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Core News Facts
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has seen a nearly 400% increase in stock price over the past year, reaching a market cap of $475 billion. However, the company operates in a niche market, trading at a high valuation of 147 times trailing 12-month sales, making it less competitive compared to larger companies like Amazon and Apple.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) controls about 40% of U.S. e-commerce and is increasing its same-day grocery delivery services to over 1,000 cities, with plans to expand to 2,300 by year-end. Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported over 20% sales growth in Q3, with a $200 billion backlog, indicating strong upcoming performance.
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) remains the leader in the U.S. smartphone market, with iPhones comprising more than half of all smartphones. The company continues to expand its device ecosystem while introducing high-margin subscription services. Apple’s stability positions it to remain one of the largest companies in the world over the next decade.
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