Two companies that have benefited the most from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom are Palantir Technologies ( PLTR +0.19% ) and Nvidia ( NVDA 0.39% ) . Palantir is establishing itself as a leader in becoming an AI operating system, and Nvidia is the dominant chipmaker fueling the AI infrastructure buildout.

While both stocks have been massive outperformers the past few years, let's see which one is the best to own going into 2026.

The case for Palantir Expand

NASDAQ : PLTR Palantir Technologies Today's Change ( 0.19 %) $ 0.35 Current Price $ 181.84

Key Data Points Market Cap $433B Day's Range $ 180.38 - $ 182.85 52wk Range $ 63.40 - $ 207.52 Volume 141K Avg Vol 52M Gross Margin 80.81 % Dividend Yield N/A

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