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Three AI stocks, three very different stories -- but which is the real breakout play for investors right now?
Palantir (PLTR 1.98%) just posted record growth, BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI 0.85%) is struggling with ballooning losses, and Veritone (VERI 0.84%) may be the hidden gem thanks to its data refinery and defense contracts. Which artificial intelligence stock is the smartest play for 2026?
Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 15, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 15, 2025.
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