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<video src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cr35Mw0c3TY" poster="https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/ShapiroFeb2272026piece_6b7dcb761772482932355.jpg" data="{&quot;videoUrl&quot;:&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/cr35Mw0c3TY&quot;,&quot;coverUrl&quot;:&quot;https://cdn.ainvest.com/articles/focusnews/coverimage/content/pictures/ShapiroFeb2272026piece_6b7dcb761772482932355.jpg&quot;}"></video> <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/exxon-oxy-energy-stock-price-oil-iran-d9418bd7?mod=hp_LEDE_C_1_B_1" target='__blank'>Oil&#39;s reaction</a> to the U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran has been dramatic in headlines, but far less so in historical context. West Texas Intermediate initially spiked to $75.33 per barrel before settling near $71.23, up roughly 6% on the day. Brent briefly pushed above $82 before slipping back into the high $70s. For a geopolitical shock centered on one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, the move has been surprisingly contained. In fact, a 6% daily gain doesn’t even crack the top 20 largest single-day oil rallies on record. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-oil-prices-iran-attack-03-02-2026?mod=WSJ_home_supertopperbottom_pos_1" target='__blank'>Part of the explanation</a> lies in what happened before the weekend. Crude had already rallied from roughly $54 to $68 over the past two months. That 25% climb suggests markets were pricing in rising geopolitical risk, tighter supply expectations, or both. By the time missiles and drones entered the picture, oil was already carrying a risk premium. The spike to $75 looked less like a fresh panic and more like an extension of an existing trend.The real question now is whether this move has legs. That depends overwhelmingly on what happens in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly 20% of global oil supply flows through the narrow waterway. Over the weekend, tanker traffic slowed dramatically. Maritime sources confirmed the tanker Athen Nova reportedly stopped in the Strait after being struck by drones linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Insurers have begun reconsidering coverage, and even without a formal closure, friction in the Strait tightens supply.Analysts have outlined a range of scenarios. A brief disruption lasting days or a couple of weeks would likely keep prices elevated in the $75–$85 range before fading. Citi sees Brent in the $80–$90 range in the near term under a contained conflict. J.P. Morgan has warned that even a three-to-four-week squeeze on Hormuz traffic could force Gulf producers to shut in output as storage fills, potentially pushing Brent above $100. That’s the line in the sand: duration.Iran’s retaliation strategy is the second key variable. Thus far, drone strikes have reportedly targeted tankers and energy infrastructure, including partial disruptions at Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery and LNG facilities in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area. QatarEnergy’s halt to LNG production triggered a far more violent move in natural gas markets than in crude. European gas benchmarks surged nearly 40% in a single day, reflecting how exposed the global LNG trade is to the Strait.If Iran escalates by directly targeting neighboring producers’ facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Kuwait, the calculus changes quickly. The market would shift from pricing transit risk to pricing actual supply destruction. Iran itself produces roughly 3.3 million barrels per day. But the broader Gulf Cooperation Council region accounts for a far larger share of globally traded barrels. A “concerted” attack on oil facilities, as some regional sources have warned, could provoke a direct military response and push crude into triple digits.On the other hand, there are mitigating forces. OPEC+ has already agreed to increase output by 206,000 barrels per day beginning in April. While that’s small relative to global demand, it signals willingness to respond. U.S. officials have noted that oil markets remain “well supplied,” and there has been no discussion yet of tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. U.S. shale producers also have the capacity to respond over time, though not overnight.Refined products tell another part of the story. Diesel futures surged 12%, their biggest daily gain since early 2022. Gasoline futures rose 3.7% to their highest level since last summer. Diesel matters more than gasoline in this context. Higher diesel prices feed directly into shipping, trucking, and industrial costs. If diesel continues climbing, inflation concerns could reemerge quickly. That dynamic was visible Monday as Treasury yields reversed early safe-haven declines and pushed back above 4%, reflecting renewed inflation anxiety.Yet despite the headlines, crude’s pullback from $75 to $71 suggests traders are not yet convinced of a prolonged supply shock. Gold rose modestly, equities dipped but stabilized, and U.S. energy stocks gained but did not explode higher. The market appears to be assigning meaningful probability to de-escalation within