Palantir is a stock in peril. Look at these chart support levels before any major washout

Cnbc · Apr 30, 2026 · 943 words · By Jay Woods

Technical Analysis (Chart Patterns) Stock Market Analysis / Investment Advice

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17 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“After debuting as a direct listing in September 2020 at $10, the stock climbed as high as $45 before hitting major turbulence and falling as low as $6.”

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The web search results confirm that Palantir debuted via a direct listing in September 2020 and that it traded at $10. One source mentions it soaring to $39, but none of the provided evidence corroborates the specific high of $45 or the specific low of $6. Therefore, the full claim cannot be corroborated.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alexander Caedmon Karp (born October 2, 1967) is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the software firm Palantir Technologies. Karp earn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Karp

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Palantir Technologies Inc. () is an American publicly traded company that develops data integration and analytics platforms. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, it was founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Ste…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palantir

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Andrew Cohen (born September 30, 1982) is an American computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is best known as a co-founder and the president of Palantir Technologies, a platform for analyzing…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Cohen_(entrepreneur)

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“That ~2700% rally from those lows to the November $207 peak has rolled into a clear topping structure and shows signs that this recent bend, which includes a 35% drawdown, has the potential to break.”

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This claim is highly specific financial analysis ('clear topping structure,' '35% drawdown potential to break') that requires real-time charting data and expert interpretation. The provided evidence consists of general articles about Palantir's stock and company background, but no source provides the specific technical analysis or financial data points (e.g., 'November $207 peak,' '35% drawdown') needed to verify the claim.

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“The peak in shares coincided with infamous short seller Michael Burry of Scion Management taking a short position the week of the stock's all-time highs.”

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Multiple web search results report that Michael Burry, head of Scion Asset Management, took a short position against Palantir, coinciding with the stock's rally and all-time highs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael James Burry (; born June 19, 1971) is an American investor, hedge fund manager, and licensed physician. He founded the hedge fund Scion Capital, which later went by the name Scion Asset Manage…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Burry

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scion Asset Management, LLC is an American hedge fund headquartered in California, founded by Michael Burry. It is best known for profiting from the subprime mortgage crisis, as well as paving the way…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scion_Asset_Management

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tesla, Inc. ( TEZ-lə or TESS-lə) is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it designs, manufactures, and sells battery electric vehicles (BEVs…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla,_Inc.

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“That decline ended when another influential figure had some positive things to say about the company – President Trump. The President via Truth Social praised the company publicly – even mentioning its ticker – as it was dropping by nearly 15% on the week.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that President Donald Trump publicly praised Palantir on Truth Social, and that this praise occurred when the stock was experiencing a significant downturn (e.g., '15% weekly downturn').

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter Andreas Thiel ( ; born 11 October 1967) is a German and American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and conservative political activist. A co-founder of PayPal (1998), Palantir Technologies (2003…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Thiel

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“On the one-year daily chart we see a head-and-shoulders top with a neckline at roughly $155.”

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The web search results discuss the concept of head-and-shoulders tops and provide examples of how they are drawn on charts, but none of the provided evidence specifically applies this pattern to Palantir's stock chart, nor does it confirm the neckline level of $155. This specific technical analysis is unique to the original article's context.

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web search NEUTRAL — Head-and-shoulders tops are chart patterns that appear as two shoulders flanking a head.The pattern confirms as a valid one when price closes below an up-sloping neckline or below the right armpit whe…
https://thepatternsite.com/hst.html

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web search NEUTRAL — A head-and-shoulders top pattern formed during an up-trend, signalling a potential reversal . The head reached $162 while the right shoulder formed at $145. Based on this structure, the correction tar…
https://www.luxalgo.com/blog/head-and-shoulder-pattern-new-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — Every head and shoulders top is also a triangle. It is therefore a Breakout Mode pattern. That means there is always both a buy and sell setup. For example, there is now a double bottom bull flag.
https://www.brookstradingcourse.com/analysis/market-update/e…

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“The neckline finally broke the day after its last quarterly report.”

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The web search results provide general information on accessing quarterly and earnings reports (Robinhood, Nasdaq), but none of the provided evidence links the breaking of a specific technical neckline ($155) to the day after a quarterly report. This connection is unique to the original article's narrative.

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web search NEUTRAL — Financials - Quarterly Results | Robinhood.
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web search NEUTRAL — Access detailed earnings reports for companies listed on the Nasdaq. Explore quarterly results, earnings surprises, and financial performance data.
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“On that day shares gapped 6% higher only to give back those gains over the next two days as the pattern resolved lower.”

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The web search results discuss the concept of neckline breaks and how breakouts can fizzle out, but none of the provided evidence confirms the specific sequence of events: gapping 6% higher, followed by losing those gains over the next two days. This detailed sequence is unique to the original article's narrative.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 30, 2025 · Within days, the price dipped back below the neckline, and the supposed breakout fizzled out, leading to a loss for the trader. In contrast, another trader waited for the same stock to …
https://fastercapital.com/content/Neckline-Break--Neckline-N…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 14, 2023 · A bullish neckline breakout occurs when the price of an asset moves above the neckline in a chart pattern. This can be a signal of a potential upward trend reversal, particularly in the…
https://www.financestrategists.com/wealth-management/fundame…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 18, 2024 · Look at any intraday stock chart and you're bound to see head-and-shoulders patterns—a central peak flanked by two smaller peaks—popping out all over the place. These triple-peaked char…
https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/identifying-head-and-shou…

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“The downward objective from that topping formation is $110 and has yet to be met.”

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The web search results provide general educational material on the Head and Shoulders pattern and calculating price objectives, but none of the provided evidence applies the specific downward objective of $110 to Palantir's stock chart. This specific technical target is unique to the original article's context.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 18, 2025 · Learn how the head and shoulders pattern signals trend reversals in technical analysis, aiding traders in identifying shifts from bullish to bearish movements.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/head-shoulders.asp

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover how to recognize and interpret the Head and Shoulders Top pattern. Explore its anatomy, formation, and implications for traders with this in-depth guide from StockCharts ChartSchool.
https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/table-of-contents/chart-…

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web search NEUTRAL — - **Maximum Price Objective:** The price target is typically calculated by measuring the distance from the head to the neckline (the line connecting the troughs of the two shoulders) and projecting th…
https://www.classace.io/answers/describe-the-maximum-price-o…

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“However, as price stays under that $155 level as well as its 50-day moving average, it remains on track to resolve lower.”

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the search results provided no relevant information regarding price remaining below $155 or the 50-day moving average in relation to the claim's prediction.

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“When we back it out even further to a weekly chart over five years, we see price has already broken both its 200-day moving average and 50-week moving averages.”

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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the search results provided no relevant information regarding the price breaking the 200-day or 50-week moving averages on a five-year weekly chart.

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“A proportional measured move on a breakdown below $125 is much lower than current levels. That could see shares fall to $75.”

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“Those support levels are $110 which would be the 100-day moving average as well as our target from original head-and-shoulders topping formation.”

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“If price continues to trend lower, look for an acceleration to a key Fibonacci retracement level just under $83.”

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“The average move post results is +/-14.7%, so a big move is coming.”

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“A rally towards $150/$155 should be sold and use stops around the 200-day moving average at $164 to cover if wrong and the trend is reversing.”

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“Traders need to watch that $125 level.”

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“Palantir – behind only Microsoft and Oracle.”

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Palantir is a stock in peril. Look at these chart support levels before any major washout

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