Want to make boatloads of money? Bet on the right stock at the right time. Palantir Technologies ( PLTR -4.47%) is an excellent example of how this can work. A $10,000 investment made when the company went public in late 2020 would be worth $146,000 today -- a return of 1,270% compared to the S&P 500 's return of 84% over the same time frame.

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) creates big data analytics software platforms that assist governments and companies in making difficult decisions. Its products are, Palantir Gotham and Foundry, allow for the connecting and analyzing of sensitive information for security agencies and commercial clients in sectors like finance and pharmaceuticals.

As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution reshapes industries and global tensions rise in 2025, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stands at the nexus of data analytics and digital warfare. More than just another AI software company,