, and partly to the emergence of other nations as major buyers of defense products beyond just the United States.
What It Means: With growing threats from Russia alongside waning support from the US, NATO is making a renewed push to bolster its defense capabilities. Investments in defense across Europe could go from $340 billion to $720 billion, with plenty of opportunities coming the way of US-based contractors.
Besides this, tensions in the Middle East have led to a strong demand for weapon systems and ammunition, all of which stand to make up for any losses arising from DOGE-related budget cuts.
As we can see with Benzinga Edge, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is seeing weak growth and momentum currently, but what about other major defense stocks? Check out <a href="http://12:31 https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> for deeper insights.
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Palantir, Northrop Shine Despite Market Mayhem, But Will Elon Musk's DOGE Rain On The Defense Rally?

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower as President Trump declares that reciprocal tariffs will target all countries.

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500">S&amp;P 500 had</a> a rough start to 2025, sinking 6.53% over the first quarter, but not every sector suffered the same fate. 
While energy stocks lit up the leaderboard with a scorching 9.31% gain, consumer discretionary and technology stocks took a beating, plunging 14.23% and 13.1%, respectively.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Energy's Power Play</h2>
Oil and gas stocks came out swinging, with Hess Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) leading the charge, soaring 21.34% over the past three months. EQT Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) followed closely, rising 19.61%, while Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) and Coterra Energy (CTRA) also <a href="https://www.sectorspdrs.com/sectortracker">posted</a> double-digit gains. 
The biggest energy players, Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>), delivered solid performances as well, gaining 15.34% and 10.57%, respectively.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Consumer Discretionary's Divide</h2>
It was a brutal quarter for consumer discretionary, but not all stocks in the sector were drowning. Auto parts retailers proved surprisingly resilient, with O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) accelerating 17.64% and AutoZone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) climbing 16.33%. Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), the parent company of Taco Bell and KFC, also managed a 15.18% gain, proving that fast food remains a winning bet even in choppy markets.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tech's Tough Quarter—But Some Shined</h2>
Tech stocks had a miserable run, but a few managed to buck the trend. VeriSign Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>) surged 23.03%, leading the charge, while Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and Roper Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) gained 11.87% and 11.21%, respectively. IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) also posted a solid 9.53% gain, and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) continued its momentum, adding 8.56%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next?</h2>
With the second quarter underway, investors will be watching if Energy can keep its momentum or if beaten-down sectors like Tech and Consumer Discretionary stage a comeback. 
For now, it&#8217;s clear: Energy stocks ruled the first quarter, while Tech and Discretionary stocks got left in the dust.
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Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) tumbled over 7% in premarket trade on Monday after the Pentagon canceled a $280 million over-budget HR project involving Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) on Friday.
What Happened: The U.S. Department of Defense&#8217;s cancellation of Oracle&#8217;s HR software, driven by delays and cost overruns, has triggered investor anxiety about broader government tech spending cutbacks.
This concern negatively impacted Palantir&#8217;s stock, as the company relies heavily on government contracts, including those with the DoD, which recently announced an additional $580 million in budget reductions.
Apart from this, Goldman Sachs analyst Gabriela Borges maintained a neutral rating on Palantir with a price target of $80, highlighting its strong Ontology and AI platform. However, she noted concerns about potential future competition from companies developing in-house AI and Palantir&#8217;s high valuation.
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Why It Matters: Palantir provides data analytics tools to government customers for intelligence gathering, counterterrorism, and military purposes. The stock was down 7.04% to $79.81&nbsp;apiece in premarket trading. 
Palantir&#8217;s stock plummeted in early February due to proposed defense budget cuts by 8% annually for five years and CEO Alex Karp&#8216;s planned sale of up to 9.98 million shares.
PLTR's market capitalization stood at $170.18 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024, and it currently stands at $201.26 billion. This represents a growth of $31.08 billion or 18.26% on a year-to-date basis.
The stock recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44451697/palantir-ceo-alex-karps-technological-republic-vision-faces-harvard-economists-critique-contemptuous-of-markets">joined the S&amp;P 100</a> on March 24, during the S&amp;P during its quarterly rebalancing. 
Price Action: Its stock price has risen by 14.18% in 2025, whereas it has gained 275.55% over the year. However, it is still 31.54% down from its 52-week high of $125.41 apiece.
Benzinga's Edge Rankings show a strong price momentum in the medium and long term, but it is weak in the short term. Its momentum ranking was sturdy at the 98.96th percentile. Whereas, the growth ranking, which combines historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods, was also solid at the 87.14th percentile. Check out its valuation scores and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/PLTR">other fundamentals here</a>.
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Its consensus price target was $69.57, with a ‘sell' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">25 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $7.5 to a high of $125. The latest ratings from Loop Capital and Wedbush averaged $128.67, implying a 60.97% upside.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$562.1K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>19.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$68.7K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>727</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 10184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 3556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1519 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $562.1K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 14074 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 684 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $102.0 per contract. There were 5342 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3194 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $113.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 3490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $88.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 1166 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 294 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 19506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1998 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 658 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 5125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1471 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 8797 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 290 contract(s) at a $33.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.7K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 727 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>89.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$91.4K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>493</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 20001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89614 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.4K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 6624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9877 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $23.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 2317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3671 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 3045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $485.0 per contract. There were 8482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1626 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.6K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 1899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 391 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $113.7K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 9921 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 960 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $918.0 per contract. There were 7409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 3548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) is redefining corporate IT infrastructure through a radical approach that has dramatically reduced its IT team while maintaining operational efficiency, according to Chief Information Officer Jim Siders.
What Happened: In a recent interview on Metis Strategy&#8217;s Technovation podcast, Siders shared how Palantir has streamlined its IT organization from over 200 employees to fewer than 80 full-time staff. 
This transformation stems from a strategic reimagining of IT&#8217;s role, driven by the company&#8217;s AI-powered Foundry platform and a cultural commitment to challenging institutional structures.
Drawing inspiration from a Wall Street Journal article by an MIT professor advocating to &#8220;abolish the IT organization,&#8221; Siders embraced a federated model that integrates IT capabilities directly into business units. This approach breaks traditional IT barriers, enabling more agile and responsive technological support.
The reduction in IT staff coincides with Palantir&#8217;s rapid commercial growth, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43454250/palantir-is-making-america-more-lethal-as-alex-karp-led-company-secures-1-8-billion-in-ai-contracts-us-commercial-customer-base-surges-73">approaching $4 billion in annual revenue</a>. By leveraging AI and restructuring organizational workflows, the company has maintained technological innovation while significantly reducing operational overhead.
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As Palantir continues to expand its AI-driven solutions across government and commercial sectors, Siders&#8217; innovative IT strategy represents a potentially transformative model for technology-driven enterprises seeking to optimize their organizational structures.
Palantir&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> is $69.57, with a high of $125 and a low of $7.50. Recent ratings average $128.67, implying a 41.94% upside.
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