If you had invested $25,000 in Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock at the start of 2024, you would have finished the year with more than $110,000. Last year was a significant one for the business as it solidified itself as a top growth stock.

Last year, the words "stock split" rang out across the market pretty often. Some of the world's biggest and most exciting companies across industries from tech giant Nvidia to top retailer Walmart and fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill launched these operations -- to the delight of investors.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) remains one of the most compelling tech stocks today. As an artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse, the company is recognized for its expertise in big data analytics and securing government contracts.