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,

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 stock has soared more than 700% from its 2020 initial public offering price. Why should we love stocks splits so much? It's true they don't change anything fundamental about a company, meaning you shouldn't buy a stock uniquely because it's splitting its stock.