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Palantir Stock Declines Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Profit-Taking

Palantir Stock Declines Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Profit-Taking

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2025-08-19 17:18:01
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares fell sharply in Tuesday's trading, dropping 5.6% by midday ET despite a broader market retreat. The AI and defense-focused data analytics firm has no company-specific news driving the sell-off, but macroeconomic tensions and geopolitical developments appear to be weighing on investor sentiment.

The stock's 117% year-to-date rally invited profit-taking, particularly after former President TRUMP suggested potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rare-earth export data from China further contributed to sector volatility. Palantir remains a bellwether for AI-driven defense plays, with its valuation sensitive to shifts in global risk appetite.

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