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$Palantir(PLTR)$ Q3 Earnings Mark a Major Turning Point: AI Commercial Demand Is Changing the Business Palantir Technologies has delivered another exceptional quarterly performance, reinforcing its position as one of the major beneficiaries of the AI adoption cycle. But there is something particularly important about this latest report that deserves more attention than simply looking at the headline revenue growth. For the first time in the company’s history, US commercial revenue has surpassed US government revenue. This is significant because Palantir was traditionally known for providing data analytics and software solutions to government agencies, intelligence organisations and the military. Its commercial business is now becoming an incr

Apple’s first earnings report under its new CEO delivered a mixed picture. The company provided a better-than-expected revenue outlook for the upcoming holiday quarter, supported by resilient iPhone demand. However, weaker results in Greater China and the iPad business raised questions about the strength and breadth of its overall growth. The market reaction was particularly interesting. Apple expects revenue for its fiscal first quarter, ending in December, to increase by 7%–10%, comfortably ahead of the 6.1% growth analysts had forecast. Ordinarily, guidance above expectations would be viewed positively. Instead, Apple shares fell approximately 4% after hours. This suggests the issue may not be whether Apple is growing, but whether it is growing fast enough to justify the expectations al

The AI trade is facing another reality check. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.86%, as concerns emerged around the financing requirements of major AI companies. Reports that OpenAI’s fundraising commitments fell short of its original target, alongside a negative Wall Street assessment of Anthropic’s financial position, have added to investor anxiety. For much of the past year, the market has rewarded companies connected to AI expansion. Semiconductor manufacturers, cloud providers and data-centre operators have benefited from expectations of enormous future demand. But investors are beginning to ask a more difficult question: how much capital can the AI industry continue absorbing before the financial returns become visible? I think this is an important turning point for the sector. 1. AI deman

I would lean towards waiting for clearer evidence of a recovery rather than buying COIN purely in anticipation of higher trading volumes. However, Coinbase’s latest results make the investment case more interesting than a simple bet on crypto prices.

The latest market weakness suggests investors are becoming more selective. With the Nasdaq falling 2.86%, the S&P 500 down 1.82% and the Dow losing 1.09%, the sell-off is no longer limited to a few speculative technology names. I think this is an important week to look beyond the biggest AI stocks and identify companies with different earnings drivers. Here are four names on my watchlist. 1. $Amazon.com(AMZN)$  – Cloud Growth and Profitability Amazon remains interesting because its investment story extends beyond online retail. AWS is a major growth driver, while advertising provides another source of higher-margin revenue. I will be watching whether cloud demand continues to justify its substantial infrastructure investment. Strong

$Apple(AAPL)$ reports fiscal Q4 earnings tomorrow, with Wall Street expecting $113.3 billion in revenue and $1.98 EPS. With Goldman raising its price target to $390, expectations are high. However, I think investors should look beyond the headline earnings beat. The bigger question is whether Apple’s growth can support its increasingly ambitious valuation. 1. iPhone demand is the immediate catalyst The latest iPhone launch is central to this earnings report. Strong demand would reinforce Apple’s ability to maintain customer loyalty and generate revenue from its large installed base. However, supply constraints could limit how much of that demand translates into actual sales. I will be watching shipment volumes and management’s comments on pro

$Intel(INTC)$ suffered a brutal 28.58% decline on Friday, closing at $65.76. The reported $11 billion paper loss on the US government’s investment adds another layer of concern. For investors, this raises a bigger question: has the market overreacted, or is Intel facing a more fundamental problem that government support cannot solve? I think this is a stock worth watching, but I would be careful about calling it a bargain simply because the share price has fallen sharply. 1. Government support has limits The US government’s investment in Intel reflects the strategic importance of domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Reducing reliance on overseas chip production is a long-term national priority. However, government backing does not guarantee

$Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ closed Friday down 3.47% at $690.49, raising an important question for investors: is this a temporary correction or the beginning of a more prolonged valuation reset? My view is that both possibilities deserve consideration. I remain positive on the long-term technology outlook, but I think the market is entering a phase where earnings quality and actual returns on AI investment matter more than ambitious growth forecasts. 1. The market is asking a different question about AI For much of the past year, companies announcing bigger AI infrastructure budgets were rewarded by investors. That enthusiasm is now being tested. Building data centres, buying advanced chips and expanding computing capacity require enormous capital. Inv

$Vanguard Total World Stock ETF(VT)$ down 3%, but I’m not concerned. VT offers broad global diversification, and I’m comfortable holding through short-term market fluctuations for long-term growth.

$Okta Inc.(OKTA)$  is about to enter the S&P 500 after its shares more than doubled this year. It is a significant milestone for the cybersecurity company, but I think there is a bigger story here than simply joining a major stock index. The real question is whether Okta is becoming an increasingly important part of the next generation of cybersecurity, particularly as companies adopt more AI tools and automated agents. 1. Why S&P 500 inclusion matters Okta will join the S&P 500 before trading begins on Wednesday, November 4, replacing Kenvue. This move could bring additional demand from index-tracking funds and ETFs that need to hold Okta shares to reflect the index. It may also increase the company’s visibility among instit