Palantir’s high valuation paints a stark picture of the S&P 500’s priciest picks

You have probably seen warnings that after two years of double-digit gains for the S&P 500, stocks are getting pricey. Then again, you find warnings that the sky is about to fall down every day in the financial media.

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Palantir’s high valuation paints a stark picture of the S&P 500’s priciest picks

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