The AI-focused Palantir joins a group of less than 50 public American companies worth at least $200 billion, quite the turn of events for the government contractor worth less than $20 billion two years ago.

Palantir Technologies shares soared to an all-time high Tuesday after the company's outlook blew past analysts' expectations on strong demand for AI.

Palantir Technologies Inc.’s hefty premium will be in focus when the data analysis software giant reports earnings after the market close on Monday — with the stock trading at levels some see as difficult to maintain.

In the 17 reporting periods since it became public, Palantir has beaten the analyst consensus for sales in all but one quarter.

Shares of data-mining and analytics company Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) jumped 26.9% in the morning session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results, which blew past analysts' billings, revenue,