Palantir vs. CrowdStrike: Which AI-Powered Software Stock Will Dominate 2026?
Source: Motley Fool
2026-03-20 09:20:00 ET
Artificial intelligence (AI) spending has grown at an impressive pace in recent years. In fact, research firm Gartner estimates global AI spending will soar 44% year over year from around $1.7 trillion in 2025 to over $2.5 trillion in 2026.
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That surge in spending has opened opportunities for both companies building AI systems and those securing them. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) leverages data, analytics, and AI to help governments and businesses analyze operational data and make informed decisions. CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) helps protect companies' technology systems from cyber threats.
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.
NASDAQ: CRWD
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