weeks.So what should investors watch from here?First, actual tanker flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Are ships resuming transit, or are they anchoring indefinitely? A sustained halt would quickly change the price structure across the futures curve, especially in the front months.Second, confirmation of physical damage to infrastructure. A refinery shutdown for precautionary reasons is different from sustained operational impairment. Evidence of significant output loss in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or the UAE would be a major bullish catalyst for crude.Third, OPEC+ response. If producers accelerate output increases beyond the planned 206,000 barrels per day, it could cap prices. Conversely, limited spare capacity or political hesitation would embolden bulls.Fourth, product spreads. Crack spreads—particularly in diesel—will reveal whether refiners are struggling to keep up. A widening gap between crude and refined products would signal real downstream tightness.Finally, macro spillover. If gasoline and diesel gains begin feeding into inflation data, bond yields may rise further, strengthening the dollar and complicating the crude rally. Higher yields can act as a brake on speculative flows into commodities.For now, oil’s 6% surge looks dramatic on a chart but modest in historical terms. The market is pricing risk, not catastrophe. Whether crude revisits $80, pushes toward $100, or fades back into the low $60s will hinge on how long this conflict disrupts flows—and whether drones turn into lasting damage. Until then, volatility, not a straight line higher, remains the base case.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings walked into a storm — and not just figuratively.NCLH <a href="https://www.nclhltd.com/investors/news-events/press-releases/detail/768/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings-reports-fourth-quarter-and" target='__blank'>reported fourth-quarter results</a> on the same morning that oil prices surged and cruise ships sat stranded in Gulf ports as tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran escalated. Shares plunged roughly 10%, caught between a cautious outlook and a geopolitical backdrop that is suddenly hostile to travel stocks. <a href="https://www.tradewindsnews.com/cruise-and-ferry/thousands-stranded-on-cruise-ships-in-the-middle-east/2-1-1951879" target='__blank'>On the surface</a> , the Q4 numbers weren’t terrible. Revenue came in at $2.24 billion, modestly below the $2.35 billion estimate, but adjusted EPS of $0.28 topped expectations of $0.26. Adjusted EBITDA rose 20% to $564 million, beating guidance. Net yields increased 3.8% on a constant currency basis, and adjusted net cruise cost excluding fuel per capacity day rose just 0.2%, reflecting strong cost control.Full-year 2025 showed steady progress. Revenue grew 3.7% to $9.8 billion, adjusted EBITDA increased 11% to $2.73 billion, and adjusted EPS climbed 19% to $2.11. Operational EBITDA margins improved 160 basis points to 37.1%. That’s not the profile of a broken business.The problem is 2026.Management guided to adjusted EPS of $2.38 for next year, below the $2.57 consensus. Net yields are expected to be approximately flat for the full year, with Q1 yields declining 1.6%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $2.95 billion, representing growth, but management openly acknowledged the company is “slightly below the optimal booking range” following what CEO John Chidsey described as execution missteps and commercial misalignment.Chidsey, who took over in February, was refreshingly candid. He called the organization siloed, admitted to “short-term misfires,” and emphasized urgency, accountability, and disciplined execution. The tone shifted clearly from prior “record bookings” language to one of operational repair.That honesty likely earned some credibility — but it also confirmed that a turnaround is needed.Complicating matters is activist Elliott Management, which has amassed a more than 10% stake. Elliott believes EBITDA could reach $4 billion by 2027, versus current Street estimates closer to $3.3 billion. Citi sees Elliott’s timeline as aggressive but directionally reasonable, suggesting $4 billion EBITDA by 2028 could justify valuation upside into the low-$40 range. That’s well above current levels near $22–$23.However, before investors dream about 2028, they must survive 2026.Geopolitics are the immediate risk. Several cruise ships are currently docked in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, unable to depart due to airspace closures and safety concerns in the Strait of Hormuz. While Norwegian noted it is not operating in the most affected areas and only about 4% of its itineraries historically touched the Middle East, the broader impact is fuel.A 10% change in fuel prices impacts Q1 EPS by roughly $0.01 and full-year EPS by about $0.07. Norwegian has hedged 51% of 2026 fuel consumption, but that protection falls to 27% in 2027. If Brent crude moves toward $90 or even $100, margin compression becomes meaningful.Liquidity remains manageable but not pristine. NCLH carries $14.6 billion in total debt with net leverage around 5.3x. Liquidity sits at $1.6 billion, including $210 million in