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Globe and Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Palantir Stock (PLTR) Is the Nasdaq-100's Top Performer. Here's Why
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has had a stunning 2025 so far. The data analytics firm has surged 62% year-to-date, making it the top performer on the Nasdaq-100 (NDX). After hitting an all-time high of $130 in May, Palantir has firmly established itself as one of the biggest winners from the AI boom, building on its momentum from the past two years. Growing demand for artificial intelligence, a strong Q1 earnings report, and a steady stream of government contracts have fueled this rally. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Initially known for providing data tools to U.S. government agencies for counterterrorism and military missions, Palantir is now expanding its reach. The company is moving into fields like healthcare and financial services, using generative AI to fuel further growth. Its main platform —the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) — helps users make faster and smarter choices by using machine learning and large amounts of data. Highlighting its growing credibility, research firm Forrester recently named Palantir a leader in AI technology. The firm also projects that Palantir will grow its revenue by 40% annually to hit $153 billion by 2028, signaling that this pace may still continue. Key Catalysts Driving PLTR Growth One of Palantir's biggest strengths is its deep role in defense and national security. That momentum recently got a major lift when the U.S. Army awarded a new $795 million deal for the Maven Smart System — an AI tool used for data analysis and target tracking. This deal pushes the total value of Palantir's work on Maven to about $1.3 billion, marking its first billion-dollar contract. The company also signed a new deal to support NATO's use of AI, further cementing its role in global defense systems. Secondly, Palantir has kept up its strong financial momentum, beating earnings estimates for seven straight quarters. In Q1 2025, revenue surged 39% year-over-year to $883.85 million, topping forecasts by nearly $22 million. Growth was led by U.S. commercial sales, which jumped 71% to $255 million, while U.S. government revenue climbed 45% to $373 million. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.13, in line with expectations. Looking ahead, Palantir raised its full-year revenue outlook to as high as $3.9 billion — well above both its previous forecast and Wall Street estimates. These strong results have fueled investor confidence and added to the stock's sharp rise this year. What Analysts Are Saying Several analysts remain upbeat about Palantir's long-term prospects. Earlier this year, Morningstar's Mike Giarelli called it 'the next software juggernaut.' More recently, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives highlighted Palantir's expanding role in federal AI initiatives, saying the company is well positioned to benefit from what he called a 'tidal wave' of government AI spending across North America and Europe. That said, even the bulls are cautious when it comes to Palantir's valuation. Despite strong momentum in both commercial and government segments, Palantir's stock continues to trade at extremely high multiples, which many investors view as unsustainable. If growth slows or expectations aren't met, the stock could be vulnerable to a significant pullback. Is PLTR a Good Stock to Buy? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on Palantir Technologies stock based on three Buys, eleven Holds, and four Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. The average PLTR stock price target is $100.13, implying downside potential of 18.14%. See more PLTR analyst ratings
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Bold and the Beautiful May 30 Episode Recap: Luna Plans on Getting Rid of Steffy
The new episode of The Bold and the Beautiful begins with Steffy and Hope having a conversation at the Forrester office. She asks Hope if she told Liam about the engagement. Hope positively replies and also claims that he was happy to hear about her and Carter. Hope praises Liam and tells Steffy that he was the one who pushed her to forgive Carter. Amid the conversation, Luna's name comes up and Ridge hears it. Steffy says that Luna is the last thing she is worried about. Ridge enters and states that Bill did wrong by getting Luna out of the prison. The trio discusses Luna's bad deeds and Ridge tags Bill as a narcissist. Steffy says Luna is a monster and that she loved the thought of her dying. At the design office, Will argues with Electra over her confrontation with Luna. He says that the latter is desperate for attention, but it is better for Electra to not give any. Katie comes in and reveals to Will the story about Luna and Electra's showdown. Katie explains to the latter that Luna is extremely dangerous to deal with. It is better that she stay away from her. Meanwhile, Sheila brings Luna to the apartment to talk to her away from the restaurant. Luna tells her grandmother that she is also like others. She doesn't love her either. Sheila explains that it is not true. The latter reveals that she has seen the spark in her eyes when she was confronting Electra. When Luna says that she was having a little fun, Sheila claims that she is not allowed to play with threats, especially after killing two people. Luna says that she does not care about Will and Electra. All she cares about is having a family with Sheila and her father, Finn. She says that it can only happen if Steffy is out of their way.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pluralsight Named a Leader in Evaluation of Technology Skills Development Platforms By Top Analyst Research Firm
DRAPER, Utah, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, today announced it has been recognized as a leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Technology Skills Development Platforms, Q2 2025." The independent analyst report evaluated eight of the most significant providers in the technology skills development space across strategy, capabilities, and customer feedback. Pluralsight emerged as a "Leader," which is the highest category for vendors. Pluralsight also received the highest strategy score among all vendors evaluated and the highest score possible in the vision, innovation, partner ecosystem, and adoption criteria. "In a world where AI is changing every aspect of operations, technology skills are an essential element to future-proofing careers and businesses," said Erin Gajdalo, CEO of Pluralsight. "We believe being named a leader by Forrester is not only a recognition that we're delivering an excellent upskilling experience, it's a signal to organizations that investing in Pluralsight means investing in their workforce's agility and innovation." Pluralsight's offering achieved the top scores possible (5 out of 5) in eleven criteria, including: Broad tech-domain coverage Hands-on learning Skill benchmarking prior to learning Skill acquisition analytics Integration with HR tech ecosystem Accessibility Microlearning and in-content search Customers interviewed for the report appreciated Pluralsight's broad domain coverage, the ability to conduct pre- and post-learning skill benchmarking, and depth of analytics. According to the Forrester report, "Customers seeking a high-quality, curated learning platform with robust adoption and engagement strategies will benefit from Pluralsight." To learn more about how Pluralsight helps enterprises close critical technology skill gaps, visit About Pluralsight Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today's tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight Skills to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight Skills provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster. The company is headquartered in Draper, Utah with worldwide offices in India, Ireland, and Australia. For more information, visit Media Contact: Ryan SinsSenior Communications Manager press@ Note: Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pluralsight
