AI stocks are moving FAST — and in this video, I’ll break down three of the biggest names retail investors are watching right now: Palantir, BigBear AI, and Veritone. Palantir is up 371% in the last year, BigBear just fell 31% in a month, and Veritone has quietly climbed 129% in just three months. But which stock is the breakout opportunity — and which could blow up your portfolio? In this deep dive, I’ll show you the numbers, the contracts, and the growth catalysts driving each company. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why Palantir’s $10B Army deal cements its defense dominance The real risk behind Palantir’s sky-high 738 P/E ratio Why BigBear’s ballooning losses may signal major trouble ahead The contracts that keep BigBear tied to U.S. defense and intelligence Why Veritone’s AI software and Data Refinery could be a game-changer How Veritone is quietly gaining traction in law enforcement and defense My verdict on which stock is the safest, which is riskiest, and which could be the sleeper pick of 2026 If you’ve been waiting for a straight-up comparison between Palantir, BigBear, and Veritone, this is the video you need to watch before you make your next investment decision. Skip ahead: 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - 3 AI Stocks: Overview 4:16 - 3 AI Stock prices 7:21 - Financials 10:29 - Growth catalysts 13:28 - Risks & red flags 14:34 - Verdict #Palantir #BigBearAI #Veritone #AIStocks #Investing #StockMarket #GrowthStocks #DefenseContracts #ArtificialIntelligence #StockAnalysis Grab Your 10 Stock Picks From Stock Advisor: https://fool.com/ricko Website: https://rickorford.com Join my Discord Community: https://rickorford.com/discord Try Barchart's Free Stock Screener: https://rickorford.com/barchart-stocks Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more exclusive content! DISCLAIMER: Stock prices used were the market prices of Sept. 15, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 15, 2025. A portion of this video is sponsored by The Motley Fool. Visit https://fool.com/ricko to get access to my special offer. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor returns are 1063% as of 8/27/2025 and measured against the S&P 500 returns of 184% as of 8/27/2025. Dividend Aristocrats® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. Past performance is not an indicator of future results. All investing involves a risk of loss. Individual investment results may vary, not all Motley Fool Stock Advisor picks have performed as well. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video. This video is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. All information and data on this YouTube Channel is solely for entertainment purposes. I'm not a financial advisor, nor licensed in any way to provide any financial advice. The information herein is based solely on my personal opinion and experience. All investments hold inherent risk, and the information provided on this YouTube Channel should not be interpreted as any kind of guidance, recommendation, offer, advice, or suggestion. Any ideas and strategies discussed on this channel should not be implemented without first considering your financial and personal circumstances or without consulting a financial professional.