cash. Reducing leverage is a priority, but that process requires steady earnings and cost discipline — both of which are now subject to oil volatility and booking softness.Technically, the stock is at a critical juncture. NCLH is sitting directly on its 200-day moving average near $22, a level that has acted as support in prior pullbacks. If that holds, a short-term bounce is possible, particularly given how stretched sentiment appears.Peers show similar setups. Carnival (CCL) is testing its 200-day around $28 and is attempting a light bounce. Royal Caribbean (RCL) briefly dipped below its 200-day but is edging back above it and is down only about 3% versus peers’ deeper losses. RCL’s relative strength may reflect its stronger execution history and possibly less perceived exposure to Middle East itineraries. It also has been viewed as the best-in-class operator in the space.Still, technical support levels do not eliminate macro risk.The jobs report later this week adds another layer of uncertainty. Markets are already sensitive to white-collar layoff concerns after recent corporate announcements. Cruise demand is discretionary. If unemployment worries rise while fuel costs stay elevated, investors may rotate further out of travel and leisure.The bigger takeaway is this: cruise stocks are coming into technically attractive support zones, but the macro environment is anything but stable. Oil volatility, geopolitical headlines, activist pressure, execution resets, and a cautious yield outlook all create a murky near-term picture.For traders, a reflex bounce off the 200-day moving averages is possible. For investors, patience is warranted. Lower prices could lie ahead if oil remains elevated or economic data weakens.NCLH may indeed be in the early innings of a turnaround. 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The market's recent swing highlights a classic disconnect between short-term panic and the longer-term trend. Last week, the S&amp;P 500 suffered its worst weekly drop in a year, tumbling <a href="https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/VIH26">down -0.43% on Friday</a> as bank fears and tech weakness triggered a sharp sell-off. This was a textbook "sell the news" reaction to temporary shocks, with volatility spiking as investors digested the collapse of a UK lender and stronger-than-expected producer prices.Yet the reaction was fleeting. On March 2nd, the market staged a rapid recovery, with the VIX falling from <a href="https://www.investing.com/analysis/march-opens-down-hard-as-dip-buyers-step-in-and-volatility-surges-200675905">25.2 overnight to below 22</a> in the first minutes of trading. This swift drop in the volatility index signals a powerful "buy-the-dip" impulse, suggesting the worst of the fear-driven selling had already priced in. The bounce underscores that the underlying structural support for equities remains intact.That support is visible in the year-to-date numbers. Despite the recent dip, the S&amp;P 500 is still up <a href="https://www.slickcharts.com/sp500/returns/ytd">0.68% year-to-date</a>. The market's resilience here is the key. The sell-off last week was noise-a reaction to specific, acute fears. The steady, positive trajectory for the year reflects the broader, more durable expectations that have been priced in: the continued rollout of AI gains and a Federal Reserve that remains dovish on interest rates. The expectation gap isn't about the long-term trend; it's about how quickly the market resets its view after a temporary scare.<h2>What's Actually Priced In vs. What's Happening</h2>The market's recent volatility is a tug-of-war between two forces: the noise of weak near-term sentiment and the structural support still priced in. The sell-off last week was triggered by a wave of company warnings, but the key question is whether this reflects a fundamental deterioration or an overreaction to temporary headwinds.On one side, we have clear signs of near-term household struggles. General Mills cut its <a href="https://www.wral.com/news/ap/d088a-wall-street-swings-on-worries-about-tech-stocks-and-discouraged-us-shoppers/">2026 profit forecast</a> after saying customers are feeling less confident, a direct reflection of weak consumer sentiment. Similarly, Genuine Parts reported weaker results as it navigates a "dynamic environment." This is the reality of a consumer still grappling with inflation and a softening job market. For now, this is a headwind that is being priced in, but it does not necessarily signal a broader economic collapse.On the flip side, the market's focus on AI disruption may be overblowing near-term risks. The sharp sell-offs in tech stocks were driven by fears that AI could remake entire industries. Yet the long-term productivity gains from AI are still the core structural support priced into the market. The evidence suggests the market is separating the noise from the signal. While investors are hedging against volatility-options-based ETFs are seeing <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/income-stocks-market-volatility.html">massive inflows</a> as retail investors seek downside protection-the capital isn't fleeing the market. This is a defensive move, not a retreat.