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MARKET RECAP → Stocks pulled back Thursday after two record-setting sessions for the S&P 500 (VOO), as investors sold off top names following Walmart’s weak forecast, raising concerns about the economy's trajectory.

PALANTIR HYPE FADES AS RETAIL INVESTORS PULL BACK→ Palantir shares slid for a second day as retail trader enthusiasm cooled, defense budget concerns emerged, and CEO Alex Karp’s stock sale plan raised eyebrows. 🚨

OPENAI CFO SIGNALS IPO INTEREST AMID MUSK TAKEOVER DRAMA → OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar hinted at an IPO as the company eyes $11B in revenue. Despite burning cash, investor interest is high, while Musk’s bid was shrugged off. 🚀

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Palantir Hype Fades As Retail Investors Pull Back

📉 Palantir shares tumbled nearly 7% Thursday, following a 10% drop Wednesday, as retail trader enthusiasm cooled. Concerns over CEO Alex Karp’s stock sale plan and reports of potential defense budget cuts added to the decline.

⚖️ The stock had surged over 35% in 2025, fueled by AI optimism and speculation over its role in government contracts. Despite its cult-like retail following, Wall Street remains skeptical, with analysts cautioning against its extreme valuation.

💸 Palantir trades at an 80x sales multiple—far above industry norms—raising concerns of an eventual crash. While retail investors remain devoted, experts warn that hype alone may not sustain long-term gains.

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OpenAI CFO Signals IPO Interest Amid Musk Takeover Drama

🤑 Investors lined up as OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said hitting $11 billion in revenue this year was "definitely in the realm of possibility." The AI giant's valuation has skyrocketed, with a reported $40 billion investment from SoftBank on the table.

🚀 Despite rapid growth, OpenAI is still burning cash, projecting $5 billion in losses on $3.7 billion in revenue for 2024. Friar said the company's innovation keeps it from becoming a commodity, comparing OpenAI’s scale to hyperscalers like Microsoft and Amazon.

🧐 Musk's takeover attempt? Not a concern, according to Friar. After rejecting a $97 billion bid from Musk and other investors, OpenAI remains focused on its expansion, boasting 400 million users and a growing presence in AI research, search, and enterprise solutions.

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