New gold price target

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Most investment banks predict gold will cross $5,000 an ounce this year.

Some analysts expect it to soar as high as $10,000.

But if you ‘re thinking of buying gold this year, do this first.

In short: There ‘s no question 2026 will be a year of great uncertainty, especially as we get closer to the midterm elections.

And there ‘s no question gold could skyrocket as a result.

But I have an unfortunate truth to tell you…

Most folks will likely run out and buy bullion or mining stocks.

Sadly, these folks will likely miss out on the biggest gains.

That’s because there’s a much, much better way to invest in gold right now.

Most people know nothing about it.

But as I’ll show you, if you follow this simple approach, which has nothing to do with bullion, ETFs, or mining stocks, the gains can be absolutely incredible.

In one period, it turned every $5,000 invested into more than $1.6 million.

Which is why we ‘re sounding the alarm on gold in 2026.

And why it ‘s critical for you to see our top gold recommendation immediately. 

Regards,

Matt Weinschenk
Director of Research, Stansberry Research

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This Week’s Exclusive News

Palantir Has Grown Up Fast: What Does That Mean for 2026?

Submitted by Chris Markoch. Published: 1/2/2026. 

What You Need to Know

• Palantir’s transformation from meme stock to profitable AI powerhouse has reset expectations for PLTR stock in 2026.
• With the company’s valuation now pricing in significant growth, Palantir stock may shift from explosive gains to a more range-bound, “grind-it-out” phase.
• A buy-and-accumulate strategy, combined with options income tactics, may suit investors navigating Palantir’s next stage of maturity.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) has moved from a disruptive upstart to a more mature business in a remarkably short time. That transition may disappoint some investors who had hoped the company’s more unpredictable, high-reward phase would persist longer.

That’s unlikely to be the case. The low-hanging fruit (the honeymoon phase) for PLTR stock is probably behind us, at least for now. Analysts such as Dan Ives remain bullish on Palantir, pointing to accelerating momentum in AI and its potential for significant long-term upside.

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Even the most optimistic analysts view Palantir as a long-term growth story, with upside expected to materialize over several years. While recent gains have been impressive, they don’t match the tenfold returns enjoyed by many early investors.

Investors may have taken profits, but selling an entire position in PLTR now wouldn’t appear prudent. Shorting Palantir has also been difficult for traders.

That leaves a buy-and-hold approach for long-term believers, and the use of options for traders who want to capitalize on shorter-term price moves.

From Meme Stock to AI Powerhouse

Palantir stock rose about 136% in 2025. That rally wasn’t driven solely by multiple expansion. Analysts have repriced Palantir as a consistently profitable company that sits at the center of AI infrastructure. That’s validation for retail investors who bought PLTR under $20, as the company has turned “potential” into “proven.”

At the same time, the surge has effectively ended Palantir’s era as a meme stock. This is now a profitable AI/software powerhouse and a credible long-term compounder in the technology sector. The easy money may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to sell.

Why 2026 Looks More “Grind It Out” Than “Go Parabolic”

The main challenge for PLTR investors in 2026 is a valuation that already prices in a lot of future growth. To be fair, Palantir has grown revenue quickly while improving margins—supporting a premium multiple. That said, the company has moved from clearing a relatively low bar to needing to sustain high growth rates that may be harder to maintain.

That doesn’t mean Palantir can’t reward investors; it simply changes how returns are likely to appear. Instead of a straight line higher, 2026 is more likely to bring phases of consolidation, pullbacks to key moving averages, and rallies around catalysts like earnings, major contracts, or headline AI deals. For patient investors, those periods can be opportunities to add, not reasons to abandon the story.

How to Trade and Accumulate PLTR Stock

For investors who are bullish but realistic about volatility, Palantir now looks like a “buy-and-accumulate” name rather than a one-shot home run. That suggests a framework combining a long-term core holding with selective tactics to take advantage of shorter-term price swings. 

In this stage of Palantir’s lifecycle, the opportunity is less about finding the next 10-bagger and more about owning a high-quality AI compounder through its maturation, adding on weakness, using structured risk management, and letting time and execution do the heavy lifting.

Here are several approaches that align with that view (NOTE: these are examples, not personalized advice):

Long core stock with buy-the-dip signals

• Maintain a core PLTR position sized appropriately for your overall portfolio risk.
• Predefine buying zones around key technical levels such as the 50-day or 100-day moving averages, or on 15%–25% pullbacks from recent highs, rather than buying only on breakouts. 

Covered calls on a long position

• If you own PLTR and expect a more range-bound 2026, selling out-of-the-money covered calls can generate income while you wait for the next leg higher.
• Choose strikes moderately above current levels and expirations that align with near-term catalysts so you collect premiums while retaining some upside participation. 

Cash-secured puts to enter on weakness

• Bullish investors who are underweight PLTR can consider selling cash-secured puts at strikes where they’d be comfortable owning the stock.
• If the stock falls and you’re assigned, you effectively buy shares at a lower net price; if not, you keep the premium and wait for a better entry.

Always consider your risk tolerance and investment goals before implementing any strategy, and consult a financial advisor if you need personalized guidance.

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