<backtest-component code="SPY" id="strategy_009" range="3" market="169"></backtest-component><img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-qwen_generated_1772480593906.jpg.png" style="max-width:100%;"/>The bottom line is a market that is recalibrating, not resetting. The weak consumer data and company warnings are being absorbed, but they are not outweighing the durable expectations of a dovish Fed and continued AI-driven growth. The structural support remains, even as the market takes a breath to digest the immediate noise.<h2>Catalysts and Scenarios: The Next Expectation Reset</h2>The market's current volatility is a setup for a decisive reset. The recent bounce has been strong, but the structural support priced in is now being tested by a series of unfolding catalysts. The path forward hinges on three key scenarios that will determine if this is a buying opportunity or the start of a trend reversal.First, the resolution of the Iran situation is the primary near-term catalyst. If the conflict remains contained and does not disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, the immediate geopolitical risk premium will fade. That would support equity prices by removing a major source of uncertainty. However, the bond market is already pricing in a longer-term energy shock, with Treasury yields <a href="https://www.investing.com/analysis/march-opens-down-hard-as-dip-buyers-step-in-and-volatility-surges-200675905">jumping back toward 4%</a> as energy inflation fears grow. If the situation escalates, this could become a persistent headwind, challenging the market's assumption of a stable, low-inflation environment.Second, watch for a shift in consumer spending data. The weak sentiment is translating into corporate warnings, as seen with General Mills cutting its <a href="https://www.wral.com/news/ap/d088a-wall-street-swings-on-worries-about-tech-stocks-and-discouraged-us-shoppers/">2026 profit forecast</a> due to customer discouragement. If this weakness persists, it could force a broader guidance reset across discretionary sectors. This would widen the expectation gap between current valuations and future earnings, putting direct pressure on the consumer-driven growth narrative that supports many stocks.<visualization dataurl="https://cdn.ainvest.com/news/visual/visual_components/viz_9zq1eqvy.json"></visualization>Third, the bond market's reaction is critical. The recent move higher in Treasury yields, driven by energy inflation, is a direct challenge to the "dovish Fed" thesis that has underpinned equity valuations. If yields continue to climb, it could pressure equity valuations by raising the cost of capital. The market's current resilience depends on the Fed maintaining its accommodative stance, but persistent inflationary pressures from energy could force a reassessment of that policy.The bottom line is that the market is waiting for clarity. The structural support remains, but it is being tested by these evolving risks. 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The market's immediate reaction to escalating Middle East tensions was a sharp price surge. Brent crude futures jumped <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/brent-crude-oil">5.59% on Monday</a> to approach $79 a barrel, marking the highest level since January 2025. This single-day pop followed a broader 14.28% monthly surge in the benchmark oil price.The spike is directly tied to a sequence of military actions. It followed <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/middleeast/us-israel-iran-conflict-what-we-know-intl">unprecedented strikes by the US and Israel against Iran</a>, which prompted retaliatory attacks from Tehran. The conflict's rapid expansion, including strikes across the Gulf and into Lebanon, has heightened fears of supply disruptions in a critical region.The flow of money into oil is now priced for conflict. Despite a 206,000 bpd production increase from OPEC+, the market remains on edge. The price action shows traders are prioritizing geopolitical risk over incremental supply. <backtest-component code="BRENT" id="event_001" range="3" market="169"></backtest-component><img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-qwen_generated_1772472569423.jpg.png" style="max-width:100%;"/><h2>The Supply Shock: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz</h2>The physical flow disruption is the core driver of the price surge. Tanker traffic through the <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5732287/iran-war-oil-gasoline-prices">Strait of Hormuz has come essentially to a stop</a>, a critical chokepoint for one-fifth of global oil shipments. This halt is a direct response to Iran's declaration closing the strait following the U.S. and Israeli strikes.The effective stoppage of this vital maritime artery is the key factor pushing prices toward $100 a barrel in worst-case scenarios. Analysts have warned that prices could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged, as the market prices in a severe supply shock. This is a pure flow event, where the physical movement of oil is blocked, overriding even incremental production increases from OPEC+.The market is now priced for a prolonged conflict. With four vessels already hit in Gulf waters and insurers refusing to cover the risk, the flow of oil through the strait remains frozen. This creates a tangible supply constraint that is the primary reason Brent crude is trading in the high $70s and eyeing $80.