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Flowable Strengthens Position in Digital Workflow Sector Amid Rising Demand for Automation Tools
05/30/2025, Zurich // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flowable has been listed among notable providers in Forrester's The Digital Process Automation (DPA) Landscape, Q2 2025 report. The company's adaptive platform is widely used by businesses aiming to optimize workflows, cut costs, and boost operational flexibility across finance, healthcare, and government sectors. As businesses look to do more with fewer resources, many are turning to automation to reduce delays, cut costs, and simplify operations. Forrester's recent report reflects these priorities and points to the growing need for tools that can manage everyday tasks and more complex, unpredictable work. Flowable's platform helps meet this need by combining process design, case handling, and automation in one place. Flowable makes it easier for companies to organize their work, whether that involves employees, software, or customer services. It's used to improve processes like loan approvals, insurance claims, service requests, and internal workflows — especially in highly compliant industries including banking, healthcare, insurance, and government. 'We're proud to be recognized in this Forrester report,' said Tijs Rademakers, vice president of engineering at Flowable. 'Our platform continues to evolve to help companies run smoother operations and solve problems faster, while staying in control of their processes.' Helping Businesses Stay Organized and Flexible The Forrester report highlights how the market is shifting from basic task automation to smarter, more connected systems. Today's businesses need tools that not only automate work but also allow teams to respond when things don't go as planned. Flowable supports this shift with features that help track progress, manage exceptions and keep teams aligned. Flowable stands out for its ability to bring people, software and digital tools together in a single system. Teams can create custom workflows, decide when certain actions should happen using automation and adjust processes as needed. It also provides tools to keep track of what decisions were made, when they were made and who made them which is important for teams that need to follow strict rules or reporting standards, or are pursuing optimization. The platform is based on open industry standards, which makes it easier to connect with other systems that a company already uses. This helps businesses avoid building from scratch or relying on multiple tools that don't work well together. Forrester's digital process automation landscape report offers a clear view of enterprise automation options out there today. And insights into the key business value that automation leaders are achieving with digital process automation right now. Flowable's strengths helping automation leaders today include: Supporting a Wide Range of Teams Flowable is used by different teams across an organization, each with their own goals: Because Flowable lets both technical and non-technical users build and update workflows, it's a useful tool for businesses that want to move quickly without depending only on developers. Flowable also helps companies stay flexible. As rules, markets or technologies change, teams can adjust how their processes work without needing to rebuild everything from the ground up. A Strong Option for Long-Term Automation Goals Forrester's Digital Process Automation Landscape report is a solid resource for companies that are choosing tools to support their growth and digital strategy. The 2025 report outlines how platforms like Flowable are helping businesses stay on track by making their operations faster, clearer, and more consistent. The report arrives at a transformational moment when organizations increase focus on AI agent innovation and the eventuating possibilities within end-to-end business automation. Flowable believes its recognition in Forrester's 2025 DPA Landscape shows its commitment to supporting the evolving needs and expectations of today's enterprises. Organizations interested in learning more about how Flowable supports business automation, case management, and digital operations can access the full report reprint and product information here. Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivityhere. About Flowable Flowable is a leading provider of business process automation and case management software. Its flexible, low-code platform enables organizations to design, manage, and optimize workflows that connect teams, systems, and data. Flowable serves enterprises across industries such as finance, healthcare, insurance, and the public sector. Media Contact Violet Diamanti-Race Senior Product Marketing Manager [email protected] +41 31 329 09 00 Website:
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
How AI can power a new era of growth for South African SMMEs
As small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) increasingly turn to technology for a competitive edge, the South African economic landscape is changing. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, offering these businesses new ways to enhance operations, drive innovation, and contribute to job creation at a time when unemployment remains high. Similarly, many small businesses are already experimenting with AI, using it to communicate with customers (34%), manage information (32%) and analyse data (31%), according to a survey conducted by Xero. AI offers powerful capabilities that can revolutionise small business operations, including delivering data-driven insights to support better strategic planning and market intelligence to enable agile and informed decisions without large research teams. Beyond enabling smarter decision-making, AI enhances efficiency by automating routine tasks and enabling scalable growth — factors that directly contribute to increased profitability. Forrester's report, New Technology: Projected Total Economic Impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMB, underscores this connection, projecting that SMMEs leveraging AI-powered tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot could achieve a return on investment of up to 353% over three years, with a 20% drop in operating costs and a 6% revenue increase. For SMMEs, this kind of impact can be game-changing.
