Cathie Wood Reweights Bets: Archer Aviation Up, Palantir Down
Cathie Wood trimmed Palantir shares and bought Archer Aviation, signaling a shift from Palantir's AI software growth to Archer's early-stage eVTOL potential. Palantir has shown AI-driven growth via its AIP but faces valuation concerns and a mixed analyst view (Jefferies Underperform, consensus Neutral). Archer is progressing toward Midnight certification, expanding partnerships (Stellantis, United Airlines, Anduril) and leveraging a cash-rich balance sheet, with Dayal (HC Wainwright) naming it a Buy and a high 12-month target. Wood's trades include about $76.9 million sold of PLTR and roughly $11.6 million purchased of ACHR, underscoring her tilt toward disruptive AI and urban mobility while remaining wary of rich valuations.