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.In November, Palantir’s stock fell 16%—its sharpest drop since August 2023—after investors questioned its lofty AI‑related valuation despite a $1 billion‑revenue quarter and beating earnings expectations. Analysts labeled the price “extreme,” and Michael Burry’s short position sparked CEO Alex Karp’s accusations of market manipulation. The firm secured multi‑year deals with PwC and FTAI Aviation, yet trades at ~233× forward earnings versus peers’ 30‑40×. Palantir projects 53% FY 2025 revenue growth, but faces concentration, margin, competition, and valuation risks.

Datavault AI (DVLT) declared a Dream Bowl Draft Meme Coin as a digital dividend, ex-dividend date November 13, 2025. Each coin provides verified identity and event access for the January 11, 2026 Dream Bowl, secured by Datavault’s data-verification. This aims to link shareholder entitlement to authenticated utility and enforce obligations on borrowed shares. Characterized as auditable digital property, it intends to increase settlement transparency and short seller accountability, potentially disrupting market practices.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized Michael Burry for shorting Palantir and Nvidia, calling it “bats— crazy” to bet against AI leaders. Burry’s Scion Asset Management held significant put options against both companies. The news led to a stock dip for Palantir despite strong earnings. Karp believes Burry is wrong about the future of AI and Palantir’s role in it. Karp suggests Burry’s bearish sentiment is ill-informed, citing Palantir’s fundamental strength and growth in AI. The clash highlights ongoing debate about AI-related stock valuations.