<h2>Market Positioning and Forward Risks</h2>The market's immediate response to the supply shock was a sharp price surge, but OPEC+'s latest production move shows the group is playing catch-up. The alliance agreed to a <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/brent-crude-oil">206,000 barrels per day increase in April</a>, ending a pause. This figure fell well short of the 411,000–548,000 barrels per day previously considered, leaving the market on edge despite incremental supply.The primary risk is the duration of the Strait of Hormuz disruption. With tanker traffic <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5732287/iran-war-oil-gasoline-prices">coming essentially to a stop</a>, the flow of oil is blocked. Analysts warn prices could top $100 a barrel if this halt is prolonged, making the physical chokepoint the main threat to the current high price.<visualization data='{"components":[{"show_type":"jgyTimeChart1","name":"dynamicLine","title_config":{"config":{"display":true},"data":{"h1":"Brent Crude – 1-Year Price Trend"}},"config":{"render":{"t":"t","x":"x","y":"y"}},"data":[{"type":"remote-url","url":"https://cdn.ainvest.com/backtest/agent/session/quant/3ee3ea6e-b78e-4423-9895-3b4e6f0521e1/2a8bca0a-34f5-4799-b7eb-7126b61795f9/brent_1y_trend_20260302172904_c322bdf6.json"}],"uuid":1772472583684.7375}],"page":{"layout":{"layout_mode":"grid","layout_data":"[{"uuid": 1772472583684.7375, "show_type": "jgyTimeChart1"}]"}}}'></visualization>A secondary, but severe, risk is the conflict spilling over into neighboring countries and destroying oil infrastructure. Iran has launched retaliatory attacks across the region, and the destruction of facilities like Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery shows the vulnerability of key assets. This scenario would compound the supply shock and likely trigger a new, more violent spike in prices.

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Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term. Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -6.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Palantir Technologies falls in, has lost 10.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision. <h2>Earnings Estimate Revisions</h2> Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings. We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. For the current quarter, Palantir Technologies is expected to post earnings of $0.29 per share, indicating a change of +123.1% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +48.3% over the last 30 days. For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.34 points to a change of +78.7% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +32.3%. For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $1.89 indicates a change of +40.7% from what Palantir Technologies is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +35.6%. With an impressive <a href="https://www.zacks.com/performance_disclosure">externally audited track record</a>, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other <a href="https://www.zacks.com/education/stock-education/zacks-rank-guide-9">factors related to earnings estimates</a>, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Palantir Technologies. The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate: <h2>12 Month EPS</h2> <img src="https://chart-service.zacks.com/images/weekly/yesop_12_month_eps/PLTR.png" alt="12-month consensus EPS estimate for PLTR" oss-type="s3" oss-key="faebc17d01e8114d" onerror="javascript: this.parentNode.style.display='none';"> <h2>Revenue Growth Forecast</h2> While earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth. In the case of Palantir Technologies, the consensus sales estimate of $1.54 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +73.7%. The $7.22 billion and $10.09 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +61.3% and +39.8%, respectively. <h2>Last Reported Results and Surprise History</h2> Palantir Technologies reported revenues of $1.41 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +70%. EPS of $0.25 for the same period compares with $0.14 a year ago. Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +4.46%. The EPS surprise was +8.7%. Over the last four quarters, Palantir Technologies surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period. <h2>Valuation</h2> Without considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects. Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is. The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued. Palantir Technologies is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/PLTR/stock-style-scores">Click here</a> to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade. <h2>Bottom Line</h2> The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Palantir Technologies. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term. <h2>5 Stocks Set to Double</h2> Each was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. 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