Microsoft AI-Driven Alliance With Palantir Could Propel Their Stock To New Record Highs And Set New Standards In Data Analytics

Author: Zaheer Anwari | August 12, 2024 10:05am

• Microsoft and Palantir Technologies have formed a partnership to incorporate Palantir's advanced AI analytics into Microsoft's Azure cloud platform.
• After a significant drop in stock value, Microsoft rebounded above the $400 level, indicating renewed optimism.
• Despite recent market fluctuations, Microsoft's strategic alliance with Palantir could play a key role in achieving a solid recovery and sustained growth.

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR) have teamed up to leverage AI in data analytics. Their partnership focuses on integrating Palantir's advanced AI analytics into Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, aiming to improve services for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.

This integration will use large language models developed by OpenAI, hosted on Azure. These models represent a major advancement in AI's ability to handle complex, human-like prompts, which is increasingly important for national security.

By utilizing these advanced AI tools, the partnership enhances defense agencies' analytical capabilities and sets a new benchmark for operational efficiency and strategic insight in critical situations.

After experiencing a tough period with a 17% drop in stock value between July and early August, hitting the high of 2023 at $384 before finding support, the collaboration with Palantir seems to mark a turning point.

With the stock now back above the psychological level of $400 and a strong support level, there is new optimism about Microsoft's financial future.

Despite year-to-date gains of 7%, down from a peak of 24% in July when the stock hit an all-time high of $468, Microsoft’s strategic alliance with Palantir could give the company the boost it needs to counter recent market weaknesses.

The stock's performance in August remains cautious, mirroring the broader volatility seen in July.

However, considering Microsoft's long history of growth, occasionally interrupted by sharp corrections, this partnership might be crucial for a solid recovery and sustained growth.

After the closing bell on Thursday, August 8, the stock closed at $402.69, trading down by 1.04%.

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